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Ombudsman secures Dubai Turf crown

Ombudsman secures Dubai Turf crown
28 Mar 2026 20:41

DUBAI (WAM)

Godolphin’s Ombudsman claimed the Group 1 Dubai Turf title, the seventh race of the 30th Dubai World Cup meeting held on Saturday at the world-renowned Meydan Racecourse.

Trained by John and Thady Gosden and steered by jockey William Buick, Ombudsman triumphed in the 1,800-metre turf sprint.

The race featured a field of 11 world-class horses competing for a total prize fund of $5 million, sponsored by DP World.

Ombudsman clocked a winning time of 1:47.46, securing the top spot and the $2.9 million winner's cheque.

Second place was claimed by Quddwah, owned by Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Trained by Simon and Ed Crisford and ridden by Ryan Moore, Quddwah earned $1 million for the runner-up spot.

Andreas Vesalius, owned by Sky Racing, finished third under trainer Ahmad bin Harmash and jockey Connor Beasley, taking home $500,000.

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