Burj Nahaar
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 African Story, who won the race twice | |
| Class | Group 3 |
|---|---|
| Location | Meydan Racecourse Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Inaugurated | 2002 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,600 metres |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | 4-y-o+ |
| Purse | $350,000[1] |
The Burj Nahaar, is a one mile (1600 meter) horse race that takes place on a dirt track in at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai in March. The race is named after the Burj Nahar, a fortified tower on Dubai's old city walls.
The Burj Nahaar first took place in 2002 at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse. It became a Listed race in 2005 and was elevated to Group 3 level a year later. The race was relocated to Meydan in 2010 where it was run on a synthetic Tapeta surface before reverting to dirt in 2015.
Record time:
- 1:34.99 - Muntazah 2019
Most successful horse (2 wins):
- 2 - African Story – 2012, 2013
Most wins by a jockey:
- 3 - Frankie Dettori – 2003, 2011, 2012
- 3 - Mickael Barzalona – 2013, 2014, 2017
Most wins by a trainer:
- 6 - Saeed bin Suroor 2003, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Most wins by an owner:
- 4 - Hamdan Al Maktoum 2003, 2009, 2015, 2019
- 4 - Godolphin 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014