Dubai World Cup 2018 lowdown: Schedule and everything you need to know for the action at Meydan

Full details on the line-up for the 23rd staging of the event in Dubai on Saturday

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - MARCH 29: Prince of Arran during track work day prior to Dubai World Cup 2018 at the Meydan Racecourse on March 29, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.  (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)
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Saturday sees the 23rd running of the Dubai World Cup take place at Meydan Racecourse.

The event is highlighted by the Dubai World Cup race, which is at 8.50pm, with 10 horses entered for the event.

Here is a guide and lowdown to the action.

What Dubai World Cup 2018

Where Meydan Racecourse, Dubai

When Saturday

What time The first race, the Godolphin Mile is at 3.45pm with the Dubai World Cup, the finale to the event, at 8.50pm.

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Tickets For details on how to attend Saturday's action visit http://www.dubaiworldcup.com/buy-now/dubai-world-cup-tickets-only

Schedule 3.45pm Godolphin Mile

4.15pm Dubai Kahayala Classic

4.50pm Dubai Gold Cup

5.30pm UAE Derby

6.05pm Al Quoz Sprint

6.40pm Dubai Golden Shaheen

7.35pm Dubai Turf

8.10pm Dubai Sheema Classic

8.50pm Dubai World Cup

Dubai World Cup field

1 Awardee (USA)

2 North America (GB)

3 Gunnevera (USA)

4 Furia Cruzada (CHI)

5 Mubtaajij (IRE)

6 Forever Unbridled (USA)

7 Talismanic (GB)

8 Pavel (USA)

9 West Coast (USA)

10 Thunder Snow (IRE)