Dubai Racing Club has partnered with York Racecourse to give the winner of the Group 2 Great Voltigeur Stakes an automatic entry and paid international shipping to the Group 2 Dubai City of Gold at Meydan Racecourse on 27 February 2027. The tie-up creates a direct pathway for top European middle-distance three-year-olds to compete on the Dubai Racing Carnival and strengthen the feeder route toward the Group 1 Longines Dubai Sheema Classic and Dubai World Cup night.
Home / Press Releases / Dubai Racing Club Partners with York Racecourse to Strengthen International Road to Dubai World Cup Dubai Racing Club Partners with York Racecourse to Strengthen International Road to Dubai World Cup July 9, 2026 Dubai Racing Club has announced a new international partnership with York Racecourse that will further strengthen the pathway for Europe’s leading middle-distance horses to compete at Meydan Racecourse during the Dubai Racing Carnival. Under the agreement, the winner of the Group 2 Great Voltigeur Stakes , one of Britain’s most prestigious races for three-year-olds held during York’s renowned Ebor Festival, will receive an automatic entry into the Group 2 Dubai City of Gold on Emirates Super Saturday at Meydan Racecourse on 27 February 2027 , together with international shipping freight provided by Dubai Racing Club. First run in 1950, the Great Voltigeur Stakes has long been recognised as a key stepping stone for elite middle-distance performers and boasts an honour roll featuring many of the sport’s most celebrated horses. The Dubai City of Gold has similarly established itself as one of the world’s premier trials for the US$6 million Group 1 Longines Dubai Sheema Classic , one of the flagship races on Dubai World Cup night. Last season’s Dubai City of Gold was won by Godolphin’s exceptional Rebel’s Romance , the nine-time Group 1 winner whose international success has made him one of the most accomplished racehorses of his generation. The connection between the two races is already well established, with Postponed (2016) and Old Persian (2019) both completing the Great Voltigeur–Dubai City of Gold double before going on to compete successfully on the international stage. His Excellency Ali Al Ali, CEO and Board Member of Dubai Racing Club, said: “The Dubai Racing Carnival continues to strengthen its position as a truly international racing programme, and partnerships such as this create meaningful opportunities for the world’s best horses to compete on the global stage.” “York Racecourse is one of Britain’s most iconic sporting venues, and the Great Voltigeur has consistently produced horses of the highest calibre. By creating a direct pathway from York to Meydan, we are providing connections with another opportunity to compete internationally while enhancing the quality and competitiveness of the Dubai City of Gold.” “We are delighted to partner with William Derby and his team, and we look forward to welcoming this year’s Great Voltigeur winner to Meydan as they continue their journey towards the Longines Dubai Sheema Classic and Dubai World Cup night.” William Derby, Chief Executive and Clerk of the Course at York Racecourse, said: “We are delighted to establish this partnership with Dubai Racing Club. The Great Voltigeur Stakes has long been recognised as one of Europe’s leading trials for middle-distance horses, and this exciting initiative provides winning connections with a valuable opportunity to extend their campaign onto the international stage at Meydan.” The partnership forms part of Dubai Racing Club’s continued strategy to strengthen international racing connections and attract the world’s leading horses to compete throughout the Dubai Racing Carnival and on Dubai World Cup night. For more information, visit dubairacingclub.com or yorkracecourse.co.uk . Press Releases De Kock Plots Dubai Return – But Now There’s Two! 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Dubai Racing Club: Dubai Racing Club is the organiser of the Dubai Racing Carnival and Dubai World Cup racing programme and the party that announced an international partnership with York Racecourse to provide automatic entry and international shipping freight for the Great Voltigeur winner into the Group 2 Dubai City of Gold.
York Racecourse: York Racecourse is a British racecourse and the organiser of the Ebor Festival that agreed a partnership with Dubai Racing Club to award the Great Voltigeur Stakes winner an automatic entry into the Group 2 Dubai City of Gold and associated freight to Meydan.
Longines: Longines is the title sponsor of the Group 1 Longines Dubai Sheema Classic, the US$6 million race on Dubai World Cup night.
Meydan Review: Meydan Review is a publication/section referenced in the site's gallery and race reviews covering races and results at Meydan Racecourse.
Emirates Skycargo: Emirates Skycargo is mentioned as a sponsor in historical race listings at Meydan, indicating cargo/logistics sponsorship presence around Meydan racing events.
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