The Godolphin Mile is a Group 2 flat Thoroughbred horse race in the United Arab Emirates for Southern Hemisphere three-year-old horses and Northern Hemisphere four-year-olds. It is contested on dirt over a distance of 1,600 metres (approximately 8 furlongs) at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai.
Inaugurated in 1994 as the Nad Al Sheba Mile, and renamed in 2000, the race takes place annually during the Dubai World Cup Night in late March and currently offers a purse of US$1 million.
Records
Speed record: 1:36:82 – Calming Influence (2010) Tapeta 1:34.91 – Lend a Hand (1999) dirt
Most wins: 2 – Lost Soldier (1994, 1995) 2 – Firebreak (2003, 2004)
Most wins by a jockey: 7 – Frankie Dettori (1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2011, 2012)
Most wins by a trainer: 10 – Saeed bin Suroor (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2011, 2012)
Most wins by an owner: 8 – Godolphin Racing (1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)
Winners of the Godolphin Mile
See also
List of United Arab Emirates horse races
References
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