Saturday 11 October 2025
Dubai Future Champions Day
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WHERE FUTURE STARS ARE BORN!
Get ready for an adrenaline-packed Dubai Future Champions Saturday, it's a race day that's bound to get your heart racing! This day promises unforgettable moments with some of the finest jockeys, trainers, and racehorses in the sport.
Imagine this: a jam-packed seven-race lineup, including four thrilling Group races, guaranteeing you a day of pure racing excitement. But the real showstopper is the Group 1 Darley Dewhurst Stakes—a race that's launched the careers of countless racing legends. Think of it as the place where stars are born. We're talking about horses like Frankel, who became a legend, potentially the greatest of all time, and other notable winners like Dawn Approach, Churchill, and US Navy Flag. And let's not forget Chaldean, who conquered this race and went on to win the 2000 Guineas the following year!
But that's not all! In between races, we've got entertainment that'll keep the excitement going! Plus, an after racing performance from James Riley!
Dubai Future Champions Saturday isn't just a race day—it's a pulse-pounding experience where top-notch racing meets an electric atmosphere. Get ready for a Saturday that'll have you cheering, gasping, and celebrating in style!
Tickets can be purchased online until 1pm or at the gate on the day
Timings subject to change
| START TIMES | RACE | DISTANCE |
|---|---|---|
| 1.15pm | The Too Darn Hot Darley Stakes | 9f |
| 1.50pm | The Night Of Thunder Zetland Stakes | 10f |
| 2.25pm | The Emirates Autumn Stakes | 8f |
| 3.00pm | The Darley Dewhurst Stakes | 7f |
| 3.40pm | The Club Godolphin Cesarewitch (Heritage Handicap) | 18f |
| 4.15pm | The Godolphin Flying Start Nursery Handicap Stakes | 7f |
| 4.50pm | The Modern Games British EBF Boadicea Fillies' Stakes | 6f |
Entertainment off the track!
The darts return with electrifying, crowd-cheering action you won’t want to miss - featuring Keith Deller and Colin Lloyd!
Test your skills on the basketball inflatable, take aim at football darts, swing away on the golf simulator, or enjoy a round of mini golf and classic garden games - perfect fun between the action.
Snapchaps will keep the vibes high with upbeat tunes and sing-along favourites to get everyone on their feet.
Roaming Stars are set to bring bursts of energy all around the racecourse.
Plus, join us on the Hyperion Lawn for the first two races to meet retired racehorse African Jazz!
James Riley returns for a second year, providing us with a 75-minute set following the last race.
It's the best way to celebrate the end of our two day festival with us.
Retraining of Racehorses Parade
An RoR parade will be taking place on Saturday of Dubai Future Champions Festival.
Horses start making their way to the pre-parade ring from 12 noon before entering the Parade Ring at 12.30pm approx. The parade will last approximately 10 minutes.
The parade showcases the versatility of the thoroughbred together with the range of activities open to racehorses when they finish their racing careers, thanks to the work of Retraining of Racehorses (RoR). The parade features several horses that found their new owners and vocation via the Godolphin Rehoming scheme.
The parade includes Blair House who is now the ambassador for the Godolphin Lifetime Care programme and will be taking part in community and hospital visits. RoR annually stages over 40 separate competition series across 15 different disciplines, catering for all levels of ability, from grassroots to elite. The disciplines include dressage, showing, polo, eventing, show jumping, endurance, hunting and horseball.
For more information visit: ror.org.uk
