Saturday 10 October 2026
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!
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 Under Starters Orders Maiden Fillies Stakes | 7f |
| 4.50pm | The Dubai Racing Club Nursery Handicap Stakes | 7f |
Entertainment off the track!
James Riley will bring live music and feel-good favourites to the racecourse, creating the perfect soundtrack to your day.
Keep your eyes peeled for the Paparazzi, bringing plenty of fun, energy and unexpected moments as they make their way around the racecourse.
Head to The Gallop Inn where Luke & Ash will be performing live, bringing upbeat tunes and crowd-pleasing favourites to keep the atmosphere going.
Fancy yourself as the next golfing pro? Step up to the Golf Simulator and put your swing to the test between the racing action.
Plus more to be announced soon!
Keep the celebrations going after the racing with Stand Easy, who will take to the stage for a live 75-minute set.
Enjoy great music, good vibes and the perfect way to round off an exciting day at the Dubai Future Champions Festival.
Retraining of Racehorses Parade
A 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.
