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References
- ↑ "Dubai World Cup 2021 live: which horses are racing and how much is the prize money?". The National. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ↑ "Dubai World Cup Sponsored By Emirates Airline (Group 1) (Dirt) (3yo+) 1m2f Fast". Racing Post. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
