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- ↑ "Dubai World Cup Card to be Broadcast to 150 Countries". BloodHorse. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ↑ "Oisin Murphy picks up late ride on Dubai World Cup favourite as international stars clash". Racing Post. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ↑ "Frankie Dettori aims to make history by becoming most successful jockey at Dubai World Cup". The National. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ↑ "Full Result: Meydan (UAE) Race 9 - Dubai World Cup Sponsored By Emirates Airline (Group 1)". Sky Sports. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
