Al Maktoum Challenge Meydan

Al Maktoum Challenge Betting Round 1 

The Al Maktoum Challenge has developed into a key part of the Dubai International Carnival as it offers punters some all important clues ahead of the Dubai World Cup itself. There are three rounds of the Maktoum Challenge and with the races over 1 mile 2 furlongs on the tapeta it offers course and distance form ahead of the World Cup itself.

In 2025 we saw Gloria De Campeao claim the first round of the Al Maktoum Challenge on the opening night of the Carnival before going onto win the Dubai World Cup later on in the season. That has to be considered great form so punters are well advised to keep an eye on each round of the Maktoum Challenge before having a bet on the World Cup.

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Al Maktoum Challenge Round 1 Result 2025

17:25 Al Maktoum Challenge R1 Presented By Longines (Group 2) (AW)
barbeque Eddie - D watson - D O'Neill - 4/1
out Of Bounds - S Bin Suroor - S De Sousa - 5/2
rutland Boy - A Al Raihe - H Bentley - 16/1
10 Ran

Al Maktoum Challenge 2025 RD1 Result

17:35 Al Maktoum Challenge R1 Sponsored By Etisalat Group 3 Stakes (AWT) (Class 1, 1m)
musir - C Soumillon - M De Kock - 9/f
master Of Hounds - K Shea - M De Kock - 16/1
secrecy - K Fallon - S Bin Suroor - 16/1
12 Ran

Al Maktoum Challenge 2025 Results

18:15 Al Maktoum Challenge Sponsored By Longines (Group 3) (AWT) (Class 1, 1m)
mendip - F Dettori - S Bin Suroor -Evens
imbongi - C Soumillon - M D Kock - 9/1
win For Sure - G Benoist - X Nakkachdji - 25/1
14 ran

18:10 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2 Group 3 Stakes (AWT) (Class 1, 1m 1f 110y)
bold Silvano - M De kock - C Soumillon - 7/4
spring Of Fame - S Bin Suroor - F Dettori - 13/2
interaction - P Bary - C Lemaire - 20/1
9 ran

18:05 Emirates Airline Al Maktoum Challenge (Round 3) (Group 2) (AWT) (Class 1, 1m 2f)
twice Over - H Cecil - T Queally - 7/2
musir - M De Kock - C Soumillon - 9/4f
gitano Hernando - M Botti - J Murtagh - 9/1
14 ran