Dubai Racing Club, also known as DRC, a privately owned entity headquartered in the UAE, was founded in 1992, operates with approximately 160 employees, and reported $11.5M in revenue as of 2023. The company functions as a tier 3 media tech buyer, specializing in riding and animal sports by serving as the organiser of horse racing events at the Meydan Racecourse, with these events including the Dubai World Cup.
On March 28, 2026, Calandagan claimed victory in the $6 million Group 1 Longines Dubai Sheema Classic. Earlier that day, a press conference took place for the $12 million Group 1 Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline, with discussions recalling that horseracing in Dubai originated in October 1981, organized by the office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Also on March 28, Sultan Ali’s Dark Saffron defended its title in the $2 million Group 1 Dubai Golden Shaheen sponsored by Nakheel, outsprinting reigning G1 Breeders’ Cup Sprint champion Bentornato. This win contributed to a Group 1 double for jockey Connor Beasley and trainer Ahmad Bin Harmash, who also saw their Emirati speedster Native Approach secure a popular win in the $1.5 million Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint sponsored by AZIZI Developments. The day's racing further featured Japanese colt Wonder Dean winning the $1 million Group 2 UAE Derby sponsored by Jumeirah, with the colt now aiming for the Kentucky Derby.
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Dubai Racing Club (DRC) offers 2 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. Dubai Racing Club (DRC)'s product portfolio comprises of media and TV services and riding and animal sports.
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Dubai Racing Club (DRC)'s revenues were less than $25M in 2023. Caretta Research has split Dubai Racing Club (DRC)'s revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is horse racing. For full access to Dubai Racing Club (DRC)'s revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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Dubai Racing Club (DRC) sells broadcasting rights of its horse racing competitions to 39 companies globally, covering 14 countries. Dubai Racing Club (DRC)'s rights holders include Virgin Media O2. Dubai Racing Club (DRC) currently holds broadcasting rights for sports competitions including horse racing.
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