TODAY’S Dubai World Cup fixture may boast $30 million in prize money but, in this part of the world, the meeting is going to be overshadowed by the Grand National. This is the first time the two big races have clashed in the 30-year history of the Dubai gala event.

The clash would have been even worse but for unusually high temperatures in Dubai this week which prompted the organisers to delay the start time by an hour. As a result the $12 million feature race won’t start until 6.30pm.