Going to the races, Dubai-style

Posted At : March 25, 2009 10:55 PM | Posted By : George Rowand
Related Categories: Ex-pats,Adventure,Horse racing,UAE

On Saturday evening your Fauquier Times-Democrat will be one of the few -- maybe the only -- American newspaper covering the Dubai World Cup live from the track at Nad al Sheba in Dubai. This reporter is eager to see the event -- first made famous when the mighty Cigar won in 1996.

One thing: while the purses for the races tops out at over $21 million, there is no betting. Wha? What is the deal with that?

People who have been say that the fashionistas are out in force, with some ladies' hats fetching $3000, and that there are contests for the best dressed, best hat, etc. What a waste of good racing. Sounds like there was a fashion show going on and a horserace broke out.

In any case, catch next week's Fauquier Times-Democrat for the article. Think I should buy a new outfit?

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I am really enjoying your blog George! You have had so many adventures- there never seems to be a dull moment!! Sounds to me like you better go out and buy a new outfit- that matches your hat!! Take good care!!

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	Going to the races, Dubai-style Posted At : March 25, 2009 10:55 PM \| Posted By : George Rowand Related Categories: Ex-pats,Adventure,Horse racing,UAE On Saturday evening your Fauquier Times-Democrat will be one of the few -- maybe the only -- American newspaper covering the Dubai World Cup live from the track at Nad al Sheba in Dubai. This reporter is eager to see the event -- first made famous when the mighty Cigar won in 1996. One thing: while the purses for the races tops out at over $21 million, there is no betting. Wha? What is the deal with that? People who have been say that the fashionistas are out in force, with some ladies' hats fetching $3000, and that there are contests for the best dressed, best hat, etc. What a waste of good racing. Sounds like there was a fashion show going on and a horserace broke out. In any case, catch next week's Fauquier Times-Democrat for the article. Think I should buy a new outfit? Comments (1) \| Print \| Send \| del.icio.us \| Digg It! \| Linking Blogs \| 68 Views Comments [Add Comment] I am really enjoying your blog George! You have had so many adventures- there never seems to be a dull moment!! Sounds to me like you better go out and buy a new outfit- that matches your hat!! Take good care!! # Posted By Sister-in-law Linda \| 3/26/09 6:04 PM [Add Comment]