When the British countryside hosts Dubai royalty and Arabian racing

    By Ben Church, CNN

    Updated 1012 GMT (1812 HKT) August 27, 2019

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    The newly created Saudi Cup in February 2020 will offer a purse of $20 million with a first prize of $10 million.
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    The newly created Saudi Cup in February 2020 will offer a purse of $20 million with a first prize of $10 million.
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    The Pegasus World Cup was the richest horse race in 2018, with an improved prize fund of $16 million. The event was re-imagined for 2019 with a reduced pot of $9M for the dirt race and $7M for a separate turf race.
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    Eye-popping prizes – The Pegasus World Cup was the richest horse race in 2018, with an improved prize fund of $16 million. The event was re-imagined for 2019 with a reduced pot of $9M for the dirt race and $7M for a separate turf race.
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    The $12 million Dubai World Cup was usurped by the Pegasus, but still offers an eye-watering $7.2 million for the winner. Godolphin's Thunder Snow won in 2018 and 2019.
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    Dubai World Cup – The $12 million Dubai World Cup was usurped by the Pegasus, but still offers an eye-watering $7.2 million for the winner. Godolphin's Thunder Snow won in 2018 and 2019.
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    Now considered Australia's richest race, The Everest is also the world's richest race over turf with the prize pot almost $10M. The race's prize fund is set to rise even further in 2020.<br />
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    The Everest – Now considered Australia's richest race, The Everest is also the world's richest race over turf with the prize pot almost $10M. The race's prize fund is set to rise even further in 2020.
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    Considered by many as the unofficial fourth leg of the prestigious Triple Crown, the Breeders' Cup Classic is the second richest race in North America. The prize pot is $6 million with the winner scooping just over half.
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    Breeders' Cup Classic – Considered by many as the unofficial fourth leg of the prestigious Triple Crown, the Breeders' Cup Classic is the second richest race in North America. The prize pot is $6 million with the winner scooping just over half.
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    Europe's richest race is the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, the epitome of Parisian chic at the revamped Longchamp racecourse. In 2018, the winner earned $3.2 million out of a fund of $5.6M. Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori (pictured) holds the record for most race wins (six), including dual triumphs on Enable.
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    Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe – Europe's richest race is the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, the epitome of Parisian chic at the revamped Longchamp racecourse. In 2018, the winner earned $3.2 million out of a fund of $5.6M. Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori (pictured) holds the record for most race wins (six), including dual triumphs on Enable.
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    Inaugurated in 1981, the Japan Cup is the country's richest horse race. Home-grown talent has flourished at the event -- since 2018, every winning trainer and owner has come from Japan. Almond Eye is the reigning champion, clinching $2.7 million.
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    Japan Cup – Inaugurated in 1981, the Japan Cup is the country's richest horse race. Home-grown talent has flourished at the event -- since 2018, every winning trainer and owner has come from Japan. Almond Eye is the reigning champion, clinching $2.7 million.
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    It may have been overtaken as Australia's richest race but the Melbourne Cup remains a prestigious event. The prize pot is about $5.2 million with this year's winner collecting $2.8 million.
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    Melbourne Cup – It may have been overtaken as Australia's richest race but the Melbourne Cup remains a prestigious event. The prize pot is about $5.2 million with this year's winner collecting $2.8 million.
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    Carrying a prize fund of $4 million, the Breeders' Cup Turf is a showpiece event in the US. Winning connections claim a cool $2.2M.
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    Breeders' Cup Turf – Carrying a prize fund of $4 million, the Breeders' Cup Turf is a showpiece event in the US. Winning connections claim a cool $2.2M.
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    The Kentucky Derby is an exhilarating mile-and-a-quarter dash on dirt, dubbed "the most exciting two minutes in sports." The winner of the iconic race clinches $1.425 million.
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    Kentucky Derby – The Kentucky Derby is an exhilarating mile-and-a-quarter dash on dirt, dubbed "the most exciting two minutes in sports." The winner of the iconic race clinches $1.425 million.
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