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.
    Photos: The richest horse races in the world
    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.
    Photos: The richest horse races in the world
    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.
    Photos: The richest horse races in the world
    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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