Dubai (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 28 March 2026) French star Kalandagan claimed the Group 1 Longines title. Dubai Shima Classic VIII race Of the thirty Dubai world The cup meeting was held today at Meydan Racecourse.
owned by The Aga Khan Studs SC EA, trained by Francis-Henri Gravard and ridden by jockey Mikael Barzalona, Calandagan was victorious in the 2410m turf contest. Facing six elite international players, the win was earned summit prize From $3.
48 million from $6 million Total portfolio sponsored by Longines.
Kalandagan clocked a winning time of 2:27.88 to take the prestigious title.
the United Arab EmiratesWest Wind Blows, owned by Abdullah Al Mansoori, finished second under trainers Simon and Ed Crisford and jockey Rosa Ryan, earning $1.20. million.
Third place went to the Italian-owned Giavelloto, owned by Scuderia La Tessa and Vaibhav Shah, trained by Marco Botti and ridden by James Doyle, who took home $600,000.