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Nominations for Dubai World Cup night is a “who’s who” list of equine racing talents.

Included is the world’s #1, Arrogate, plus Mubtaahij and Hoppertunity. Songbird and Tepin are also nominated as are sprinters Mind Your Biscuits and Defrong.

In all, 779 horses from 22 countries received recognition, “We are gratified that our support for international racing in the form of subsidies and prize money continues to attract such a strong response from the world’s biggest names,” said Malih Al Basti, Meydan vice chairman and chairman of the Meydan Racing Committee.

Arrogate races for the $10 million Cup on March 25.