Dubai: Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline, has been transporting some of the best racehorses to Dubai for the Dubai World Cup, to be held at the Meydan Racecourse on Saturday.
Arrogate, winner of Pegasus World Cup earlier this year and one of the prime contenders for the $10 million Dubai World Cup, was flown in from the United States along with stable companion Hoppertunity in the skycargo. The carrier worked with the international equine transport specialist Janah Management Company, who also provided highly specialised grooms to accompany the horses, to ensure successful and safe transportation.
Arrogate and Hoppertunity were not the only American horses to have travelled to Dubai on Emirates SkyCargo. Stallwalkin’ Dude and Imperial Hint, also part of the American contingent at the Dubai World Cup night races, arrived on Emirates SkyCargo freighters at Dubai World Central airport. Earlier in 2016, the SkyCargo transported the 2016 Dubai World Cup winner and one of North America’s highest earning racehorses, California Chrome, from Dubai to Chicago.
Emirates SkyCargo also operated a special charter flight from Japan to transport some of the leading contenders for the top prize on race night. Apollo Kentucky, Awardee and Gold Dream were among the horses that arrived earlier last week to take part in the races.
A few of the other leading horses flying in from different parts of the world included Move Up from the Godolphin stables in Newmarket, UK, and Dundonnell, Amazing Kids and Not Listenin’Tome from Hong Kong.
Emirates SkyCargo provides a calm and comfortable transportation environment that ensures maximum comfort and safety of the horses at the same time complying with all the regulations set out by national and international authorities on live animal transport including IATA Live Animals regulations (LAR). Emirates SkyCargo’s freighter hub at Dubai World Central airport includes dedicated areas for handling and airside ramps for horses.
The carrier also provides custom-designed horse stalls and trained and expert personnel to ensure proper handling and welfare of the horses. Inside the cargo hold of the aircraft, the temperature is set to ensure maximum comfort and minimum stress for the horses.
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