Al Rashidiya (horse race)

Al Rashidiya
Group Two race
LocationMeydan Racecourse
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Inaugurated2003
Race typeThoroughbred - Flat racing
Race information
Distance1,800 metres
SurfaceTurf
TrackLeft-handed
Purse$200,000[1]

The Al Rashidiya, is a horse race run over a distance of 1,800 metres (nine furlongs) on turf in late January or early February at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. The race is named after a locality in Eastern Dubai.

It was first run in 2002 Nad Al Sheba Racecourse. It was transferred to Meydan in 2010.

The race distance was 2000 metres for the first two runnings before being reduced to 1800 metres in 2004.

The race began as a Listed event in 2002. The race was elevated to Group 3 level in 2005 and became a Group 2 event in 2015.