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Cristian Demuro celebrates aboard Wonder Dean after the UAE Derby.

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2026 UAE Derby Results

Date: 3/28/2026

The $1 million Jumeirah UAE Derby (G2) over 1900 meters (1 3/16 miles) on the main track at Meydan is the only age-restricted race on World Cup night, open to 3-year-olds and worth 100 points to the winner as part of the European/Middle Eastern Road to the Kentucky Derby, however southern hemisphere 3-year-olds are recognized as 4-year-olds in the north and are not eligible for the Kentucky Derby. After Duke of Immatin scratched, Nissai Yushun (G1) winner Pyromancer was sent off as the 2-1 favorite in the field of 11. In to challenge him included 5-2 second choice Six Speed, winner of the UAE 2000 Guineas (G3) and 4-1 third choice Salloom off his debut win at Meydan on January 30.

Wonder Dean leads down the stretch in the UAE Derby

Jockey Mickael Barzalona sent Six Speed to the lead first time by while pressed by Pyromaster and stalked by Wonder Dean. Turning for home Six Speed drew clear of the field but Wonder Dean rallied by at the 1/8 pole to win by 2 1/2 lengths in 1:59.19. It was another 6 lengths back to Pyromaster third.

Results Chart for the race from Emirates Racing Authority which includes a link to the video replay. Results for US wagering: 


5th RACE MEYDAN - UAE DERBY (Group 2) 
 2   Wonder Dean                18.00  6.80 5.80         
 3   Six Speed                         5.00 3.80         
 1   Pyromancer                             4.20         

Running time - 1:51.19 

$1.00 QUINELLA 2-3                17.20
$1.00 EXACTA 2-3                  39.10
$1.00 TRIFECTA 2-3-1             122.80
$1.00 SUPERFECTA 2-3-1-6         831.30

Left: Wonder Dean in the winner's enclosure. Winning trainer Daisuke Takayanagi said, "This is my first international success so I feel amazing. I was truly impressed by his performance. I was confident beforehand as I thought the extra distance would definitely help, and that Meydan would suit him. I was expecting the leader Six Speed to stop a lot earlier than he did and so I was a bit worried, but I always thought he would get there. Yes, of course (we will go to the Kentucky Derby). We will go directly to America from here. Wonder Dean is developing physically and mentally all the time and I am very excited about what he can do in the future."

Right: The trophy presentation for the UAE Derby. Winning jockey Cristian Demuro said, "I had a dream run around. I was able to ride him how I wanted and although he didn't have too much cover, he came there so easily and then really picked up well. If I am asked to ride in the Kentucky Derby it would be a first and a wonderful experience."

Left: Second place finisher Six Speed heads back to the barn after the race. Trainer Bhupat Seemar said, "He's got so much speed but he needs to learn to relax. The plan is to go to Kentucky Derby next." Jockey Mickael Barzalona added, "We knew there was a chance he might not stay because he has so much speed, but I let him roll on the way he likes. At the end he was very tired and it was his heart that kept him in it."

Right: Third place finisher and beaten favorite Pyromancer heads out to the track before the race.

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