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A record fixture list for the 2018-19 racing season has been approved for the United Arab Emirates.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of the Emirates Racing Authority has signed off an unprecedented 67 race dates, five more than 2017-18.

The season opens at Jebel Ali racecourse on October 26.

Meydan and Abu Dhabi will kick off their seasons the following week on November 1 and November 3 respectively.

Meydan’s domestic ‘Racing at Meydan’ season will have 12 meets, three more than last season, while Abu Dhabi will have 15.

Sharjah racecourse initiates its six-meeting season on November 10 while the Al Ain racecourse season starts on November 15, adding two race meets in April to total 12.

Jebel Ali will feature 11 meets on the season.

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan said: “We are pleased to launch the 2018-2019 race fixture which provides the trainers and horse lovers with an integrated season on the five tracks of UAE.

“This program includes races for both local and international horses (Arabian & Thoroughbred).

“We look forward to another successful racing season in the UAE."