As a thoroughbred race, the same horses that race in the Triple Crown races stateside could race in the Dubai World Cup. However, it’s a demanding travel schedule for the participants. Traditionally horses that are looking to run in the Derby, the Preakness, or the Belmont, will forgo Dubai World Cup – focusing all efforts on the prestige of the Triple Crown. However, once a horse has attained notoriety, the lucrative purse in Dubai is appealing. Rich Strike, the shock Kentucky Derby winner for 2022 was considering a run in Dubai in 2023, but ultimately backed out over travel concerns.