One of the most closely followed races in the world, the Dubai World cup race is classified as a “International Group One flat race” for thoroughbreds over the age of four and covers a distance of 2000m. The exciting race was won by Animal Kingdom ridden by Joel Rosario while the Dubai Sheema Classic presented by Longines saw St Nicholas Abbey and Joseph O'Brien emerge victorious. The winning jockeys, trainers and owners of both races were bestowed with stunning gold timepieces from Longines' new Conquest Classic collection.
Animal King won the Dubai World Cup 2013. Trainer Graham Motion, jockey Joel Rosario and part-owner John Messara of Arrowfield Stud received models of the new Conquest Classic collection from Patrick Aoun, Regional Sales Manager of Longines. © Longines
Introduced at the Dubai World Cup, the Conquest Classic collection is dedicated to those racegoers who share the excitement of the season's most prestigious race meetings, from Chantilly to Hong Kong, Dubai to Royal Ascot. Sleek and sporty and tailor-made for the discerning man and woman, the timepieces from the Conquest Classic collection were the ideal reward for the winners. This new collection will be featured at Baselworld fair 2013
This watch from the new Conquest Classic collection has been given to the winner of the « Most Elegant Lady » prize. With a diameter of 29.50 mm, this lady model in steel and rose gold, set with 30 diamonds (0.501 carats), houses the mechanical caliber L595. The dial of white mother-of-pearl is set with 12 diamond indices and displays the hours, the minutes and the seconds as well as the date at 3 o'clock. Just as the entire collection Conquest Classic, this timepiece is water-resistant to 5 bar and its screw-down case back is fitted with a sapphire glass © Longines
In true style that is characteristic of equestrian events, the occasion also celebrated flair and fashion. Women adorned in striking dresses and creative hats paraded the venue in an attempt to win the award for the Most Elegant Lady. The triumph finally went to Alena Polyakova who won the coveted Conquest Classic timepiece in steel and gold with a white mother of pearl dial that echoed her grace.
On the strength of its long-lasting involvement in equestrian sports, Longines is delighted to be the Official Timekeeper of the most exciting horseracing events in the world. Longines' vast experience in timing equestrian events dates back to 1878, when it produced a chronograph engraved with a jockey and his mount. Since at least 1881, Longines has been committed to horseracing, and its chronographs have been highly sought-after by American race enthusiasts. Today, Longines' involvement in equestrian sports includes flat racing, show-jumping and endurance competitions.
