Dubai World Cup - in pictures

Ahead of the field: Racegoers study form at the Nad Al Sheba track in Dubai

Fashion parade: Racing's social side is in evidence at the big meeting

They're off: Jockeys battle for position as the light dims at the racecourse

Funtime Frankie: Dettori loves to chalk up big-race successes in Dubai

Winning lines: The all-important racecard rom the 1998 Dubai World Cup

Charmed, I'm sure: Gary Stevens celebrates victory on Silver Charm in 1998

Frankie flies: No big Dubai meeting is complete without a trademark Dettori dismount