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Aintree and Meydan come together in Grand National-Dubai World Cup clash - here's hoping everything runs like clockwork
Andrew Dietz on an unprecedented logistical challenge
Andrew DietzReporter
Grand National: this year's race will be run in between the Sheema Classic and Dubai World CupCredit: Edward Whitaker
Having been in Dubai the week before last to cover the Group 1 Jebel Hatta and Al Maktoum Challenge double-header, it was surprising to hear a fair bit of talk about the Grand National.
You never need an excuse to discuss the greatest race of all, but it wasn't the most obvious topic of conversation all those miles from home more than two months before Aintree.
The National is a subject of great debate in Dubai as the race will take place on the same day as World Cup night this year.
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