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Outsider Prince Bishop wins the Dubai World Cup after coming from the back of the field for victory.

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With a huge crowd at Meydan in Dubai cheering, Godolphin's Prince Bishop produced the performance of his life to beat American challengers California Chrome and Lea in the 20th anniversary of the Dubai World Cup on Saturday (28th March).

Running in the light blue colours of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Prince Bishop represents the eighth Dubai World Cup winner trained by the Godolphin racing operation founded by HH Sheikh.

Jockey William Buick kept Prince Bishop to his task after he powered past California Chrome and early pacesetter Hokko Tarumae in a matter of strides.

Buick had followed Bin Suroor's instructions to stay clear of the kickback on Meydan's new dirt track, a tactic that may have been key to the win.

Prince Bishop's winning time over the 2000 metre course was 2:03.

California Chrome endured plenty of jostling around the turns and took second place.

Prince Bishop captured the majority of the (US) $10m purse, with $6m staying in Dubai with Godolphin.

But the Americans were well rewarded for coming to Dubai, with California Chrome earning $2m and Lea gaining $1m for finishing second and third respectively.