Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome and Travers Stakes winner Frosted headline one of the most competitive fields in recent years for the world's richest race, the $10,000,000 Dubai World Cup, which takes place Saturday under the lights at Medan Racecourse in Dubai.

With both Chrome and Frosted recording easy victories over the Meydan main track this year, they figure to be the top two choices in the betting pool, which co-mingles wagers from North America, Europe and South Africa.  The talent pool does not stop there, however, as the field also includes four Grade or Group I winners in Hoppertunity, Keen Ice, Mshawish and Special Fighter, among an expected field of 12.

The live betting action gets underway with the 2nd race at 8:20 a.m. Eastern Time, so be sure to set your alarm early.

Also, don't miss special coverage of the World Cup from 2012 NHC Champion and Eclipse Award winner, Michael Beychok, as he blogs directly from Dubai to your desktop this week on TwinSpires, as well as our International Desk specialist, Kellie Reilly, on the Dubai News and Notes Page. Get their insights on all the major contenders and follow along as Beychok guides The Champ's Players' Pool (Sold Out) through $10,000 of live betting action. 

The Champ in Dubai Blog - March 25 entry

The Champ's Dubai Blog - How to Handicap International Races - March 24 entry

The Champ's Dubai Blog - March 22 entry

Dubai News and Notes (featuring Kellie Reilly)

Free Dubai World Cup PPs in Brisnet Ultimate PPs Format

FREE Brisnet Daily  Selections for the Full Dubai Card

FREE PPs for the Full World Cup Card

The Champ In Dubai Players' Pool Selections (available Saturday).