It's destination Dubai for most Indians and the appointed date is March 30. A date with the stars in the racing world at the iconic Meydan racecourse and the racing aficionados, be it the horse owners, breeders and trainers are down in Dubai to witness the big global racing spectacle. 

Owner Ameeta Mehra of the famed Usha Stud Farm after landing at the Dubai international airport took time of to share her thoughts, making no secret of her opinion that the Indian horses have the potential to make a mark on the international scene and that the clubs should take the initiative to clear the roads, be it qualification process and the health conditions required to be cleared for the participation in the international meets. "We have to work towards it. We are now producing quality stock and it's time we get opportunities to stake a claim and make a mark on international map," said Ameeta.

Managing Director of URBB and the Kunigal Stud Farm, Zeyn Mirza said: "It is a giant step that Indian racing needs to take in terms of hosting international events. Indian racing has the potential, but the Indian government should be more supportive and only then it will be possible," said Zeyn. 

Partners in more than 25 horses, Smitha Bajoria and Cherian Abraham amazed with the glitz and glamour and pomp and gaiety associated with the event were of the view that it is time that India hosted one big international racing event. "Racing like cricket is a big spectator sport and the revenues can be generated. Most listed events are sponsored and the clubs now need to get bod and strike gold, said Smitha Bajoria. 

"The International racing picture is big and we need to make the big picture,' said Cherian, all excited and ready to cheer the Japanese brigade. 

Trainer Arjun Manglorkar made it clear that Indian racing needs to bridge the big gap. The gap is getting bigger and bigger and it's time we plugged the gap and to do that we need to host big international events which not only attracts the racing buffs, also the top talent in the racing world and that will provide Indian racing the platform to catapult to fame, said Arjun adding that it cannot be done overnight, but the plans and designs can be worked out to put the big stride ahead and then gain the required momentum to get the desired result,said Arjun.