8Meydan City – Price: $11.7 million
Sold at auction in 2006 for, Meydan City ranks #8 on our top 10 list of the costliest horses in the world.
Named after a new development under construction in Dubai, which was launched back in 2007 on the eve of the Dubai World Cup, Meydan City turned out to be a disappointing purchase for the Maktoum family.
Bought for $11.7 million, the highest-price in history for the Keeneland September yearling sale in 2006, the horse managed to earn a grand total of $1.360.
