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First Auctav January Sale Ignites Strong Trade

Strong National Hunt Focus As Mare Trade Leads The Way Rosalina Has leads strong maternal line offerings at the inaugural Auctav January Sale, with CAVA Associates securing the Network mare for US$45,800. Carrying to Motivator, she hails from Hamel Stud's flourishing programme. "She has a fantastic pedigree—by Network, with plenty of scope—and ticks all the right boxes to breed for both racing ...

Gosden Upbeat As Gregory Readies For Saudi Mission

Turf Star Set For Middle East Debut Gregory, the Royal Ascot victor preparing for Saturday's Gr.1 Longines Red Sea Turf Handicap, is drawing positive reviews from connections ahead of his first international venture. Gelding Operation Brings Fresh Start The 5YO, who hasn't secured victory since his Queen's Vase triumph under Frankie Dettori in 2022, comes into this assignment following a ...

International Stars Clash In Saudi Group Races

Saudi Card Set For Epic International Showdowns America's Champion Takes On Japanese Raiders Straight No Chaser, North America's newly-crowned champion male sprinter, is poised for an international showdown in the US$2 million Gr.2 Riyadh Dirt Sprint at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on February 22. The Dan Blacker-trained speedster, who conquered the Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Sprint at Del Mar, faces ...

Fasig-Tipton Expands Saudi Cup Turnout Awards

Grooms Set For US$10,665 Prize Pool Across Two-Day Festival North America's oldest Thoroughbred auction house, Fasig-Tipton, is strengthening its partnership with the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia by expanding its best turned-out initiative at the Saudi Cup meeting. The programme now encompasses 16 races across both days of the world's richest racing festival at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, with ...

Ten Set For Saudi Derby Challenge

Japanese Connections Seeking Repeat Success After Forever Young's thrilling victory over Book'em Danno in last year's renewal, a field of ten 3YOs are lining up for tomorrow's Gr.3 Saudi Derby at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, with international raiders dominating the US$1.5 million contest. American Raider Showing Promise Cyclone State, trained by Chad Summers, represents American interests as the ...

Hong Kong Dirt Star Sets Sights On Dubai Glory

American Pharoah Gelding Sword Point Primed For Group Two Challenge As Connections Eye International Success Sword Point is heading to Dubai World Cup night after connections accepted an invitation to contest the Gr.2 Godolphin Mile at Meydan on April 5. Trainer Frankie Lor confirmed the American Pharoah gelding will continue his preparation in Sunday's Gr.1 Gold Cup at Sha Tin. The 6YO's ...

Bahrain Sends Magnificent Seven To Saudi

Kingdom's Strongest Ever Team Ready For Riyadh Challenge Calif leads an unprecedented seven-strong Bahraini challenge at Saturday's Saudi Cup meeting, where US$38m in prizes awaits at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, Riyadh. The Fawzi Nass-trained contender, carrying the Victorious Racing silks, is aiming to improve on last year's third in the US$2m Gr.1 Howden Neom Turf Cup. Alberto Sanna takes the ...

Qrec Reshuffles Board In Major Leadership Change

New Chairman Pledges Focus On International Racing Growth The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club has undergone a significant restructuring, with Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al Attiyah taking the reins as chairman following his appointment by Minister of Sports and Youth HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani. Fresh Leadership Team The reshuffling sees Rashid bin Nasser Al Kaabi stepping into the ...

Meydan's Carnival Stars Set For World Cup Pointers

Four Pattern Races Offer Dubai's Finest Chance To Shine Cinderella's Dream heads a select field of five in Friday's Gr.2 Balanchine Stakes at Meydan, where trainer Charlie Appleby seeks a remarkable seventh consecutive victory in the race. The Breeders' Cup runner-up, partnered by William Buick, is returning after a break following her Grade One success in the Belmont Oaks and subsequent second ...

Warrior Draws Prime Position For Saudi Showdown

Japanese Ace Forever Young Faces Wide Draw Challenge Romantic Warrior has been handed a potentially crucial inside draw in gate three for Saturday's US$20m Saudi Cup, as connections aim to translate his exemplary turf form to the Riyadh dirt surface. Hong Kong Hero Settling Well The Irish-bred champion, trained by Danny Shum, has been commanding significant attention since touching down in Saudi ...