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Ibrahim's Mare Edges Thrilling Al Mafiar Finish

Ezzat Nafs Holds Off Late Challenger In Feature Race Ezzat Nafs showed tremendous heart to secure a neck victory in Wednesday's Al Mafiar Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse, headlining a card that featured several dominant performances including a breathtaking 12-length romp in the opener. The 8YO mare, owned and bred by Sabhea Awad Ibrahim and trained by Khaled Mohamad Alahmad, made all the running ...

Azteca Ready To Rule Derby For Scandinavia

Oaks Heroine Takes On The Colts At Meydan Queen Azteca stormed into Derby contention with a scintillating performance in last month's UAE Oaks, providing a career highlight for jockey Carlos Lopez and putting Scandinavia firmly on the Dubai racing map. The filly, trained by Niels Petersen, displayed tremendous courage when reeling in pacesetter Arigatou Gozaimasu by three-quarters of a length in ...

Regional Set For Dubai Sprint Mission

Bethell Excited By Meydan Challenge Regional is all set to kick off his 2025 campaign in the Gr.1 Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan on Saturday week, with connections excited about his Dubai challenge. The Ed Bethell-trained 7YO, a Group One winner in the 2023 Sprint Cup at Haydock, will be making his seasonal reappearance in the valuable contest. "He flies on Saturday morning, so fingers crossed," said ...

Ghostwriter All Set For Warrior Showdown

Cox Confident Ahead Of Dubai Challenge Ghostwriter is primed for a showdown with global superstar Romantic Warrior in what promises to be a blockbuster renewal of the Gr.1 Dubai Turf at Meydan on Saturday. Clive Cox's stable star, who was a consistent performer throughout his 3YO campaign, has been pleasing connections in his build-up to this international challenge. "He's due to leave on ...

Baseball Star's Runner Set To Hit Dubai Dirt

Former MLB Hero Martinez Brings Little Vic For Godolphin Mile Challenge Little Vic will represent former Major League Baseball star Victor Martínez in Dubai as the five-time MLB All-Star turned passionate owner takes aim at the Gr.2 Godolphin Mile. From Baseball Diamonds To Racing Silks Martinez, who became involved in racing after he retired in 2018, signed for the son of Practical Joke himself ...

O'Neill Seeking Third Win In Dubai Mile

Raging Torrent Carrying High Hopes At Meydan California-based conditioner Doug O'Neill isn't the smallest bit hesitant to showcase his horses on the foreign stage when he has the right one to do so. On 5 April, the 56-year-old will send out Gr.1 winner Raging Torrent in an attempt to win the Gr.2 Godolphin Mile for the third time in his career and the second time in succession. "It's a real ...

Dubai Beckons For Bargain Buy Quinault

Newmarket Sprinter Bids For Al Quoz Glory Quinault is set to give Stuart Williams his first runner in Dubai when he lines up in the Gr.1 Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan on Dubai World Cup night, Saturday April 5th. The 5YO sprinter will represent something of a fairytale story as he returns to the emirate having left Dubai-based Godolphin three years ago after finishing last on his only start for ...

Giavellotto Set For Sheema Classic Showdown

Hong Kong Vase Winner Primed For Dubai Test Giavellotto is being readied for a clash with Calandagan and Rebel's Romance in the Gr.1 Dubai Sheema Classic next week, with connections confident of another bold showing from the globetrotting star. Murphy Partnership A 'Big Plus' The Marco Botti-trained 5YO, who claimed the Hong Kong Vase in style on his latest start, has taken his form to a new ...

Mighty Mutamarrid Storms To Second Ras Al Noof Cup

Injaaz Grey Shows Class With Stunning Five-Length Romp Mutamarrid powered to a sensational back-to-back victory in the Ras Al Noof Cup at Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club's Al Rayyan Racecourse on Saturday evening, producing a commanding performance that left rivals trailing in his wake. The striking 8YO grey, owned by Injaaz Stud and trained by Jihad El Ahmad, was always prominent under French ...

Marquand To Partner Deira Mile In Dubai

Classic-Winning Jockey Set For Sheema Classic Assignment Tom Marquand is set to take the reins on Deira Mile for the first time as the Owen Burrows-trained colt prepares for his assignment in the Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan next month. The 26-year-old jockey will partner the 4YO son of Camelot in the mile and a half Group One contest scheduled for Saturday, April 5, with connections hoping ...