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Superlative Performances Set Bahrain Alight Nationwide and Soldier's Empire delivered commanding performances in the final two contests of the 2024-25 Bahrain Turf Series last night at Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club in Sakhir. Gelding Shows Blistering Pace in Sprint Storming to victory in the Al Fateh Cup, the 7YO gelding Nationwide claimed top honours for owners Victorious Racing and ...
International Gelding Primed For Group Three Test Military Academy looks ready for the spotlight as the King's Cup Festival concludes Friday with Bahrain's premier race, the Gr.3 The King's Cup. The 2400m contest, run in honour of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, has been upgraded to Group Three status and attracted a competitive international field. Worth US$200,000, it promises an ...
Appleby Charge Hunting Second Course Success In Prestigious Race King Of Conquest is primed for another tilt at the Gr.3 HM The King's Cup in Bahrain this Friday, hoping to improve on last year's fourth-place finish in the prestigious mile-and-a-half contest. The 6YO, trained by Charlie Appleby, has already tasted success at the Bahrain venue, having landed a handicap there in February 2023. ...
Hughes And Owen's Sprinter Leads Turf Series Standings The 2024-25 edition of the Bahrain Turf Series concludes this Thursday on day one of The King's Cup Festival with several horses still in contention for the US$40,000 bonus awarded to each division winner. Roman Dragon, trained by Hugo Palmer, currently leads the sprint division on 28 points, giving co-owner Nick Hughes high hopes of ...
Rashid Auction Showcases Talent The Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) is preparing to host its third annual Horse Auction, taking place in the parade ring on Tuesday 18th March, in collaboration with Mazad and Tattersalls. Growing Market For Quality Thoroughbreds First staged in 2023, the sale provides owners and trainers with a professional platform to trade racehorses in training ...
Sprint Specialist Lands Fifth Leg Of International Competition Roman Dragon roared back to his brilliant best when landing the US$80,000 Al Sakhir Cup at Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club, providing significant milestones for both Hugo Palmer and Harry Davies. Chester Specialist Shows Versatility The 6YO gelding, already a six-time winner around Chester's tight turns, demonstrated his ...
Classic Hero Targets Success With Boughey Duo In Series Showdown Classic-winning jockey David Egan jets into Bahrain on Friday for a power-packed book of rides at Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club, including two prime contenders for Amo Racing in the latest round of the Bahrain Turf Series. Boughey Duo Primed For Breakthrough Fresh from riding in Florida, Egan partners the George ...
French Chiefs Defer Decision On Geldings While Boosting Prize Money France Galop's strategy to restore Europe's richest race to its former glory is taking shape, but geldings will remain excluded from the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in 2025, as racing chiefs focus on other pressing matters. Win-And-You're-In Series Planned The race's governing body is launching an international qualifying ...
Fresh Targets Emerge After Sprinter’s Impressive Return Rogue Lightning demonstrated a compelling return to form with a polished victory in the Dukhan Sprint at Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, opening up fresh opportunities for the talented 5YO. British Raiders Dominate Proceedings Under new ownership of Wathnan Racing, the Tom Clover-trained speedster proved too strong for his rivals, ...
Middle East Racing Authorities Map Key Areas Of Development In a significant move for Middle East racing, the GCC Horse Racing Cooperation Council has outlined ambitious plans for regional development during their latest gathering in Riyadh. Working Groups Take Shape Meeting chairman HE Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, who serves as Vice Chair of the Asian Racing Federation, led discussions focusing on ...
Pisa Handler Makes Bold International Debut With Stable Star Michele Italia, Pisa's emerging training talent, is embarking on his first international venture with stable flagbearer Salah Al Din in Saturday's US$500,000 Saudi International Handicap. Tight-Knit Operation Targeting Major Prize Operating with a select string of nine horses from his Tuscan base, Italia has watched his Time Test ...
Local Trainer Aims High As Al Musmak Leads Two-Pronged Attack Saudi Arabia's champion trainer elect Thamer Aldaihani is mounting a serious challenge in Saturday's Gr.1 Saudi Cup, with his fresh recruit Al Musmak leading the local hopes against international sensation Romantic Warrior in the US$20m contest at King Abdulaziz Racecourse. Impressive Newcomer Showing Promise The Irish-bred Al Musmak, ...
