Fillies' Allowance Could Prove Crucial In Seven-Runner Contest Snellen, who made history for trainer Gavin Cromwell as Ireland's first Bahrain winner in December, attempts to add another landmark victory in Friday's US$150,000 Listed Crown Prince's Cup over 2000m at Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club. The Royal Ascot juvenile winner, who stormed home in the Al Muharraq Cup, confronts a ...
Yearling Fillies Dominate Morning Session The opening day of the prestigious four-day Katara International Arabian Horse Festival (KIAHF) 2025 burst into life as Qumriyah lit up the sea-facing arena at Cultural Village Foundation with a spectacular performance in the yearling fillies' class. Under the watchful eye of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the morning session saw Qumriyah ...
French Ace To Tackle World's Richest Race After Encouraging Meydan Third Facteur Cheval has earned a tilt at next month's US$20 million Saudi Cup following an eye-catching dirt debut at Meydan. Trainer Jerome Reynier's stable star finished a promising third in the Al Maktoum Challenge, showing adaptability to the new surface. Proven Class On Turf The 6YO gelding by Ribchester has built an ...
First-Time Pattern Runner Primed For Group Test First Conquest faces his sternest examination yet as the impressive course winner steps up to Pattern company in the Gr.3 Dubai Millennium Stakes at Meydan on Friday, seeking to extend Godolphin's remarkable dominance in the contest. Rising Star Faces Class Test The Charlie Appleby-trained colt has been making steady progress, landing a mile ...
International Growth Sets New Benchmark The prestigious Crown Prince's Cup, sponsored by Cebarco, is being transformed into a two-day festival this week at Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club in Sakhir, marking a significant evolution in the event's 43-year history. Historic Legacy Drives Future Vision Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, this historic ...
World's Finest Eyeing US$12m Meydan Showpiece The 29th Dubai World Cup meeting at Meydan Racecourse is shaping up as a truly international affair, with nominations from 20 different countries preparing for the nine-race card on 5 April 2025. Record Nominations For Flagship Race The US$12 million Gr.1 Dubai World Cup (sponsored by Emirates Airline) has drawn 173 nominations, including 20 ...
Arabian Specialist Prevails In Feature Race Battle The Ras Umm Hasah Cup delivered a pulsating finish at Al Uqda Racecourse as Sun Amer demonstrated remarkable resilience to claim victory in Saturday's feature. Trained by Rashid Mohammed Alathba and partnered by Soufiane Saadi, the 6YO son of Amer tracked the early pace before producing a decisive late surge. Shgarde set strong fractions from ...
Rosario Mastermind’s Two-timer As 5YO Strides Clear Rattle N Roll produced a commanding performance to land the Gr.3 Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, stamping his ticket for next month's US$20 million Gr.1 Saudi Cup. The Kenny McPeek-trained 5YO, sporting the colours of Sharaf Al Hariri, surged clear in the closing stages under a masterful Joel Rosario ride to ...
Rising Star Impresses In Qatar Contest Sidi Star produced a commanding performance to break his maiden status in style, storming to a five-length victory in the Al Judhay Cup at Al Uqda Racecourse. Tactical Masterclass The 4YO colt, representing Al Falah Stud and trained by Hamad Al Jehani, demonstrated impressive tactical awareness under Jefferson Smith. Biding his time before unleashing a ...
International Raiders And Elite Pilots Target Major Prizes In Riyadh Double-Header Rattle N Roll heads the international cast in Saturday's newly promoted Gr.3 The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup. The Kenny McPeek-trained challenger, fresh from Gr.2 Clark Stakes success, partners with Joel Rosario for the US$400,000 contest. The Saudi Cup aspirant, leased by Sharaf Al Hariri, faces ...
Italian Ace Dominates Al Uqda Card Alberto Sanna and Suka'ar produced a commanding performance to land the Mesaieed Cup at Al Uqda Racecourse on Wednesday. The 9YO, trained by Ibrahim Khaled Elahmed for owner Sabhea Awad Ibrahim, powered clear in the straight to clinch the 1300m Local Purebred Arabian Handicap by three lengths. Italian Maestro's Memorable Day Sanna's masterclass continued ...
Appleby Star Returns To Happy Hunting Ground Nations Pride heads stateside seeking a remarkable fifth top-level victory in Saturday's Gr.1 Pegasus World Cup Turf at Gulfstream Park. The Charlie Appleby-trained 6YO has become a familiar face on American soil, with an impressive collection of major wins already secured. Proven International Campaigner The Teofilo entire first announced himself in ...