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Royal Ascot Runner-Up Primed For US$1million International Contest Alflaila is being readied for a tilt at next Friday's Gr.2 Bahrain International Trophy, with trainer Owen Burrows optimistic about his charge's chances in the US$1million contest. Stable Enjoying Late-Season Purple Patch The Bahrain venture follows a spectacular autumn for the Lambourn handler, whose string has found rich form. ...
Strong Field Of 285 Horses Set For Four-Day Spectacle At Al Shaqab The prestigious Al Shaqab International Arabian Horse Show has leapt into action with a stellar field of 285 equine athletes gracing the Longines Indoor Arena in Qatar on Wednesday, marking a significant expansion in its second year. The four-day extravaganza, backed by the Social and Sports Activities Support Fund (Daam), has ...
Season's First Meeting Sees Mared Al Jasra Land Premium Prize Mared Al Jasra produced a perfectly-timed challenge to clinch the Al Beshariyah Cup, headlining the opening day of Qatar's 2024/25 racing season at Al Rayyan Racecourse's dirt track. Maiden breaker The 4YO colt, trained by Gassim Ghazali, demonstrated impressive acceleration in the 1,900m contest for purebred Arabian maidens. Under a ...
Carnival Opener Features International Stars And Fresh Faces The Dubai Racing Carnival springs back to life at Meydan Racecourse on Friday, marking the first live racing action since March with a compelling seven-race dirt card. Costa's Quartet Ready For Feature Challenge The AED300,000 (US$81,700) Emirates Airline Handicap over 1600m takes centre stage, where veteran campaigner ...
Thegreatcollection Heads Competitive Emirates Airline Feature As Costa Seeks More Success Racing springs back to life at Meydan Racecourse on Friday evening, marking the commencement of the Dubai Racing Carnival with a compelling seven-race dirt programme. The US$81,700 Emirates Airline Handicap over 1600 metres takes centre stage, featuring the ever-popular Thegreatcollection, whose remarkable ...
Brother To Hong Kong Star Heads To Dubai In US$235,000 Deal Aga Khan Draft Dominates Ridhaz, a gelded son of Iffraaj, emerged as the star attraction at Tuesday's Goffs Autumn Horses In Training Sale, commanding US$235,000 (€220,000) from Michael Donohoe of BBA Ireland. The 3YO, trained by Michael Halford and Tracey Collins, boasts an impressive profile as a brother to Stakes winner Riyazan, who ...
Dirt Heroics Raise Middle East Prospects Romantic Warrior left no doubt about his wellbeing with an emphatic dirt trial victory at Sha Tin on Monday morning, setting the stage for an ambitious campaign that could span three continents. Champion Cruises Past Rivals The Danny Shum-trained superstar, partnered by Hugh Bowman, demonstrated his versatility by mastering the dirt surface in the 1,200m ...
Sierra Leone Leads Charge Into New US Era Fresh from an authoritative victory in the Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Classic, Sierra Leone's ownership consortium, led by Peter Brant and Brook Smith, alongside the Coolmore powerhouse, are deliberating the colt's future campaign. Classic Legacy Previous winners of America's premier contest who went on to achieve further glory include Gun Runner, Sierra Leone's ...
Track Renovation Forces Split Programme For Early Meetings Qatar's 2024-25 racing season kicks off at Al Rayyan's sand track next Thursday with the Al Beshariyah Cup Day, marking the beginning of a 69-meeting campaign featuring significant programme adjustments due to ongoing track renovations. Dual-Venue Solution Racing Manager Abdullah Al-Kubaisi has orchestrated a revised schedule splitting ...
Gr.1 Winner To Command Attention At Tipperary Base Henry Longfellow, an impeccably-bred Group One winner, is joining Coolmore's stellar stallion roster for the 2025 breeding season. The 3YO son of Dubawi will stand alongside the operation's established sires at their Tipperary headquarters. Impressive Juvenile Campaign The colt, out of the brilliant racemare Minding, showcased his talent with an ...
Japanese Raiders Headline Million-Dollar International Challenge Under The Lights The US$1 million Bahrain International Trophy has evolved into a significant fixture on the international racing calendar since its inception, with previous winner Deirdre (2020) blazing a trail with multiple Group One successes across Europe and Asia. Last year's victor Spirit Dancer demonstrated the race's ...
Champion Jockey Eyeing More Stateside Success With Stellar Book Having tasted Breeders' Cup success at Santa Anita last year, Tom Marquand is heading to Del Mar with another enviable book of rides as he bids to enhance his growing international reputation. The 26-year-old broke his duck at the world championships aboard Big Evs, who stormed to victory in the Juvenile Turf Sprint for trainer Mick ...
