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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 ...
Preakness Hero Takes Shorter Route At Santa Anita The popular grey colt Seize the Grey is being aimed at the Gr.1 Breeders’ Dirt Mile rather than the Classic, with connections opting for the shorter trip following his Pennsylvania Derby success. Trained by veteran handler D. Wayne Lukas, the 3YO will face his elders for the first time. Formidable Opposition Awaits Drawing post 6, the Preakness ...
Star Sprinters Seeking Success At Del Mar Trainer Mick Appleby is exuding confidence about Big Evs' chances of overcoming a challenging draw in his quest for consecutive Breeders' Cup victories at Del Mar this Saturday. The 4YO speedster, who captured the Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Santa Anita last term, faces his career finale from stall 11. Speed Merchants Set For Epic Showdown ...
Del Mar Showdown Looms As Head Seeks To Emulate Father's Heroics Having watched his father Freddy Head saddle the magnificent Goldikova to three consecutive Breeders' Cup Mile triumphs, trainer Christopher Head is hoping Ramatuelle can continue the family's remarkable association with the prestigious race at Del Mar on Saturday. Illustrious Past Winners The Mile's roll of honour features some of ...
European Champion Adapts To American Dirt Ahead Of Classic Challenge European superstar City Of Troy took his first steps on Del Mar's dirt surface on Tuesday morning as master trainer Aidan O'Brien edges closer to realising a long-held ambition in Saturday's Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Classic. Historic Bid Takes Shape Previous Classic winners include Authentic (2020), who went on to earn US Horse of ...
