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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 ...
International Recognition And Night Racing Herald Exciting Changes Bahrain's horseracing prestige has taken a significant leap forward with the King's Cup receiving Group Three status, while two other prestigious races have achieved Listed recognition, marking a watershed moment for racing in the Gulf state. Ambitious Night Racing Programme Unveiled In a groundbreaking development for Bahrain ...
Dirt Track Debut For O'Brien's Superstar Poses Fresh Challenge Todd Pletcher's Breeders' Cup Juvenile hero preparing to defend home soil at Del Mar, where the US trainer's charge will clash with European sensation City Of Troy in Saturday's Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Classic. The 3YO colt has been turning heads since his brilliant juvenile campaign, adding both the Florida Derby and Travers Stakes to ...
Kingdom's Premier Races Earn Coveted Status Upgrades As International Racing Profile Soars Three of Bahrain's most prestigious races have earned significant upgrades following an Asian Pattern Committee review, marking a pivotal moment in the kingdom's racing evolution. Royal Connections The King's Cup, elevated to Group Three status, headlines these promotions. This prestigious mile-and-a-half ...
Newgate Impresses In :58.4/5 As European Contingent Arrives Bob Baffert's Newgate headlines a busy morning of final preparations at Santa Anita Park, delivering a bullet five-furlong workout in :58 4/5 ahead of the US$7 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Del Mar. The Into Mischief colt, winner of the Gr.1 Santa Anita Handicap in March, is seeking redemption after a disappointing run in Dubai and a ...
Track Unveils State-Of-The-Art Pre-Parade Ring And Hospitality Complex Raising The Bar Jebel Ali Racecourse is ushering in a new era of race-day experience with its newly minted pre-parade and saddling enclosure, designed to revolutionise spectator engagement at the Dubai venue. The facility, crafted by Studio D.04, is positioning itself as a game-changer in how racing enthusiasts interact with ...
Historic Partnership Signals New Era For UAE Racing Daman Markets is making history as the first broker to partner with Dubai Racing Club (DRC) for the 2024-25 season, marking a significant milestone in UAE racing. The groundbreaking deal was sealed at Meydan Racecourse, home to the prestigious Dubai World Cup. Innovation Meets Tradition The partnership is set to revolutionise the sport through ...
Floodlit Fixtures Spearhead Ambitious 30-Race Programme Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) is ushering in a transformative 2024-25 season, launching night racing for the first time in its history as part of an expanded 30-fixture calendar beginning this Friday. The installation of state-of-the-art floodlighting marks a watershed moment for Bahraini racing, with REHC CEO Yusuf Osama ...
Two Races Promoted To Group Two Level As Prize Fund Increases For World's Richest Raceday The Sports Boulevard Riyadh Dirt Sprint, which gains Group Two status for 2025, sees its prize money increase by US$500,000 to US$2 million. Last year's winner Remake stormed home for Japan, adding to the country's impressive dirt track record at the meeting. Prestigious Schedule Takes Shape The two-day ...
