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American Trainer Bullish On Riyadh Prospects Jimmy Jerkens is priming his stable for a scorching second season in Saudi Arabia, as the multiple Grade One-winning American trainer sets his sights on surpassing last year's impressive tally of 18 winners. Taif Triumph Sets Stage For Riyadh Having saddled seven winners from 47 runners at Saudi's summer racecourse in Taif, Jerkens is brimming with ...
Arabian Horse Extravaganza Set To Dazzle At Al Shaqab The Arabian horse show season in Qatar is set to burst out of the starting gates with the 4th Qatar Arabian Breeders Cup, commencing at Al Shaqab's indoor arena from 24 October. This three-day equine extravaganza, recognised by the European Conference of Arab Horse Organisations (ECAHO), promises to showcase over 150 horses in a dazzling ...
Gulf Investment Drives Unprecedented Sales At October Book 2 The second day of Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 2 witnessed an unprecedented surge in sales, with buyers from the Middle East leading the charge. The session broke records, achieving the highest grossing day in the sale's history, with six lots fetching 500,000 guineas or more. Gulf Powerhouses Fuel Fierce Bidding Wars Racing ...
Anticipation Builds As Trials Commence For 2024/25 Campaign As the dust settles on Al Ain's April finale, the UAE racing scene is already abuzz with excitement. With trials underway, the 2024/25 season promises a revised schedule and the return of familiar faces, both equine and human. World Cup Hero Heads Star-Studded Cast Topping the bill is Laurel River (USA), the reigning Dubai World Cup ...
Setback For California Crown Hero Subsanador, the impressive winner of the Gr.1 California Crown Stakes, has been ruled out of the Breeders' Cup Classic due to an ankle injury. The 5YO Argentine-bred, trained by Hall of Famer Richard Mandella, was discovered to have the setback at his Santa Anita Park base. Case Clay, US adviser for Wathnan Racing, confirmed the news while providing updates on ...
Champion Colt Will Stand At Coolmore Ireland City of Troy, the European champion 2YO of 2023 and Epsom Derby hero, is set to stand at Coolmore's home base in Ireland for the 2025 breeding season. The news, revealed by Coolmore on October 12, comes as the colt prepares for his final career start in the Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Classic. Stellar Career Culminating In Classic Challenge The Aidan ...
Historic Upgrade At Rashid Equestrian Club His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club High Committee, has inaugurated the long-awaited Night Lighting project at the prestigious Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club. This development, implemented to meet the highest international standards, signals Bahrain’s ambition to further ...
Key Contenders Sharpen Skills Ahead Of Del Mar Challenge The Breeders' Cup is fast approaching, and three top contenders—Big Evs, Big Mojo, and Shareholder—are making their final preparations for the prestigious meeting at Del Mar. With victories and strong performances behind them, their respective trainers are fine-tuning these horses for the world-class competition. Big Evs Ready To Defend ...
Records Tumble As Buyers From Middle East Dominate Opening Day A daughter of Frankel became the second most expensive yearling ever sold in Europe when fetching 4,400,000 guineas (US$5.8m) during a remarkable opening session of Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale at Newmarket on Tuesday. Amo Racing Secures Priced Filly Kia Joorabchian's Amo Racing, now a major force in British ...
Star-Studded Field Lining Up For US$1m Showpiece The stage is set for a thrilling renewal of the Gr.2 Bahrain International Trophy, with last year's victor Spirit Dancer aiming to etch his name in the history books as the first dual winner of the prestigious contest. The US$1 million race, scheduled for November 15 at the Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club, has attracted a stellar ...
Bahrain is set to host the opening round of the Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup series in the Middle East from Thursday to Saturday, under the patronage of Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who represents His Majesty King Hamad in humanitarian work and youth affairs, as well as chairs the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport. This event is part of Bahrain's local horse breeding championship ...
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, praised Team Bahrain's extensive achievements in the nation's equestrian realm. He lauded the steadfast support provided by His Majesty King Hamad to enhance the development of Bahrain's equestrian sector over time. These remarks were made as HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, representing His Majesty, attended the ...
