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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 ...
Champions Day Victories Reshape Race For Racing's Honours Charyn's masterclass in the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot has propelled him to the summit of this year's Cartier Horse of the Year standings with 192 points, overtaking Arc heroine Bluestocking (152). The Roger Varian-trained star's third Group One triumph of 2024 has strengthened his bid to join an illustrious list of previous ...
Star Sprinter Aims For Historic Double As Into Mischief Leads Sire Entries Big Evs is heading back to California with aspirations of joining an elite club as the 3YO seeks to emulate Golden Pal's remarkable achievement of winning the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint both as a juvenile and against older horses. Sprint Sensation Eyes Historic Double Trained by Yorkshire-born Mick Appleby, Big Evs broke ...
Gelding Operation Proves Masterstroke As Former Irish Raider Dominates Australian Group One Ocean Park (2012), So You Think (2010) and Northerly (2001) feature among the illustrious honour roll of this prestigious race, with all three going on to claim Cox Plate victories in the same season. Masterful Moreira Strikes Buckaroo delivered a commanding performance to claim the Gr.1 Underwood Stakes ...
French Veteran Eyeing Bright Start With Progressive Squad Eric Lemartinel, the seasoned French conditioner operating from Al Ain since 2021, is mapping out an ambitious campaign for his string ahead of the UAE season. Having established his presence in the Emirates since 2006, Lemartinel's operation has been bustling with activity since August. Leading the charge is progressive 3YO Manaar, who ...
French Star Eyes Asian Riches After Ascot Heroics Facteur Cheval is being lined up for a potential tilt at the Gr.1 Hong Kong Cup following his sterling second to Charyn in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot. The 5YO, trained by Jerome Reynier, continues showing remarkable consistency at the highest level, adding another prestigious placing to his growing collection. Dubai Glory Marks Peak ...
Sprint Sensation Aims For Del Mar Glory Bradsell, the triple Group One-winning sprinter, is set to retire to stud after his final race at the Breeders' Cup. The 4YO son of Tasleet will stand at the National Stud in Newmarket for the 2025 breeding season, following a stellar career on the track. Royal Ascot Triumph To Nunthorpe Glory Bursting onto the scene with a nine-length victory at York in ...
Kameko Colt Carrying Qatar Racing Hopes At Del Mar Qatar Racing's New Century is primed for his upcoming Breeders' Cup assignment, with connections reporting the colt to be in fine fettle. The Andrew Balding-trained 2YO, a full brother to the record-breaking US$1,237,500 sale topper at Book 2 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, is targeting glory in the Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at ...
Costa Connection Continues As Orman Eyes International Success Jimmy Orman, Queensland's leading jockey, is set to trade the Sunshine State for the sands of Dubai in a three-week riding odyssey. The gun rider will reunite with trainer Michael Costa for a series of high-profile meetings before capping off his journey with a well-earned Japanese holiday. Dubai Dominance Beckons Orman's return to ...
Gosden Gelding Seeking Back-To-Back Victories In Ascot Showpiece Trawlerman returns to the scene of his greatest triumph, seeking a repeat victory in the Gr.2 British Champions Long Distance Cup at Ascot on Saturday, 19 October. The John and Thady Gosden-trained gelding is hoping to emulate the likes of Further Flight and Buckskin, who both secured back-to-back wins in this prestigious contest. ...
Ascot Challenge Awaits Top Milers And Fillies Facteur Cheval is set to benefit from the soft ground as he attempts to improve on last year's runner-up finish in the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot. The 5YO, trained by Jerome Reynier, chased home Big Rock in the 2023 renewal and has since proven himself a top-level contender with victory in the Dubai Turf earlier this year. Barry Irwin, ...
