The Al Dibal Cup, a thrilling 1900m Local Purebred Arabian Handicap, took center stage at the recent race meeting held on the sandy tracks of QREC Al Rayyan Racecourse on Wednesday, 27th March, 2024. The highlight of the seven-race card featured Tajamhor, owned by Khalifa Bin Sheail Al Kuwari, who clinched victory impressively by a commanding five lengths. This marked his second consecutive win ...
The Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline is set to take place on Saturday, and Ushba Tesoro, the defending champion, will be starting from stall five. This Japanese horse, trained by Noboru Takagi, will be facing off against Senor Buscador from the United States, in what promises to be an exciting rematch at Meydan. The two horses were separated by just a head in the Saudi Cup last ...
First Sight, a 4YO horse sired by Dubawi and trained by Charlie Appleby, stole the spotlight at the Emirates Racing Authority Racing in Dubai Sale held at Meydan Racecourse on Tuesday. He has won races at Kempton, Lingfield, and Yarmouth, making him a highly sought-after purchase. Mohammed Khaleel Ahmed, the owner, acquired him for AED1 million. Ahmed also bought First Ruler, a Dubai Carnival ...
Junior Alvarado, the jockey who won the Saudi Cup, is excited about the opportunity to add another major Middle Eastern title to his resume. Alongside some of the world's best, he will be riding Senor Buscador at the Gr.1 Dubai World Cup this Saturday. Alvarado shared his thoughts about the remarkable evening he spent at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, “Turning in I had a lot of ground to make up, so ...
The Racing In Dubai Sale at Meydan on 26th March saw renowned UAE trainer Bhupat Seemar emerge as the most active participant, returning to a trusted source of talent. He made several acquisitions on behalf of various owners, including the top-priced lot, a three-time winner named First Sight (Lot 45) that was purchased for AED1,000,000 (equivalent to US$272,105 with an exchange rate of ...
Britain's chances in Saturday's Al Quoz Sprint took another hit on Monday as Annaf, along with Regional, had to withdraw from the US$1.5 million race due to travel problems. Following a late setback at home, Ed Bethell decided to withdraw Sprint Cup winner Regional. Consequently, Mick Appleby faced a similar situation with last month's Group Two winner and had to pull out as well. "He picked ...
The Dubai World Cup, one of the most prestigious horse races in the world, will be sponsored by Emirates Airline for its 28th edition. The event is a flagship race of the season in the UAE and reflects Dubai's commitment to excellence and innovation. The race will take place at Meydan Racecourse on March 30th, with a prize fund of $12 million. Emirates Airline has been a supporter of racing in ...
On March 22, a group of fourteen Japanese-trained runners arrived in Dubai to prepare for the upcoming Gr1 Dubai World Cup night on March 30 at Meydan Racecourse. This group joined nine other Japanese-trained runners, who had flown in from Saudi Arabia to Dubai on February 26. One of the intended runners for the $12 million Dubai World Cup is Ushba Tesoro, the defending champion of the Cup. This ...
At the 36th Al Rayyan Meeting held at the Al Rayyan Racecourse on Wednesday night, Dubawi Spectre, trained by Gassim Ghazali and ridden by jockey Marco Casamento, secured a victory in the Al Jassasiya Cup. The 4YO, owned by Mansoor Ebrahim S I Al-Mahmoud, maintained a mid-position throughout the Thoroughbred Handicap (80-100) race. When urged to accelerate in the early stretch, Dubawi Spectre ...
The second-to-last event at Jebel Ali Racecourse for the 2023/24 season saw a victorious comeback for the local team, securing wins in three out of the six Thoroughbred races on Friday's seven-race card. Ben Coen partnered with each of Michael Costa's trained winners, contributing to Costa's bid for his first-ever UAE Trainers' Championship. Costa now leads with 33 victories, six ahead of Bhupat ...
Elegance meets competition at the Dubai World Cup Style Stakes, sponsored by Emaar, at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, 30th March.Set amidst a nine-race card, this event promises fierce competition in fashion, with prizes exceeding AED 200,000. Glamorous attendees can vie for top honours in five categories: Best Dressed Lady, Best Dressed Man, Best Dressed Couple, Best Traditional Outfit, and ...
Auguste Rodin is gearing up for a busy start to the season, beginning with a race in the Sheema Classic in Dubai. After that, Aidan O'Brien's horse, a dual Derby and Breeders' Cup winner, is slated to compete in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh, followed by a trip to Royal Ascot. Following these races, the connections will assess the situation. Despite being by Deep Impact, known for ...