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Ground-Breaking US$38.1m Prize Fund Headlines Global Carnival The world's richest race meeting is primed to showcase another spectacular edition when the Saudi Cup returns to King Abdulaziz Racecourse on February 21-22, featuring an unprecedented US$38.1m in prize money across its glittering programme. Stellar Card Promises Fierce Battles The opening day presents eight high-class contests, with ...
Al Uqda Sand Track Specialist Claims Maiden Success In Style Desert Drama Bluey's Boy demonstrated his affinity for the sand track at Al Uqda on Wednesday, powering to an impressive maiden victory in the Wadi Al Sail Cup. The 4YO gelding by James Garfield out of Park Glen, trained by Tareq Essa R A Abdulla, had shown promise in his previous outings and finally delivered with a performance full ...
History-Making Partnership Returns To Defend Lord Glitters Crown Saffie Osborne is aiming to create more history at Meydan as she returns to partner Ouzo in their defence of the Lord Glitters Handicap, having become the first female jockey to ride a winner at the track 12 months ago. Fresh from a successful Australian stint, Osborne is relishing the opportunity to partner her father Jamie ...
Major Withdrawals And Fresh Challengers Reshape Middle East's Richest Race In a significant development for international racing, Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes winner White Abarrio will bypass the US$20 million Saudi Cup, with trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. prioritising a domestic campaign. The decision comes following the 6YO's commanding victory at Gulfstream Park, with connections ...
Legendary Owner-Breeder's Legacy Includes Five Derby Winners And Over 160 Group One Victories Worldwide, With Tributes Pouring In From Across Global Racing Prince Karim's passing marks end of an era as racing community mourns loss of influential figure Racing is mourning the loss of one of its most influential figures following the death of His Highness the Aga Khan at age 88, who passed away ...
US$10 Million Prize Money Boost For February Showpiece The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club has unveiled a striking new identity for the 2025 H.H. The Amir Sword Festival, incorporating the traditional 'bisht' as its symbol ahead of the three-day spectacular at Al Rayyan Racecourse from February 13-15. Triple Crown Target Al Ghadir stands as the headline act, seeking a second consecutive Triple ...
10YO Shows Class In Feature Contest At Al Uqda Al Shomos demonstrated that age is merely a number when landing the feature Marmi Cup at Al Uqda on Saturday, providing owner Saeed bin Mubarak Saeed Aljafali Al Naimi and trainer Ahmed Kobeissi with a memorable success. The 10YO daughter of Shamardal, partnered by Faleh Bughanaim, swooped late from the rear of the field to claim the 1200m Local ...
4YO set for crucial workout ahead of potential international venture High-Class Sprinter Could Head East Lazzat, trained by Jerome Reynier, faces a pivotal midweek workout at Cagnes-sur-Mer which could determine whether he joins stablemate Facteur Cheval on a trip to Saudi Arabia next month. The Nurlan Bizakov-owned colt enjoyed a magnificent 2023 campaign, stringing together six consecutive ...
Champion Mare Steps Up Preparations For Possible Riyadh Challenge Soul of an Angel demonstrated her wellbeing with a swift workout at Gulfstream Park, covering four furlongs in :47 4/5 as connections await confirmation of her place in the US$20 million Saudi Cup. The Grade One-winning mare, partnered in ownership by C2 Racing Stable, Agave Racing Stable, and Ken Reimer, delivered her third piece ...
Final Furlong Flourish Secures Prestigious Local Prize Al Warkah demonstrated remarkable finishing power to claim the Ras Rokn Island Cup in dramatic fashion at Al Uqda on Thursday, providing Ibrahim Saeed Al Malki with a noteworthy success in the 2000m Local Thoroughbred contest. Strong Training Performance The 6YO mare, owned and bred by Sheikh Faisal bin Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani, powered ...
Strong Qatar Program Delivers Competitive Racing Doha Bu Thaila and Gold Fleece secured impressive victories in the feature races at Al Uqda Racecourse on Wednesday, highlighting a seven-race card packed with quality. Unbeaten Record Maintained In Style The locally-trained Doha Bu Thaila (Harry Angel) is maintaining her perfect record in Qatar, securing a hat-trick in the Al Waab Cup. Under a ...
Veteran Campaigner Seeking Second Crown In Prestigious Cup Passion And Glory returns to his favoured Bahrain hunting ground as the Saeed bin Suroor-trained 8YO seeks compensation in Friday's HRH The Crown Prince's Cup. Going Back To Familiar Territory The Godolphin stalwart, having made four previous visits to the kingdom, is no stranger to Bahrain's right-handed track. His finest hour came when ...
