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Local Hero Aims For Group Two Glory As International Stars Descend On Sakhir Ebrahim Nader is poised to etch his name in Bahraini sporting annals as he prepares to become the first local jockey to compete in Friday's Gr.2 Bahrain International Trophy under the lights at Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club. The US$1 million contest sees Nader partnering the 5YO Goemon, trained by Haider ...
World Cup Hero Powers Home In Feature Race As Season Begins Imperial Emperor delivered a commanding performance in the Emirates Airline Handicap, highlighting the opening night of Dubai's Racing Carnival at a revamped Meydan racecourse. Winning Combination Strikes Again The Dubai World Cup-winning partnership of jockey Tadhg O'Shea and trainer Bhupat Seemar continued their successful alliance as ...
International Challengers Mount Strongest Bid In Two Decades Three top-class European raiders are mounting a serious challenge to end the domestic stranglehold on the £7million Gr.1 Japan Cup at Tokyo on November 24, with dual classic winner Auguste Rodin spearheading the assault for master trainer Aidan O'Brien. Historic Breakthrough Sought The Ballydoyle handler, seeking a first victory in ...
Gr.2 Bahrain International Trophy Set For Floodlit First With US$1million Purse The international challengers for Friday's Gr.2 Bahrain International Trophy have touched down in the Gulf state, with defending champion Spirit Dancer headlining a stellar cast of 13 runners set to compete under the lights at Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club. Japanese Raiders Lead Early Arrivals Yamanin Sympa ...
Strong Performances Produce Comfortable Victories In Three Races While Nail-Biting Finish Caps Evening Djedahess shows class on debut for Ben Taher The opening race of Al Uqda's Sealine Cup Division 2 meeting saw Yousef Ben Taher's debutant Djedahess demonstrate impressive finishing power in the 2,100m Purebred Arabian Maiden. The 4YO daughter of Dahess, wearing the silks of Dhafi Rashid H A ...
Seven-Year-Old Veteran Shows Class On Seasonal Return Fuwayrit demonstrated his class and tenacity to land the feature Sealine Cup at Al Uqda on Thursday, providing trainer Gassim Ghazali with a significant victory. The 7YO son of Gutaifan, owned by Sharida bin Nasser bin Sharida Al-Kaabi, prevailed by a neck under a masterful ride from Marco Casamento. Tactical Brilliance Pays Off Tracking the ...
Strong Field Of 285 Horses Set For Four-Day Spectacle At Al Shaqab The prestigious Al Shaqab International Arabian Horse Show has leapt into action with a stellar field of 285 equine athletes gracing the Longines Indoor Arena in Qatar on Wednesday, marking a significant expansion in its second year. The four-day extravaganza, backed by the Social and Sports Activities Support Fund (Daam), has ...
Season's First Meeting Sees Mared Al Jasra Land Premium Prize Mared Al Jasra produced a perfectly-timed challenge to clinch the Al Beshariyah Cup, headlining the opening day of Qatar's 2024/25 racing season at Al Rayyan Racecourse's dirt track. Maiden breaker The 4YO colt, trained by Gassim Ghazali, demonstrated impressive acceleration in the 1,900m contest for purebred Arabian maidens. Under a ...
Carnival Opener Features International Stars And Fresh Faces The Dubai Racing Carnival springs back to life at Meydan Racecourse on Friday, marking the first live racing action since March with a compelling seven-race dirt card. Costa's Quartet Ready For Feature Challenge The AED300,000 (US$81,700) Emirates Airline Handicap over 1600m takes centre stage, where veteran campaigner ...
Thegreatcollection Heads Competitive Emirates Airline Feature As Costa Seeks More Success Racing springs back to life at Meydan Racecourse on Friday evening, marking the commencement of the Dubai Racing Carnival with a compelling seven-race dirt programme. The US$81,700 Emirates Airline Handicap over 1600 metres takes centre stage, featuring the ever-popular Thegreatcollection, whose remarkable ...
Brother To Hong Kong Star Heads To Dubai In US$235,000 Deal Aga Khan Draft Dominates Ridhaz, a gelded son of Iffraaj, emerged as the star attraction at Tuesday's Goffs Autumn Horses In Training Sale, commanding US$235,000 (€220,000) from Michael Donohoe of BBA Ireland. The 3YO, trained by Michael Halford and Tracey Collins, boasts an impressive profile as a brother to Stakes winner Riyazan, who ...
Group One heroine destined for date with Wootton Bassett A late flurry of high-class breeding prospects at Fasig-Tipton's The November Sale saw Ramatuelle emerge as one of the auction's standout lots, with Coolmore's M.V. Magnier securing the Group One winner for US$5.1 million. Stellar Pedigree The 3YO daughter of Justify, standing at Coolmore's Ashford Stud in Kentucky, enhanced her value ...
