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As Liberty Island gears up for the 30th March US$6 million Gr.1 Dubai Sheema Classic, the reigning Japanese champion 3YO filly put in a half-mile breeze on 22nd February at Ritto Training Center as part of her preparation. The filly recently completed a half-mile breeze at Ritto Training Center on 22nd February, clocking in at :52.9 over the uphill course. This was her second recorded move since ...
According to the Dubai Racing media team, Senor Buscador, the winner of the Gr.1 Saudi Cup, has arrived at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai for his upcoming participation in the US$12 million Gr.1 Dubai World Cup on March 30. Along with him, Forever Young, the victor of the Gr.3 Saudi Derby, also made an entrance on the racetrack grounds at approximately 4 p.m. local time. The day after Senor ...
Liberty Island, the reigning 3YO filly champion in Japan, is getting ready for the Gr.1 Dubai Sheema Classic on March 30, and she had a half-mile workout on at Ritto Training Center. The workout was timed at :52.9 over the uphill track, and it was her second official workout since she returned to training. Liberty Island hasn't raced since November 2023 when she finished second to Equinox, the ...
Fawzi Nass's filly, Manama Gold, has been shining bright in the Dubai season and has kept her unbeaten record intact by winning the Gr.3 UAE Oaks. Under the guidance of jockey Adrie De Vries, the daughter of Star Guitar set the pace along the rail and pulleowingid clear in the straight. However, towards the end, she had to put in extra effort to hold off Mizzyaan, who was closing in fast. “I’m ...
UAE champion trainer is excited to bring Isolate to challenge Eight-time UAE champion trainer Doug Watson, a prominent figure in Middle-East racing for two decades, will debut in the world's richest race, Saturday's US$20m The Saudi Cup, with RRR Racing's Isolate (USA). Isolate has won his past two races, the Godolphin Mile and Al Maktoum Mile, dominantly. "We didn’t have a horse that belonged ...
The upcoming race day at Meydan Racecourse is set to feature an array of Group races, including two Gr. 2 events and three other Pattern races, all sponsored by Longines. The Gr.2 Singspiel Stakes is anticipated to be a highlight of the evening, with Charlie Appleby's horses expected to dominate the field. This race also serves as a preparation for the Gr.1 Dubai Turf, which was won last year by ...
The Dubai World Cup Carnival will begin at Meydan Racecourse with the Gr.3 UAE Oaks and two stakes races as preps for the Gr. 1 Dubai Turf and a final preliminary for the Gr.2 UAE Derby. The UAE Oaks has produced runners for the Gr.1 Kentucky Oaks for the past two years, and some of the Dubai runners have their eyes on Louisville, Ky. This year's UAE Oaks has a field of six, with undefeated ...
Meydan Racecourse is set to host a fantastic Friday card with the Gr.2 Singspiel Stakes being the highlight of five Pattern races. This 1800-meter event, which is a preparation for the Gr.1 Dubai Turf over the same course and distance, was won by Valiant Prince last year. Charlie Appleby, his trainer, has three horses running this year. William Buick, the stable jockey, has chosen Ottoman Fleet, ...
Auguste Rodin, the Dual Derby winner, is set to participate in the Sheema Classic in Dubai as part of a mixed turf and dirt campaign. With an exceptional pedigree, being out of multiple Group One winner Rhododendron, the Deep Impact colt lived up to his bloodline by taking both the Derby and Irish Derby last term. He then capped his domestic season by winning another Group One title in the Irish ...
The renowned Gr.1 HH The President Cup was won by two-time champion jockey Richard Mullen riding RB Kingmaker, setting off jubilant celebrations in Abu Dhabi. Helal Alalawi's 5YO, partnered by the absent Cristian Demuro on his two previous starts and shuffled by Adrie de Vries, who supported French raider Al Riffaa, travelled powerfully throughout under Mullen, who made his bold turn for home. ...
On yesterday's last day of the H H the Amir Sword Festival 2024 at the Al Rayyan Racecourse, Al Ghadeer of Al Shaqab Racing sealed the Doha Triple Crown by thrillingly winning the coveted H H H the Amir Sword title. The 5YO, trained by jockey Christophe Soumillon, completed a stunning triumph for trainer Francois Rohaut by outpacing Abbes by a length in the last 300 metres of the $2.5 million ...
Rebel's Romance continued Godolphin's early-season monopoly on Middle Eastern turf racing on February 17 at Al Rayyan Racecourse in Qatar, defeating a strong international field and returning to his Breeders' Cup-winning form. Taking the successive three positions in the finishing order, Japanese runners gave notice. The 6YO Dubawi gelding, trained by Charlie Appleby, was well-represented in the ...
