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 ...
Later this month , horse racing enthusiasts around the world will have the opportunity to purchase a champion at the Racing in Dubai sale. This boutique sale, hosted by the Emirates Racing Authority, will take place at Meydan Racecourse on 22nd March, four days before the Dubai World Cup. The sale will offer 48 lots, including a substantial consignment from Godolphin, featuring Royal Ascot and ...
"They're taking off right now, how about that?!" Bob Baffert, in California, sends two horses to Dubai: Newgate for the US$12 million Dubai World Cup and Hopkins for the Gr.1 Dubai Golden Shaheen. Despite his past success in Dubai, with four Dubai World Cup victories, Baffert opts to stay behind this time. "I love Dubai, I'd love to go but I'm shorthanded an assistant right now, so Jimmy is ...
Sheikh Ahmad bin Mohamed F N Al-Thani's Safi Al Zaman won the Rodat Al Maida Cup, a 1700m Group Two Purebred Arabian Handicap, at the 34th race meeting of the 2023/24 calendar at Al Rayyan Racecourse on Wednesday, 13th March 2024. The 7YO horse, trained by Mohammed Salama Ashour and ridden by Alberto Sanna, finished 3½ lengths ahead of Nijinski Al Maury owned by Mohammed Bin Fahad A H Al Attiya ...
Daramethos, trained by Musabbeh Al Mheiri, made a remarkable comeback by winning the Listed Jebel Ali Stakes for the second consecutive year on the final day of the racing season. Although the 6YO Sea The Stars gelding's performance was not as dominant as last year's, with only three-quarters of a length separating him from the runner-up, Al Mheiri was not concerned. He was pleased to reach the ...
AA Lahab secured an impressive win in the Al Ain Mile, propelling himself to the upper echelons of Purebred Arabians in the Emirates. The horse won the Gr. 3 race by a massive five-length margin, maintaining his unbeaten record on the racecourse. The victory also established him as a significant contender for some of the region's top races in the future. Trained by Dennis O'Brien, the 5YO horse ...
Trainer Bob Baffert's horses, Newgate and Hopkins, along with Two Rivers Over, trained by Doug O'Neill, will be leaving Santa Anita Park on March 17 for a trip to Dubai. They will be transported to a boarding facility near Los Angeles International Airport where they will spend the night before departing to Dubai on March 18. The Dubai World Cup program, which has a total purse of US$30.5 ...
The latest installment of the LONGINES World's Best Racehorse Rankings, which highlights the globe's top racehorses for the period spanning 1st January to 10th March 2024, 10th, unveils a shared top position between National Trasure and Senor Buscador. Leading the charge in the rankings are: NATIONAL TREASURE (USA) - 121 (USA) SENOR BUSCADOR (USA) - 121 (USA) PRIVATE EYE (AUS) - 120 (AUS) ...
Trainer Jerry O'Dwyer is all set to defend his Gr.1 Dubai Golden Shaheen title after having an incredible experience last year with Sibelius. On 14th March, he took the gelding for his final tune-up before departing to Meydan Racecourse. Sibelius clocked four furlongs in :49.65 at Palm Meadows Training Center in Boynton Beach, Fla. O'Dwyer said, "He went around there in :49 or so with a nice ...
The Dubai International Carnival ended on a high note for Bhupat Seemar, who trained five winners. He must be feeling confident as he prepares his team for the Dubai World Cup meeting later this month. Despite his success, the improving Guns and Glory, who won the Dubai Marina Conditions Stakes, wasn't selected for the big night, which seems like a missed opportunity for the Seemar team. Looking ...
Heros De Lagarde impressed everyone by using his signature speed to win the Group One race at Abu Dhabi on Thursday in the Emirates Championship, giving credit to AL Laith along the way. With confident handling from his regular partner and title hopeful Connor Beasley, the talented grey, aged seven, had notably secured second place behind Al Laith at Meydan in his previous outing, competing in ...