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 ...
Dirt Heroics Raise Middle East Prospects Romantic Warrior left no doubt about his wellbeing with an emphatic dirt trial victory at Sha Tin on Monday morning, setting the stage for an ambitious campaign that could span three continents. Champion Cruises Past Rivals The Danny Shum-trained superstar, partnered by Hugh Bowman, demonstrated his versatility by mastering the dirt surface in the 1,200m ...
Sierra Leone Leads Charge Into New US Era Fresh from an authoritative victory in the Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Classic, Sierra Leone's ownership consortium, led by Peter Brant and Brook Smith, alongside the Coolmore powerhouse, are deliberating the colt's future campaign. Classic Legacy Previous winners of America's premier contest who went on to achieve further glory include Gun Runner, Sierra Leone's ...
Track Renovation Forces Split Programme For Early Meetings Qatar's 2024-25 racing season kicks off at Al Rayyan's sand track next Thursday with the Al Beshariyah Cup Day, marking the beginning of a 69-meeting campaign featuring significant programme adjustments due to ongoing track renovations. Dual-Venue Solution Racing Manager Abdullah Al-Kubaisi has orchestrated a revised schedule splitting ...
Gr.1 Winner To Command Attention At Tipperary Base Henry Longfellow, an impeccably-bred Group One winner, is joining Coolmore's stellar stallion roster for the 2025 breeding season. The 3YO son of Dubawi will stand alongside the operation's established sires at their Tipperary headquarters. Impressive Juvenile Campaign The colt, out of the brilliant racemare Minding, showcased his talent with an ...
Japanese Raiders Headline Million-Dollar International Challenge Under The Lights The US$1 million Bahrain International Trophy has evolved into a significant fixture on the international racing calendar since its inception, with previous winner Deirdre (2020) blazing a trail with multiple Group One successes across Europe and Asia. Last year's victor Spirit Dancer demonstrated the race's ...
Royal Meeting Winner Suffers Fatal Collapse Post-Race British raider Jayarebe succumbed to a suspected cardiac event following his gallant seventh-place finish in the US$4.5 million Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Turf at Del Mar, casting a shadow over proceedings that saw Rebel's Romance secure a historic double. Dramatic Scenes Unfold The Brian Meehan-trained colt, having crossed the line five and a half ...
Early Season Form Points To Successful Campaign Ahead Hamad Al Marar is making his presence felt early in the UAE season, striking first at Abu Dhabi with Suny Du Loup delivering a commanding performance in the conditions race, outpacing Ajrad Athbah, Joe Star, and Mujeeb. The success story continued at Sharjah where debutant AH Tahan, despite losing ground at the start, produced an eye-catching ...
Historic First Breeders' Cup Success For Up-And-Coming Trainer After securing a milestone Breeders' Cup victory at Del Mar, talented mare Soul of an Angel is being aimed at the US$20 million Saudi Cup in February, with her connections eyeing further international glory. Breakthrough Moment For Joseph Saffie Joseph Jr celebrated his first Breeders' Cup success when his charge captured the US$1 ...
Six High-Class Performers From Del Mar Showpiece Set For Auction Fasig-Tipton November Sale Headlines Moira, fresh from her spectacular victory in the Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf at Del Mar, is headlining Monday's Fasig-Tipton November Sale as Hip 293. The 5YO daughter of Ghostzapper, trained by Kevin Attard, brings impressive credentials to the ring, having amassed earnings of ...
Top Honours Spread Across Two Prestigious Autumn Events Double Delight For Local Powerhouse The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club's (QREC) autumn season launched in spectacular fashion at Al Shaqab's indoor arena, with Al Sraiya Stud emerging as the standout operation. The back-to-back events, held under the umbrella of the European Conference of Arab Horse Organizations (ECAHO), demonstrated the ...
Champion Jockey Eyeing More Stateside Success With Stellar Book Having tasted Breeders' Cup success at Santa Anita last year, Tom Marquand is heading to Del Mar with another enviable book of rides as he bids to enhance his growing international reputation. The 26-year-old broke his duck at the world championships aboard Big Evs, who stormed to victory in the Juvenile Turf Sprint for trainer Mick ...