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Two half-brothers, Rebel’s Romance and Measured Time, are poised to make their mark on the grandest stage of UAE racing, headlining seven contenders set to dazzle at Meydan on Saturday, 30th March, during Dubai World Cup Night. 6YO Rebel’s Romance, already a victor in the 2021 Gr.2 UAE Derby, enters the prestigious Dubai Sheema Classic with an impressive resume. The son of Dubawi has notched ...
Laurel River is one of the most exciting horses to watch in this year's Dubai World Cup from a form perspective. Previously a promising sprinter-miler in the U.S., he won the Gr.2 Pat O'Brien Stakes at Del Mar in 2022 before being sidelined by injury. Recently, he returned to form with a victory in the Gr.3 Burj Nahaar under the guidance of trainer Bhupat Seemar. However, Seemar is unsure ...
The prestigious US$12 million Gr.1 Dubai World Cup will unfold at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, United Arab Emirates tomorrow. This renowned race is open to 4YOs and older horses, spanning a challenging 1 ¼ miles on dirt. usracing.com is diligently presenting profiles of the contenders, shedding light on their potential in the grand event. DEFUNDED Initially acquired with the explicit aim of ...
When Ricky Yiu Poon-fai takes a horse on the road, he means business. With triumphs in the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and Japan, the seasoned Hong Kong trainer boasts an impressive track record overseas. Excluding his less successful ventures to Macau, Yiu has secured four victories from 11 overseas entries, boasting a remarkable 50 percent strike rate in Dubai alone. The crowning moment ...
The Al Dibal Cup, a thrilling 1900m Local Purebred Arabian Handicap, took center stage at the recent race meeting held on the sandy tracks of QREC Al Rayyan Racecourse on Wednesday, 27th March, 2024. The highlight of the seven-race card featured Tajamhor, owned by Khalifa Bin Sheail Al Kuwari, who clinched victory impressively by a commanding five lengths. This marked his second consecutive win ...
The Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline is set to take place on Saturday, and Ushba Tesoro, the defending champion, will be starting from stall five. This Japanese horse, trained by Noboru Takagi, will be facing off against Senor Buscador from the United States, in what promises to be an exciting rematch at Meydan. The two horses were separated by just a head in the Saudi Cup last ...
First Sight, a 4YO horse sired by Dubawi and trained by Charlie Appleby, stole the spotlight at the Emirates Racing Authority Racing in Dubai Sale held at Meydan Racecourse on Tuesday. He has won races at Kempton, Lingfield, and Yarmouth, making him a highly sought-after purchase. Mohammed Khaleel Ahmed, the owner, acquired him for AED1 million. Ahmed also bought First Ruler, a Dubai Carnival ...
Junior Alvarado, the jockey who won the Saudi Cup, is excited about the opportunity to add another major Middle Eastern title to his resume. Alongside some of the world's best, he will be riding Senor Buscador at the Gr.1 Dubai World Cup this Saturday. Alvarado shared his thoughts about the remarkable evening he spent at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, “Turning in I had a lot of ground to make up, so ...
The Racing In Dubai Sale at Meydan on 26th March saw renowned UAE trainer Bhupat Seemar emerge as the most active participant, returning to a trusted source of talent. He made several acquisitions on behalf of various owners, including the top-priced lot, a three-time winner named First Sight (Lot 45) that was purchased for AED1,000,000 (equivalent to US$272,105 with an exchange rate of ...
Britain's chances in Saturday's Al Quoz Sprint took another hit on Monday as Annaf, along with Regional, had to withdraw from the US$1.5 million race due to travel problems. Following a late setback at home, Ed Bethell decided to withdraw Sprint Cup winner Regional. Consequently, Mick Appleby faced a similar situation with last month's Group Two winner and had to pull out as well. "He picked ...
The Dubai World Cup, one of the most prestigious horse races in the world, will be sponsored by Emirates Airline for its 28th edition. The event is a flagship race of the season in the UAE and reflects Dubai's commitment to excellence and innovation. The race will take place at Meydan Racecourse on March 30th, with a prize fund of $12 million. Emirates Airline has been a supporter of racing in ...
Cairo, last year's Irish 2,000 Guineas runner-up, will debut new ownership colors in the Dubai Turf at Meydan next Saturday. Recently sold to Kuwaiti businessman Refai Alghuraban, the son of Quality Road joined his Aidan O’Brien stablemates, Auguste Rodin and Tower Of London, in transit from Ireland to Dubai for the Dubai World Cup night. With odds at 16-1, Cairo aims to challenge Lord North for ...
