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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 ...
Five champions from last season's Dubai World Cup night, including reigning titleholder Ushba Tesoro, are primed for a return to Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, 30th March, for the US$30.5 million spectacle. With 33 individual Group One victors from 13 nations anticipated, the event promises a showcase of elite talent. Among the contenders for the US$12 million Dubai World Cup are Saudi Cup ...
Junko faced a tough five-length defeat in his preparatory race ahead of a showdown with Auguste Rodin and the talented Japanese filly Liberty Island in the Dubai Sheema Classic. However, the outcome at Chantilly on Friday only scratches the surface of the story. Firstly, the previous season's Hong Kong Vase victor was giving away 7lb to a rival in top form over an unsuitable distance on the ...
Oman's Ahmed Al Balushi celebrated victory in the second round of the Arabian Triple Crown as his horse, RB Yas Man, surged from near last to first under jockey Amur Al Rasbi at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club on Thursday night. The 2200m race for 4YOs witnessed RB Yas Man, a Sir Bani Yas colt, redeeming himself after being defeated by Mohammed Daggash's Diyaah in the Listed First Leg of the series ...
The final Dubai Racing Carnival fixture at Meydan Racecourse saw history being made on Friday night. Ahmed Al Mehairbi's Al Laith became the first Purebred Arabian to win a race on the turf track when the horse dominated proceedings in the Gr.2 Mazrat Al Ruwayah sponsored by Emaar. Ridden by Ben Coen, Al Laith tried to claim the rail but was forced to take his orders wide just off the pace set ...
Sharjah Longines Racecourse has saved a key annual race for its last meeting of the season. The HH The Ruler of Sharjah Cup, a Prestige contest for 4 and 5YO UAE bred horses, highlights the final six-race card at this Northern Emirate venue on Sunday. The 1700m weight-for-age run features top-rated horses like Majed Al Jahoori's trainee, Bassam Al Wathba. 5YOs, including Bassam Al Wathba, carry ...
Destructive, trained by Michael Bell, will have his final opportunity to qualify for the Dubai World Cup meeting at the last Dubai Racing Carnival event on Friday. Despite finishing fourth in both of his previous appearances, the More Than Ready colt has shown promise. He is currently under the care of the trainer's son, Nick, who is optimistic that a strong performance in this race could secure ...
It appears Caspar Fownes has set his sights on a big clash for Straight Arron in the Group One Dubai Turf at Meydan on 30th March. The Hong Kong galloper will be facing off against fellow Hong Kong horse Voyage Bubble. Straight Arron had also been entered into the Gr.1 Dubai Sheema Classic, but Fownes has decided on the Dubai Turf for his horse. Straight Arron has had a good season so far, with ...
