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Kingdom's Premier Races Earn Coveted Status Upgrades As International Racing Profile Soars Three of Bahrain's most prestigious races have earned significant upgrades following an Asian Pattern Committee review, marking a pivotal moment in the kingdom's racing evolution. Royal Connections The King's Cup, elevated to Group Three status, headlines these promotions. This prestigious mile-and-a-half ...
Newgate Impresses In :58.4/5 As European Contingent Arrives Bob Baffert's Newgate headlines a busy morning of final preparations at Santa Anita Park, delivering a bullet five-furlong workout in :58 4/5 ahead of the US$7 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Del Mar. The Into Mischief colt, winner of the Gr.1 Santa Anita Handicap in March, is seeking redemption after a disappointing run in Dubai and a ...
Track Unveils State-Of-The-Art Pre-Parade Ring And Hospitality Complex Raising The Bar Jebel Ali Racecourse is ushering in a new era of race-day experience with its newly minted pre-parade and saddling enclosure, designed to revolutionise spectator engagement at the Dubai venue. The facility, crafted by Studio D.04, is positioning itself as a game-changer in how racing enthusiasts interact with ...
Historic Partnership Signals New Era For UAE Racing Daman Markets is making history as the first broker to partner with Dubai Racing Club (DRC) for the 2024-25 season, marking a significant milestone in UAE racing. The groundbreaking deal was sealed at Meydan Racecourse, home to the prestigious Dubai World Cup. Innovation Meets Tradition The partnership is set to revolutionise the sport through ...
Floodlit Fixtures Spearhead Ambitious 30-Race Programme Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) is ushering in a transformative 2024-25 season, launching night racing for the first time in its history as part of an expanded 30-fixture calendar beginning this Friday. The installation of state-of-the-art floodlighting marks a watershed moment for Bahraini racing, with REHC CEO Yusuf Osama ...
World's Highest-Rated Horse Building Towards February Showdown Bhupat Seemar is carefully mapping out a route to the US$20 million Saudi Cup with globe-trotting superstar Laurel River, who has enjoyed a refreshing summer break following his devastating Dubai World Cup triumph. Historic Victory The 6YO entire, carrying the famous Juddmonte silks, turned the US$12 million Dubai World Cup into a ...
Two Races Promoted To Group Two Level As Prize Fund Increases For World's Richest Raceday The Sports Boulevard Riyadh Dirt Sprint, which gains Group Two status for 2025, sees its prize money increase by US$500,000 to US$2 million. Last year's winner Remake stormed home for Japan, adding to the country's impressive dirt track record at the meeting. Prestigious Schedule Takes Shape The two-day ...
Champions Day Victories Reshape Race For Racing's Honours Charyn's masterclass in the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot has propelled him to the summit of this year's Cartier Horse of the Year standings with 192 points, overtaking Arc heroine Bluestocking (152). The Roger Varian-trained star's third Group One triumph of 2024 has strengthened his bid to join an illustrious list of previous ...
Star Sprinter Aims For Historic Double As Into Mischief Leads Sire Entries Big Evs is heading back to California with aspirations of joining an elite club as the 3YO seeks to emulate Golden Pal's remarkable achievement of winning the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint both as a juvenile and against older horses. Sprint Sensation Eyes Historic Double Trained by Yorkshire-born Mick Appleby, Big Evs broke ...
Gelding Operation Proves Masterstroke As Former Irish Raider Dominates Australian Group One Ocean Park (2012), So You Think (2010) and Northerly (2001) feature among the illustrious honour roll of this prestigious race, with all three going on to claim Cox Plate victories in the same season. Masterful Moreira Strikes Buckaroo delivered a commanding performance to claim the Gr.1 Underwood Stakes ...
French Veteran Eyeing Bright Start With Progressive Squad Eric Lemartinel, the seasoned French conditioner operating from Al Ain since 2021, is mapping out an ambitious campaign for his string ahead of the UAE season. Having established his presence in the Emirates since 2006, Lemartinel's operation has been bustling with activity since August. Leading the charge is progressive 3YO Manaar, who ...
French Star Eyes Asian Riches After Ascot Heroics Facteur Cheval is being lined up for a potential tilt at the Gr.1 Hong Kong Cup following his sterling second to Charyn in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot. The 5YO, trained by Jerome Reynier, continues showing remarkable consistency at the highest level, adding another prestigious placing to his growing collection. Dubai Glory Marks Peak ...
