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Irish Upset Rocks Leaderboard Ahead Of Decisive Uae Clash Titanium Emperor caused a major upset at Dundalk by defeating odds-on favourite Mount Kilimanjaro in the Patton Stakes, the penultimate leg of the Euro/Mideast Road to the Kentucky Derby. The surprise victory has set the stage for a dramatic conclusion in Dubai next month. The Amo Racing-owned colt, making his racecourse debut, stormed to ...
South African Sprinter Targeting Meydan Prize The international connections of Isivunguvungu are preparing for a global assault on the Gr.1 Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan Racecourse on April 5, with the South African-bred speedster now firmly on course for World Cup night. International Team Assembled For Dubai Raid The tongue-twistingly named sprinter (it means storm in isiXhosa) boasts connections ...
Marbaan And Mysterious Night Clash Again Marbaan and Mysterious Night are set to renew their rivalry in the Gr.3 Ras Al Khor over 1400m at Meydan on Friday, with the winner claiming a first prize of US$138,800. The pair, who finished first and second respectively in the Gr.2 Al Fahidi Fort on 24 January, headline a field of 10 specialists over the trip, which also includes fourth-placed Andreas ...
Appleby Charge Hunting Second Course Success In Prestigious Race King Of Conquest is primed for another tilt at the Gr.3 HM The King's Cup in Bahrain this Friday, hoping to improve on last year's fourth-place finish in the prestigious mile-and-a-half contest. The 6YO, trained by Charlie Appleby, has already tasted success at the Bahrain venue, having landed a handicap there in February 2023. ...
Reynier Mulling Options For Globetrotting Star Facteur Cheval will head to Dubai next month after finishing seventh in the 2025 Saudi Cup, with connections keeping their options open regarding which race to target at Meydan. Dubai Targets Remain Flexible The Jerome Reynier-trained runner could contest either the Gr.1 Dubai Turf or the Gr.1 Dubai World Cup, with a final decision to be made closer ...
Star Jockeys Descend On Rashid For Prestigious Festival The racing world turning its eyes to the Middle East this weekend as one of the biggest fixtures on Bahrain's 2024-25 national horseracing calendar prepares to unfold at Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club. Taking place this Thursday and Friday is the eagerly anticipated His Majesty the King's Cup festival, featuring world-class ...
Shum Ponders Crack At World's Richest Race After Thrilling Battle Romantic Warrior could make a sensational return to Riyadh for another tilt at The Saudi Cup 2026 after his neck defeat in last weekend's US$20 million showpiece. Trainer Danny Shum has left the door open for the Hong Kong star to contest the world's richest race again following his pulsating duel with Forever Young at King ...
Ramadan Racing Kicks Off With Dramatic Finishes At Al Rayyan Chrome produced a storming late run to claim the feature Ras Mlaiji Cup on the first evening of Ramadan at Al Rayyan Racecourse in Qatar. The 8YO gelding, owned by Abdulla Abdulmonem Mohammed Al-Ibrahim and trained by Hadi Al Ramzani, delivered a perfectly timed challenge under jockey Jefferson Smith to secure a half-length victory, ...
Deva Racing Star Secures World Cup Berth In a performance that sent shockwaves through the Dubai racing scene, Imperial Emperor produced a devastating display to claim the Gr.2 Al Maktoum Classic by eight lengths at Meydan. The Bhupat Seemar-trained runner, owned by Deva Racing, seized control of the AED 1,700,000 contest with consummate ease, securing a coveted berth in the US$12 million Dubai ...
Appleby Star Sets Up Dubai Turf Rematch The Gr.2 Singspiel Stakes witnessed a commanding performance from Nations Pride as the Charlie Appleby-trained six-year-old announced his return to top form with an authoritative victory. The son of Teofilo, ridden with confidence by William Buick, overcame an unfortunate ninth-place finish in January's Gr.1 Pegasus World Cup Turf at Gulfstream Park to ...
Record-Breaker Prevails in Super Saturday Challenge The Gr.3 Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint witnessed a stunning performance as West Acre confirmed his growing reputation with a determined victory in the AED 1,200,000 contest. Fresh from shattering the Meydan 1000m track record in the Gr.2 Blue Point Sprint, the 3YO son of Mehmas displayed both class and tenacity to overcome a talented field of ...
Impressive Dirt Debut Secures Godolphin Mile Berth In a commanding performance that surprised even his connections, the French raider Fort Payne stormed to victory in the Gr.3 Burj Nahaar, demonstrating remarkable versatility in his transition from turf to dirt. Trained by Nicolas Caullery and ridden with supreme confidence by Dylan McMonagle, the colt navigated through the field with patience ...
