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Godolphin Filly Shows Class on Turf In an impressive display of speed and determination, Mountain Breeze stormed to victory in the prestigious Jumeirah 1000 Guineas For 3YO Filly Only (Gr.) over 1600m on turf. The three-year-old bay filly, trained by Charlie Appleby and ridden by William Buick, showcased her exceptional talent in this AED 800,000 Thoroughbred contest, confirming her status as a ...
Dramatic Final Stretch Secures Triumph In a stunning display of resilience and determination, UAE-bred Mubeed, under the expert guidance of jockey Ray Dawson, secured a dramatic victory in the prestigious Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3. This triumph marks a significant turnaround for Jaber Bittar's talented protégé, who had previously disappointed with an eighth-place finish behind Unleashed ...
International Raiders Eyeing World Cup Day Places Dubai World Cup places are up for grabs as an international cast converges on a superb Super Saturday at Meydan Racecourse on 1 March. Six of the day's nine races offer automatic entry to corresponding races on World Cup night, including the featured Gr.2 Al Maktoum Classic, over the Dubai World Cup course of 2000 metres on dirt. A full field of ...
Meydan Mission Next For O'meara's Globetrotter Epic Poet will bid for Gr.2 Dubai Gold Cup glory following an excellent second in the Red Sea Turf Handicap at the Saudi Cup meeting, with trainer David O'Meara setting his sights on World Cup night. Middle East Adventures Continue The 6YO has been enjoying a productive winter campaign, having first made his mark at Meydan by holding off Charlie ...
American Speedster Settles Well After Saudi Triumph Straight No Chaser proved himself the world's top dirt sprinter with his impressive 3¾-length victory in the Gr.2 Riyadh Dirt Sprint in Saudi Arabia, and the Eclipse champion's Middle East adventure is only just beginning as he settles into his temporary quarters at Meydan Racecourse. Blacker Eyeing Shaheen Glory Trainer Dan Blacker, ...
Exclusive Event Offers Unique Access Racing enthusiasts will have a golden opportunity to witness the equine stars of the Dubai World Cup in their final preparations when Meydan Racecourse stages The Dubai World Cup Morning Gallop on Thursday, 3 April. Behind-The-Scenes Access At Premier Event The exclusive morning event offers spectators the chance to watch trackside as the world-class ...
Hong Kong Star To Return To Preferred Surface Following Gutsy Dirt Debut The next challenge following a valiant second-place finish in the US$20 million Saudi Cup, Romantic Warrior will head to Meydan for his next challenge. Trainer Danny Shum has confirmed that the Hong Kong champion will target the Dubai Turf, returning to grass racing after his admirable first attempt on dirt. Shum's bold ...
Queen Bags Classic While Choisya Downs Favourite In Fillies' Feature Queen Azteca delivered a masterclass in determination to land the Gr.3 UAE Oaks at Meydan on Thursday evening, giving Norwegian handler Niels Petersen a landmark victory in the DP World-sponsored contest. Late Surge Seals Classic Success The 1900m dirt contest witnessed a thrilling finish as Carlos Lopez's mount found her ...
High-Class Sprinter Seeking Second Shaheen Tilt Nakatomi is being ready for a return to Meydan following his sixth-place finish in the Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Sprint, with trainer Wesley Ward plotting a path to the Gr.1 Dubai Golden Shaheen on April 5. The 6YO gelding, who enjoyed his finest campaign in 2024, landed the Gr.1 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap at Saratoga Racecourse before finishing third ...
American Pharoah Gelding Sword Point Primed For Group Two Challenge As Connections Eye International Success Sword Point is heading to Dubai World Cup night after connections accepted an invitation to contest the Gr.2 Godolphin Mile at Meydan on April 5. Trainer Frankie Lor confirmed the American Pharoah gelding will continue his preparation in Sunday's Gr.1 Gold Cup at Sha Tin. The 6YO's ...
Historic First As Arabians Join Thoroughbred Auction ERA chiefs revealing dual-format approach The landscape of Middle East horse trading is evolving with the Emirates Racing Authority unveiling plans for an enhanced April sales format, combining their established Thoroughbred auction with a groundbreaking Purebred Arabian session. Adding fresh dimensions to their successful Thoroughbred Horses ...
Four Pattern Races Offer Dubai's Finest Chance To Shine Cinderella's Dream heads a select field of five in Friday's Gr.2 Balanchine Stakes at Meydan, where trainer Charlie Appleby seeks a remarkable seventh consecutive victory in the race. The Breeders' Cup runner-up, partnered by William Buick, is returning after a break following her Grade One success in the Belmont Oaks and subsequent second ...
