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French Chiefs Defer Decision On Geldings While Boosting Prize Money France Galop's strategy to restore Europe's richest race to its former glory is taking shape, but geldings will remain excluded from the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in 2025, as racing chiefs focus on other pressing matters. Win-And-You're-In Series Planned The race's governing body is launching an international qualifying ...
Fresh Targets Emerge After Sprinter’s Impressive Return Rogue Lightning demonstrated a compelling return to form with a polished victory in the Dukhan Sprint at Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, opening up fresh opportunities for the talented 5YO. British Raiders Dominate Proceedings Under new ownership of Wathnan Racing, the Tom Clover-trained speedster proved too strong for his rivals, ...
Middle East Racing Authorities Map Key Areas Of Development In a significant move for Middle East racing, the GCC Horse Racing Cooperation Council has outlined ambitious plans for regional development during their latest gathering in Riyadh. Working Groups Take Shape Meeting chairman HE Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, who serves as Vice Chair of the Asian Racing Federation, led discussions focusing on ...
Pisa Handler Makes Bold International Debut With Stable Star Michele Italia, Pisa's emerging training talent, is embarking on his first international venture with stable flagbearer Salah Al Din in Saturday's US$500,000 Saudi International Handicap. Tight-Knit Operation Targeting Major Prize Operating with a select string of nine horses from his Tuscan base, Italia has watched his Time Test ...
Local Trainer Aims High As Al Musmak Leads Two-Pronged Attack Saudi Arabia's champion trainer elect Thamer Aldaihani is mounting a serious challenge in Saturday's Gr.1 Saudi Cup, with his fresh recruit Al Musmak leading the local hopes against international sensation Romantic Warrior in the US$20m contest at King Abdulaziz Racecourse. Impressive Newcomer Showing Promise The Irish-bred Al Musmak, ...
French Ace Demuro Reunites With Improving Grey Following a string of close calls in Riyadh, Helal Alalawi is launching another assault on the Gr.1 Al Mneefah Cup, this time with the progressive RB Kingmaker. The Al Ain conditioner, who saddled Joe Star to finish fifth in last year's US$1.5 million contest, has assembled an impressive record in the 2100m turf feature, having previously landed ...
Former Grand National-Winning Yard Aims High With Stable Star Witness Stand is being readied for a bold international challenge as trainers Dr Richard Newland and Jamie Insole prepare for their first overseas flat runner in the Gr.2 1351 Turf Sprint at the Saudi Cup meeting. The seven-furlong specialist, who will compete for a US$2 million prize pot on February 22, represents a significant ...
Shum's Stable Star Adapting Well To Desert Romantic Warrior is poised to make history as Hong Kong's first runner in Saudi Arabia when he lines up for Saturday's Gr.1 Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, with trainer Danny Shum carrying the hopes of the racing-mad city. The champion galloper, whose earnings of US$23.09 million make him the world's highest-earning horse, faces his sternest ...
Normandy Nursery With Seven Arc Winners Changes Hands In Landmark Deal In a significant move that signals major Thoroughbred ambitions, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan has acquired the storied Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard, one of Europe's most prestigious stud farms with a remarkable history of producing champions. Classic Pedigree Stretches Back Decades The Normandy property, which has ...
History Beckons For Expanding Operation As New Recruit Bids For International Glory Dr Richard Newland and Jamie Insole are poised to break new ground as their burgeoning partnership embarks on its first international venture with Witness Stand in the Gr.2 1351 Turf Sprint at King Abdulaziz Racecourse. International Ambitions The US$2 million contest, sponsored by Saudi National Bank, represents ...
Master Of Madrid Makes Third Saudi Bid Guillermo Arizkorreta, Spain's dominant force with 13 championship titles, is launching another assault on Saudi riches with Alcaraz in the US$500,000 Saudi International Handicap presented by NHC. Continental Success Fuels Global Ambitions The Madrid maestro, making his third consecutive appearance at the prestigious fixture, brings forward his strongest ...
Middle-Distance Talent Emerges Deira Mile, trained by Owen Burrows, is being aimed at the Red Sea Turf Handicap in Saudi Arabia following a fruitful 3YO campaign that saw him compete at the highest level. Classic Credentials Shine The Camelot colt demonstrated his class with fourth place finishes in both the Gr.1 Derby and Gr.1 St Leger last season. Between those Classic assignments, he was ...
