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Major Boost For International Racing As Flagship Events Combine The Dubai Racing Club and Breeders' Cup have forged a groundbreaking partnership, with four of Meydan's premier races joining the Challenge Series for the 2025 World Championships, whilst creating reciprocal benefits for the 2026 Dubai World Cup meeting. The US$12 million Dubai World Cup, the centrepiece of Meydan's April 5 card, ...
Sand Championships Showcase Qatar's Finest On Opening Day Dubawi Spectre has delivered a determined performance to claim the US$200,000 feature Thoroughbred Sand Championship at Al Rayyan Racecourse, highlighting day one of the HH The Amir Sword Festival. The Jassim Ghazali-trained 5YO, under Maxime Guyon, fought bravely to secure a half-length victory over Nuvolari, with Local Law finishing ...
Distance Rise Could Unlock Fresh Potential Alflaila is heading into uncharted territory as Owen Burrows' stable star prepares for his first attempt at a mile and a half in Saturday's HH The Amir Trophy in Qatar. Middle East Mission Presents Fresh Challenge The Shadwell-owned 6YO, a dual winner of the Gr.2 York Stakes, is ready to tackle the extended trip after landing in Doha at the weekend. His ...
Star Jockey Expects Top Performer To Handle Surface Switch Romantic Warrior heads to Riyadh with his regular pilot James McDonald exuding quiet confidence ahead of the US$20 million Saudi Cup, where the globe-trotting star faces his first competitive test on dirt. Dubai Preparation Pleases Connections The three-time Hong Kong Cup victor has been stationed in Dubai since December, arriving in ...
Blacker Chasing Desert Glory With Straight No Chaser Dan Blacker is set to embark on his first international venture as Straight No Chaser heads to the Gr.2 Riyadh Dirt Sprint carrying high expectations following his spectacular Breeders' Cup triumph. Breeders' Cup Brilliance The British-born handler's 6YO speedster delivered a masterclass in the Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Sprint at Del Mar last ...
7YO Ready For Fresh Campaign Defending champion Rebel's Romance heads back to Qatar seeking a repeat triumph in Saturday's Gr.3 H H The Amir Trophy, as the Charlie Appleby-trained veteran kicks off his 2024 campaign at Al Rayyan. Global Glory Trail The Godolphin flag-bearer crafted an exceptional 2023, starting with a commanding victory in this contest before ascending to higher peaks. His ...
World's Joint-Highest Rated Horse To Miss World's Richest Race Laurel River, joint winner of the 2024 Longines World's Best Racehorse award, has been ruled out of the US$20 million Gr.1 Saudi Cup following a training setback. The news about the Bhupat Seemar-trained star emerged through racing broadcaster Nick Luck on February 12. World Cup Defence Still On Track The Juddmonte homebred remains ...
Triple Crown Hero Al Ghadeer Headlines Stellar International Cast Racing's attention turns to the Middle East as Al Rayyan Racecourse prepares to host the prestigious HH The Amir Sword Festival, offering a staggering US$10 million in prize money across three days of top-class action starting Thursday. Triple Crown Defence The spotlight falls on Al Ghadeer, who attempts to make history as the ...
Strong International Field Assembles For US$95,000 Lincoln Aviator Presidential Showpiece Meydan Racecourse is preparing for an international spectacle this Valentine's Day, with an eight-race programme attracting runners from seven countries. The evening's highlight, carrying a substantial US$95,000 purse, has drawn a highly competitive field of ten runners. Costa And Appleby Field Strong Teams ...
Season Building To Thrilling Climax As Championships Hang In Balance The UAE racing scene is witnessing an enthralling battle for supremacy with multiple championships hanging in the balance as the season enters its decisive phase. Tadhg O'Shea, demonstrating the skill that has made him the Emirates' most decorated rider, maintains his grip on the jockey standings with 35 victories and ...
Triple Crown Hero Ready For International Showdown In Riyadh Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez is eagerly anticipating his return to Saudi Arabia for the Diriyah International Jockeys' Challenge, where he'll compete against an elite international roster at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on February 21. The three-time Kentucky Derby winner's connection with Saudi racing spans nearly three decades, ...
O'Shea Leads The Title Race But Faces Stiff Competition Champion jockey Tadhg O'Shea is maintaining his iron grip on the UAE premiership with 35 victories and US$2,000,000 in earnings, but the competition is breathing down his neck as the season enters its crucial phase. Connor Beasley is mounting a serious challenge, having notched 28 winners and amassed US$2,425,000 in prize money, while ...
