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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 ...
Buenos Aires Champion Faces Biggest Test In US$20m Showpiece El Kodigo, South America's top-rated dirt performer, is facing his sternest examination as preparations intensify for the Gr.1 Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse. The Argentinian star, now owned by Muhaideb Abdullah Almuhaideb, is bringing formidable credentials to the February 22 contest, including multiple Group One victories on ...
Red Sea Test First For York Group Two Runner-Up Al Nayyir, impressive since joining Tom Clover from French handler Julien Carayon, is being readied for a tilt at the Red Sea Turf Handicap in Saudi Arabia, with connections eyeing a potential Dubai Gold Cup bid thereafter. Yorkshire Form Boost The 7YO son of Dubawi announced himself as a leading stayer when finishing a short head second to Vauban ...
High-Earning Champion Targets Saudi Showpiece Before Turf Return Romantic Warrior is heading for a one-time dirt experience in the US$20 million Saudi Cup with trainer Danny Shum confirming a swift return to turf afterwards. Global Superstar Seeking New Conquest The Hong Kong-based 7YO has established himself as the world's highest-earning racehorse, amassing 18 victories including 10 at Group ...
Rising Newmarket Handler Making Waves Across Gulf Region Newmarket handler George Scott is mounting another powerful tilt at Bahrain's Triple Crown, with Phantom Flight delivering a commanding performance to land the first leg in the Crown Prince Cup. The success follows Scott's remarkable achievement last term when Isle of Jura completed a historic sweep of Bahrain's premier series for Shaikh ...
Five-Year Deal Cements Three-Decade Partnership At Newmarket's Summer Showpiece The Kingdom of Bahrain has reinforced its commitment to British racing by extending its sponsorship of three prestigious races at The July Festival until 2029. The deal, encompassing the Gr.3 Bahrain Trophy, Gr.2 Princess of Wales's Stakes, and Gr.2 Kingdom of Bahrain July Stakes, marks a significant milestone in the ...
International Raiders Dominate Goemon delivered a polished performance to land the Bahrain Mile at Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club, giving trainer Haider Ebrahim and jockey Alberto Sanna a memorable triumph in the US$39,750 feature. Sanna Strikes Again The 6YO, owned by Mohammed Khalid Abdulrahim, mastered the 1,600m contest with authority, crossing the line a length-and-a-quarter clear ...
Distance Star Switches From Doha To Chase Rosehill Riches Dubai Honour will bypass Qatar in favour of a return to Australia, with connections eyeing the Gr.1 Tancred Stakes at Rosehill on March 29. The William Haggas-trained 7YO is being aimed at the US$1.5 million contest over 2400m. Proven Globetrotter The battle-hardened campaigner, who has amassed more than US$5 million in prizemoney, was ...
American And British Contenders Opt For Domestic Campaigns Soul of an Angel, the champion female sprinter, is among several high-profile American withdrawals including champions Sierra Leone and White Abarrio from the US$20 million Saudi Cup (Gr.1) at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on February 22. The Saffie Joseph Jr-trained mare will instead target the Madison Stakes (Gr.1) at Keeneland in April. ...
Forever Young Spearheads Powerful Far East Challenge Forever Young is heading a powerful 19-strong Japanese contingent descending on King Abdulaziz Racecourse for the US$20 million Saudi Cup meeting on February 22, with the Tokyo Daishoten hero leading his nation's four-pronged attack on the feature contest. Trained by Yoshito Yahagi, the Classic-placed colt has already tasted success at the ...
Hong Kong Hero Faces Dirt Test In US$20m Showpiece Major players from across the racing world are heading to King Abdulaziz Racecourse next week, with Hong Kong sensation Romantic Warrior leading an all-star cast for the sixth running of the Gr.1 Saudi Cup. International Challengers Line Up The Danny Shum-trained gelding, a three-time Hong Kong Cup winner, will be partnered by regular rider ...
