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Wathnan Racing, trainer Alban de Mieulle, and jockey James Doyle had a remarkable day at the QREC Al Rayyan Racecourse on 4th April 2024, winning four out of the eight races. Following their victories in the feature races, HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and HE Sheikh Al Qaqa bin Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received the Qatar Gold Sword and Qatar Gold Trophy from HE Issa bin ...
Al Gamamah, a 6YO mare owned by Saeed Ibrahim Saeed Al Malki, stole the show at the Al Ain Racecourse on Wednesday, 3rd April, 2024. In the highly anticipated Al Mamoura Cup, a Gr.2 Local Thoroughbred Handicap featuring 4YOs and older rated 60-80, Al Gamamah, sired by Trade Storm and out of Balaton, surged ahead in the final moments to clinch victory in the 1200m race by one and a half lengths. ...
The culmination of the racing season at Al Ain could hold the key to the UAE Trainer’s Championship, depending on developments in Abu Dhabi. A thrilling ten-race card, headlined by the Listed Al Ain Cup, promises excitement and intrigue, with the mile handicap for 0-80 rated thoroughbreds likely to play a pivotal role in determining the title winner. Bhupat Seemar, fresh off his Dubai World Cup ...
Ricky Yiu Poon-fai has reaffirmed his commitment to aiming Voyage Bubble at Champions Day, despite the challenging performance it faced, finishing 13th in the Group One Dubai Turf at Meydan last weekend. Following its initial jump from barrier one and securing a favorable position, Voyage Bubble was subsequently pushed back and found itself settling just ahead of midfield amidst a cluster of ...
Al Ain will host the final meeting of the 2023-24 season on Friday, featuring a ten-race card with the Listed Al Ain Cup as the highlight. The 2000m feature race is worth AED100,000 and has always drawn a top-quality field. This year is no exception, with several horses rated above 100 competing. One of the top contenders is RB Frynchh Dude, trained by Abubakar Daud and rated 110. He has had a ...
Tony Cruz, who recently won the Gr.1 Al Quoz Sprint in Dubai, is now considering a potential Japanese raid with his record-breaking horse, California Spangle. Cruz is eyeing a bid to win the Gr.1 Sprinters Stakes at Nakayama racecourse, a race that he has already won in the past. Cruz believes that California Spangle has what it takes to emulate the success of Silent Witness, who won the same ...
After a challenging 2023 season following his victory in the Breeders' Cup Turf in 2022, Rebel's Romance made a stunning comeback. Trainer Charlie Appleby revealed that the gelding had regained his confidence with victories at Kempton Park in England and in Qatar during the winter races, proving his mettle once again. Under the skilled guidance of jockey William Buick, Rebel's Romance secured an ...
After his third-place finish in the Dubai World Cup, Senor Buscador is set to enjoy some well-deserved time off before embarking on a summer and fall campaign. Although his late surge secured him victory in the Saudi Cup against Ushba Tesoro in late February, it was Ushba Tesoro who outpaced him in the Dubai World Cup, relegating Senor Buscador to third place behind Laurel River. The narrow ...
The Al Rayyan Racecourse at QREC hosted a turf race meeting on 28th March. The last and most important race of the day was the Al Britha Cup, a 1500m Gr.4 Graduation Plate for 3YO Local Thoroughbred. Wadi Bu Thaila won the race by ten lengths, marking his second straight win on his third career start. The trio of owner Wathnan Racing, trainer Alban de Mieulle, and jockey Soufiane Saadi also won ...
If we go back 12 months, we'd find that a lot of people were talking about Do Deuce and his challenge for the Gr.1 Dubai Turf sponsored by DP World (1800m). The focus was mainly on trainer Yasuo Tomomichi's exceptional track record when it comes to traveling horses abroad, especially to Meydan. Unfortunately, a chance to extend that brilliant sequence was lost 24 hours before the 2023 running. ...
Emaar Properties will sponsor the Gr.2 Godolphin Mile at the Dubai World Cup on March 30th. The event emphasizes Dubai's commitment to excellence and innovation and highlights its status as a destination for world-class entertainment. The race attracts horses and trainers from around the world and has a $1 million prize fund. In 2023, Isolate, trained by Doug Watson and ridden by Tyler ...
The Longines Dubai Sheema Classic, which is one of the most prestigious races in the world, is scheduled to take place at Meydan Racecourse on March 30th. This race is a part of the Dubai World Cup night and is renowned worldwide. In 2023, the race was won by the Japanese sensation Equinox, who was later named the Longines IFHA World's Best Racehorse. Interestingly, the Longines Dubai Sheema ...
