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At QREC Al Rayyan Racecourse on Thursday, March 21st, 2024, Mkaee'lat Al Shahania (FR) (TM Fred Texas x Mkeefa) owned by H.E. Sheikha Yasmeen bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani, emerged victorious in the Al Wakra Cup, a 1600m Class 2 for 4YO Purebred Arabian fillies. The grey filly, trained by Rudy Nerbonne and ridden by Lukas Delozier, kept up with the leaders until the final furlong where she ...
The Juddmonte International at York hits record £1.25m prize money in 2024, marking a 25% increase. This makes it the richest race ever held at York and one of the most valuable all-age contests in Britain. Last year's winner, Mostahdaf, contributed to its global prestige, being one of the world's top-rated horses. Juddmonte's longstanding support since 1989, notably with horses like Frankel and ...
Highfield Princess' death deeply saddens Jason Hart, her jockey for four Group 1 victories. Trainers John and Sean Quinn, along with owner-breeder John Fairley, announced her passing due to an "inoperable fracture" suffered in a stall accident last week. “I’m gutted,” Hart said. “Sean rang me and told me what had happened and it’s not the way you ever want the story to end, especially for her. ...
William Haggas is targeting a Royal Ascot repeat for Desert Hero when he returns to the track this summer. The Hardwicke Stakes is on the agenda as Haggas wants to ensure that the horse is in peak condition. Desert Hero, the son of Sea The Stars, made history at the Royal meeting last year when he won the King George V Stakes in dramatic fashion, providing the King and Queen with their first ...
John Fairley, owner-breeder of Highfield Princess, expressed deep sadness after the mare passed away on March 23rd. Highfield Princess was a multiple Group 1-winner, having won four times at the highest level in Britain, Ireland, and France, as well as competing in major sprints in the United States and Hong Kong. Despite winning a handicap off a rating of 57, she progressed well under the ...
Abu Dhabi's Classic seven-race card delivered excitement with thrilling finishes and standout performances from jockeys Sandro Paiva and Adrie de Vries. The duo dominated, securing victories in five out of seven contests. Brazilian jockey Paiva showcased his skill with a hat-trick of wins, notably triumphing in the Emirates Fillies Classic aboard Howzan Baynounah, trained by Saif Almarar. Paiva ...
In an unexpected turn of events leading up to the final leg of the Al Ain Marathon Series, Uday, trained by an Omani, was lifted home late by apprentice Adam Al Balushi in a thrilling climax. The Al Ain Marathon was dubbed as the 'Coronation' meeting, and everyone was ready to crown a new marathoner due to the absence of defending champion Al Mahbooba, who missed the race despite being declared ...
Mr Brightside, a six-time group one winner from Lindsay Park, is set to compete in both the Gr.1 QEII Cup and Gr.1 Champions Mile. Chris Waller has entered Atishu and Kovalica for both races, alongside Gary Portelli’s Kimochi and Bjorn Baker’s Arapaho. Defending their titles are global heavyweights like Cox Plate champion Romantic Warrior and miler Golden Sixty. Andrew Harding, the Executive ...
The Jockey Club suffered a significant setback as the average purchase price plummeted by over 30% compared to last year's figures. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, the CEO of the Jockey Club, expressed no surprise at the outcome of Friday night's Hong Kong International Sale (HKIS) held at Sha Tin, where only three lots were sold for more than their initial value. This year, the sale, typically ...
Major General Ruki Karusisi, Commander of Special Operation Force of Rwanda, honored the winners at the recent sand race meeting held at QREC Al Rayyan Racecourse on 6th March, 2024. The highlight of the event was the Fuwairit Cup, where X Force, owned by Al Thumama Racing and trained by Mohammed Hussain Afroz, secured victory for the third consecutive time. Jockey Szczepan Mazur, completing a ...
The 2024 edition of The Late Yousef Al Romaihi Cup headlined the turf race meeting at QREC Al Rayyan Racecourse on Thursday, 7th March. Jockey Alberto Sanna secured his second triumph of the day, partnering with trainer Gassim Ghazali for Seulomonde, owned by Nasser Saeed M S Al-Eida, to clinch The Late Yousef Al Romaihi Cup, a 3200m Class 2 Thoroughbred Open Race for 4YO and older horses. The ...
A meticulously crafted plan conceived in Newmarket last July saw Isle Of Jura cap off a remarkable winter campaign with a commanding triumph in the US$200,000 King's Cup in Bahrain today. Named in honor of His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and supported by Bapco Energies, the King's Cup marked Isle Of Jura's fourth and most prestigious victory of his ...
