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In Round Two of the Al Ain Marathon Series at Al Ain on Saturday, Al Mahbooba, an impressive Purebred Arabian, aims for continued success. Under new ownership and trainer since the summer, the 8YO has excelled in the staying division. After finishing third in her seasonal reappearance over a shorter distance, Al Mahbooba returned to winning ways in Round One over 4100m. Connor Beasley partners ...
Trainer Jose D'Angelo has confirmed that Bentornato, hailing from Leon King Stable and boasting a record of three stakes victories out of five starts, is set to compete in the US$1.5 million Gr.3 Saudi Derby at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Saudi Arabia on 24th February. To prepare for this prestigious race, D'Angelo has decided to withdraw Bentornato from the Gulfstream Park's Swale Stakes, ...
Saeed bin Suroor is contemplating a potential return to the United States with his high-quality filly, Mawj, following her disappointing performance at Meydan last week. The Exceed And Excel filly marked a significant achievement for her trainer by securing his first British Classic success in 14 years, narrowly defeating Tahiyra in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket last season. Despite missing the ...
Passion And Glory will be competing in the His Royal Highness Prince Salman Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa Cup in Bahrain, on 2nd February, where he will be looking to secure his second Listed victory. The race will also feature Local Dynasty, who won a race in Dubai recently. Passion And Glory, who is 8YO, won the His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa Cup in March, defeating First Ruler in ...
Jockey Lukas Delozier continued his winning streak at the Al Uqda Racecourse on Wednesday as Talg’at Al Shahania claimed a two-length victory to win the Al Jumail Cup. The mare, owned by Sheikha Reem bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, was guided to victory by Delozier in the 1400m Local Purebred Arabian Graduation Plate, which marked the end of the seven-race 16th Al Uqda Meeting. This was the ...
In recent years, Godolphin has enjoyed success at the Gr.3 Dubai Millennium Stakes. However, the upcoming race poses significant competition for the 'boys in blue,' as Trevaunance, trained by Irish trainer Jessica Harrington, enters the fray. This 5YO marks Moyglare Stud's first Dubai runner and boasts an impressive racing record, having clinched victory in four out of her 14 starts. Notably, ...
The 2024 Cape Premier Yearling Sale, powered by Tattersalls, concluded at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on a warm Thursday evening, achieving a total of R64,895,000. Out of the 136 yearlings listed, 123 entered the market, with 119 successfully sold at an average of R545,336. The median amount reached R400,000. These statistics present positive shifts from the 2023 auction, ...
Qatar Racing and Marc Detempel's promising 3YO, Just A Touch, made an impressive winning debut at Fair Grounds on Saturday, hinting at a bright future for the colt. Another success came for Qatar Racing over the weekend as On The Nile secured a victory at Gulfstream Park on Sunday. The Justify colt, Just A Touch, entered a 6-furlong maiden special weight on dirt with high expectations, ...
Following the remarkable success of the 2024 Doha International Equestrian Tour Championship, the organizing committee has officially announced its decision to host the event continuously in the upcoming years, starting from 2025. The future editions aim to attract an even higher caliber of riders from local, regional, and international arenas, featuring diverse categories with varying grades, ...
Stepping up from the Bahrain Turf Series, 'Giant' Isle Of Jura is set to make a bid for victory in the 2024 Crown Prince’s Cup. The prestigious US$150,000, 2000m race, carrying Listed status, will unfold on 2nd February Friday, at the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club. The event is part of a thrilling day featuring two Bahrain Turf Series races, alongside the Bahrain Derby and Bahrain Oaks. ...
Lord North is poised to make a strong attempt at securing an extraordinary fourth consecutive victory in the prestigious Gr.1 Dubai Turf. However, his prospects of replicating his previous triumph in the Winter Derby may face obstacles due to alterations in race distance at its new location, Southwell. It has been almost a year since the 8YO horse won the 1m1f contest in Dubai, beating Danon ...
Over 1400 nominations from 19 countries arrived for the US$30.5 million Dubai World Cup meeting on Saturday, 30th March. The impressive list includes the 2023 winner, Ushba Tesoro, and features a global assembly of top equine names. A total of 868 horses from 19 countries are nominated across the nine races scheduled at Dubai’s iconic Meydan Racecourse. Japan leads with 200 entries, including ...
