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The International Jockey Challenge will take place later this month on the Friday of The Saudi Cup weekend, and it will see three-time Melbourne Cup-winner Damien Oliver competing against some of the world's leading riders, such as Ryan Moore, Ryusei Sakai, and Maryline Eon. After ending his illustrious career with a victory in a race named in his honour in Perth on 16th December, Oliver has ...
Russian Emperor, the two-time Hong Kong Champion Stayer for 2021/22 and 2022/23, is set to embark on a journey to Doha, Qatar, on Friday. His goal is to achieve back-to-back victories in the prestigious QAT Gr.1 H.H. The Amir Trophy, covering a distance of 2400m at Al Rayyan. Trainer Douglas Whyte will be at the helm of this endeavor. "He leaves on Friday night and he'll have an easy day on ...
A seven-race card meeting was held on turf at Al Uqda Racecourse, showcasing some brilliant performances by the participating horses. In the 1200m Class 2 Local Thoroughbred Open Race for 4YO and older horses, the Julian Smart-trained 5YO gelding, Al Nasr Al Washeek, owned by Khalifa bin Sheail Al Kuwari, put up an excellent show, winning by four lengths and a quarter under jockey Muanis Al ...
The Global Champions Arabians Tour 2024 culminated with a grand celebration on Monday, displaying the regal beauty of Arabian horses from around the world. His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, graciously patronized the esteemed event, which was orchestrated by the Cultural Village Foundation, Katara, in collaboration with the Qatar Equestrian Federation ...
A team of 22 runners from Japan is set to participate in the upcoming 2024 Saudi Cup Night at King Abdulaziz Racetrack on 24th February. Among them, five runners will be represented in the US$20 million feature Gr.1 Saudi Cup, making it a strong team. Godolphin-owned Lemon Pop, the flag-bearer for Japan, recently won both group one dirt events at JRA - the Gr.1 February Stakes and the Gr.1 ...
Spendthrift Farm has acquired the breeding rights to National Treasure, a multiple group one winner. National Treasure achieved an impressive victory last year in the Gr.1 Preakness Stakes and most recently triumphed in the US$3 million Gr.1 Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes at Gulfstream Park. "National Treasure is the kind of stallion prospect we all look for because he possesses every ...
The upcoming night of racing at Meydan promises to be another exciting one for Charlie Appleby. Meydan's turf track has always been dominated by Godolphin, and Appleby has a knack for finding runners for the Dubai Millennium Stakes. He's brought Godolphin seven out of the nine wins in the race's ten-year history, winning the last six editions himself. With such a strong track record, it's no ...
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 ...
