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Jebel Ali patron Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his resident trainer Michael Costa have once again made headlines in their backyard for the second consecutive meeting. They achieved a double on Saturday, bringing their season's tally to 10. Sheikh Ahmed's yellow team won big at the recent races, dominating the 1400m Mohaather Stakes sponsored by Shadwell. Mersaal, ridden by Omani ...
Sir Alex Ferguson, the former boss of Manchester United, celebrated a momentous victory in the Group Two Bahrain International Trophy. This marked his first-ever success in the prestigious race. Jockey Oisin Orr exhibited remarkable skill as he expertly manoeuvred Spirit Dancer around a cluster of horses. With precision and finesse, Orr guided Spirit Dancer to cross the finish line first in the ...
On Friday, 17th November, Godolphin will be bringing a strong team of five horses to compete in the Gr.2 Bahrain International Trophy. Among them are Defending Champion Dubai Future and the talented Gr.1 winner Nations Pride, who has had success racing all around the world. They will undoubtedly be looking to make their mark in this prestigious event. Last year, Dubai Future beat Passion And ...
English rider Connor Beasley has made an impressive start to his return to the UAE, securing a stunning treble for trainer Ibrahim Al Hadhrami at Abu Dhabi on Thursday evening. Riding in the first three races of the card, Beasley claimed victory in all three for Al Hadhrami, who added to his tally for the season. Beasley's first win came aboard Fakhr in the opening 1200m handicap, with the 29YO ...
The Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Racing Festival is just around the corner. However, before the big show takes place in the Capital on National Day weekend, there will be a seven-race card hosted by Al Ain on their third meeting of the season this Friday. The upcoming ERA Awards Ceremony is set to recognize both current and upcoming talent in the industry. In terms of racing, the highlight ...
The Museum of the Future served as the venue for the Emirates Racing Authority's awards ceremony on Sunday evening. The ceremony was graced by Engineer Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, Member of the Board of Directors and Director General of the Authority, Major General Dr. Mohammed Issa Al Adhab, Member of the Board of Directors and Executive Director of the Dubai Racing Club, Mohammed Ahmed Al Harbi, ...
The Longines International Jockeys' Championship (IJC) will see a star-studded cast of overseas jockeys taking the Happy Valley by storm on 6th December. Ryan Moore and James McDonald are among the seasoned veterans of the competition, while Rachel King and Bauyrzhan Murzabayev will make their debut in the contest. King, who hails from Britain but will represent Australia, recently won the Group ...
William Buick is eager to win the Bahrain International Trophy for the first time as he takes the reins of Nations Pride in the US$1million race, hoping to bring further success for Godolphin. Last year, Sheikh Mohammed's racing operation led the field with Saeed bin Suroor's Dubai Future finishing first, while this year, Real World joins the final field as a stablemate. However, Charlie ...
Aidan O’Brien is thrilled about the news that he will be training Auguste Rodin as a 4YO. The dual Derby and Breeders’ Cup winner’s stay in training has been confirmed. Many had expected the talented colt to head off to stud after his impressive performances at Santa Anita in the Breeders’ Cup Turf, given his value as a son of the illustrious Japanese stallion, Deep Impact. However, the Coolmore ...
The inaugural edition of the Dubai Racing Carnival kicked off at Meydan Racecourse on Friday, accompanied by a flurry of doubles. However, there was no doubt that the headline act stole the show. At Dubai's premier racing venue, three trainers emerged victorious on the eight-race card, with Bhupat Seemar and Michael Costa among them. However, Musabbeh Al Mheiri stole the spotlight thanks to a ...
The Dubai Racing Club team, consisting of four members, carefully analyzed the exciting opening night of racing at Meydan Racecourse. Their objective was to identify potential winners for future races. During Meydan's opening night, El Nasseeb shone as he won by a significant margin. Musabbeh Al Mheiri will have to be careful in planning out the Profitable juvenile's season as he prepares him ...
Ernst Oertel, a trainer with many championship titles, is eagerly anticipating the PA Gr.1 Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown next month. In order to compete for one of the most prestigious and profitable prizes in international Purebred Arabian racing, Oertel must first ensure that his runner, Diamond Gem, earns a spot in the lineup. Oertel believes that Diamond Gem, his multiple ...
