The Umm Al Zubar Cup was won by Safi Al Zaman, carrying the colours of Sheikh Ahmad Bin Mohamed F N Al-Thani, in the feature event of the eight-race card meeting conducted on dirt at QREC Al Rayyan Racecourse on 3rd January. The 7YO horse waited until the final 100m of the 1400m contest, and then came with a late surge to take the lead and the Gr.2 Purebred Arabian Open Allowance Race, cosily ...
Frankie Dettori achieved his first victory in Qatar Racing silks with Lunar Impact, as they emerged as winners in an allowance race at Santa Anita on Saturday. This came just a day after Frankie rode three winners out of four races at the same track. Frankie Dettori's 'Flying Dismount' Caps Lunar Impact's Win On Saturday, Lunar Impact, a 4YO Zoustar filly, easily clinched her second win without ...
In the HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cup at Sharjah, Laasudood, belonging to Shadwell, was deprived of a well-deserved victory when Street Mood, ridden by Bernardo Pinheiro, made a late surge to claim the prestigious Thoroughbred feature race. Dramatic Upset & Double Win At Sharjah Racecourse Laasudood and Jim Crowley looked to be on their way to victory in the famous Shadwell silks as ...
Trainer Richard Mandella intends to have recent Del Mar stakes winner, Planetario, and possibly Forbidden Kingdom, the victor of the Gr.2 Joe Hernandez Stakes at Santa Anita, make appearances in stakes races in the Middle East in the upcoming months. After a seven-month break, Forbidden Kingdom made a comeback and triumphed in the Hernandez Stakes, earning a total of US$203,500. The main turf ...
Defunded, a dual Group One winner, has recently been acquired privately and is now set to compete in the US$20 million Gr.1 Saudi Cup on February 24th at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh. The Kentucky-bred gelded son of Dialed In, formerly trained by Bob Baffert, was recently purchased from Michael Pegram, Karl Watson, and Paul Weitman by Dr. Muhaideb Abdullah Almuhaideb's HDB Racing ...
Saeed bin Suroor is anticipating an impressive performance from Real World as the 7YO horse aims to reclaim his title in the upcoming Gr.2 Zabeel Mile at Meydan Racecourse on Friday. Real World, the winner of the 1600m feature two years ago, will be racing with a tongue tie for the first time. His trainer believes that this addition will improve his performance. Real World is the son of Dark ...
The initial list of invitations for the US$1 million Gr.1 Pegasus World Cup Turf on January 27, 2023, at Gulfstream Park has been revealed. The list includes Master of the Seas, the winner of the 2023 Gr.1 Breeders’ Cup Mile, and Atone, the defending champion and a fellow millionaire. The list features the top 12 horses, along with nine reserves. The Pegasus Turf is a 1 1/8-mile race for 4YOs ...
Thoroughbred racing will be the main attraction at Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club this time, as the field prepares to compete in the HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cup. This race is the highlight of Sunday's six-race program. The 1700m contest at Meydan Racecourse has attracted several serious milers who have performed well under more competitive conditions. Ajuste Fiscal, a recent ...
At this time of year, Al Ain hosts the first leg of their renowned Marathon Series. This challenging competition in the Purebred Arabian racing circuit puts the stayers to the test, as they compete over a grueling 5100m trip in its final leg. Fourteen runners will compete in the First Leg of the Al Ain Marathon Series, covering a journey of 3200m. The top contender for the title is star mare Al ...
Real World is aiming to win the Gr.2 Zabeel Mile for a second time as the Dubai Racing Carnival continues at Meydan, UAE, on 5th January 2024. The turf feature two years ago saw the son of Dark Angel complete an impressive five-timer, adding to his victories at Royal Ascot, Newbury, York, and the G.2 Prix Daniel Wildenstein in France. After his victory, Real World went on to participate in two ...
In the recently held racing event at Al Uqda Racecourse on December 28th, Miracle Nation emerged victorious in the Distaff Cup, representing Yousuf Mubarak Y A Al-Kuwari's colors. The filly, sired by Sioux Nation and Deira Miracle, was trained by Hamad Al-Jehani and ridden by Faleh Bughanaim, who expertly held off the challenge of Cathy Come Home to win the 1400m Conditions for Thoroughbred ...
The Muaither Cup race meeting featured a thrilling main event on Wednesday, 27th December, at the QREC Al Rayyan Racecourse. Purebred Arabian Handicap for 3YOs and older saw Nijinski Al Maury win by two and a half lengths, with jockey Giuseppe Cultraro leading the charge. Baker De Saularie came in second with jockey Carlos Henrique, while Sun Amer finished third under jockey Al Moatasem Al ...