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 ...
Zaaki's connections have made the decision to shift their focus to Western Australia, which means they will be opting out of international competition in Hong Kong. Trainer Annabel Neasham announced on Wednesday afternoon that the 9YO will now be targeting the US$1.5 million Gr.1 Northerly Stakes on 9th December. James McDonald has been given the green light by the HKJC to ride Zaaki and will be ...
Equinox, the Japanese superstar, maintains its position at the top of the World's Best Racehorse Rankings. The recent release of the rankings on 9th November, covering races from 1st January to 5th November, shows that the Breeders' Cup World Championships had little influence on the standings. In the latest World's Best Racehorse Rankings, Auguste Rodin, the Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Turf winner, ...
Ace Impact was awarded the prestigious title of Cartier Horse of the Year at the 33rd Cartier Racing Awards. The announcement was made during a dazzling ceremony held at the Dorchester Hotel in London on Thursday evening. The son of the 2017 Cartier 3YO Colt Cracksman, trained by Jean-Claude Rouget for Gousserie Racing and Serge Stempniak, has become the first French-trained winner of the ...
The upcoming Bahrain International Trophy appears to be the most competitive edition yet, boasting a formidable lineup of international contenders. This highly anticipated event has been elevated to a Group Two level after last year's successful renewal. Additionally, the increased prize money of US$1 million has attracted runners from five different countries. One of the horses competing is ...
Champion Goodnight Olive, a consecutive winner of the Breeders' Cup Gr.1 Filly & Mare Sprint, dazzled the Fasig-Tipton sales ring by selling for an impressive $6 million to owner John Stewart 7th on November during The November Sale. The purchase was facilitated by Gavin O'Connor, the agent involved in the transaction. By 9 p.m. ET, she and champion Nest were identified as the two highest-priced ...