International Superstars Targeting Middle East Riches More than 300 international runners are set to grace the Dubai Racing Carnival this season, with Hong Kong sensation Romantic Warrior leading the charge for what promises to be an exceptional campaign at Meydan. Overseas Stables Establish Winter Base The international programme, expanded last term to encompass all Meydan fixtures from ...
Star-Studded Race Day Features Gr.1 Contests Worth US$4.5m Miami's premier racing festival, the Pegasus World Cup, is gearing up for its most spectacular renewal yet, combining top-class racing with A-list entertainment at Gulfstream Park on January 25. International Field Chases Rich Prizes The racing action centres around three prestigious contests - the US$3m Gr.1 Pegasus World Cup ...
Everest Hero Heading For A New Chapter After A Glittering Career Sam Clipperton, the rising star who conquered The Everest aboard Think About It, has announced his immediate retirement from race riding at the age of 30, bringing down the curtain on a stellar 15 career in the saddle. Hong Kong Success Adds To Legacy The five-time Group One winner, who made his debut aboard Nine Dragons at Wyong ...
Hong Kong Superstar Aims For US$20m Showpiece Danny Shum is leaving no stone unturned as he prepares Hong Kong's winning machine Romantic Warrior for a bold assault on February's Gr.1 Saudi Cup, having made a reconnaissance mission to King Abdulaziz Racecourse this weekend. Historic First For Hong Kong The three-time Hong Kong Cup hero is poised to make history as the first Hong Kong-trained ...
International Judges To Evaluate 300 Elite Entries At Four-Day Spectacle The Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club is preparing to host its fourth Doha International Arabian Horse Show, with an impressive lineup of 300 horses from the Gulf region's premier breeding operations converging at the Qatar Equestrian Federation's main arena from Thursday. Champions To Chase Glory The European Conference of ...
Impressive Card Marks Qatar National Day Celebrations At Al Uqda Al Sij Al Sakab delivered a commanding performance to land the coveted Founder The Late Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohammad Bin Thani Trophy at Al Uqda Racecourse on Saturday. The 6YO, trained by Jassim Hamad Al-Atteya, showed tremendous resilience under Alberto Sanna to secure a half-length victory in the 1400m contest for local Purebred ...
Impressive Dirt Victory Points To Higher Targets Imperial Emperor made a compelling case for Group One aspirations at Meydan on Thursday evening, delivering a commanding performance that has connections eyeing the Gr.1 Maktoum Challenge. Dirt Specialist Shows Class The Bhupat Seemar-trained gelding, carrying top weight of 62kg, demonstrated his superiority in the Palm Jebel Ali Handicap over ...
Mr Irrelevant Leads A Strong Field In Prestigious GSA Honours A star-studded evening of racing at Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club saw Mr Irrelevant and Malakye secure the flagship General Sports Authority Cups in a thrilling night of action under the lights at Sakhir. Distinguished Gathering The prestigious REHC National Day Horseracing Festival attracted high-profile attendees including ...
Star Performer Eyeing Dubai, Saudi And World Cup Night Targets ROMANTIC WARRIOR, already a globe-trotting sensation, is being primed for an audacious Middle Eastern campaign targeting three of the world's richest races. Record-Breaking Earnings Boost Confidence Fresh from completing a historic hat-trick in the Hong Kong Cup, the Danny Shum-trained superstar has surpassed Golden Sixty as Hong ...
UAE Delegation Secures Key IFHA Committee Position The UAE has secured a pivotal role in shaping international horse welfare standards after being selected to represent Asia on the Horse Welfare Committee of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities. The appointment, confirmed during the Asian Racing Federation Executive Council meeting in Hong Kong, marks a significant milestone ...
Prestigious London Ceremony To Crown World's Finest At Longines World Racing Awards Racing's finest to descend on capital Japan's heroes aim to maintain grip The glittering Longines World Racing Awards ceremony returns to London's iconic Savoy Hotel on January 21, bringing together the sport's global elite to celebrate 2024's outstanding achievers. Past Glory Sets High Bar Last year's ceremony ...
Progressive 4YO Maintains A Perfect Record In Feature Races Dubawi Spectre continued his upward trajectory with a gritty three-quarters of a length victory in the Brooq Cup at Al Rayyan, following up on his recent Doha Cup success for trainer Gassim Ghazali and jockey Marco Casamento. Late Surge Seals The Deal Breaking from the widest draw, Casamento positioned the gelding perfectly behind early ...