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Golden Sixty showed his usual enthusiasm during his morning workout at Sha Tin on Monday, 4th December, ahead of what could be his final appearance at the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races. Trainer Francis Lui watched from his usual spot in the trainers' stand as former jockey Alex Yu, Golden Sixty's regular work rider, put the 8YO through his paces. The horse warmed up in the sand ring and ...
The UAE national anthem has not been heard at Sha Tin racecourse after one of the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races since 2010. This year, West Wind Blows will aim to break that lengthy streak in the LONGINES Hong Kong Vase, benefiting from a historical connection. In the history of international races since 1999, the UAE has achieved four wins. Fantastic Light and Ramonti won the Cup in ...
John Quinn hopes that his sprinter, Highfield Princess, can give Great Britain its first win in the Gr.1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint. The race has been dominated by local horses, winning all but six of the 23 runnings since 1999. Great Britain's attempts have failed in the past, with the most recent British runner, Sir Dancealot, finishing last in 2018. However, Highfield Princess is no ordinary ...
English jockey Connor Beasley dominated at the Jebel Ali Racecourse on Saturday, winning three races including the Union Day Stakes riding Ahmad bin Harmash's Delorean. Delorean led from the start and remained uncontested, with the 4YO Time Test gelding pulling clear once Beasley urged him on with 500m left. Jose da Silva rode Ismail Mohammed's Justice Protecol to a third-place finish, while ...
The Abu Dhabi card on Sunday features the Gr.1 Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown as the main event. However, the Thoroughbred event that closes the day promises to be equally exciting. The Listed Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan National Day Cup has attracted a maximum field, all vying to win the AED 380,000 first prize. Last year's winner, San Donato, is expected to be a popular ...
Jebel Ali's resident trainer, Michael Costa, aims to solidify his lead on the UAE Trainers' Championship leaderboard when racing returns to his home turf this Saturday. One of his top contenders is Mersaal, a 5YO Ghostzapper gelding that is perfect for a thrilling finish up the hill. Mersaal will run in the feature race of the afternoon, the Union Day Stakes, a handicap for runners rated 0-100 ...
This Sunday, the Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown will take place at Abu Dhabi, marking the end of the Sheikh Mansoor Arabian Racing Festival and the International Arabian racing year. The race boasts an impressive 5,000,000 AED prize pot, with international contenders facing tough competition from some of the best turf horses from the UAE. Analyst Rory Joshua has studied the field ...
The Emirates Sprint Series has been growing in popularity since its creation during the 2022-23 Emirates Racing Season. Engineer Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi, the General Manager of the Emirates Racing Authority (ERA), believes that the series has been successful and hopes that the opening leg, the HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cup, will one day be elevated to Listed status. The ESS was ...
On Thursday morning at Sha Tin, Voyage Bubble and Beauty Eternal secured solid trial wins, putting them on track for a breakthrough Group One success at the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races on December 10th. BMW Hong Kong Derby winner, Voyage Bubble, prepared for the HK$32 million LONGINES Hong Kong Mile and faced off against Golden Sixty. He was ridden by James McDonald and closed ...
On the occasion of the UAE’s 52nd Union Day, Al Ain’s seven-race all-Purebred Arabian card is set to take place, featuring a newly introduced Listed race with a prize of AED200,000. This event will be the highlight of the day. In addition, this Friday marks the start of the annual HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Racing Festival's first of two race meetings to be held in the Capital. The ...
Equinox, the highest-rated racehorse in the world, has recently retired from racing and will now begin his career as a stud. Last Sunday, the 4YO secured a remarkable victory in the Japan Cup held in Tokyo. With an electrifying burst of speed, he left behind a field of top-class thoroughbreds who had previously achieved success in Group and Grade One races. His impressive four-length win ...
Over the past 24 editions of the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races, master trainer Andre Fabre has consistently shown his support for the event with a total of 18 runners. This makes him one of Europe's most consistent participants in the meeting. Junko, who carries the colours of Alain and Gerard Wertheimer, is a strong contender in this year's Gr.1 Grosser Preis von Bayern. The Wertheimer ...
