Trainer Tony Cruz aimed for the Gr.1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup at Sha Tin Racecourse on 10th March as an opportunity for California Spangle to break free from a slump and potentially secure a spot in the Gr.1 Al Quoz Sprint on Gr.1 World Cup night in Dubai. The 6YO Starspangledbanner gelding showcased a remarkable performance in the Jubilee Cup, leading wire-to-wire to clinch a one-length ...
Oman's Ahmed Al Balushi celebrated victory in the second round of the Arabian Triple Crown as his horse, RB Yas Man, surged from near last to first under jockey Amur Al Rasbi at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club on Thursday night. The 2200m race for 4YOs witnessed RB Yas Man, a Sir Bani Yas colt, redeeming himself after being defeated by Mohammed Daggash's Diyaah in the Listed First Leg of the series ...
The final Dubai Racing Carnival fixture at Meydan Racecourse saw history being made on Friday night. Ahmed Al Mehairbi's Al Laith became the first Purebred Arabian to win a race on the turf track when the horse dominated proceedings in the Gr.2 Mazrat Al Ruwayah sponsored by Emaar. Ridden by Ben Coen, Al Laith tried to claim the rail but was forced to take his orders wide just off the pace set ...
Sharjah Longines Racecourse has saved a key annual race for its last meeting of the season. The HH The Ruler of Sharjah Cup, a Prestige contest for 4 and 5YO UAE bred horses, highlights the final six-race card at this Northern Emirate venue on Sunday. The 1700m weight-for-age run features top-rated horses like Majed Al Jahoori's trainee, Bassam Al Wathba. 5YOs, including Bassam Al Wathba, carry ...
Destructive, trained by Michael Bell, will have his final opportunity to qualify for the Dubai World Cup meeting at the last Dubai Racing Carnival event on Friday. Despite finishing fourth in both of his previous appearances, the More Than Ready colt has shown promise. He is currently under the care of the trainer's son, Nick, who is optimistic that a strong performance in this race could secure ...
It appears Caspar Fownes has set his sights on a big clash for Straight Arron in the Group One Dubai Turf at Meydan on 30th March. The Hong Kong galloper will be facing off against fellow Hong Kong horse Voyage Bubble. Straight Arron had also been entered into the Gr.1 Dubai Sheema Classic, but Fownes has decided on the Dubai Turf for his horse. Straight Arron has had a good season so far, with ...
A four-strong Godolphin team will be competing in Bahrain, with Passion And Glory leading the charge as he aims to win the Listed His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa Cup for the second time. Passion And Glory, trained by Saeed bin Suroor, was victorious in this 12-furlong contest last year, comfortably beating First Ruler. Prior to that, he came second in the 2022 Gr.3 Bahrain ...
Under the careful guidance of Clayton Douglas at Mornington stables, champion sprinter Giga Kick is gearing up for a triumphant comeback after a hiatus. After being absent from the track since last September's McEwen Stakes, the four-year-old speedster is back in training mode, showing great enthusiasm. Douglas shares that Giga Kick has been staying active with light exercises such as water ...
Frost At Dawn, a promising filly owned and homebred by Abdulla Al Mansoori, is being considered by William Knight for the Al Quoz Sprint. The 3YO horse, sired by Frosted, had two successful runs in Britain on all-weather surfaces in the previous year before making her way to Meydan. She was placed over distances of six and seven furlongs before successfully stepping down to five furlongs in the ...
Godolphin has once again set its sights on the world after the amazing recent performances of the its stable stars. In the Meydan turf races for 3YOs, Cinderella's Dream made a significant statement of her potential as a top contender for the 1,000 Guineas by winning the Listed Jumeirah 1,000 Guineas in spectacular fashion. Despite facing a setback when her saddle slipped, William Buick ...
The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club concluded the Al Uqda Racecourse's 2023-24 season calendar with the 22nd and final race meeting on 2nd March 2024. Jockey Jefferson Smith had a remarkable day with a four-timer completed in the feature race as he guided the Hassan bin Ali Hassan Al Matwi-owned Medan to victory in the Al Bayt Cup. The 6YO mare, trained by Mohammed Hassan Al Matwi, produced a ...
Sovereign Spirit, representing Al Afoo Racing, triumphed in the Bahrain Gold Cup, sponsored by stc, in yesterday’s Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club event at Sakhir. Trained by Jaber Ramadhan and ridden by Soufiane Saadi, Sovereign Spirit outpaced competitors over 2,000 meters, with Panning For Gold, from Al Mohamediya Racing, securing second place and Chronograph, from Al Adiyat Racing, ...