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AA Lahab secured an impressive win in the Al Ain Mile, propelling himself to the upper echelons of Purebred Arabians in the Emirates. The horse won the Gr. 3 race by a massive five-length margin, maintaining his unbeaten record on the racecourse. The victory also established him as a significant contender for some of the region's top races in the future. Trained by Dennis O'Brien, the 5YO horse ...
Trainer Caspar Fownes expressed his hopes for Straight Arron to perform well on his first international mission, even against a field of world-class competitors. The trainer was impressed with the horse's final hit-out, a 1,700m turf trial at Happy Valley, where he led home a field of nine under jockey Hugh Bowman. Straight Arron is set to compete in the Gr.1 Dubai Turf on 30th March, where he ...
Trainer Bob Baffert's horses, Newgate and Hopkins, along with Two Rivers Over, trained by Doug O'Neill, will be leaving Santa Anita Park on March 17 for a trip to Dubai. They will be transported to a boarding facility near Los Angeles International Airport where they will spend the night before departing to Dubai on March 18. The Dubai World Cup program, which has a total purse of US$30.5 ...
The latest installment of the LONGINES World's Best Racehorse Rankings, which highlights the globe's top racehorses for the period spanning 1st January to 10th March 2024, 10th, unveils a shared top position between National Trasure and Senor Buscador. Leading the charge in the rankings are: NATIONAL TREASURE (USA) - 121 (USA) SENOR BUSCADOR (USA) - 121 (USA) PRIVATE EYE (AUS) - 120 (AUS) ...
Trainer Jerry O'Dwyer is all set to defend his Gr.1 Dubai Golden Shaheen title after having an incredible experience last year with Sibelius. On 14th March, he took the gelding for his final tune-up before departing to Meydan Racecourse. Sibelius clocked four furlongs in :49.65 at Palm Meadows Training Center in Boynton Beach, Fla. O'Dwyer said, "He went around there in :49 or so with a nice ...
The Dubai International Carnival ended on a high note for Bhupat Seemar, who trained five winners. He must be feeling confident as he prepares his team for the Dubai World Cup meeting later this month. Despite his success, the improving Guns and Glory, who won the Dubai Marina Conditions Stakes, wasn't selected for the big night, which seems like a missed opportunity for the Seemar team. Looking ...
Heros De Lagarde impressed everyone by using his signature speed to win the Group One race at Abu Dhabi on Thursday in the Emirates Championship, giving credit to AL Laith along the way. With confident handling from his regular partner and title hopeful Connor Beasley, the talented grey, aged seven, had notably secured second place behind Al Laith at Meydan in his previous outing, competing in ...
Bahrain is set to host the opening round of the Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup series in the Middle East from Thursday to Saturday, under the patronage of Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who represents His Majesty King Hamad in humanitarian work and youth affairs, as well as chairs the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport. This event is part of Bahrain's local horse breeding championship ...
Five champions from last season's Dubai World Cup night, including reigning titleholder Ushba Tesoro, are primed for a return to Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, 30th March, for the US$30.5 million spectacle. With 33 individual Group One victors from 13 nations anticipated, the event promises a showcase of elite talent. Among the contenders for the US$12 million Dubai World Cup are Saudi Cup ...
Major General Ruki Karusisi, Commander of Special Operation Force of Rwanda, honored the winners at the recent sand race meeting held at QREC Al Rayyan Racecourse on 6th March, 2024. The highlight of the event was the Fuwairit Cup, where X Force, owned by Al Thumama Racing and trained by Mohammed Hussain Afroz, secured victory for the third consecutive time. Jockey Szczepan Mazur, completing a ...
The 2024 edition of The Late Yousef Al Romaihi Cup headlined the turf race meeting at QREC Al Rayyan Racecourse on Thursday, 7th March. Jockey Alberto Sanna secured his second triumph of the day, partnering with trainer Gassim Ghazali for Seulomonde, owned by Nasser Saeed M S Al-Eida, to clinch The Late Yousef Al Romaihi Cup, a 3200m Class 2 Thoroughbred Open Race for 4YO and older horses. The ...
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, praised Team Bahrain's extensive achievements in the nation's equestrian realm. He lauded the steadfast support provided by His Majesty King Hamad to enhance the development of Bahrain's equestrian sector over time. These remarks were made as HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, representing His Majesty, attended the ...
