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Tadgh O'Shea secured a sparkling four-timer at Abu Dhabi, thus moving to the head of the Jockey's Championship. Three of his victories came for long-standing supporter Ernst Oertel in the colors of owner and breeder Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda. Following these wins, O'Shea's lead increased by one over his closest rival, Connor Beasley. Meanwhile, Bernardo Pinheiro further solidified his position ...
Trainer Ed Crisford is hoping for a repeat of history as he aims for Swing Vote to become a Dubai World Cup contender this weekend. During the Emirates Super Saturday press conference held at Meydan Racecourse on Thursday, Crisford compared Swing Vote, a three-time Jebel Ali winner, to Algiers, who was an honorable runner-up in the prestigious Group 1 last March. Swing Vote, trained by Crisford ...
It's the start of a new year, and as usual, the general sires' list has reset. Stallions everywhere are excitedly anticipating the chance to lead North America in progeny earnings, just like Into Mischief did before. However, not all are aware of this list. Even though it's still early in 2024, it's not too soon to see how the year is shaping up. Mineshaft has taken the lead on The List with the ...
Annaf, who has a penchant for sunny climates, is planning a return trip to the Middle East after his impressive win at the Gr.1 Saudi Cup meeting on 24th February. The 5YO gelding secured a lucrative victory in the 1351 Gr.1 Turf Sprint by just under US$11,93,312.92 . Jockey Rossa Ryan made a daring move by sneaking through a narrow gap on the rail, defeating a strong international field by ...
The weekend's racing commenced with an early start at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Saudi Arabia, where Junior Alvarado guided Senor Buscador in the prestigious US$20 million Saudi Cup. Later in the day, at Oaklawn Park in Arkansas, Keith J. Asmussen rode Lemon Muffin to victory in the Gr.3 Honeybee Stakes. Both jockeys' triumphs resulted in a tie in the voting by a panel of racing experts for ...
Following his lucrative victory in the Saudi National Bank 1351 Turf Sprint, Annaf may be poised to earn further riches in the Middle East. The 5YO enjoyed a productive season last year, frequently participating in top-tier sprints and holding his own despite often starting as an outsider. In the Duke of York Stakes, he finished fourth, narrowly missing out by two and three-quarter lengths at ...
The upcoming "Super Saturday" meeting of the Dubai World Cup Carnival has a few horses that are seeking a late-season boost, rather than the races themselves, taking the spotlight. These include Cinderella's Dream and Ma Yetal, who were prominent earlier in the season, Simca Mille taking on some Godolphin talent in the turf marathon, and Laurel River, a graded winner in the United States in ...
Jebel Ali will host their second-to-last race of the season. The event will feature two races, one for 3YO fillies and one for colts and geldings, both of which will cover a distance of 1400m. Trainer Michael Costa has a strong presence in both races, with Lahfaty being the favorite to win the Al Nayefat Stakes sponsored by Tattersalls for the fillies, while Turjman is expected to put up a good ...
Emirates Airline, a leading airline carrier, is set to sponsor Super Saturday, one of the most significant days of the Dubai Racing Carnival on 2nd March. This event takes place at the iconic Meydan Racecourse and serves as a warm-up to the US$30.5million Dubai World Cup fixture, which attracts horses, trainers, and jockeys from all over the world. Emirates Airline has been a significant global ...
The Al Maktoum Classic, now running under a new name, was expected to showcase Kabirkhan to the racing fans once again. The Group Two feature covers a distance of 1900m and serves as a "win and you are in" contest for the Dubai World Cup. It also offers a AED1.2million bonus for the winner of both events. Kabirkhan's participation in the race would have been the perfect preparation for his ...
Trainers Price and Kent are gearing up for another shot at the Australian Guineas. Meanwhile, Clayton Douglas, the trainer of Giga Kick, is taking a patient approach with the gelding's return to the racetrack. Despite being back in work for almost a month, Giga Kick has been out of the scene since finishing third in the Gr.2 McEwen Stakes at Moonee Valley last September due to a hip injury. ...
Meydan will host a revamped Super Saturday card with quite a few exciting 3YO horses looking to make an impression. Warren Point, the winner of the Dubai Millennium Stakes, will return along with some other notable horses. All eight Godolphin contenders in Emirates Airline-sponsored card are trained by Charlie Appleby. Warren Point will step up to a mile and a half for the Gr.2 Dubai City Of ...
