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The Gr.2 Cape Verdi at Meydan Racecourse witnessed a surprise win by Silver Lady, the stable companion of Charlie Appleby's English Rose. Although the focus was on the latter to win the fillies and mares contest, it was Silver Lady, a 4YO filly trained by Appleby and ridden by Mickael Barzalona, who emerged victorious. Despite being highly-fancied to win the 1600m turf affair, English Rose had ...
"The rail has been absolutely sizzling!" exclaimed commentator Pat Comerford as Namrood emerged victorious in the feature race of the program - the 0-100 rated handicap. This win highlighted a brilliant evening for front-runners, as they claimed five of the seven races. Namrood, steered by Sam Hitchcott, engaged in a lengthy home stretch duel with AF Maqam after leading from the front in the 4YO ...
The Kentucky Derby is undoubtedly the most highly anticipated event on the horse racing calendar, attracting the finest equines, connections, and enthusiasts alike. Although the race is the main attraction, the prep races leading up to it have also generated plenty of excitement and drama, as they determine which horses will earn a coveted spot in the starting lineup. Many races fill the horse ...
Warm Heart, a multiple Group One winner, will be departing Ireland on Sunday for Gulfstream Park. This could potentially be the last race of her career as she competes in the US$1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational on January 27th. Warm Heart has already accomplished a second-place finish in the prestigious Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf. The Pegasus Turf is gearing up to be an ...
Two European fillies, Mystic Pearl and Stenton Glider, will be aiming to follow in the hoofprints of Pevensey Bay, the last overseas winner of the Gr.2 Cape Verdi two years ago. The AED800,000 mile turf feature of the seventh Dubai Carnival meeting has attracted a field of 10, including three horses from Charlie Appleby, who has won the Cape Verdi five times. William Haggas' Mystic Pearl and ...
The upcoming Gr.3 BetUK Winter Derby has attracted 22 entries, with the reigning champion Lord North among the top contenders. This all-weather race is scheduled to take place on Saturday 24th February, at Southwell, which is hosting the event for the first time. Unlike its previous location at Lingfield Park, this year's Winter Derby will be run over 11 furlongs, instead of a mile and a ...
Trainer Michael Costa is surprisingly unrepresented in the upcoming Jebel Ali Sprint and Mile Preps, which will take place this Saturday on the 'Hill'. This presents an opportunity for other trainers to make headway on the Australian's lead at the top of the trainer's table. Musabbeh Al Mheiri, who has achieved an impressive 13 wins this season and recently purchased 500 UAE winners, could see ...
Last week, the buzz surrounding the 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs was at an all-time high. Those considering taking on the UAE Derby were especially interested after the Kentucky Derby organisers announced an increase of US$2 million, bringing the prize fund to US$5 million. The two races are closely linked and the increase in prize money has made the road to the Kentucky Derby even ...
As older American runners retire, Godolphin's First Mission emerges as a strong contender for major prizes in early 2024. The horse has been nominated for the Saudi Cup and is a likely contender for the Dubai World Cup if it continues to perform well. Its first target, however, could be the Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes at Gulfstream Park in about two weeks, which is considered the most ...
The highly anticipated Purebred Arabian Sir Baniyas Beach Handicap features a field of fourteen with five runners from last week's Gr.3 Al Ruwais. Among them is Inqath, trained by Sulaiman Al Ghunaimi, who finished third in the Gr.3 event and is poised to give the trainer a much-needed win in the UAE this season. Despite being checked for a run 400m out, Inqath covered plenty of ground and ...
Gr.1 Breeders Cup-winning trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. admits that using the Belmont Park training track to prepare for a Gr.1 stakes on the grass at Gulfstream Park is not the conventional approach. However, this unique approach seems to be working wonders for 8YO Master Piece, who is in excellent form and heading towards the US$1 million Gr.1 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes. According to ...
The Royal Equestrian & Horseracing Club (REHC), together with Mazad and Tattersalls, is thrilled to announce the second edition of the Club's Horse Auction. This much-awaited auction event is set to take place on Tuesday, February 13th, ahead of the H.H. Sh. Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup on 16th February. Building on the success of the previous event in 2023, the REHC will once again host a ...
