Jockey Chris Hayes is filled with confidence as he anticipates an impressive performance from Tahiyra, the victorious filly of the Irish 1000 Guineas, in the highly anticipated Matron Stakes at Leopardstown this Saturday. Under the guidance of renowned trainer Dermot Weld, Tahiyra showcased her exceptional abilities as a juvenile last season. Although she began her campaign with a narrow defeat ...
Algiers, the Dubai World Cup runner-up, is being readied for a dirt campaign in the US this autumn, with the Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita in November as the ultimate goal. Trainers Simon and Ed Crisford are targeting the Gr.1 Breeders’ Cup Big Ass Fans Dirt Mile on 4th November, where Algiers is a 10-1 contender on bet365. The talented older horse trained on the Polytrack facility along the ...
At the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), a Dubai-based company known as Doctorpet is making waves in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula. Doctorpet is dedicated to the health and happiness of pets, and has established itself as the primary pet care brand in the UAE, complete with its own manufacturing facility. ADIHEX is dedicated to promoting sustainability and ...
The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) recently held a series of seminars at the Sustainability Hub which were informative and captivating. Among the speakers was Michael Beshara, founder of Equine App, who spoke about the importance of ADIHEX for equestrian enthusiasts and shared his personal journey from a corporate career of over 20 years to the creation of ...
The annual Group One A$1.5 million TAB Epsom at Royal Randwick has seen a surge in nominations, with a total of 104 horses entered for the 2023 race. This marks a seven-year high for the iconic spring race, which is set to take place on 30th September as part of the A$87 million Sydney Everest Carnival. The increase in nominations, which exceeds 100 for the first time in seven years, is a ...
Al Riffa, a Wootton Bassett colt, is set to compete in the Group One Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday, according to Joseph O'Brien. The horse has finished as the runner-up in both of its outings this season - in the Gr.3 International Stakes at the Curragh in July and in a Group two at Deauville this month. O'Brien mentioned in an interview on the Nick Luck Daily ...
Iberian, a 2YO horse owned by Teme Valley and Ballylinch Stud and trained by Charlie Hills, is set to participate in the Betfred Champagne Stakes at Doncaster's St Leger Festival. The son of Lope De Vega impressed many by winning a Newbury novice event earlier this summer and is now aiming for bigger and better things. Although he couldn't participate in the Superlative Stakes against City Of ...
The King Khalid racecourse will continue to host race meetings until 7th October. On Saturday, Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz's Al-Khalediah Stables dominated Taif's biggest race day, winning both the Prince Abdullah Alfaisal Cup and the King Faisal Cup, two listed races for purebred Arabian horses valued at US$266,000 (SR1 million) each. Asfan Al-Khalediah, the winner of last year's ...
Auguste Rodin, King Of Steel, Nashwa, Onesta, and Alflaila are among the top contenders for the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on the opening day of the Irish Champions Festival. Auguste Rodin, trained by Aidan O'Brien, is aiming for a comeback after a disappointing performance in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes at Ascot. O'Brien will also run last year's ...
Amo Racing's high-class colts, King Of Steel and Bucanero Fuerte, are set to make a big impact at the Irish Champions Festival this weekend. Kia Joorabchian's racing team's distinctive purple silks have been a common sight in major races across the calendar. This weekend, they will be prominently displayed at both Leopardstown and the Curragh, two of Ireland's premier racing venues. The top ...
On Tuesday, three TAB Everest aspirants named Hawaii Five Oh, Buenos Noches, and Overpass showcased their credentials with impressive wins at Rosehill Gardens trials. Mazu and 3YO colts King's Gambit and Ozzmosis also put in strong showings. Hawaii Five Oh, trained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, won a strong trial over 1030m guided by Adam Hyeronimus. Mazu finished third in the same heat, 2¼ ...
Renowned trainer Tony Gollan from Queensland has enlisted the services of the greatest jockey of all time, Damien Oliver, to ride the lightning-fast Zoustyle in an attempt to challenge Giga Kick and the impressive Imperatriz in a thrilling Msprint at The Valley on Saturday. Oliver, who was recently revealed by Racenet to be retiring, will join forces with Zoustyle in a mission for redemption in ...