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South African Sprinter Targeting Meydan Prize The international connections of Isivunguvungu are preparing for a global assault on the Gr.1 Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan Racecourse on April 5, with the South African-bred speedster now firmly on course for World Cup night. International Team Assembled For Dubai Raid The tongue-twistingly named sprinter (it means storm in isiXhosa) boasts connections ...
Optimism High As First Juvenile Auction Of Season Begins Consignors are in bullish mood as the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's March Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training kicks off its three-day run on Tuesday afternoon, marking a full decade as an open auction. Following a well-attended under-tack show last week and busy weekend viewings, expectations are high for the first juvenile sale of the ...
Boudot Completes Double On Impressive Mare Maysara maintained her impressive form with a commanding victory in the feature Al Mamoura Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse on Saturday, giving jockey Pierre Charles Boudot his second winner of the day. The 5YO mare, trained by Hamad Al-Jehani for owner Mohammed Abdulhadi S Al-Hajri, produced a devastating turn of foot in the closing stages of the 1200m ...
Superlative Performances Set Bahrain Alight Nationwide and Soldier's Empire delivered commanding performances in the final two contests of the 2024-25 Bahrain Turf Series last night at Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club in Sakhir. Gelding Shows Blistering Pace in Sprint Storming to victory in the Al Fateh Cup, the 7YO gelding Nationwide claimed top honours for owners Victorious Racing and ...
Three-Time Group One Winner Heads Home To Kildangan Master of The Seas, the hero of the 2023 Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Mile, has been retired to his birthplace, with owner-breeder Godolphin announcing the news on social media platform X yesterday. From Promising Juvenile To International Star The 6YO gelding, trained by Charlie Appleby, enjoyed a glittering career that saw him secure five group ...
International Gelding Primed For Group Three Test Military Academy looks ready for the spotlight as the King's Cup Festival concludes Friday with Bahrain's premier race, the Gr.3 The King's Cup. The 2400m contest, run in honour of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, has been upgraded to Group Three status and attracted a competitive international field. Worth US$200,000, it promises an ...
Double Delight For Trainer And Jockey Lukasek At Al Rayyan Meeting Jungle Mate (Bungle Inthejungle) showed his class with a commanding performance to land the Fuwairit Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse on Wednesday, handing trainer Ibrahim Saeed Ibrahim Al Malki a notable double on the card. The 4YO gelding, who had finished second on his previous outing, tracked the early pace set by Townsend Manor ...
Champion Jockey Seeks Further Saudi Success Britain's four-time champion jockey Oisin Murphy returns to Saudi Arabia this week with a stellar book of rides as the Riyadh season enters its penultimate stage. The Irishman is looking to build on his recent success at King Abdulaziz Racecourse where he partnered Byzantine Dream (JPN) to victory in the Longines Red Sea Turf Handicap during the Saudi ...
Marbaan And Mysterious Night Clash Again Marbaan and Mysterious Night are set to renew their rivalry in the Gr.3 Ras Al Khor over 1400m at Meydan on Friday, with the winner claiming a first prize of US$138,800. The pair, who finished first and second respectively in the Gr.2 Al Fahidi Fort on 24 January, headline a field of 10 specialists over the trip, which also includes fourth-placed Andreas ...
Appleby Charge Hunting Second Course Success In Prestigious Race King Of Conquest is primed for another tilt at the Gr.3 HM The King's Cup in Bahrain this Friday, hoping to improve on last year's fourth-place finish in the prestigious mile-and-a-half contest. The 6YO, trained by Charlie Appleby, has already tasted success at the Bahrain venue, having landed a handicap there in February 2023. ...
Hughes And Owen's Sprinter Leads Turf Series Standings The 2024-25 edition of the Bahrain Turf Series concludes this Thursday on day one of The King's Cup Festival with several horses still in contention for the US$40,000 bonus awarded to each division winner. Roman Dragon, trained by Hugo Palmer, currently leads the sprint division on 28 points, giving co-owner Nick Hughes high hopes of ...
Reynier Mulling Options For Globetrotting Star Facteur Cheval will head to Dubai next month after finishing seventh in the 2025 Saudi Cup, with connections keeping their options open regarding which race to target at Meydan. Dubai Targets Remain Flexible The Jerome Reynier-trained runner could contest either the Gr.1 Dubai Turf or the Gr.1 Dubai World Cup, with a final decision to be made closer ...
