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 ...
The government of Macau, the birthplace of racing in Asia, has announced that racing will come to an end in early April. This decision was made in response to the financial troubles faced by the debt-ridden Jockey Club, which had been overseeing the once-prominent Thoroughbred industry in the colony. The license that allowed the club to operate will be revoked, marking the end of an era for ...
Trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. acknowledges that using the Belmont Park training track as preparation for a group one stakes at Gulfstream Park is not the usual method. However, this approach appears to be effective for 8YO Master Piece, who is currently performing well in anticipation of the 27th Jan US$1 million Gr.1 Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes. "The biggest thing we have picked up on ...
The Saudi Cup 2024 meeting has garnered 1162 entries, with horses from 15 countries vying for glory at the world's most prestigious race event, which will be held in Riyadh on 23rd February 23 and 24. The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia-organised race weekend has attracted 41 Group One winners, with strong support from the USA powerhouses having listed 123 horses and Japan, the country which ...
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has announced that three horses from Hong Kong, namely Russian Emperor, Senor Toba, and Straight Arron, will be participating in the upcoming local Gr.1 H.H. The Amir Trophy in Doha, Qatar. The event is scheduled to take place on 17th February. Although the Russian Emperor clinched the victory in the race last year, he has had only one win in Dubai and Hong Kong out of ...
Book’em Danno started his 3YO season with a promising performance that showcased his growth into a bigger and stronger version of his already impressive 2YO self. Despite not improving on his Beyer Speed Figures, Book’em Danno dominated the Pasco Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs over the weekend, winning by a margin of more than 12 lengths while racing wide and being ridden conservatively. Book’em ...
During the fourth day of the 2024 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, one of the million-dollar lots sold was the first foal out of high-class mare Madam Rouge. This particular session was significant in many ways. The filly was purchased by John Sikura owner Hill 'n' Dale Farm. Sikura was represented by his son Jes at the sale, and teamed up with agent William Johnson, trainers Gai ...
Gulfstream Park has finalized its invitation list and will be issuing the final list on Wednesday for the three Pegasus World Cup races scheduled later this month. The races include the Gr.1, US$3 million Pegasus World Cup, the US$1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf, and the US$500,000 Pegasus World Cup Filly & Gr.2 Mare Turf. Here are the latest invitees for the three races, along with a list of ...