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World's Richest Dirt Race Attracting Champions The US$20 million Saudi Cup is shaping up to be the strongest renewal yet, with a stellar cast of international runners targeting the dirt contest at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on 22 February. Derby Stars Set To Clash Sierra Leone is poised for a rematch with his Kentucky Derby rivals, as winner Mystik Dan and Japanese raider Forever Young are among ...
Proven Stayer Targets Lucrative Saudi And Dubai Prizes Al Nayyir preparing for second tilt at US$2.5m contest NEWMARKET handler Tom Clover is plotting a lucrative Middle East campaign for his globetrotting stayer Al Nayyir, with the US$2.5m Red Sea Turf Handicap firmly in his sights. Desert Campaign Takes Shape The 6YO son of Dubawi is being readied for a return to Riyadh, where he finished ...
Three-Time Group One Winner Needs To Recapture Form For Middle East Return California Spangle, showing signs of age-related decline in speed, remains in contention to defend his Gr.1 Al Quoz Sprint crown at Meydan, trainer Tony Cruz confirms. Tactical Shift Pays Off The 7YO is bypassing this weekend's Gr.1 Centenary Sprint Cup, avoiding a clash with speedster Ka Ying Rising, instead targeting ...
Brazilian Ace Strikes In Prestigious Cup Contest Sandro Paiva demonstrated his riding prowess yesterday, steering Badraan Baynounah to a pulsating victory in the HH The Ruler of Sharjah Cup. The Brazilian jockey, partnering Saif Almarar's charge, produced a masterclass in the saddle to claim the prestigious prize. Homebred Hero Prevails The 5YO UAE-bred progeny of RB Burn exhibited remarkable ...
Grade One Stars Put Through Their Paces Ahead Of US$3m Showpiece Mixto and Stronghold have completed vital preparatory work at Santa Anita Park, recording impressive five-furlong breezes ahead of their anticipated clash in the Gr.1 Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park on January 25. Phil D'Amato's Stronghold, victorious in the 2024 Gr.1 Santa Anita Derby, clocked 1:01 2/5, while ...
Talented Fillies Set For Royal Randwick Clash Randwick handler John Thompson is plotting a path to glory as his unbeaten youngster Bel Merci readies for her first public appearance of 2025 at Tuesday's Royal Randwick barrier trials. The exciting prospect, who made headlines capturing the Gr.3 Gimcrack Stakes over 1000m at headquarters last October, is being primed for a tilt at Australia's ...
Leading Mall Joins Forces With Rashid Club For Prestigious Meeting The Avenues-Bahrain has signed a sponsorship agreement with Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) to support a round of the His Majesty the King's Cup Festival for the 2024-25 season, marking their second consecutive year of gold sponsorship. Commitment To Equestrian Excellence The signing ceremony, attended by REHC CEO ...
Turf Series Triumph For British Raiders Spangled Mac delivered a commanding performance to land the US$80,000 Al Riffa Cup, providing George Boughey with his third triumph in Bahrain. The British raider, expertly piloted by locally-based Rosie Jessop, dominated from the front in the 1200m contest. International Clean Sweep The gelding, showing marked improvement from his Bahrain debut three ...
Al Uqda Success Highlights Promising 4YO's Potential Rothstein demonstrated his class with an emphatic four-length victory in Saturday's Lisha Cup at Al Uqda Racecourse, providing Wathnan Racing with a memorable double on a seven-race card contested entirely on sand. The 4YO grey colt, trained by Alban de Mieulle and ridden by Soufiane Saadi, showcased his talents in the 2000m handicap for ...
Mountain-Trained Mare Continues Hot Streak At Al Uqda A commanding performance from Glory Of The Stars secured the feature Distaff Cup at Al Uqda on Thursday, as Debbie Mountain's charge extended her winning sequence with an emphatic success in the 1400m contest for fillies and mares. Late Surge Seals Feature Success The Olympic Glory mare, ridden by Jefferson Smith, overcame a tardy break from ...
First Conquest Leads Stable's Impressive Treble On Feature Night First Conquest has emerged as an exciting prospect for Charlie Appleby after storming to victory in the feature Lord North Handicap at Meydan on Friday evening, spearheading a memorable treble for the Godolphin operation. The Dubawi gelding, stepping up to 1800m for the first time, overcame a challenging wide draw in stall 15 under ...
Eight-Year-Old Seeking Second Neom Triumph Spirit Dancer is being primed for another overseas assault as trainer Richard Fahey plots a return to Saudi Arabia next month. The battle-hardened campaigner, sporting Sir Alex Ferguson's distinctive red and white colours, has established himself as a formidable force on the international stage, with consecutive victories in the Bahrain International ...
