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Leading Studs Ready For Prestigious National Competition The 27th renewal of Qatar's flagship Arabian showcase begins today at Qatar Equestrian Federation's outdoor arena, marking another milestone in the nation's illustrious equestrian calendar. Stellar Entry List Promises Quality A star-studded field of 300 horses, representing Qatar's premier breeding operations, is set to grace the four-day ...
Promising String Of Locally Bred Three-Year-Olds Catching The Eye Accomplished Polish handler Maciej Kacprzyk is embarking on an exciting new chapter, having relocated his operation to the UAE's prestigious Al Ain Stud training complex in Al Wathba. The seasoned professional, boasting seven successful years as a public trainer at Warsaw's historic Sluzewiec Racecourse, is poised to make his mark ...
British Raider Ready To Take On Track Record Holder Ka Ying Rising In US$3.3m Feature Ralph Beckett is under no illusions about the task facing Starlust in the Gr.1 Longines Hong Kong Sprint, but the British trainer is relishing the chance to take on local speedster Ka Ying Rising at Sha Tin on December 8. Track Record Breaker Sets Standard Ka Ying Rising stamped himself as the one to beat after ...
Spirit Dancer Aims For Asian Crown After Bahrain Demolition Job Spirit Dancer has given trainer Richard Fahey reason to dream big following his sensational defence of the Bahrain International Trophy, storming to victory under a confident Oisin Orr in record-breaking fashion. The 7YO, part-owned and bred by former Manchester United supremo Sir Alex Ferguson, delivered a masterclass that saw him ...
Japanese Superstar Seals Title For Kiwi Ace James McDonald has clinched his second World's Best Jockey title in dramatic circumstances after Ryan Moore's Japan Cup challenge aboard Auguste Rodin failed to materialise at Tokyo on Sunday. Living legend Yutaka Take delivered a masterful performance aboard Do Deuce to land the Gr.1 Japan Cup, a victory that confirmed McDonald's position at the ...
Champion Mare's Third Foal Brings Fresh Joy After Earlier Heartbreak Winx, the extraordinary champion who dominated Australian racing, has delivered a strapping colt by leading sire Snitzel at Coolmore Stud in the early hours of Monday morning, bringing fresh delight to her connections. The delivery, occurring just after midnight, proceeded without complications despite being a fortnight ...
Impressive Debut Win Signals Bright Future For Al Shaqab Filly Al Dafnah demonstrated her class with a taking victory on debut in the Local Thoroughbred Guineas at Al Uqda, spearheading a day of quality racing across five competitive contests on Saturday. The Jean de Mieulle-trained filly, a daughter of Ectot, swept past her rivals in the final 200m under a perfectly timed ride from Faleh ...
Gr.1 Winner Targeting Major Middle East Prizes With Cigar Mile Proving Key Pointer Book'em Danno is being aimed at the US$500,000 Cigar Mile Handicap at Aqueduct, with trainer Derek Ryan viewing the December 7 contest as a crucial steppingstone towards Saudi Arabia's premier dirt races in February. The progressive gelding, by Bucchero, has already scratched from this weekend's Steel Valley ...
Racing Stalwart Eyes Eastern Glory Leading Queensland trainer Tony Gollan is embarking on his maiden international venture as stable star Antino prepares for the US$7m Gr.1 Hong Kong Mile at Sha Tin next weekend. Preparing For Glory The Brisbane-based handler is meticulously planning his assault on one of Asia's premier racing events, drawing parallels between his home facilities and the iconic ...
Ground-Breaking Initiative To Boost Grassroots Racing Across Australia Thoroughbred Sales is launching an ambitious US$4 million bonus scheme targeting the grassroots level of Australian racing, with a revolutionary series set to commence at the start of the 2025 season. The innovative programme, masterminded by managing director Jake Watkins, will distribute US$10,000 bonuses across 400 races, ...
Impressive Neck Victory Marks Qatar Debut For De Mieulle Star Dark Trooper demonstrated his class with a gutsy neck victory in the Gr.3 Barzan Cup at Al Uqda Racecourse yesterday, providing James Doyle with the highlight of an impressive riding double. Neck-And-Neck Thriller The 4YO, trained by Alban de Mieulle, showed tremendous fighting spirit to hold off the persistent challenge of Fuwayrit ...
Mountain-Trained Gelding Storms Home By 13 Lengths Lemon Ginger produced a scintillating display of front-running to dominate the Al Thakira Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse on Wednesday, marking himself as a potential star for the future. Commanding Performance The 4YO son of Bobby's Kitten, trained by Debbie Mountain, showcased exceptional talent in the Local Thoroughbred Premium Maiden over 1700m ...
