Gr.1 The Japan Cup this year is generating significant excitement due to the possibility that Equinox, the highest-rated horse in the world, may be participating in his final race. With a total prize of US$7.12 million, this race marks a potential swan song for Equinox's extraordinary career. Reports indicate that Equinox, a 4YO offspring of Kitasan Black, will retire at the end of the season ...
Arron, the straight-shooting horse, is making steady progress towards the Gr.1 Hong Kong Cup with a commanding win in the Gr.2 Jockey Club Cup. His impressive performance earned praise from both trainer Caspar Fownes and jockey Vincent Ho. With a prize money of HK$36 million, the upcoming race is surely on Arron's radar. The 5YO Fastnet Rock gelding, having clocked 23.20s over the final 400m, ...
In anticipation of his encounter with Golden Sixty at the upcoming Hong Kong International Races, Beauty Eternal achieved the greatest victory of his promising career in the HK$5.35 million Gr.2 BOCHK Private Wealth Jockey Club Mile. Beauty Eternal, carrying the same silks as the exceptional miler Beauty Generation for owner Patrick Kwok, showcased his racing abilities at a whole new level. With ...
After experiencing two consecutive defeats this season, Lucky Sweynesse, the champion sprinter, made a valiant effort and narrowly defeated Victor The Winner in the Gr.2 Jockey Club Sprint, the dress rehearsal for the upcoming Hong Kong Sprint. This marked Lucky Sweynesse's second consecutive victory in this Group Two spectacle. The 5YO gelding trained by K L Man, will be vying for his first win ...
Jebel Ali patron Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his resident trainer Michael Costa have once again made headlines in their backyard for the second consecutive meeting. They achieved a double on Saturday, bringing their season's tally to 10. Sheikh Ahmed's yellow team won big at the recent races, dominating the 1400m Mohaather Stakes sponsored by Shadwell. Mersaal, ridden by Omani ...
Sir Alex Ferguson, the former boss of Manchester United, celebrated a momentous victory in the Group Two Bahrain International Trophy. This marked his first-ever success in the prestigious race. Jockey Oisin Orr exhibited remarkable skill as he expertly manoeuvred Spirit Dancer around a cluster of horses. With precision and finesse, Orr guided Spirit Dancer to cross the finish line first in the ...
On Friday, 17th November, Godolphin will be bringing a strong team of five horses to compete in the Gr.2 Bahrain International Trophy. Among them are Defending Champion Dubai Future and the talented Gr.1 winner Nations Pride, who has had success racing all around the world. They will undoubtedly be looking to make their mark in this prestigious event. Last year, Dubai Future beat Passion And ...
English rider Connor Beasley has made an impressive start to his return to the UAE, securing a stunning treble for trainer Ibrahim Al Hadhrami at Abu Dhabi on Thursday evening. Riding in the first three races of the card, Beasley claimed victory in all three for Al Hadhrami, who added to his tally for the season. Beasley's first win came aboard Fakhr in the opening 1200m handicap, with the 29YO ...
The Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Racing Festival is just around the corner. However, before the big show takes place in the Capital on National Day weekend, there will be a seven-race card hosted by Al Ain on their third meeting of the season this Friday. The upcoming ERA Awards Ceremony is set to recognize both current and upcoming talent in the industry. In terms of racing, the highlight ...
The Museum of the Future served as the venue for the Emirates Racing Authority's awards ceremony on Sunday evening. The ceremony was graced by Engineer Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, Member of the Board of Directors and Director General of the Authority, Major General Dr. Mohammed Issa Al Adhab, Member of the Board of Directors and Executive Director of the Dubai Racing Club, Mohammed Ahmed Al Harbi, ...
The Longines International Jockeys' Championship (IJC) will see a star-studded cast of overseas jockeys taking the Happy Valley by storm on 6th December. Ryan Moore and James McDonald are among the seasoned veterans of the competition, while Rachel King and Bauyrzhan Murzabayev will make their debut in the contest. King, who hails from Britain but will represent Australia, recently won the Group ...
William Buick is eager to win the Bahrain International Trophy for the first time as he takes the reins of Nations Pride in the US$1million race, hoping to bring further success for Godolphin. Last year, Sheikh Mohammed's racing operation led the field with Saeed bin Suroor's Dubai Future finishing first, while this year, Real World joins the final field as a stablemate. However, Charlie ...