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  • Power And Vadream Set For Champions Sprint Showdown

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    Soft Ground To Play Crucial Role In Group One Contest As the curtain falls on the flat racing season, all eyes turn to Ascot for the Gr.1 Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes this Saturday. The six-furlong contest promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with defending champion Art Power and the consistent Vadream headlining a competitive field. Art Power Primed For Title Defence The Tim ...

  • Godolphin Splashes Out On Kameko Colt At Tattersalls

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    Record-Breaking Purchase For Book 2 Of October Sale Godolphin's seven-figure swoop on a well-bred Kameko colt has set tongues wagging at Tattersalls, as the powerhouse in the Middle East continues to flex its financial muscle in the bloodstock market. Gulf Buyers Dominating Early Proceedings The Maktoum family's racing operation secured the most expensive colt ever sold at Book 2 of the ...

  • Emirati Apprentice Edges Closer To Race Debut

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    UAE-Born Rider Impresses In Meydan Trials Yasser Al Ameri took a significant stride towards his dream of becoming a professional jockey on Wednesday morning, participating in official trial rides at Meydan Racecourse. The 22-year-old Emirati apprentice, one of the few UAE-born riders in the sport, showcased his talents aboard horses trained by Mohammed Al Shamsi at the world-renowned venue. ...

  • Jerkens Gears Up For Sizzling Saudi Season

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    American Trainer Bullish On Riyadh Prospects Jimmy Jerkens is priming his stable for a scorching second season in Saudi Arabia, as the multiple Grade One-winning American trainer sets his sights on surpassing last year's impressive tally of 18 winners. Taif Triumph Sets Stage For Riyadh Having saddled seven winners from 47 runners at Saudi's summer racecourse in Taif, Jerkens is brimming with ...

  • QREC's Breeders Cup And Local Bred Show Kickoff

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    Arabian Horse Extravaganza Set To Dazzle At Al Shaqab The Arabian horse show season in Qatar is set to burst out of the starting gates with the 4th Qatar Arabian Breeders Cup, commencing at Al Shaqab's indoor arena from 24 October. This three-day equine extravaganza, recognised by the European Conference of Arab Horse Organisations (ECAHO), promises to showcase over 150 horses in a dazzling ...

  • Olympic Rider Teams Up With Four-Time Gr.1 Winner

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    Former Eventer To Showcase Versatile Thoroughbred Talent Amanda Ross, former Olympic equestrienne and Victoria Racing Club ambassador, is partnering with recently retired Godolphin champion Cascadian (GB) as he transitions to his new role as a Flagbearer for the Godolphin Lifetime Care (GLC) programme. From Racecourse To Showground The 8YO gelding joins fellow GLC Flagbearers Kementari, ...

  • Fanshawe Eyeing Third Champions Sprint With Kind Of Blue

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    Trainer Hopes For Drier Conditions At Ascot James Fanshawe is aiming for a hat-trick in Saturday's Gr.1 British Champions Sprint at Ascot with Kind Of Blue, a close relative of his previous two winners. The Newmarket-based trainer is keeping a watchful eye on the weather, hoping Ascot receives less rainfall than forecast before the weekend. Blue Point Progeny Impressing In Sprints The son of ...

  • Prydwen Sets Sights On Dubai After German Triumph

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    Six-Year-Old's Mark Soars Following Dortmund Success Prydwen is poised for an international campaign after clinching victory in the German St Leger at Dortmund last month. The George Scott-trained gelding, who tasted success on All-Weather Championships Finals Day at Newcastle on Good Friday and even tried his luck in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot, has seen his rating skyrocket to 112 following ...

  • Soumillon Reunites With Checkandchallenge For QEII Bid

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    French Ace Aims For Group One Glory At Ascot Checkandchallenge is set to partner with top jockey Christophe Soumillon in a bid for Group One success in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Saturday. The William Knight-trained 5YO will be looking to improve on last year's fourth-place finish in the same race. Gelding Operation Sparks Improvement Knight's charge has shown promise since ...

  • Buyers From Middle East Dominate Tattersalls Session

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    Gulf Investment Drives Unprecedented Sales At October Book 2 The second day of Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 2 witnessed an unprecedented surge in sales, with buyers from the Middle East leading the charge. The session broke records, achieving the highest grossing day in the sale's history, with six lots fetching 500,000 guineas or more. Gulf Powerhouses Fuel Fierce Bidding Wars Racing ...

  • Into Mischief Reigns Supreme At Spendthrift Farm

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    Champion Sire Commanding US$250,000 Fee For 2025 Into Mischief is once again topping the Spendthrift Farm roster for the 2025 breeding season, with the five-time champion general sire standing for a fee of US$250,000. The Kentucky-based operation has unveiled its stud fees for 29 stallions, showcasing a diverse lineup catering to breeders at all levels. Spendthrift's general manager Ned Toffey ...

  • Sea The Stars' Progeny Fetches US$1.2m At Tattersalls

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    Godolphin Secures Top Lot On Opening Day Of Book 2 The Tattersalls October Yearling Sale's Book 2 opening session on 14 October saw Godolphin emerge as a dominant force, securing the top lot for 875,000 guineas (US$1,199,979). Anthony Stroud, acting for the operation, outbid Richard Brown for a well-related Sea The Stars colt, consigned as Lot 597. Earlier in the day, Godolphin had already shown ...