Star Japanese Raider Leads International Quartet For US$10m Showpiece The stage is set for an enthralling renewal of the Gr.1 Golden Eagle at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, with a stellar international contingent headlined by Japanese superstar Ascoli Piceno set to take on the local brigade in the 1500m contest. International Raiders Pose Strong Challenge The Japanese charge, spearheaded by Joao ...
Track Unveils State-Of-The-Art Pre-Parade Ring And Hospitality Complex Raising The Bar Jebel Ali Racecourse is ushering in a new era of race-day experience with its newly minted pre-parade and saddling enclosure, designed to revolutionise spectator engagement at the Dubai venue. The facility, crafted by Studio D.04, is positioning itself as a game-changer in how racing enthusiasts interact with ...
Historic Partnership Signals New Era For UAE Racing Daman Markets is making history as the first broker to partner with Dubai Racing Club (DRC) for the 2024-25 season, marking a significant milestone in UAE racing. The groundbreaking deal was sealed at Meydan Racecourse, home to the prestigious Dubai World Cup. Innovation Meets Tradition The partnership is set to revolutionise the sport through ...
Floodlit Fixtures Spearhead Ambitious 30-Race Programme Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) is ushering in a transformative 2024-25 season, launching night racing for the first time in its history as part of an expanded 30-fixture calendar beginning this Friday. The installation of state-of-the-art floodlighting marks a watershed moment for Bahraini racing, with REHC CEO Yusuf Osama ...
World's Highest-Rated Horse Building Towards February Showdown Bhupat Seemar is carefully mapping out a route to the US$20 million Saudi Cup with globe-trotting superstar Laurel River, who has enjoyed a refreshing summer break following his devastating Dubai World Cup triumph. Historic Victory The 6YO entire, carrying the famous Juddmonte silks, turned the US$12 million Dubai World Cup into a ...
Two Races Promoted To Group Two Level As Prize Fund Increases For World's Richest Raceday The Sports Boulevard Riyadh Dirt Sprint, which gains Group Two status for 2025, sees its prize money increase by US$500,000 to US$2 million. Last year's winner Remake stormed home for Japan, adding to the country's impressive dirt track record at the meeting. Prestigious Schedule Takes Shape The two-day ...
Champions Day Victories Reshape Race For Racing's Honours Charyn's masterclass in the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot has propelled him to the summit of this year's Cartier Horse of the Year standings with 192 points, overtaking Arc heroine Bluestocking (152). The Roger Varian-trained star's third Group One triumph of 2024 has strengthened his bid to join an illustrious list of previous ...
Star Sprinter Aims For Historic Double As Into Mischief Leads Sire Entries Big Evs is heading back to California with aspirations of joining an elite club as the 3YO seeks to emulate Golden Pal's remarkable achievement of winning the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint both as a juvenile and against older horses. Sprint Sensation Eyes Historic Double Trained by Yorkshire-born Mick Appleby, Big Evs broke ...
Ecurie Des Charmes Chief Secures Pinatubo Filly From Top Family For US$135,356 As Trade Continues To Flourish Lucien Urano, riding high after his Prix du Jockey Club success with Look de Vega, has strengthened his hand at Arqana's October Sale, securing a well-related Pinatubo filly for US$135,356. Strong Family Ties Drive Purchase The racing mogul's latest acquisition, Matauri Queen, hails from ...
Benchmark Set As Yearling Season Ends With Impressive US$58.5m Turnover A remarkable four-day sale at Fasig-Tipton Kentucky has concluded with unprecedented figures, setting new benchmarks for both gross sales and average price. The previous records, established just last year, were comprehensively surpassed with 1,123 yearlings changing hands for a total of US$58,585,500. Quality Stock In ...
Record 80 International Runners Target Del Mar Glory The 41st Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar is poised to be the most internationally diverse renewal yet, with an unprecedented 80 overseas raiders among 212 pre-entries. This historical high surpasses the previous international record of 60 set just last year, with challengers emerging from Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and ...
Top-Class Colt To Stand Alongside Gun Runner Following Retirement Newgate, the Grade One-winning son of Into Mischief, is being readied for his next planned start in the US$7 million Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita on November 2, before embarking on a new career at Three Chimneys Farm. The powerfully built colt, trained by Hall of Fame handler Bob Baffert, has been a flagbearer for the ...