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After a challenging 2023 season following his victory in the Breeders' Cup Turf in 2022, Rebel's Romance made a stunning comeback. Trainer Charlie Appleby revealed that the gelding had regained his confidence with victories at Kempton Park in England and in Qatar during the winter races, proving his mettle once again. Under the skilled guidance of jockey William Buick, Rebel's Romance secured an ...
After his third-place finish in the Dubai World Cup, Senor Buscador is set to enjoy some well-deserved time off before embarking on a summer and fall campaign. Although his late surge secured him victory in the Saudi Cup against Ushba Tesoro in late February, it was Ushba Tesoro who outpaced him in the Dubai World Cup, relegating Senor Buscador to third place behind Laurel River. The narrow ...
The Al Rayyan Racecourse at QREC hosted a turf race meeting on 28th March. The last and most important race of the day was the Al Britha Cup, a 1500m Gr.4 Graduation Plate for 3YO Local Thoroughbred. Wadi Bu Thaila won the race by ten lengths, marking his second straight win on his third career start. The trio of owner Wathnan Racing, trainer Alban de Mieulle, and jockey Soufiane Saadi also won ...
Two half-brothers, Rebel’s Romance and Measured Time, are poised to make their mark on the grandest stage of UAE racing, headlining seven contenders set to dazzle at Meydan on Saturday, 30th March, during Dubai World Cup Night. 6YO Rebel’s Romance, already a victor in the 2021 Gr.2 UAE Derby, enters the prestigious Dubai Sheema Classic with an impressive resume. The son of Dubawi has notched ...
Laurel River is one of the most exciting horses to watch in this year's Dubai World Cup from a form perspective. Previously a promising sprinter-miler in the U.S., he won the Gr.2 Pat O'Brien Stakes at Del Mar in 2022 before being sidelined by injury. Recently, he returned to form with a victory in the Gr.3 Burj Nahaar under the guidance of trainer Bhupat Seemar. However, Seemar is unsure ...
The prestigious US$12 million Gr.1 Dubai World Cup will unfold at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, United Arab Emirates tomorrow. This renowned race is open to 4YOs and older horses, spanning a challenging 1 ¼ miles on dirt. usracing.com is diligently presenting profiles of the contenders, shedding light on their potential in the grand event. DEFUNDED Initially acquired with the explicit aim of ...
When Ricky Yiu Poon-fai takes a horse on the road, he means business. With triumphs in the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and Japan, the seasoned Hong Kong trainer boasts an impressive track record overseas. Excluding his less successful ventures to Macau, Yiu has secured four victories from 11 overseas entries, boasting a remarkable 50 percent strike rate in Dubai alone. The crowning moment ...
The Al Dibal Cup, a thrilling 1900m Local Purebred Arabian Handicap, took center stage at the recent race meeting held on the sandy tracks of QREC Al Rayyan Racecourse on Wednesday, 27th March, 2024. The highlight of the seven-race card featured Tajamhor, owned by Khalifa Bin Sheail Al Kuwari, who clinched victory impressively by a commanding five lengths. This marked his second consecutive win ...
A group of horses owned or trained by Saudi will be participating in The Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday 30th March, among them are Asfan Al Khalediah, who has won 17 consecutive races, and Saudi Crown, who placed third in the Saudi Cup this year. Asfan Al Khalediah won the Gr.1 Diriyah Gate Development Authority Obaiyah Arabian Classic on dirt on Saudi Cup night last month, and ...
The Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline is set to take place on Saturday, and Ushba Tesoro, the defending champion, will be starting from stall five. This Japanese horse, trained by Noboru Takagi, will be facing off against Senor Buscador from the United States, in what promises to be an exciting rematch at Meydan. The two horses were separated by just a head in the Saudi Cup last ...
If we go back 12 months, we'd find that a lot of people were talking about Do Deuce and his challenge for the Gr.1 Dubai Turf sponsored by DP World (1800m). The focus was mainly on trainer Yasuo Tomomichi's exceptional track record when it comes to traveling horses abroad, especially to Meydan. Unfortunately, a chance to extend that brilliant sequence was lost 24 hours before the 2023 running. ...
First Sight, a 4YO horse sired by Dubawi and trained by Charlie Appleby, stole the spotlight at the Emirates Racing Authority Racing in Dubai Sale held at Meydan Racecourse on Tuesday. He has won races at Kempton, Lingfield, and Yarmouth, making him a highly sought-after purchase. Mohammed Khaleel Ahmed, the owner, acquired him for AED1 million. Ahmed also bought First Ruler, a Dubai Carnival ...
