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Junior Alvarado, the jockey who won the Saudi Cup, is excited about the opportunity to add another major Middle Eastern title to his resume. Alongside some of the world's best, he will be riding Senor Buscador at the Gr.1 Dubai World Cup this Saturday. Alvarado shared his thoughts about the remarkable evening he spent at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, “Turning in I had a lot of ground to make up, so ...
The Racing In Dubai Sale at Meydan on 26th March saw renowned UAE trainer Bhupat Seemar emerge as the most active participant, returning to a trusted source of talent. He made several acquisitions on behalf of various owners, including the top-priced lot, a three-time winner named First Sight (Lot 45) that was purchased for AED1,000,000 (equivalent to US$272,105 with an exchange rate of ...
Britain's chances in Saturday's Al Quoz Sprint took another hit on Monday as Annaf, along with Regional, had to withdraw from the US$1.5 million race due to travel problems. Following a late setback at home, Ed Bethell decided to withdraw Sprint Cup winner Regional. Consequently, Mick Appleby faced a similar situation with last month's Group Two winner and had to pull out as well. "He picked ...
Emaar Properties will sponsor the Gr.2 Godolphin Mile at the Dubai World Cup on March 30th. The event emphasizes Dubai's commitment to excellence and innovation and highlights its status as a destination for world-class entertainment. The race attracts horses and trainers from around the world and has a $1 million prize fund. In 2023, Isolate, trained by Doug Watson and ridden by Tyler ...
The Longines Dubai Sheema Classic, which is one of the most prestigious races in the world, is scheduled to take place at Meydan Racecourse on March 30th. This race is a part of the Dubai World Cup night and is renowned worldwide. In 2023, the race was won by the Japanese sensation Equinox, who was later named the Longines IFHA World's Best Racehorse. Interestingly, the Longines Dubai Sheema ...
The Dubai World Cup, one of the most prestigious horse races in the world, will be sponsored by Emirates Airline for its 28th edition. The event is a flagship race of the season in the UAE and reflects Dubai's commitment to excellence and innovation. The race will take place at Meydan Racecourse on March 30th, with a prize fund of $12 million. Emirates Airline has been a supporter of racing in ...
At QREC Al Rayyan Racecourse on Thursday, March 21st, 2024, Mkaee'lat Al Shahania (FR) (TM Fred Texas x Mkeefa) owned by H.E. Sheikha Yasmeen bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani, emerged victorious in the Al Wakra Cup, a 1600m Class 2 for 4YO Purebred Arabian fillies. The grey filly, trained by Rudy Nerbonne and ridden by Lukas Delozier, kept up with the leaders until the final furlong where she ...
The Juddmonte International at York hits record £1.25m prize money in 2024, marking a 25% increase. This makes it the richest race ever held at York and one of the most valuable all-age contests in Britain. Last year's winner, Mostahdaf, contributed to its global prestige, being one of the world's top-rated horses. Juddmonte's longstanding support since 1989, notably with horses like Frankel and ...
Cairo, last year's Irish 2,000 Guineas runner-up, will debut new ownership colors in the Dubai Turf at Meydan next Saturday. Recently sold to Kuwaiti businessman Refai Alghuraban, the son of Quality Road joined his Aidan O’Brien stablemates, Auguste Rodin and Tower Of London, in transit from Ireland to Dubai for the Dubai World Cup night. With odds at 16-1, Cairo aims to challenge Lord North for ...
Highfield Princess' death deeply saddens Jason Hart, her jockey for four Group 1 victories. Trainers John and Sean Quinn, along with owner-breeder John Fairley, announced her passing due to an "inoperable fracture" suffered in a stall accident last week. “I’m gutted,” Hart said. “Sean rang me and told me what had happened and it’s not the way you ever want the story to end, especially for her. ...
William Haggas is targeting a Royal Ascot repeat for Desert Hero when he returns to the track this summer. The Hardwicke Stakes is on the agenda as Haggas wants to ensure that the horse is in peak condition. Desert Hero, the son of Sea The Stars, made history at the Royal meeting last year when he won the King George V Stakes in dramatic fashion, providing the King and Queen with their first ...
On March 22, a group of fourteen Japanese-trained runners arrived in Dubai to prepare for the upcoming Gr1 Dubai World Cup night on March 30 at Meydan Racecourse. This group joined nine other Japanese-trained runners, who had flown in from Saudi Arabia to Dubai on February 26. One of the intended runners for the $12 million Dubai World Cup is Ushba Tesoro, the defending champion of the Cup. This ...
