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John Fairley, owner-breeder of Highfield Princess, expressed deep sadness after the mare passed away on March 23rd. Highfield Princess was a multiple Group 1-winner, having won four times at the highest level in Britain, Ireland, and France, as well as competing in major sprints in the United States and Hong Kong. Despite winning a handicap off a rating of 57, she progressed well under the ...
Abu Dhabi's Classic seven-race card delivered excitement with thrilling finishes and standout performances from jockeys Sandro Paiva and Adrie de Vries. The duo dominated, securing victories in five out of seven contests. Brazilian jockey Paiva showcased his skill with a hat-trick of wins, notably triumphing in the Emirates Fillies Classic aboard Howzan Baynounah, trained by Saif Almarar. Paiva ...
In an unexpected turn of events leading up to the final leg of the Al Ain Marathon Series, Uday, trained by an Omani, was lifted home late by apprentice Adam Al Balushi in a thrilling climax. The Al Ain Marathon was dubbed as the 'Coronation' meeting, and everyone was ready to crown a new marathoner due to the absence of defending champion Al Mahbooba, who missed the race despite being declared ...
At the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club’s (QREC) 31st Race Meeting, jockey Andrea Atzeni guided Scherzo to a stunning photo-finish victory, marking a third consecutive win in the HE Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani Rifle for Al Wasmiyah Farm. Despite a slow start in the prestigious Thoroughbreds Group Two race, Scherzo, trained by Georges Mikhalides, gradually picked up pace in the 2200m feature ...
At the 36th Al Rayyan Meeting held at the Al Rayyan Racecourse on Wednesday night, Dubawi Spectre, trained by Gassim Ghazali and ridden by jockey Marco Casamento, secured a victory in the Al Jassasiya Cup. The 4YO, owned by Mansoor Ebrahim S I Al-Mahmoud, maintained a mid-position throughout the Thoroughbred Handicap (80-100) race. When urged to accelerate in the early stretch, Dubawi Spectre ...
The second-to-last event at Jebel Ali Racecourse for the 2023/24 season saw a victorious comeback for the local team, securing wins in three out of the six Thoroughbred races on Friday's seven-race card. Ben Coen partnered with each of Michael Costa's trained winners, contributing to Costa's bid for his first-ever UAE Trainers' Championship. Costa now leads with 33 victories, six ahead of Bhupat ...
Elegance meets competition at the Dubai World Cup Style Stakes, sponsored by Emaar, at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, 30th March.Set amidst a nine-race card, this event promises fierce competition in fashion, with prizes exceeding AED 200,000. Glamorous attendees can vie for top honours in five categories: Best Dressed Lady, Best Dressed Man, Best Dressed Couple, Best Traditional Outfit, and ...
Mr Brightside, a six-time group one winner from Lindsay Park, is set to compete in both the Gr.1 QEII Cup and Gr.1 Champions Mile. Chris Waller has entered Atishu and Kovalica for both races, alongside Gary Portelli’s Kimochi and Bjorn Baker’s Arapaho. Defending their titles are global heavyweights like Cox Plate champion Romantic Warrior and miler Golden Sixty. Andrew Harding, the Executive ...
Auguste Rodin is gearing up for a busy start to the season, beginning with a race in the Sheema Classic in Dubai. After that, Aidan O'Brien's horse, a dual Derby and Breeders' Cup winner, is slated to compete in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh, followed by a trip to Royal Ascot. Following these races, the connections will assess the situation. Despite being by Deep Impact, known for ...
Later this month , horse racing enthusiasts around the world will have the opportunity to purchase a champion at the Racing in Dubai sale. This boutique sale, hosted by the Emirates Racing Authority, will take place at Meydan Racecourse on 22nd March, four days before the Dubai World Cup. The sale will offer 48 lots, including a substantial consignment from Godolphin, featuring Royal Ascot and ...
"They're taking off right now, how about that?!" Bob Baffert, in California, sends two horses to Dubai: Newgate for the US$12 million Dubai World Cup and Hopkins for the Gr.1 Dubai Golden Shaheen. Despite his past success in Dubai, with four Dubai World Cup victories, Baffert opts to stay behind this time. "I love Dubai, I'd love to go but I'm shorthanded an assistant right now, so Jimmy is ...
The Jockey Club suffered a significant setback as the average purchase price plummeted by over 30% compared to last year's figures. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, the CEO of the Jockey Club, expressed no surprise at the outcome of Friday night's Hong Kong International Sale (HKIS) held at Sha Tin, where only three lots were sold for more than their initial value. This year, the sale, typically ...
