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Al Hajaj Filly Delivers Perfectly Timed Challenge Kimnkate produced a thrilling late surge to seize victory in Saturday's Al Ghariyah Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse, capping a day of dramatic racing action on the Qatar dirt track. The 5YO mare, owned by Al Hajaj Stud, trained by Hamad Al-Jehani and ridden with perfect timing by Szczepan Mazur, was delivered right on cue to get up in the closing ...
Classic Entry Spotlight On Opening Night One week before the May 3 Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs opens with a nighttime card to kick off its 43-day spring meet on April 26, with all eyes focused on the draw for America's most famous race. While the US$200,000 Roxelana Stakes features on the evening's card at 9:40 p.m. ET, the most eagerly awaited activities will take place about two hours ...
Hard Spun Colt Impresses In Churchill Workout The decision on whether to run Built in the May 3 Gr.1 Kentucky Derby remains uncertain, but the colt continues to impress in his preparations at Churchill Downs. The Hard Spun progeny delivered a standout performance yesterday morning, clocking a bullet five furlongs in :59 2/5 with jockey Ben Curtis aboard – the only horse from nine working that ...
Godolphin Secure Prized Breeze-Up Prospect History being made at Doncaster on Wednesday as a colt by Mehmas became the first horse to fetch a seven-figure sum at the venue's renowned Breeze Up Sale. The colt, consigned by Katie Walsh's Greenhills Farm, had sparked considerable interest following an exceptional workout on Tuesday, yet few could have anticipated the extraordinary bidding war that ...
Expected Favourite Makes First Churchill Appearance Sandman put in his final major piece of work for Kentucky Derby 151 on a clear Wednesday morning at Churchill Downs, working five furlongs in 1:02.40 under Froylan Garcia for trainer Mark Casse. Making their initial appearances on track after arriving Tuesday afternoon from California were expected Derby favourite Journalism, who galloped 1 1/8 ...
Al Jehani-Trained Gelding Claims Thrilling Al Uqda Victory Siegen stole the show with a pulsating half-length victory in the Thoroughbred Handicap 0-90 at the opening day of the End Of Season Cup meeting at Al Uqda Racecourse on Wednesday. The 3YO gelding, owned by Khalid Hamad M A Al Hajri and trained by Ahmed Al Jehani, produced a brilliant performance under Saleh Faraj Al Otaibi to hold off ...
Al-Khayarin's Gelding Produces Dominant 11-Length Performance Toromona produced a devastating display to land the Al Jassasiya Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse on Tuesday, storming clear in the home straight to score by an incredible 11 lengths. The 7YO gelding, owned by Rashid Awajan K A Al-Khayarin and trained by Hamad Al-Jehani, turned his recent runner-up finish into a commanding victory under ...
Coal Battle And Japanese Raider Catch The Eye In Morning Workout Coal Battle and Japanese raider Admire Daytona put in half-mile workouts for Kentucky Derby 151 on a picture-perfect Tuesday morning at Churchill Downs. Working during the 7:15-7:30 a.m. training window reserved for Derby and Oaks contenders, Coal Battle was first to go, clocking a half-mile in :47.80 under Bethany Taylor. ...
Triple Crown Winner's Progeny Challenging For Classic Honours Ten years after capturing the Triple Crown, American Pharoah is making waves once again – this time through his promising sons who are set to contest America's most prestigious race. The now 13YO stallion, who stands at Coolmore America's Ashford Stud in Versailles, Kentucky, remains an impressive physical specimen. The bay horse ...
California Star Brings Fresh Challenge To Churchill Downs Journalism arrived at Churchill Downs yesterday to begin final preparations for the Kentucky Derby, capping a 12-hour journey from Southern California that saw the expected favourite touchdown in Indianapolis before completing the trip by road to Louisville. The bay son of Curlin stepped off a Brook Ledge van at around 4:30 p.m. ET and ...
Star-Studded Field Assembling For Churchill Showpiece The field for the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby is taking shape ahead of the historic race at Churchill Downs on 3 May, with post positions to be drawn this Saturday evening. Twenty Thoroughbreds have earned their spots through the Derby points series that began last September, creating a compelling mix of established stars and emerging ...
Top Bahraini Rider Claims Inaugural Floodlit Crown Ebrahim Nader has been crowned champion jockey for the 2024-25 Bahrain racing season, which concluded on Friday with the Bahraini rider securing 31 winners to finish five clear of AbdulRahim Jasim. Historic Season Ends Under Desert Lights The Bahrain Turf Club celebrated a groundbreaking season spanning five and a half months across 30 race ...
