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Major General Ruki Karusisi, Commander of Special Operation Force of Rwanda, honored the winners at the recent sand race meeting held at QREC Al Rayyan Racecourse on 6th March, 2024. The highlight of the event was the Fuwairit Cup, where X Force, owned by Al Thumama Racing and trained by Mohammed Hussain Afroz, secured victory for the third consecutive time. Jockey Szczepan Mazur, completing a ...
The 2024 edition of The Late Yousef Al Romaihi Cup headlined the turf race meeting at QREC Al Rayyan Racecourse on Thursday, 7th March. Jockey Alberto Sanna secured his second triumph of the day, partnering with trainer Gassim Ghazali for Seulomonde, owned by Nasser Saeed M S Al-Eida, to clinch The Late Yousef Al Romaihi Cup, a 3200m Class 2 Thoroughbred Open Race for 4YO and older horses. The ...
HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, praised Team Bahrain's extensive achievements in the nation's equestrian realm. He lauded the steadfast support provided by His Majesty King Hamad to enhance the development of Bahrain's equestrian sector over time. These remarks were made as HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, representing His Majesty, attended the ...
Junko faced a tough five-length defeat in his preparatory race ahead of a showdown with Auguste Rodin and the talented Japanese filly Liberty Island in the Dubai Sheema Classic. However, the outcome at Chantilly on Friday only scratches the surface of the story. Firstly, the previous season's Hong Kong Vase victor was giving away 7lb to a rival in top form over an unsuitable distance on the ...
A meticulously crafted plan conceived in Newmarket last July saw Isle Of Jura cap off a remarkable winter campaign with a commanding triumph in the US$200,000 King's Cup in Bahrain today. Named in honor of His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and supported by Bapco Energies, the King's Cup marked Isle Of Jura's fourth and most prestigious victory of his ...
Trainer Tony Cruz aimed for the Gr.1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup at Sha Tin Racecourse on 10th March as an opportunity for California Spangle to break free from a slump and potentially secure a spot in the Gr.1 Al Quoz Sprint on Gr.1 World Cup night in Dubai. The 6YO Starspangledbanner gelding showcased a remarkable performance in the Jubilee Cup, leading wire-to-wire to clinch a one-length ...
Oman's Ahmed Al Balushi celebrated victory in the second round of the Arabian Triple Crown as his horse, RB Yas Man, surged from near last to first under jockey Amur Al Rasbi at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club on Thursday night. The 2200m race for 4YOs witnessed RB Yas Man, a Sir Bani Yas colt, redeeming himself after being defeated by Mohammed Daggash's Diyaah in the Listed First Leg of the series ...
The final Dubai Racing Carnival fixture at Meydan Racecourse saw history being made on Friday night. Ahmed Al Mehairbi's Al Laith became the first Purebred Arabian to win a race on the turf track when the horse dominated proceedings in the Gr.2 Mazrat Al Ruwayah sponsored by Emaar. Ridden by Ben Coen, Al Laith tried to claim the rail but was forced to take his orders wide just off the pace set ...
Sharjah Longines Racecourse has saved a key annual race for its last meeting of the season. The HH The Ruler of Sharjah Cup, a Prestige contest for 4 and 5YO UAE bred horses, highlights the final six-race card at this Northern Emirate venue on Sunday. The 1700m weight-for-age run features top-rated horses like Majed Al Jahoori's trainee, Bassam Al Wathba. 5YOs, including Bassam Al Wathba, carry ...
Destructive, trained by Michael Bell, will have his final opportunity to qualify for the Dubai World Cup meeting at the last Dubai Racing Carnival event on Friday. Despite finishing fourth in both of his previous appearances, the More Than Ready colt has shown promise. He is currently under the care of the trainer's son, Nick, who is optimistic that a strong performance in this race could secure ...
It appears Caspar Fownes has set his sights on a big clash for Straight Arron in the Group One Dubai Turf at Meydan on 30th March. The Hong Kong galloper will be facing off against fellow Hong Kong horse Voyage Bubble. Straight Arron had also been entered into the Gr.1 Dubai Sheema Classic, but Fownes has decided on the Dubai Turf for his horse. Straight Arron has had a good season so far, with ...
A four-strong Godolphin team will be competing in Bahrain, with Passion And Glory leading the charge as he aims to win the Listed His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa Cup for the second time. Passion And Glory, trained by Saeed bin Suroor, was victorious in this 12-furlong contest last year, comfortably beating First Ruler. Prior to that, he came second in the 2022 Gr.3 Bahrain ...
