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Qatar Racing and Marc Detempel's promising 3YO, Just A Touch, made an impressive winning debut at Fair Grounds on Saturday, hinting at a bright future for the colt. Another success came for Qatar Racing over the weekend as On The Nile secured a victory at Gulfstream Park on Sunday. The Justify colt, Just A Touch, entered a 6-furlong maiden special weight on dirt with high expectations, ...
Following the remarkable success of the 2024 Doha International Equestrian Tour Championship, the organizing committee has officially announced its decision to host the event continuously in the upcoming years, starting from 2025. The future editions aim to attract an even higher caliber of riders from local, regional, and international arenas, featuring diverse categories with varying grades, ...
Stepping up from the Bahrain Turf Series, 'Giant' Isle Of Jura is set to make a bid for victory in the 2024 Crown Prince’s Cup. The prestigious US$150,000, 2000m race, carrying Listed status, will unfold on 2nd February Friday, at the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club. The event is part of a thrilling day featuring two Bahrain Turf Series races, alongside the Bahrain Derby and Bahrain Oaks. ...
Lord North is poised to make a strong attempt at securing an extraordinary fourth consecutive victory in the prestigious Gr.1 Dubai Turf. However, his prospects of replicating his previous triumph in the Winter Derby may face obstacles due to alterations in race distance at its new location, Southwell. It has been almost a year since the 8YO horse won the 1m1f contest in Dubai, beating Danon ...
Over 1400 nominations from 19 countries arrived for the US$30.5 million Dubai World Cup meeting on Saturday, 30th March. The impressive list includes the 2023 winner, Ushba Tesoro, and features a global assembly of top equine names. A total of 868 horses from 19 countries are nominated across the nine races scheduled at Dubai’s iconic Meydan Racecourse. Japan leads with 200 entries, including ...
Doha, Qatar: Ooredoo Qatar, the nation's top telecommunications company and a strong advocate for cultural and sporting heritage, proudly announces its role as the official telecommunications partner and sponsor of the Shalfa Race at the HH The Amir Sword Festival. This exciting event is scheduled for 17th Saturday, 2024, at the Al Rayyan Racecourse, solidifying Qatar's position as a premier ...
Over the weekend, horse racing events from around the world showcased many promising contenders for upcoming prestigious races such as the US$20 million Saudi Cup, US$12 million Dubai World Cup, and other lucrative competitions featured on those programs. The most significant day of preparation for World Cup night at the revamped Dubai Carnival schedule is now the "Fashion Friday" card, which ...
National Treasure showcased his potential for a remarkable 2024 by securing a neck victory over Senor Buscador in the US$3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park. The Bob Baffert-trained colt, a Preakness winner, displayed resilience and speed, setting a lively pace to overcome rivals. Jockey Flavien Prat efficiently guided National Treasure, keeping him in control throughout. ...
The upcoming HH The Amir Sword Festival has already attracted 152 international entries from 11 different countries, making it one of Qatar's most prestigious race days. The festival will be held on February 17th at Al Rayyan Racecourse in Doha, and will feature a total of 414 horses engaged in its 2024 renewal. The event will offer six races and a prize money of US$6.8 million. The two main ...
The Listed Al Khail Trophy witnessed Siskany, a classy stayer, triumph for the third time at Meydan. The Dubawi 6YO had earlier won this race in 2022 and went on to win the 2023 Gr.3 Nad Al Sheba Trophy. In his only other course appearance, the stayer was beaten by a neck in the Gr.2 Dubai Gold Cup on Dubai World Cup Night last year. Siskany started off by being held up in eighth by William ...
Yesterday, the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club hosted the 18th meet of the season for the Cups of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), Bahrain Jewellery Centre (BJC), Porsche, and The Saks Fifth Avenue. In the eighth round, Elwasme, owned by Al Mohamediya Racing, won followed by Apres Dark and We Could Be Heroes in second and third places. While Swift Asset, owned by Shaikh Ebrahim bin ...
Pat Dobbs, riding his first Thoroughbred Gr.1 winner in the UAE, piloted Kabirkhan to victory at Meydan Racecourse. The night saw some breathtaking performances, but Kabirkhan's stunning win in the US$1 million Gr.1 Maktoum Challenge was the highlight of the nine-race card. The son of California Chrome looked impressive as he won the race by four and three-quarter lengths, making him a strong ...
