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In the HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cup at Sharjah, Laasudood, belonging to Shadwell, was deprived of a well-deserved victory when Street Mood, ridden by Bernardo Pinheiro, made a late surge to claim the prestigious Thoroughbred feature race. Dramatic Upset & Double Win At Sharjah Racecourse Laasudood and Jim Crowley looked to be on their way to victory in the famous Shadwell silks as ...
Trainer Richard Mandella intends to have recent Del Mar stakes winner, Planetario, and possibly Forbidden Kingdom, the victor of the Gr.2 Joe Hernandez Stakes at Santa Anita, make appearances in stakes races in the Middle East in the upcoming months. After a seven-month break, Forbidden Kingdom made a comeback and triumphed in the Hernandez Stakes, earning a total of US$203,500. The main turf ...
Defunded, a dual Group One winner, has recently been acquired privately and is now set to compete in the US$20 million Gr.1 Saudi Cup on February 24th at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh. The Kentucky-bred gelded son of Dialed In, formerly trained by Bob Baffert, was recently purchased from Michael Pegram, Karl Watson, and Paul Weitman by Dr. Muhaideb Abdullah Almuhaideb's HDB Racing ...
Saeed bin Suroor is anticipating an impressive performance from Real World as the 7YO horse aims to reclaim his title in the upcoming Gr.2 Zabeel Mile at Meydan Racecourse on Friday. Real World, the winner of the 1600m feature two years ago, will be racing with a tongue tie for the first time. His trainer believes that this addition will improve his performance. Real World is the son of Dark ...
The initial list of invitations for the US$1 million Gr.1 Pegasus World Cup Turf on January 27, 2023, at Gulfstream Park has been revealed. The list includes Master of the Seas, the winner of the 2023 Gr.1 Breeders’ Cup Mile, and Atone, the defending champion and a fellow millionaire. The list features the top 12 horses, along with nine reserves. The Pegasus Turf is a 1 1/8-mile race for 4YOs ...
Thoroughbred racing will be the main attraction at Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club this time, as the field prepares to compete in the HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cup. This race is the highlight of Sunday's six-race program. The 1700m contest at Meydan Racecourse has attracted several serious milers who have performed well under more competitive conditions. Ajuste Fiscal, a recent ...
At this time of year, Al Ain hosts the first leg of their renowned Marathon Series. This challenging competition in the Purebred Arabian racing circuit puts the stayers to the test, as they compete over a grueling 5100m trip in its final leg. Fourteen runners will compete in the First Leg of the Al Ain Marathon Series, covering a journey of 3200m. The top contender for the title is star mare Al ...
Real World is aiming to win the Gr.2 Zabeel Mile for a second time as the Dubai Racing Carnival continues at Meydan, UAE, on 5th January 2024. The turf feature two years ago saw the son of Dark Angel complete an impressive five-timer, adding to his victories at Royal Ascot, Newbury, York, and the G.2 Prix Daniel Wildenstein in France. After his victory, Real World went on to participate in two ...
Richard Dutrow's Breeder's Cup Classic winner, White Abarrio, recently returned to the Santa Anita track for his first workout since his impressive November victory there. The 4YO put in a solid performance, clocking in at 1:04.6 over five furlongs. With a strong mid-late career surge, White Abarrio is testing the waters and maintaining his exceptional form. However, his next race is still up in ...
The second round of the 2023-24 Bahrain Turf Series saw two exciting races, with both the sprint and middle-distance divisions won by horses trained internationally. In the Al Riffa Cup, Rocket Rodney, trained by George Scott and owned by HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa's Victorious Racing, showed a return to form with a victory. However, the same owner, trainer, and jockey were ...
On the final day of racing in 2023, Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his trainer Michael Costa extended their lead over their rivals in the UAE Owners and Trainers Championships with a triple victory. This win puts them in a comfortable position as they head into 2024. Two of the biggest names in UAE horse racing, Sheikh Ahmed and Costa, are dominating the owners' table with an identical ...
In the recently held racing event at Al Uqda Racecourse on December 28th, Miracle Nation emerged victorious in the Distaff Cup, representing Yousuf Mubarak Y A Al-Kuwari's colors. The filly, sired by Sioux Nation and Deira Miracle, was trained by Hamad Al-Jehani and ridden by Faleh Bughanaim, who expertly held off the challenge of Cathy Come Home to win the 1400m Conditions for Thoroughbred ...
