The Muaither Cup race meeting featured a thrilling main event on Wednesday, 27th December, at the QREC Al Rayyan Racecourse. Purebred Arabian Handicap for 3YOs and older saw Nijinski Al Maury win by two and a half lengths, with jockey Giuseppe Cultraro leading the charge. Baker De Saularie came in second with jockey Carlos Henrique, while Sun Amer finished third under jockey Al Moatasem Al ...
Trainer George Baker faces a busy day ahead with six runners to saddle. Four of his horses hold promising prospects in the Bahrain Turf Series (BTS), with two contenders in each race for the second round of the series. Baker, a strong supporter of racing in Bahrain, has sent his largest team yet of seven horses from England to compete in the BTS and other races at the Rashid Equestrian & ...
O'Connor is set to compete in the US$150,000 Gr.3 Harlan's Holiday on Saturday, with a chance to qualify for the US$3 million Gr.1 Pegasus World Cup Invitational on 27th January at Gulfstream Park. The upcoming race card at Gulfstream’s main track promises to be an exciting one, with the Harlan’s Holiday taking center stage. The race will see 3YOs and up compete over a distance of 1 1/16-miles. ...
Jebel Ali Racecourse will bring the curtains down on 2023, with an exciting seven-race card on Saturday, with their main event, dubbed the 2024 Cup. It will feature nine horses competing for the lion's share of the AED96,000 prize money reserved for the said handicap (0-100). Delorean Favored To Win 2024 Cup At Jebel Ali Racecourse Ahmad bin Harmash-trained Delorean is the one to watch in this ...
In a recent statement, Michael Costa has painted a promising picture for Ma Yetal, the runaway debutant winner who won a 1200m Conditions event by a significant margin of 13-and-three-quarter lengths. Costa, who bought the son of Flameaway at the Keeneland Sales last year, has hinted that there is much more to come from the talented colt in the New Year. Notably, Ma Yetal's impressive time was ...
French trainer and Godolphin Flying Start graduate, Francis-Henri Graffard is very excited to bring his stable stars Demain, Team Valor-owned Shamrock Glitter, Track of Time and Gallerist. “Demain is a three-year-old colt who was the runner-up in a 1200m Listed event at Deauville in the summer,” he launches enthusiastically. “I then gave him some time off with the Carnival in mind. He recently ...
Last Friday, the Carnival came to life with a nine-race card, which included the Gr.2 Al Maktoum Mile and the Gr.2 Al Rashidiya. The turf course was used for four races for the first time this season, and the inside rail was pushed out eight metres to preserve the inner line for future meetings. RB Rich Lyke Me emerged victorious in the AL MAKTOUM CHALLENGE (PA) despite facing a tough challenge. ...
Dhahabi, after two impressive runs over the same course and distance, lived up to expectations by winning his comeback race in a 12-furlong turf handicap at Meydan, UAE, on Friday, December 22nd. Last season, the 5YO trained by Charlie Appleby showed impressive performances in both of his Carnival races. In January, he finished fourth after a late push. Race Strategy Pays Off: Dhahabi Wins After ...
On Friday, 22 December, the talented 3YO Measured Time achieved a notable victory in the Gr.2 Al Rashidiya at Meydan, UAE. This Group-race win marks a significant milestone in Measured Time's progression. The performance was both impressive and convincing, showcasing the potential of this young and promising horse. The Dubai debut of the half-brother to Rebel's Romance was quite impressive as he ...
Saudi Crown, who recently finished a disappointing 10th in the Breeders' Cup Classic, is currently focusing on preparing for an upcoming race, which could potentially be the Gr.1 Saudi Cup. Saudi Crown, a colt trained by Brad Cox and the son of Always Dreaming, completed four furlongs in 50.2 seconds at the Fair Grounds in an impressive workout. The workout was his third since the Breeders' Cup ...
Trainer Ibrahim Al Hadhrami and jockey Bernardo Pinheiro had a successful outing at Al Ain on Saturday night. Their horse, Astral Del Sol, refused to return empty-handed from the UAE's Oasis City for the fifth time. Astral Del Sol competed in the feature event of the nine-race program, the Al Qattara. Under the guidance of the Omani conditioner, Pinheiro skillfully followed the instructions ...
Doug Watson, the UAE Champion Trainer, is on a roll at Meydan as he claimed another big win on Friday with his horse Isolate, ridden by American jockey Tyler Gaffalione. The Godolphin Mile champion won the Horse Welfare Authority Cup in a stunning fashion and left his stable companion Golden Goal (Pat Dobbs) behind by three and a half lengths. Isolate's victory marked the second consecutive ...