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The feature of the race meeting conducted on dirt at QREC Al Rayyan Racecourse on Wednesday, 13th December was the Zekreet Cup, where Letibar won the Local Purebred Arabian Handicap, Class 3, for 3YOs and older. This was her second straight win this season, and she completed a double for trainer Ahmed Kobeissi on the day. The 5YO mare, carrying the colours of owner and breeder Ali Bin Saeed ...
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's yellow and black silks maintained their dominance in their own backyard on Saturday afternoon. The founder and patron of Jebel Ali Racecourse, Sheikh Ahmed, saw his resident trainer Michael Costa saddle the winners of four out of six Thoroughbred contests on the seven-race card. All four winners were ridden by retained rider Ben Coen. Sheikh Ahmed's dominance ...
Maitha Alsuwaidi's AF Yabarhin will capture everyone's attention as the 16-horse field enters the gates for a chance to win the majority of the AED100,000 prize in the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Cup. This race has been designated as the main event on Sunday afternoon's six-race card at the Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club. The 6YO full son of AF Alsalaam, AF Yabarhin, dealt a harsh ...
Trainer Bjorn Baker had a remarkable year, and he is determined to carry that success into the summer by focusing on the upcoming Magic Millions carnival at the Gold Coast next month. Baker's recent achievements demonstrate his exceptional form on the racing circuit. He claimed victory in the prestigious debut event, The Quokka, with the talented horse, Overpass. This success was followed by an ...
On Thursday evening, Abu Dhabi is hosting an exciting card that offers something for everyone. In one of the featured races, 4YO Purebred Arabians will compete in the UAE Arabian Derby, aiming to establish their dominance. Additionally, a group of highly pedigreed thoroughbred juveniles will battle it out in the finale, hoping to prove themselves worthy contenders for the upcoming Classic year. ...
Last weekend, Hong Kong racing witnessed what could be considered the greatest individual performance in its history, captivating an audience of sixty-five thousand people. The victory of Golden Sixty in the Group One Mile was so extraordinary that it is highly likely that thousands more will soon join the conversation, claiming to have been present at the event, as Hongkongers continue to ...
Zac Purton aims to further solidify his lead in the title race at Sha Tin on Sunday. This comes following the announcement by the Jockey Club that the six-time champion rider will be taking a break from the track in the upcoming year. According to reports, jockey Purton, who recently clinched his 11th victory at the Hong Kong International Races aboard Lucky Sweynesse in the Group One Hong Kong ...
Michael Costa has had a great season at Jebel Ali with nine wins in three meetings, and he has several promising prospects this weekend. After a stunning five-timer on the opening day, he has secured doubles at the two subsequent fixtures, and his horses, such as Sadaaty and Meshtri, have the potential to improve his impressive statistics in the 1400m handicap (85-105). Sadaaty is preferred over ...
Tonight's racing event offers a contrasting lineup, with Purebred Arabians and thoroughbred juveniles competing in separate races. The 4YO Purebred Arabians will battle it out in the UAE Arabian Derby to conclude their Classic year. Meanwhile, the finale will feature some blue-blooded thoroughbred juveniles looking to establish their credentials for the upcoming Classic year. Joe Star, a Jewel ...
Attending the international races in Hong Kong last weekend provided an interesting opportunity to observe Aidan O'Brien in action as he prepared for the races. Steph Cooley, International Racing Department Manager at the Dubai Racing Club, was also present in Hong Kong to scout for next year's World Cup meeting, and she couldn't have missed the masterclass of preparation put on by O'Brien. For ...
Cristian Demuro, the jockey who won the Dual Arc, is aiming to seize the opportunity of riding with top local connections to secure more rides in the UAE. The Italian rider has already made two wins in 13 starts and is looking forward to his temporary winter base with renewed energy, which allows him to travel for work to different parts of the world. Last week, he was booked for two rides on ...
George Boughey, a Newmarket-based trainer, is aiming to build on his successful first tilt at Meydan prizes earlier this year. His string of horses, which includes five runners, arrived in Dubai on Saturday evening. One of the new recruits to his stable is Walbank, a 3YO son of Kodiac who was second in the Norfolk Stakes as a 2YO at Royal Ascot last year. Another runner is Salvuccio, a 2YO who ...
