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Japanese Star Forever Young Headlines Stellar International Entry Japanese sensation Forever Young and Hong Kong champion Romantic Warrior, the embattled 1-2 finishers from the US$20 million Gr.1 Saudi Cup, are heading back to their preferred surfaces to headline two top features on the April Gr.1 Dubai World Cup programme at Meydan Racecourse. The Dubai Racing Club's announcement includes 35 ...
Riyadh Workshop Targets Improved Regional Transportation Leading veterinary figures and industry experts have been meeting in Riyadh to develop plans for enhancing horse movement across the Gulf region, following the successful Saudi Cup 2025 carnival. The workshop, which brought together 20 global experts, focused on improving temporary international horse movement in the Gulf Cooperation ...
Riyadh Trip Sets Stage For Dubai Challenge Al Riffa is being primed for Dubai World Cup night having pleased Joseph O'Brien in his seasonal debut in Saudi Arabia. The dual Grade one winner, a standout performer in the Owning Hill handler's Flat string, made his first appearance since October's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe when finishing a respectable third behind Japan's Shin Emperor in the Neom ...
Saudi Cup Winner Leads Strong Contingent To Meydan Forever Young, winner of the Gr.1 Saudi Cup, stands at the forefront of 18 horses expected to ship from Japan to Dubai for the Gr.1 Dubai World Cup and its undercard races. The champion traveler journeyed with eight other horses direct from Riyadh to Dubai in Feb. The Japanese-trained runners at Meydan on April 5 are projected to reach 27, ...
Forever Young Edges Rival In World Rankings The stretch battle that thrilled racing fans in Riyadh last month has translated to the pinnacle of global ratings, with Forever Young claiming top spot in the first edition of the 2025 Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings. Saudi Cup Showdown Reflected In Ratings The Japanese star, trained by Yoshito Yahagi, has been awarded a mark of 128 following ...
Mcpeek Star Settling In At Meydan After Saudi Cup Fifth Rattle N Roll is being prepared for a tilt at the Dubai World Cup as trainer Kenny McPeek looks to round off a successful Middle East campaign for the consistent 6YO. The son of Connect secured his place in the Saudi Cup with victory in the Gr.3 Custodian Of The Two Holy Mosques Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on January 25. As the sole ...
Champion Jockey Seeks Further Saudi Success Britain's four-time champion jockey Oisin Murphy returns to Saudi Arabia this week with a stellar book of rides as the Riyadh season enters its penultimate stage. The Irishman is looking to build on his recent success at King Abdulaziz Racecourse where he partnered Byzantine Dream (JPN) to victory in the Longines Red Sea Turf Handicap during the Saudi ...
Marbaan And Mysterious Night Clash Again Marbaan and Mysterious Night are set to renew their rivalry in the Gr.3 Ras Al Khor over 1400m at Meydan on Friday, with the winner claiming a first prize of US$138,800. The pair, who finished first and second respectively in the Gr.2 Al Fahidi Fort on 24 January, headline a field of 10 specialists over the trip, which also includes fourth-placed Andreas ...
Saudi Medics Step In After Prydwen's Heart Scare Prydwen is on the road to recovery after suffering a heart issue during the Red Sea Turf Handicap in Saudi Arabia, with trainer George Scott hailing the exceptional veterinary care his charge received. Quick Thinking From Shepherd The gelding, ridden by Callum Shepherd, was travelling strongly in the Gr.2 handicap before suddenly losing momentum. ...
Hong Kong Star To Return To Preferred Surface Following Gutsy Dirt Debut The next challenge following a valiant second-place finish in the US$20 million Saudi Cup, Romantic Warrior will head to Meydan for his next challenge. Trainer Danny Shum has confirmed that the Hong Kong champion will target the Dubai Turf, returning to grass racing after his admirable first attempt on dirt. Shum's bold ...
Versatile Group Winner Aims For Prestigious Dirt Double Forever Young has impressed since arriving in Riyadh for his tilt at the US$20m Saudi Cup, with jockey Ryusei Sakai reporting the Japanese star to be in peak condition ahead of Saturday's feature. The Yoshito Yahagi-trained colt, who claimed the US$1.5m Saudi Derby last year, has since proven his class with placing in both the Kentucky ...
Hong Kong Star Aims For Glory In Us$20m Showpiece Romantic Warrior is pleasing connections ahead of his first dirt assignment in Saturday's US$20m Saudi Cup, with trainer Danny Shum expressing satisfaction with his champion's preparation at King Abdulaziz Racecourse. The 10-time Group One winner, partnered by regular rider James McDonald, has adapted well to the surface according to his Hong ...