If everything goes as planned, the latter half of White Abarrio's 5YO season will resemble that of his 4YO campaign. The horse, who won the 2023 Breeders' Cup Classic but underperformed in the $20 million Saudi Cup in February, is being directed towards the Gr.1, $1 million Metropolitan Handicap that will take place on June 8 at Saratoga, according to trainer Rick Dutrow. If White Abarrio puts ...
A group of horses owned or trained by Saudi will be participating in The Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday 30th March, among them are Asfan Al Khalediah, who has won 17 consecutive races, and Saudi Crown, who placed third in the Saudi Cup this year. Asfan Al Khalediah won the Gr.1 Diriyah Gate Development Authority Obaiyah Arabian Classic on dirt on Saudi Cup night last month, and ...
Tadgh O'Shea secured a sparkling four-timer at Abu Dhabi, thus moving to the head of the Jockey's Championship. Three of his victories came for long-standing supporter Ernst Oertel in the colors of owner and breeder Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda. Following these wins, O'Shea's lead increased by one over his closest rival, Connor Beasley. Meanwhile, Bernardo Pinheiro further solidified his position ...
It's the start of a new year, and as usual, the general sires' list has reset. Stallions everywhere are excitedly anticipating the chance to lead North America in progeny earnings, just like Into Mischief did before. However, not all are aware of this list. Even though it's still early in 2024, it's not too soon to see how the year is shaping up. Mineshaft has taken the lead on The List with the ...
Annaf, who has a penchant for sunny climates, is planning a return trip to the Middle East after his impressive win at the Gr.1 Saudi Cup meeting on 24th February. The 5YO gelding secured a lucrative victory in the 1351 Gr.1 Turf Sprint by just under US$11,93,312.92 . Jockey Rossa Ryan made a daring move by sneaking through a narrow gap on the rail, defeating a strong international field by ...
The weekend's racing commenced with an early start at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Saudi Arabia, where Junior Alvarado guided Senor Buscador in the prestigious US$20 million Saudi Cup. Later in the day, at Oaklawn Park in Arkansas, Keith J. Asmussen rode Lemon Muffin to victory in the Gr.3 Honeybee Stakes. Both jockeys' triumphs resulted in a tie in the voting by a panel of racing experts for ...
The upcoming three-day sale of Lothenbach Stables, Inc., will feature 849 juveniles, including 41 and 42YOs. The sale will take place on Tuesday to Thursday, 12th March to 14th March, with all sessions starting at 11:00 a.m. Buyers can purchase Hips 1 – 284 on Tuesday, Hips 285 – 568 on Wednesday, and Hips 569 – 853 on Thursday. The Under Tack Show will last four days: Wednesday, 6th March ...
According to the Dubai Racing media team, Senor Buscador, the winner of the Gr.1 Saudi Cup, has arrived at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai for his upcoming participation in the US$12 million Gr.1 Dubai World Cup on March 30. Along with him, Forever Young, the victor of the Gr.3 Saudi Derby, also made an entrance on the racetrack grounds at approximately 4 p.m. local time. The day after Senor ...
Mick Appleby, the renowned British trainer, has once again brought glory to his name with a remarkable win in the Saudi National Bank 1351 Turf Sprint at King Abdulaziz Racecourse. Riding Annaf, a 5YO offspring of Muhaarar, jockey Rossa Ryan kept him at the back of the field and on the rail. Gradually making his way up, Annaf found an opening and clinched the title with a time of 1:17.88, ...
In an exciting finish at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh, Senor Buscador from the USA managed to edge past Japanese contender Ushba Tesoro to win the prestigious US$20m The Saudi Cup. The local owner Sharaf Mohammed Al Hariri's horse, with joint-owner Joe Peacock Jr, was trained by Todd Fincher in New Mexico. The runners were neck and neck as the race progressed, with the first two ...
Japanese ace has a busy couple of days ahead in Riyadh Ryusei Sakai, a 26YO jockey hailing from a family with a deep-rooted horse racing background, is poised to leave his mark in Riyadh once more this upcoming weekend. His father, Hidemitsu, is a former jockey who currently trains in the NAR (Japanese provincial racing) circuit, and his uncle also had a successful career as a rider. Sakai has ...
Legendary football manager and owner-breeder on his Saudi Cup night runner Spirit Dancer. Legendary former Manchester United football manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, was at King Abdulaziz Racecourse this morning to watch his runner Spirit Dancer exercise on track in preparation for Saturday’s Gr.2 Howden Neom Turf Cup. For Ferguson, who co-owns the Frankel gelding along with Ged Mason and Peter ...