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International Superstars Targeting Middle East Riches More than 300 international runners are set to grace the Dubai Racing Carnival this season, with Hong Kong sensation Romantic Warrior leading the charge for what promises to be an exceptional campaign at Meydan. Overseas Stables Establish Winter Base The international programme, expanded last term to encompass all Meydan fixtures from ...
Hong Kong Superstar Aims For US$20m Showpiece Danny Shum is leaving no stone unturned as he prepares Hong Kong's winning machine Romantic Warrior for a bold assault on February's Gr.1 Saudi Cup, having made a reconnaissance mission to King Abdulaziz Racecourse this weekend. Historic First For Hong Kong The three-time Hong Kong Cup hero is poised to make history as the first Hong Kong-trained ...
International Judges To Evaluate 300 Elite Entries At Four-Day Spectacle The Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club is preparing to host its fourth Doha International Arabian Horse Show, with an impressive lineup of 300 horses from the Gulf region's premier breeding operations converging at the Qatar Equestrian Federation's main arena from Thursday. Champions To Chase Glory The European Conference of ...
Impressive Card Marks Qatar National Day Celebrations At Al Uqda Al Sij Al Sakab delivered a commanding performance to land the coveted Founder The Late Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohammad Bin Thani Trophy at Al Uqda Racecourse on Saturday. The 6YO, trained by Jassim Hamad Al-Atteya, showed tremendous resilience under Alberto Sanna to secure a half-length victory in the 1400m contest for local Purebred ...
Impressive Dirt Victory Points To Higher Targets Imperial Emperor made a compelling case for Group One aspirations at Meydan on Thursday evening, delivering a commanding performance that has connections eyeing the Gr.1 Maktoum Challenge. Dirt Specialist Shows Class The Bhupat Seemar-trained gelding, carrying top weight of 62kg, demonstrated his superiority in the Palm Jebel Ali Handicap over ...
Mr Irrelevant Leads A Strong Field In Prestigious GSA Honours A star-studded evening of racing at Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club saw Mr Irrelevant and Malakye secure the flagship General Sports Authority Cups in a thrilling night of action under the lights at Sakhir. Distinguished Gathering The prestigious REHC National Day Horseracing Festival attracted high-profile attendees including ...
UAE Delegation Secures Key IFHA Committee Position The UAE has secured a pivotal role in shaping international horse welfare standards after being selected to represent Asia on the Horse Welfare Committee of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities. The appointment, confirmed during the Asian Racing Federation Executive Council meeting in Hong Kong, marks a significant milestone ...
Progressive 4YO Maintains A Perfect Record In Feature Races Dubawi Spectre continued his upward trajectory with a gritty three-quarters of a length victory in the Brooq Cup at Al Rayyan, following up on his recent Doha Cup success for trainer Gassim Ghazali and jockey Marco Casamento. Late Surge Seals The Deal Breaking from the widest draw, Casamento positioned the gelding perfectly behind early ...
UAE Classic Winner Leads Strong Local Team As Top Arabians Clash At Meydan Last season's UAE 2000 Guineas winner Mendelssohn Bay is heading back to Meydan on Friday evening as the Dubai Racing Carnival continues with its fourth meeting of the season. The Bhupat Seemar-trained 3YO, who finished fourth in the Gr.2 UAE Derby on his last appearance, lines up in the 1900m Dubai Island Conditions ...
International Raider Stepping Back In Trip After Group One Success Giavellotto, fresh from his spectacular triumph in the Hong Kong Vase at Sha Tin, is being aimed at the Gr.1 Dubai Sheema Classic, trainer Marco Botti has revealed. The 5YO entire, partnered by Oisin Murphy, showcased an electric turn of foot to master Dubai Honour by two and a half lengths in Sunday's international contest. ...
Nass-Trained Star Claims Prestigious Contest While Stablemate Takes Sprint Honours Bleak showed his staying prowess with a determined victory in the National Bank of Bahrain Cup over 2,400m at Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club yesterday. The progressive 4YO, trained by Fawzi Nass and partnered by Husain Makki, powered past Knight Of Honour in the closing stages to land the US$10,600 ...
Pletcher Ace Bouncing Back From Injury Layoff Locked produced a commanding performance to land Saturday's Cigar Mile at Aqueduct, continuing his perfect comeback after injury for trainer Todd Pletcher. The 3YO colt, partnered by John Velazquez, powered to a one-and-a-half length victory over Mullikin in a high-class renewal of the Grade Two contest. Tactical Masterclass The Gun Runner chestnut, ...
