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Turf Star Set For Middle East Debut Gregory, the Royal Ascot victor preparing for Saturday's Gr.1 Longines Red Sea Turf Handicap, is drawing positive reviews from connections ahead of his first international venture. Gelding Operation Brings Fresh Start The 5YO, who hasn't secured victory since his Queen's Vase triumph under Frankie Dettori in 2022, comes into this assignment following a ...
Saudi Card Set For Epic International Showdowns America's Champion Takes On Japanese Raiders Straight No Chaser, North America's newly-crowned champion male sprinter, is poised for an international showdown in the US$2 million Gr.2 Riyadh Dirt Sprint at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on February 22. The Dan Blacker-trained speedster, who conquered the Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Sprint at Del Mar, faces ...
Grooms Set For US$10,665 Prize Pool Across Two-Day Festival North America's oldest Thoroughbred auction house, Fasig-Tipton, is strengthening its partnership with the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia by expanding its best turned-out initiative at the Saudi Cup meeting. The programme now encompasses 16 races across both days of the world's richest racing festival at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, with ...
Japanese Connections Seeking Repeat Success After Forever Young's thrilling victory over Book'em Danno in last year's renewal, a field of ten 3YOs are lining up for tomorrow's Gr.3 Saudi Derby at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, with international raiders dominating the US$1.5 million contest. American Raider Showing Promise Cyclone State, trained by Chad Summers, represents American interests as the ...
Kingdom's Strongest Ever Team Ready For Riyadh Challenge Calif leads an unprecedented seven-strong Bahraini challenge at Saturday's Saudi Cup meeting, where US$38m in prizes awaits at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, Riyadh. The Fawzi Nass-trained contender, carrying the Victorious Racing silks, is aiming to improve on last year's third in the US$2m Gr.1 Howden Neom Turf Cup. Alberto Sanna takes the ...
Japanese Ace Forever Young Faces Wide Draw Challenge Romantic Warrior has been handed a potentially crucial inside draw in gate three for Saturday's US$20m Saudi Cup, as connections aim to translate his exemplary turf form to the Riyadh dirt surface. Hong Kong Hero Settling Well The Irish-bred champion, trained by Danny Shum, has been commanding significant attention since touching down in Saudi ...
Global Challengers Target US$20m Saturday Showpiece Ushba Tesoro and stablemate Wilson Tesoro, trained by Noboru Takagi, completed their preparations for Saturday's US$20m Saudi Cup with matching 1000m breezes on the dirt track at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Wednesday. The 8YO Ushba Tesoro, runner-up in last year's showpiece and subsequent Dubai World Cup victor, worked alongside his younger ...
From Dirt To Turf: Botti's Saudi Mission Takes Shape Making history at the Saudi Cup meeting this Saturday, France-based Italian trainer Alessandro Botti will saddle his first runner at King Abdulaziz Racecourse when Presage Nocturne lines up in the Gr.1 Longines Red Sea Turf Handicap. Maintaining Saudi Links The Italian handler's connection with Saudi racing runs deep, having previously ...
Fresh Imports Raising Hopes Ahead Of Showpiece El Kodigo and Intense For Me, the latest acquisitions for Mishref stable, are displaying encouraging signs as they prepare for Saturday's US$20m Saudi Cup challenge alongside stable veteran Defunded. Southern Hemisphere Success The Argentinian duo brings impressive form to the table, with El Kodigo having recently enhanced his Gr.1 collection in ...
French Chiefs Defer Decision On Geldings While Boosting Prize Money France Galop's strategy to restore Europe's richest race to its former glory is taking shape, but geldings will remain excluded from the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in 2025, as racing chiefs focus on other pressing matters. Win-And-You're-In Series Planned The race's governing body is launching an international qualifying ...
Fresh Targets Emerge After Sprinter’s Impressive Return Rogue Lightning demonstrated a compelling return to form with a polished victory in the Dukhan Sprint at Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, opening up fresh opportunities for the talented 5YO. British Raiders Dominate Proceedings Under new ownership of Wathnan Racing, the Tom Clover-trained speedster proved too strong for his rivals, ...
Middle East Racing Authorities Map Key Areas Of Development In a significant move for Middle East racing, the GCC Horse Racing Cooperation Council has outlined ambitious plans for regional development during their latest gathering in Riyadh. Working Groups Take Shape Meeting chairman HE Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, who serves as Vice Chair of the Asian Racing Federation, led discussions focusing on ...
