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Classic Hero Joins Growing Middle East Stallion Ranks Creator, the 2016 Gr.1 Belmont Stakes and Gr.1 Arkansas Derby hero, is embarking on a new chapter of his breeding career with a move to Saudi Arabia after eight years in Japan. Classic Pedigree The son of Tapit, out of three-time Peruvian champion race mare Morena, was bred in Kentucky by Mt. Brilliant Broodmares. Initially purchased by ...
Derby Hero And Classic Winner Head Stellar Cast For US$3m Showpiece White Abarrio and Mystik Dan are set to clash in what promises to be a fascinating renewal of the Gr.1 Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park on 25 January, with both receiving invitations amongst a stellar cast of 12 expected starters. Classic Form Brings Depth To Contest The Breeders' Cup Classic hero White Abarrio, ...
French Handler's Five-Timer Spearheaded By Classic Success On International Stage Supercooled stormed to an emphatic four-length victory in the Gr.1 Qatar Derby, crowning an extraordinary day for Alban de Mieulle and Wathnan Racing, who dominated the ten-race card at Al Uqda Racecourse with five winners and three seconds. Derby Hero Stakes Classic Claim The chestnut colt by Lope De Vega, ...
Saudi Cup Next Target As Japanese Star Dominates Domestic Rivals Group One glory at Oi has set the stage for Forever Young to launch a fresh international campaign, with trainer Yoshito Yahagi targeting the US$20 million Saudi Cup as his next destination. The 3YO's commanding performance in Sunday's Tokyo Daishoten, despite being only 80% fit, has reinforced his credentials as a potential ...
Al Kuwari's Filly Edges Forever Blue In Feature Race Warming, ridden by Szczepan Mazur and trained by Hamad Al Jehani, clinched the QA-Listed Qatar Oaks by a neck from Forever Blue at Al Uqda Complex on Thursday, building on her Trial race triumph. The bay filly, owned by Khalid bin Ghanem M Al Kuwari, displayed remarkable tenacity in the 2100m contest, securing her connections' most prestigious ...
Hong Kong Superstar Preparing For Three-Race Middle East Campaign Romantic Warrior, the world's highest-earning racehorse, is settling into his new surroundings at Dubai Racing Club as trainer Danny Shum prepares for an ambitious three-race Middle East campaign. The 6YO gelding, who has amassed earnings of US$22.82 million, is adapting well to the facilities, with Shum receiving daily updates ...
New Alliances With The Jockey Club And Churchill Downs Strengthen Global Racing Ties The Dubai Racing Club is embarking on a significant expansion of its international partnerships, announcing collaborations with two of racing's most prestigious institutions - The Jockey Club and Churchill Downs. Bringing British Heritage To Meydan A touch of British racing tradition arrives at Meydan Racecourse ...
Injaaz Stud Filly Dominates Feature Race At Al Uqda Kerindia is proving herself a force to be reckoned with after delivering a devastating front-running performance to land Saturday's Sawda Natheel Stakes Cup at Al Uqda Racecourse. The 4YO filly, trained by Zuhair Mohsen, demonstrated her class with a pillar-to-post victory in the 1200m contest. Under a confident ride from Gavin Matt Ryan, the ...
Royal Ascot Winner Leads Home International Challengers In US$80,000 Feature Snellen, trained by Gavin Cromwell and ridden by Gary Carroll, has etched her name in the history books by becoming the first Irish-trained winner in Bahrain, claiming the US$80,000 Al Muharraq Cup at Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club. Class Prevails The Royal Ascot-winning filly, stepping up to 2000m for the first ...
Young Star Aims For Final Group One Glory Before Saudi Mission Track work signals peak condition Forever Young is primed for a compelling year-end challenge in the Gr.1 Tokyo Daishoten at Oi Racecourse, having shown impressive form in recent track work. The Yoshito Yahagi-trained colt, owned by Susumu Fujita, has been clocking encouraging times, including a six-furlong breeze in 1:20 4/5 under ...
Group One Maktoum Challenge Could Open Global Doors Facteur Cheval, trained by Jerome Reynier, is gearing up for his first dirt attempt in the Gr.1 Maktoum Challenge at Meydan on January 24, with Mickael Barzalona secured for the mount. The gelding, who landed last year's Dubai Turf, touched down in Dubai on January 10 for his seasonal bow. Proven Partnership Barzalona's association with the ...
Strong International Contingent Heads East For Winter Campaign A powerful contingent of British and Irish-trained horses are heading to Bahrain this winter, with a record 26 challengers making the journey to compete for enhanced prize-money worth US$1million in the Bahrain Turf Series, plus US$80,000 in bonuses. Rising Stars At The Helm Up-and-coming trainers George Boughey, James Ferguson, ...
