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 ...
Top Imports Clash In Featured NBB Trophies Eight prized trophies, all bearing the prestigious National Bank of Bahrain sponsorship, are highlighting today's competitive card at Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club in Sakhir, with three feature events carrying prize funds of US$10,600 each. Imported Stars Headline Feature The climactic 2,400m NBB Cup sees a select quartet of imports doing ...
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, ...
Classic Hero Steps Up Preparations With Seven-Furlong Challenge White Abarrio, the commanding victor of the 2023 Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Classic, has returned to serious work at Gulfstream Park, completing his first breeze since his spectacular comeback last month. The grey powerhouse, under the guidance of trainer Saffie Joseph Jr, clocked three furlongs in 37 seconds on December 8. Sprint ...
Supercooled Heads Treble For Powerhouse Operation At Al Uqda Supercooled produced a devastating turn of foot to land the Qatar Derby Trial at Al Uqda on Thursday, providing Wathnan Racing with the highlight of a memorable three-timer. The Alban de Mieulle-trained colt, making his Qatar debut, swooped late under James Doyle to deny Aafoor by a head in the 2100m contest. The 3YO son of Lope De ...
Trainer Nerbonne Dominates Feature Race At Al Uqda In a thrilling display of dominance at Al Uqda Racecourse, Haman spearheaded a remarkable 1-2-3 finish for trainer Rudy Nerbonne in Saturday's Lekhraib Cup, a 2200m handicap for Purebred Arabians. The 5YO son of Mared Al Sahra, owned by H.E. Sheikha Iman bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani, showcased tremendous resilience under Lukas Delozier to ...
Alblooshi Leads Stewards' Panel In Groundbreaking Development Rashid Alblooshi etched his name into UAE racing history at Meydan on Friday evening, becoming the first Emirati to preside over proceedings as head steward at the world-renowned racecourse. Decorated Career The former endurance specialist, whose stellar riding career saw him claiming numerous victories for His Highness Sheikh ...
Sprint Star Demolishes Rivals In Al Garhoud Feature Tuz demonstrated his sprinting prowess with a commanding performance in the Listed Al Garhoud Sprint at Meydan, setting himself up perfectly for a defence of his Gr.1 Dubai Golden Shaheen crown. Under Tadhg O'Shea, the 7YO speedster broke sharply from the widest draw and barely saw another rival, powering clear to win by five and three-quarter ...
International Powerhouses Back Third Dubai Meeting With US$136,000 Feature Binghatti, the luxury property powerhouse, is leading a stellar cast of multinational corporations throwing their weight behind Friday's Dubai Racing Carnival card at Meydan, marking their racing debut with a dynamic double-header sponsorship. Heritage Meets Innovation The development giant's chairman, Muhammad BinGhatti, ...
Al Shaqab's Equestrian Spectacle Promises Cultural Celebration Al Shaqab is galloping into the prestigious Darb Al Saai festivities, setting up camp at Umm Salal from December 10-18. The premier equestrian centre is saddling up to showcase Qatar's rich heritage through a spectacular array of horse-related activities, placing the majestic purebred Arabian breed at the heart of celebrations. ...
Roma Storms To Impressive Victory Under Masterful Mazur Ride The talented mare Roma, sporting the distinguished silks of Sharida bin Nasser bin Sharida Al Kaabi, produced a scintillating performance to claim the prestigious Zekreet Cup at Al Rayyan on Wednesday, powering home under a masterful ride from Szczepan Mazur. The 5YO, trained by Hamad Al-Jehani, showcased her class in the 1200m Local ...