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European Champion Adapts To American Dirt Ahead Of Classic Challenge European superstar City Of Troy took his first steps on Del Mar's dirt surface on Tuesday morning as master trainer Aidan O'Brien edges closer to realising a long-held ambition in Saturday's Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Classic. Historic Bid Takes Shape Previous Classic winners include Authentic (2020), who went on to earn US Horse of ...
International Recognition And Night Racing Herald Exciting Changes Bahrain's horseracing prestige has taken a significant leap forward with the King's Cup receiving Group Three status, while two other prestigious races have achieved Listed recognition, marking a watershed moment for racing in the Gulf state. Ambitious Night Racing Programme Unveiled In a groundbreaking development for Bahrain ...
Dirt Track Debut For O'Brien's Superstar Poses Fresh Challenge Todd Pletcher's Breeders' Cup Juvenile hero preparing to defend home soil at Del Mar, where the US trainer's charge will clash with European sensation City Of Troy in Saturday's Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Classic. The 3YO colt has been turning heads since his brilliant juvenile campaign, adding both the Florida Derby and Travers Stakes to ...
Kingdom's Premier Races Earn Coveted Status Upgrades As International Racing Profile Soars Three of Bahrain's most prestigious races have earned significant upgrades following an Asian Pattern Committee review, marking a pivotal moment in the kingdom's racing evolution. Royal Connections The King's Cup, elevated to Group Three status, headlines these promotions. This prestigious mile-and-a-half ...
Newgate Impresses In :58.4/5 As European Contingent Arrives Bob Baffert's Newgate headlines a busy morning of final preparations at Santa Anita Park, delivering a bullet five-furlong workout in :58 4/5 ahead of the US$7 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Del Mar. The Into Mischief colt, winner of the Gr.1 Santa Anita Handicap in March, is seeking redemption after a disappointing run in Dubai and a ...
Track Unveils State-Of-The-Art Pre-Parade Ring And Hospitality Complex Raising The Bar Jebel Ali Racecourse is ushering in a new era of race-day experience with its newly minted pre-parade and saddling enclosure, designed to revolutionise spectator engagement at the Dubai venue. The facility, crafted by Studio D.04, is positioning itself as a game-changer in how racing enthusiasts interact with ...
Historic Partnership Signals New Era For UAE Racing Daman Markets is making history as the first broker to partner with Dubai Racing Club (DRC) for the 2024-25 season, marking a significant milestone in UAE racing. The groundbreaking deal was sealed at Meydan Racecourse, home to the prestigious Dubai World Cup. Innovation Meets Tradition The partnership is set to revolutionise the sport through ...
Floodlit Fixtures Spearhead Ambitious 30-Race Programme Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) is ushering in a transformative 2024-25 season, launching night racing for the first time in its history as part of an expanded 30-fixture calendar beginning this Friday. The installation of state-of-the-art floodlighting marks a watershed moment for Bahraini racing, with REHC CEO Yusuf Osama ...
World's Highest-Rated Horse Building Towards February Showdown Bhupat Seemar is carefully mapping out a route to the US$20 million Saudi Cup with globe-trotting superstar Laurel River, who has enjoyed a refreshing summer break following his devastating Dubai World Cup triumph. Historic Victory The 6YO entire, carrying the famous Juddmonte silks, turned the US$12 million Dubai World Cup into a ...
Two Races Promoted To Group Two Level As Prize Fund Increases For World's Richest Raceday The Sports Boulevard Riyadh Dirt Sprint, which gains Group Two status for 2025, sees its prize money increase by US$500,000 to US$2 million. Last year's winner Remake stormed home for Japan, adding to the country's impressive dirt track record at the meeting. Prestigious Schedule Takes Shape The two-day ...
Champions Day Victories Reshape Race For Racing's Honours Charyn's masterclass in the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot has propelled him to the summit of this year's Cartier Horse of the Year standings with 192 points, overtaking Arc heroine Bluestocking (152). The Roger Varian-trained star's third Group One triumph of 2024 has strengthened his bid to join an illustrious list of previous ...
Star Sprinter Aims For Historic Double As Into Mischief Leads Sire Entries Big Evs is heading back to California with aspirations of joining an elite club as the 3YO seeks to emulate Golden Pal's remarkable achievement of winning the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint both as a juvenile and against older horses. Sprint Sensation Eyes Historic Double Trained by Yorkshire-born Mick Appleby, Big Evs broke ...
