Early Season Form Points To Successful Campaign Ahead Hamad Al Marar is making his presence felt early in the UAE season, striking first at Abu Dhabi with Suny Du Loup delivering a commanding performance in the conditions race, outpacing Ajrad Athbah, Joe Star, and Mujeeb. The success story continued at Sharjah where debutant AH Tahan, despite losing ground at the start, produced an eye-catching ...
Historic First Breeders' Cup Success For Up-And-Coming Trainer After securing a milestone Breeders' Cup victory at Del Mar, talented mare Soul of an Angel is being aimed at the US$20 million Saudi Cup in February, with her connections eyeing further international glory. Breakthrough Moment For Joseph Saffie Joseph Jr celebrated his first Breeders' Cup success when his charge captured the US$1 ...
Six High-Class Performers From Del Mar Showpiece Set For Auction Fasig-Tipton November Sale Headlines Moira, fresh from her spectacular victory in the Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf at Del Mar, is headlining Monday's Fasig-Tipton November Sale as Hip 293. The 5YO daughter of Ghostzapper, trained by Kevin Attard, brings impressive credentials to the ring, having amassed earnings of ...
Top Honours Spread Across Two Prestigious Autumn Events Double Delight For Local Powerhouse The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club's (QREC) autumn season launched in spectacular fashion at Al Shaqab's indoor arena, with Al Sraiya Stud emerging as the standout operation. The back-to-back events, held under the umbrella of the European Conference of Arab Horse Organizations (ECAHO), demonstrated the ...
Champion Jockey Eyeing More Stateside Success With Stellar Book Having tasted Breeders' Cup success at Santa Anita last year, Tom Marquand is heading to Del Mar with another enviable book of rides as he bids to enhance his growing international reputation. The 26-year-old broke his duck at the world championships aboard Big Evs, who stormed to victory in the Juvenile Turf Sprint for trainer Mick ...
Preakness Hero Takes Shorter Route At Santa Anita The popular grey colt Seize the Grey is being aimed at the Gr.1 Breeders’ Dirt Mile rather than the Classic, with connections opting for the shorter trip following his Pennsylvania Derby success. Trained by veteran handler D. Wayne Lukas, the 3YO will face his elders for the first time. Formidable Opposition Awaits Drawing post 6, the Preakness ...
Star Sprinters Seeking Success At Del Mar Trainer Mick Appleby is exuding confidence about Big Evs' chances of overcoming a challenging draw in his quest for consecutive Breeders' Cup victories at Del Mar this Saturday. The 4YO speedster, who captured the Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Santa Anita last term, faces his career finale from stall 11. Speed Merchants Set For Epic Showdown ...
Del Mar Showdown Looms As Head Seeks To Emulate Father's Heroics Having watched his father Freddy Head saddle the magnificent Goldikova to three consecutive Breeders' Cup Mile triumphs, trainer Christopher Head is hoping Ramatuelle can continue the family's remarkable association with the prestigious race at Del Mar on Saturday. Illustrious Past Winners The Mile's roll of honour features some of ...
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 ...