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Kameko Colt Carrying Qatar Racing Hopes At Del Mar Qatar Racing's New Century is primed for his upcoming Breeders' Cup assignment, with connections reporting the colt to be in fine fettle. The Andrew Balding-trained 2YO, a full brother to the record-breaking US$1,237,500 sale topper at Book 2 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, is targeting glory in the Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at ...
Costa Connection Continues As Orman Eyes International Success Jimmy Orman, Queensland's leading jockey, is set to trade the Sunshine State for the sands of Dubai in a three-week riding odyssey. The gun rider will reunite with trainer Michael Costa for a series of high-profile meetings before capping off his journey with a well-earned Japanese holiday. Dubai Dominance Beckons Orman's return to ...
Gosden Gelding Seeking Back-To-Back Victories In Ascot Showpiece Trawlerman returns to the scene of his greatest triumph, seeking a repeat victory in the Gr.2 British Champions Long Distance Cup at Ascot on Saturday, 19 October. The John and Thady Gosden-trained gelding is hoping to emulate the likes of Further Flight and Buckskin, who both secured back-to-back wins in this prestigious contest. ...
Ascot Challenge Awaits Top Milers And Fillies Facteur Cheval is set to benefit from the soft ground as he attempts to improve on last year's runner-up finish in the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot. The 5YO, trained by Jerome Reynier, chased home Big Rock in the 2023 renewal and has since proven himself a top-level contender with victory in the Dubai Turf earlier this year. Barry Irwin, ...
Soft Ground To Play Crucial Role In Group One Contest As the curtain falls on the flat racing season, all eyes turn to Ascot for the Gr.1 Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes this Saturday. The six-furlong contest promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with defending champion Art Power and the consistent Vadream headlining a competitive field. Art Power Primed For Title Defence The Tim ...
UAE-Born Rider Impresses In Meydan Trials Yasser Al Ameri took a significant stride towards his dream of becoming a professional jockey on Wednesday morning, participating in official trial rides at Meydan Racecourse. The 22-year-old Emirati apprentice, one of the few UAE-born riders in the sport, showcased his talents aboard horses trained by Mohammed Al Shamsi at the world-renowned venue. ...
American Trainer Bullish On Riyadh Prospects Jimmy Jerkens is priming his stable for a scorching second season in Saudi Arabia, as the multiple Grade One-winning American trainer sets his sights on surpassing last year's impressive tally of 18 winners. Taif Triumph Sets Stage For Riyadh Having saddled seven winners from 47 runners at Saudi's summer racecourse in Taif, Jerkens is brimming with ...
Arabian Horse Extravaganza Set To Dazzle At Al Shaqab The Arabian horse show season in Qatar is set to burst out of the starting gates with the 4th Qatar Arabian Breeders Cup, commencing at Al Shaqab's indoor arena from 24 October. This three-day equine extravaganza, recognised by the European Conference of Arab Horse Organisations (ECAHO), promises to showcase over 150 horses in a dazzling ...
Gulf Investment Drives Unprecedented Sales At October Book 2 The second day of Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 2 witnessed an unprecedented surge in sales, with buyers from the Middle East leading the charge. The session broke records, achieving the highest grossing day in the sale's history, with six lots fetching 500,000 guineas or more. Gulf Powerhouses Fuel Fierce Bidding Wars Racing ...
Anticipation Builds As Trials Commence For 2024/25 Campaign As the dust settles on Al Ain's April finale, the UAE racing scene is already abuzz with excitement. With trials underway, the 2024/25 season promises a revised schedule and the return of familiar faces, both equine and human. World Cup Hero Heads Star-Studded Cast Topping the bill is Laurel River (USA), the reigning Dubai World Cup ...
Setback For California Crown Hero Subsanador, the impressive winner of the Gr.1 California Crown Stakes, has been ruled out of the Breeders' Cup Classic due to an ankle injury. The 5YO Argentine-bred, trained by Hall of Famer Richard Mandella, was discovered to have the setback at his Santa Anita Park base. Case Clay, US adviser for Wathnan Racing, confirmed the news while providing updates on ...
Champion Colt Will Stand At Coolmore Ireland City of Troy, the European champion 2YO of 2023 and Epsom Derby hero, is set to stand at Coolmore's home base in Ireland for the 2025 breeding season. The news, revealed by Coolmore on October 12, comes as the colt prepares for his final career start in the Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Classic. Stellar Career Culminating In Classic Challenge The Aidan ...
