$1,000,000 Group 2 UAE Derby sponsored by Atlantis The Royal Derma Sotogake lined up a shot at the Kentucky Derby as he made every step of the UAE Derby in a 1900m contest dominated by Japanese horses. Trained by Hidetaka … Read more
$1,500,000 Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint sponsored by Azizi Developments Danyah put a host of specialist sprinters to the sword when flying up the middle under Dane O’Neill to deliver a popular success for Shadwell and trainer Musabbeh Al Mheiri … Read more
$1,000,000 Group 2 Dubai Gold Cup sponsored by Al Tayer Motors Broome took the step up to two miles in his stride when striking late to take the Group 2 Dubai Gold Cup (3200m) in a pulsating finish. It looked as though Subjectivist would … Read more
$1,000,000 Group 2 Godolphin Mile sponsored by One Za’abeel UAE-based trainer Doug Watson stamped his name on the Group 2 Godolphin Mile for the third time at Meydan Racecourse Saturday after Isolate did as his name suggested and kept himself … Read more
$1,000,000 Group 1 Dubai Kahayla Classic sponsored by EMAAR A thrilling head-bobbing finish greeted spectators to the 2023 Dubai World Cup meeting at Meydan with local hopes Hayyan and Barakka involved in a long stretch duel in the Group 1 Dubai … Read more
Race 1 Astero [1] Tampering [2] Byron [5] Catesby [8] Race 2 Disneck [2] The Years [3] Waverley [8] Amur [1] Race 3 Stroke Of Luck [4] Full Of Sincerity [1] Awesome John [7] Ausbred Rising Sun [2] Race 4 … Read more
Race 1 Jewel Bay [2] I Am Unstoppable ]5] Give Some Lip [4] Fun Forever [3] Race 2 Stadium Of Light [3] Fox Dunnett [6] Eventually [1] Marquette [5] Race 3 Struck By [1] My Khalifa [2] Yuri Royale [4] … Read more
Race 1 Veranskova [4] Duchess Of Dorset [6] Fortunate Kiss [7] Snapped [9] Race 2 Hell Queen [2] Amazonian Lass [4] Zousuko [3] Bossy Nic [9] Race 3 Kettle Hll [5] Sparkle [2] Hasseltoff [4] Tycoon Bec [3] Race 4 … Read more
Race 1 Cap De Joie [8] Ceasar [1] Soaring Eagle [10] Rhinoceros [6] Race 2 Our Heidi [5] Zion [3] Squami [6] I’m Innocent [2] Race 3 Brave Mead [1] Celestial Storm [7] Ana Jaahza [6] Manhattan Baby [8] Race … Read more
Chad Summers reports In 2022, Switzerland was a popular winner for local connections in the Dubai Golden Shaheen sponsored by Nakheel, marking the first World Cup winner for Champion trainer Bhupat Seemar and the first Group 1 victory for 10 … Read more
The first turf race on the card features the leading candidate with the biggest edge on ratings over their rivals anywhere on the night. For supporters of Subjectivist – notably his patient and resourceful Dubai-based owner Dr Jim Walker and … Read more
Equinox, 2022’s best three-year-old in the world on official ratings, faces defending champion Shahryar in a Longines Sheema Classic to savour. The winner of the G1 Arima Kinen last time out, Equinox arrives in Dubai seemingly at the peak of … Read more
Equinox, 2022’s best three-year-old in the world on official ratings, faces defending champion Shahryar in a Longines Sheema Classic to savour. The winner of the G1 Arima Kinen last time out, Equinox arrives in Dubai seemingly at the peak of … Read more
Nick Seddon reports Lord North will bid to make history by becoming the first three-time winner of the G1 Dubai Turf (sponsored by DP World) on Saturday afternoon. The seven year old dead-heated with the Japanese challenger Panthalassa in a … Read more
History could be made by just the second race on Saturday when Bathrat Leon attempts to become the third dual winner of the G2 Godolphin Mile (sponsored by One Zabeel). The Yoshito Yahagi-trained five-year-old aims to follow in the hoofprints … Read more
Wednesday, trackwork notes Group 1 Dubai World Cup sponsored by Emirates Airline Frankie Dettori is looking forward to the opportunity to write a glorious final chapter to the Dubai element of his storied riding career, with defending World Cup champion … Read more
The UAE Derby has long been an important race for connections seeking to have their horse compete in the Kentucky Derby with the winner attaining 100 qualifying points towards that goal. This year’s UAE Derby sponsored by Atlantis The Royal … Read more
Jeremy Greene reports The Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint sponsored by Azizi Developments, with $1.5 million up for grabs down the six-furlong chute at Meydan, appears one of the more open races on the Dubai World Cup programme. As befitting … Read more
First Classs aims to cement his position as one of the best Purebred Arabians in the world when he defends his crown in the G1 Dubai Kahayla Classic, sponsored by Emaar. The winner of seven of his 22 starts, those … Read more
John Size is aiming to give Hong Kong a third victory in the G1 Al Quoz Sprint (1200m) when Sight Success lines up as one of two horses representing the city in the race along with Duke Wai on Dubai … Read more
Race 5: El Soleado (3) Miss Milhous (11) Wealdstone (10) King Neptune (4) Race 6: Dante’s Peak (2) Captain Pluto (3) Secret Location (5) Maktoob (1) Race 7: Starring Role (7) Victorine (8) Kipyegon (5) Starden Lass (2) Race 8: … Read more
The cards fell wildly for the favoured horses at the barrier draw for the 27th Dubai World Cup sponsored by Emirates. There were audible gasps early in the ceremony as defending champion Country Grammer drew gate 14 of 15, leaving … Read more
Still coming to terms with landmark BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) success with Voyage Bubble at Sha Tin last weekend, Ricky Yiu continued a memorable season by claiming the Class 3 Police Cup Handicap (1200m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday … Read more
Nick Seddon reports Mark Johnston has admitted that he and his team are rather working on borrowed time with star stayer Subjectivist, who will bid to repeat his heroics of two years ago in Saturday’s Group 2 Dubai Gold Cup … Read more
Wednesday, trackwork notes Group 1 Dubai World Cup sponsored by Emirates Airline Last-start Group 1 Saudi Cup (1,800m) winner Panthalassa drew plenty of eyes, with last year’s Group 1 Dubai Turf dead-heater working alongside his stablemate and fellow defending champion Bathrat Leon. Trainer … Read more
Douglas Whyte has made a swift and successful transition to the training ranks with a swag of top-level successes already under his belt, however, this Saturday night (25 March) the former 13-time Hong Kong Champion Jockey will saddle stable star … Read more
Jeremy Greene reports With six fancied runners at the 27th Dubai World Cup programme this Saturday, champion trainer Charlie Appleby will be represented across four races. Multiple wins for the Godolphin handler would not surprise, given his unerring consistency whenever … Read more
The spring equinox, traditionally a time of renewal, is perhaps as fitting a moment as any to mark a new era at Meydan. The Japanese media, omnipresent at every Dubai World Cup since the inaugural meeting at Nad Al Sheba … Read more
Race 1 Simeon [4] Stavanger [6] Mon Etoile [7] Umetini [9] Race 2 No selections Race 3 Highballer [3] Inordinate [6] Our Destrier [1] Final Overture [9] Race 4 Luna Cat [4] Circle Of Magic [7] Gunna Gunna [3] Orange … Read more
Tuesday trackwork notes Group 1 Dubai Turf (sponsored by DP World) Seasoned DWC-watchers were pleasantly surprised to see Aidan O’Brien’s three-string squad arrive at the end of last week, meaning they cleared quarantine earlier and have been out on the … Read more