In 2020, Wildman Jack (USA) was riding high off an outstanding Dubai World Cup Carnival season, topped by a crushing of the 1200m turf track record in the Group 3 Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint. Heading into last year’s course and distance Group … Read more
An inspired Caspar Fownes’ training performance, crowned by a supreme Joao Moreira ride, has allowed Sky Darci to overcome serious stamina doubts while delivering dramatic BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) success at Sha Tin on Sunday (21 March). The … Read more
Ballydoyle’s blue-blooded multiple Group 1 winner Mogul comes into the Group 1, $5 million Longines Dubai Sheema Classic in top form, but it seems no matter his success, expectations persist. A $4.6 million yearling purchase, the Aidan O’Brien-trained half-brother to top-level performers Secret … Read more
Continuing an impressive line of star Japanese fillies and mares to invade for the Dubai World Cup card, Sunday Racing’s Chrono Genesis commands her own overdue spotlight on March 27 in the Group 1, $5 million Longines Dubai Sheema Classic. The stunning stone-grey … Read more
Race 1 The Javelin [4] Request [11] Fortyfive Parklane [2] The Trance Factor [8] Race 2 Summaroca [9] Raphael [8] Kalleske [2] Joltin’ Joe [7] Race 3 Divine Rule [14] Johnny Buccaneer [6] Loco Mojo [11] Sealbhach [7] Race 4 … Read more
Race 1 Exalted Craftsman [1] Stan The Caddy [3] Ourkhani [4] Cape Mount [7] Race 2 Designer Chef [2] Triton Rising [5] Tequila Time [1] Aiguilette [4] Race 3 La Richesse [8] Territory Titan [1] Don’tdreamit’sover [3] Exalted Traveller [6] … Read more
Race 1 Micro [1] Daily Bugle [2] Swamp Vixen [6] Puppeteer [5] Race 2 Takumi [6] Masaff [2] Mohican Heights [5] Grand Promenade [4] Race 3 Garvoc [1] Arigato [3] Teramia [4] Incredulous Dream [6] Race 4 Foxy Lady [11] … Read more
Race 1 Hunnam [3] Private Sector [6] Prince Amongst Men [2] He’s Xceptional [1] Race 2 Muntaseera [8] Rainbiel [10] Snapper [4] Valaquenta [1] Race 3 Sky Horse [7] Seas No Limit [4] Annunciate [9] Rebel Racer [5] Race 4 … Read more
Race 1 Ripper Rita [5] Pitchanun [4] Gorgonado [2] Cornucopia [1] Race 2 Kermy [2] Mimi’s Award [7] Steinem [9] St Cloud Femme [8] Race 3 Big Friday [4] Bobsled [5] Oh So Far [9] Fioroso [1] Race 4 Inkerman … Read more
Trainer Doug Watson began this season more than hopeful that he could provide HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum with a serious contender for the Group 1, $1 million Al Quoz Sprint, but even the six-time UAE champion conditioner … Read more
A cast of 14 Group or Grade 1 winners with a combined 23 victories at the highest level are set to line up for the 25th running of Dubai World Cup day at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday March 27, 2021. … Read more
Race 1 Old Fashioned [7] Carrier Buster [8] Entitled Princess [9] Extrapolate [2] Race 2 Litchfield County [5] Curran [2] The Sisters [10] Nightfire [6] Race 3 Hot In Paris [7] Dubai Star [6] Cirrina [5] Soaring Eagle [4] Race … Read more
Race 1 Salamanders [11] Camaguey [1] Zerelle [9] Unforgiven [6] Race 2 Madame Bolli [7] Madagascar Miss [6] Holy Spirit [5] Arrogance [1] Race 3 Limited Vision [3] Mofang [6] Tywina [7] McGrath [4] Race 4 Ha She [3] Archregency … Read more
Thumbs Up Racing’s Sleepy Eyes Todd continues to grow his fanbase heading into the toughest test of his career, the 10-furlong, $12 million Dubai World Cup (G1) on March 27. While his propensity to pose for the morning racing media and genuine … Read more
Race 1 Keep Of Bopping [4] Ghosted [8] Dynamic Sensation [2] Fiery Dancer [7] Race 2 Rich Sun [4] Rocket Park [5] Capito [1] Cliffette [7] Race 3 Akaka Falls [3] Baronessa [7] Signorina [10] Angerstein [1] Race 4 Bowness … Read more
The Saudi Cup winner Mishriff – fresh from landing the world’s most valuable race, – has the Juddmonte International at York as his main summer target following a return to turf in the Dubai Sheema Classic on March 27. … Read more
Race 1 Princess Raffles [4] Heritage Dance [5] Brother’s Shadow [1] Karacasu [2] Race 2 Taken Off [1] Elderflower [3] Propelle [4] Alleboom [6] Race 3 Chosen Blonde [2] Baraconi [4] Beau Rossa [3] Kirinia [1] Race 4 Casino Seventeen … Read more
Race 1 Great House [4] Toscanini [7] Crimson Ace [9] Kiss The Bride [1] Race 2 Arcaded [2] Robodira [4] Queen Of Wizardry [1] Jamaea [5] Race 3 Ingratiating [2] Hilal [6] Tiger Of Malay [5] Shaquero [1] Race 4 … Read more
Race 1 Coin Collector [7] Fanciful Toff [1] Playoffs [5] Aurora’s Symphony [4] Race 2 Scorched Earth [7] Glitter ‘N‘ Gold [8] Predetermined [1] Dio [4] Race 3 Too Close The Sun [2] Kentucky Breeze [6] Irish Flame [3] Persan … Read more
When Elwick Stud’s Lord Glitters came roaring back to form winning the G1 Jebel Hatta on Super Saturday at Meydan, it embodied why trainer David O’Meara has called the ghostly son of Whipper ‘the horse of a lifetime’ in interviews. Indeed, it seems … Read more
Race 1. Thomas Hawk [2] Always Definite [3] Yvaine [8] Symbolica [7] Race 2 Irish Mist [5] Antifragile [1] Give Me Reward [3] Audrey Girl [2] Race 3 Bellicosity [5] Blue Angel [9] Magnetic [6] Feminine Mystique [7] Race 4 … Read more
Known as a top-tier trainer in the U.S. for decades, Mike Stidham now, finally, takes his well-respected show on the road with his first starter outside North America, Godolphin’s Mystic Guide. The winner of more than 2,100 races has brought said son … Read more
Race 1 Liberalized [2] Lyrical Lad [3] Reward The Bold [4] Wanted Spark [5] Race 2 American Angel [4] The Motley Fool [10] Designs [6] O’Lucky [2] Race 3 La Marsa [11] Beau Jasper [4] Our Little Ripper [8] Georgie’s … Read more
Almost five years after debuting at Happy Valley, Irish import Travel Datuk shed unwanted status as Hong Kong’s most celebrated maiden by successfully snapping a 48-start losing streak to the bemusement and delight of Richard Gibson and Matthew Poon. … Read more
Racing at Meydan on Thursday, a card sponsored by Pillar Partners Azizi Developments, is officially highlighted by the Mina by Azizi, a 1600m conditions contest, restricted to the 3-year-old Classic generation and for which seven have been declared. With an … Read more
Race 1: Prince Of Mercia (2) Apres La Mer (4) Engage (5) Wild Savanna (8) Race 2: Guns Ablazing (2) Field Of Lights (1) Danluca (3) Director’s Cut (6) Race 3: Shepard (1) Tarn’s Prince (3) Doroza (2) He’s The … Read more
Race 5 Cheeky Peaky [5] Anirishman [1] Dance Ready [2] Irish Delight [3] Race 6 Harlem Blues [6] Humzz [1] Twain’s Express [10] The Last Napoleon [3] Race 7 Knife’s Edge [1] Our Free Spirit [2] Barangaready [10] Yoshi Mokuyo … Read more
Flagship Glory has edged into BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) calculations with an impressive staying performance at Sha Tin this afternoon (Sunday, 7 March) as Zac Purton continued a withering mid-season charge with a treble, leaving the Australian with eight … Read more
Race 1 Bolsonaro [3] Gloved [6] Seradess [1] Sirianni [4] Race 2 Legend Of Zorro [7] Unlaced [4] Five Kingdom [1] La Richesse [8] Race 3 Highly Discreet [2] Ecumenical [1] Smokin’ Val [6] The Brumby [3] Race 4 Garner … Read more
Super Saturday, the second biggest meeting of the UAE season at Meydan and a dress rehearsal for Dubai World Cup night three weeks later, was officially highlighted by the Group 1 Al Maktoum Challenge R3 sponsored by Emirates Airline, Group … Read more