Romantic Warrior was all heart as he courageously went down in a storybook finish with Japan’s Forever Young in the US$20 million (approx. HK$156.43 million) 2025 G1 Saudi Cup (1800m, dirt) at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in the Kingdom of Saudi … Read more
Japan’s Forever Young (JPN) bested Hong Kong’s Romantic Warrior (IRE) by a neck in a race for the ages at King Abdulaziz Racecourse. The head-to-head so many had hoped for materialised in a fascinating tactical battle. The big two jumped … Read more
Oisin Murphy continued a fabulous night at The Saudi Cup as he steered Byzantine Dream (JPN) home in the US $2.5m Longines Red Sea Turf Handicap. Tomoyasu Sakaguchi’s 4-year-old was among the improving types in the 3000m event and the … Read more
There was a famous one-two for Japan in the US$2m 1351 Turf Sprint presented by Boutique Group as Ascoli Piceno stuck her head past Win Marvel (JPN) in a dramatic finish to the Group 2 contest. Christophe Lemaire, the … Read more
This year’s US$500k Saudi International Handicap presented by NHC went the way of Qatar and Austral (FR) in the grey and maroon silks of Al Shaqab. It was a very different case to 12 months ago, where Jean de … Read more
Straight No Chaser (USA) arrived from America with the billing as one of the major equine attractions of this year’s The Saudi Cup meeting and he duly dazzled in the US$2m Riyadh Dirt Sprint presented by Saudi National Bank. … Read more
United Arab Emirates representative Golden Vekoma (USA) provided a major moment for British jockey Connor Beasley as he came out top in a fine finish to the US$1.5m Saudi Derby presented by ZOOD Realty. Trainer Ahmad Bin Harmash targeted the … Read more
Brilliant Purebred Arabian Tilal Al Khalediah (KSA) gained yet another decisive victory at The Saudi Cup meeting as he claimed the US$2m Obaiyah Arabian Classic presented by Diriyah. It was the third year in a row that the ultra-consistent performer … Read more
Frankie Lor will chase his first G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) success at Sha Tin on Sunday (23 February) when he will launch a two-pronged attack in the HK$13 million event. Lor believes both his runners, Happy Together and … Read more
The fourth running of the US$1.5m Al Mneefah Cup sponsored by Ministry of Culture for Purebred Arabians was a thriller RB Kingmaker (USA) rallied widest of all, asserted himself over leading contender Asfan Al Khalediah (KSA) at the top of … Read more
For the first time the International Jockeys’ Challenge presented by Diriyah was won by a local rider when Muhammad Aldaham ended up with 30 points thanks to two winning performances. Victorious in Round 1 with Jawhar Alriyadh (KSA) and then … Read more
Now or never for Facteur Cheval as French challenger takes on the world’s best Jerome Reynier’s runner arrives after encouraging warm-up Marseille-based Jerome Reynier, handler of last year’s Dubai Turf victor Facteur Cheval (IRE), is remarkably calm for … Read more
Excitement is building for the richest horse race in the world with 14 runners chasing the US$20m Saudi Cup at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Saturday. The sixth edition of The Saudi Cup is full of international flavour and fascinating … Read more
The G3 UAE Oaks (presented by DP World) has twice in recent seasons produced fillies to run in the GI Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs and Queen Azteca could do the same after a thrilling win in this year’s renewal. … Read more
American trainer Kenny McPeek praised his G1 Saudi Cup (1800m, dirt) contender Rattle N Roll ahead of Saturday’s (22 February) US$20 million (approx. HK$155.69 million) contest at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Speaking at a press … Read more
Race 1 Dampen [2] Xtreme [5] Safe Bet [4] Gazz [3] Race 2 Typhoon Harmony [1] Tipsy Vixen [5] Watadeel [2] Gawnski [6] Race 3 Holmes [2] Hard Prince [5] New York Scandal [9] Stardealt [7] Race 4 La Roux … Read more
Race 1: Pondalowie (3) Samangu (5) Mrs Chrissie (2) Miss Aria (1) Race 2: Don’t Hope Do (7) Winnasedge (9) Legio Ten (5) Beast Mode (2) Race 3: Shanwah (4) Emphasize (5) Entrusting (3) Scary (1) Race 4: Polyglot (3) … Read more
Race 1 Crafty Boss [4] Georgie Get Mad [1] Slane [3] Roguery [5] Race 2 Miss Tarzy [2] Inevitable Award [4] Fagin [1] Harmonious Senora [6] Race 3 Eternal Darkness [2] Excels [8] Facilitate [3] Elsa Of Arendelle [7] Race … Read more
Jockey Ryusei Sakai is staying cool ahead of what will certainly be a high-pressure situation aboard Forever Young (JPN) in Saturday’s US$20m Saudi Cup. The Japanese colt displayed his suitability to the dirt track at King Abdulaziz Racecourse when he … Read more
Shum thrilled with Romantic Warrior ahead of Saturday showdown Hong Kong star makes dirt debut in The Saudi Cup A noticeably more relaxed Danny Shum was on hand on Thursday morning, two days before his Hong Kong flag-bearing world … Read more
Bhupat Seemar is pumped to oppose Romantic Warrior in Saturday’s (22 February) G1 Saudi Cup (1800m, dirt) when his classy Walk Of Stars represents the United Arab Emirates-based horseman in the world’s richest race, worth US$20 million (approx. HK$155.69 million). … Read more
Race 5: High Praise (5) Nic’s Choice (6) Enuff Bricks (2) Red Feathers (10) Race 6: Matrimonial (10) Fumage (8) Defense Tycoon (3) Highly Regarded (5) Race 7: Mystic Vamp (11) She’s A Hustler (2) Cable De Vega (8) Grey … Read more
Hong Kong’s champion Romantic Warrior (IRE) will break from gate 3 in Saturday’s US$20m Saudi Cup. The world’s highest-earning horse has attracted a huge amount of global racing interest since his arrival in Saudi Arabia and was even the centre of attention … Read more
Noboru Takagi’s pair for the US$20m Saudi Cup have a busy few weeks ahead of them. Ushba Tesoro (JPN), the 8-year-old horse, was runner-up in the main event 12 months ago and is also seeking to reclaim the Dubai World … Read more
France-based Italian trainer Alessandro Botti is no stranger to King Abdulaziz Racecourse but will have his first runner at The Saudi Cup meeting on Saturday when he saddles Presage Nocturne (IRE) in the US$2.5m Longines Red Sea Turf Handicap. … Read more
Two fascinating Argentinian arrivals and a more experienced customer combine for a formidable challenge for owner Muhaideb Abdullah Almuhaideb and trainer Abdulaziz Mishref in Saturday’s US$20m Saudi Cup. El Kodigo (ARG) is an authentic South American champion who extended his … Read more
James McDonald indicated it’s all systems go for Romantic Warrior after the champion ticked off his final fast work on Tuesday (18 February) at King Abdulaziz Racecourse ahead of Saturday’s (22 February) G1 Saudi Cup (1800m, dirt) in the Kingdom … Read more
A second tilt at the G1 Al Quoz Sprint (1200m) in Dubai in April for California Spangle will hinge on the veteran’s performance in the HK$13 million G1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (23 February). … Read more
Race 5 Dollar Chaser [1] Stormfront [2] Caesar Cipher [5] Milbrae [4] Race 6 Exuberance [6] Diamond Firetail [2] Duty Calls [5] Southern Crescent [10] Race 7 Zloties [5] Pop Award [6] Mem’s Choice [9] Roadie [1] Race 8 Charisse … Read more
Michele Italia is keen to make the most of a big opportunity early in his training career as he saddles Salah Al Din (GB) in Saturday’s US$500,000 Saudi International Handicap presented by NHC. As his name might suggest, the trainer … Read more