Ushba Tesoro, hero of the 2023 Group 1 Dubai World Cup sponsored by Emirates Airline, is back at Meydan to defend his title. It has been remarkable to witness the transformation in this seven-year-old entire since he belatedly switched to … Read more
For all its undoubted quality, only one horse lining up on Saturday’s stellar Dubai World Cup programme at Meydan is being labelled in advance as having the potential to shape the thoroughbred breed for years to come. We’re looking at … Read more
Orne heads several three-year-olds looking to test their Classic aspirations in the Listed BetMGM Burradon Stakes at Newcastle on Good Friday. Six of the nine runners in the mile contest hold Classic entries, with 2,000 Guineas hopeful Orne shouldering … Read more
Nine Tenths hopes to stamp her class on the BetMGM Fillies’ And Mares’ Championships Handicap, as trainer William Haggas bids to win the seven-furlong contest for a third time after Queen Aminatu in 2023 and Diagnostic in 2018. Nine … Read more
Oh So Grand and Penzance look to cap stellar seasons as contenders from Britain, France and Ireland clash in the £200,000 BetUK Easter Classic over 10 furlongs, highlight of Finals Day and Europe’s most valuable all-weather race. There are … Read more
Aiming to secure a second major success at Meydan Racecourse, Ricky Yiu believes Voyage Bubble has the class and preparation to strongly contend in the HK$39 million G1 Dubai Turf (1800m) on Saturday (30 March). Yiu arrived in Dubai overnight … Read more
Defending champion Ushba Tesoro has drawn stall five in Saturday’s $12,000,000 Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline. The Noboru Takagi-trained Japanese star faces a captivating rematch at Meydan with American challenger Senor Buscador, with a head having separated the pair in last … Read more
Roger Varian’s selective approach has made him a man to watch on the international racing scene. The British trainer struck at the Dubai World Cup meeting in 2016 with Postponed and has registered other major successes in America, Canada and … Read more
$12,000,000 Group 1 Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (2000m, dirt) Few horses have had a 12 months quite like Dura Erede, but there seems to be growing confidence that the four-year-old can step from out of the shadows and … Read more
The US$30.5million Dubai World Cup meeting at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, March 30 will be seen in around 150 countries in all corners of the globe. There are a staggering 33 individual Group / Grade 1 winners entered across the … Read more
Rewind 12 months and much of the commentary surrounding Do Deuce and his challenge for the G1 Dubai Turf sponsored by DP World (1800m) centred on trainer Yasuo Tomomichi’s excellent record when travelling horses abroad and, more specifically, to Meydan. … Read more
Unbeaten Asfan Al Khalediah and this year’s Saudi Cup-third Saudi Crown are among a contingent of Saudi owned or trained horses heading to The Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday March 30. Asfan Al Khalediah extended his unbeaten … Read more
Tony Cruz is confident California Spangle can defy convention by reprising elite sprinting form and pressing for victory in the HK$11.7 million G1 Al Quoz Sprint (1200m) at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday night (30 March). To face 11 rivals, including … Read more
Saudi Cup winning jockey, Junior Alvarado is relishing the chance to add a second major Middle Eastern title to his CV when he and Señor Buscador line up alongside some of the best in the world at the G1 Dubai … Read more
Two of France’s all-weather stars are on course for Finals Day, including the Antoine Griezmann-owned Hooking in the feature BetUK Easter Classic over 10 furlongs. Hooking was the World Cup winner’s first foray into racehorse ownership in 2017 and … Read more
$12,000,000 Group 1 Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline Defending champion Ushba Tesoro and last year’s G2 UAE Derby hero Derma Sotogake were among a gaggle of Japan’s leading dirt performers to put in a strong efforts around … Read more
Galaxy Patch could next take on the might of Golden Sixty or Romantic Warrior on FWD Champions Day (Sunday, 28 April) at Sha Tin. After his slashing second in Sunday’s (24 March) HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) behind … Read more
$12,000,000 Group 1 Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (2000m, dirt) The countdown to one of the world’s most prestigious races ramped up on Monday morning as 12 horses were declared for the US$12 million feature. Most of the … Read more
Sibelius was one of the more popular winners of the G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen Sponsored by Nakheel (1200m, dirt) and he has not lost the ability to attract a crowd. Such was the case again Monday morning, as the chestnut … Read more
Dennis Yip will consider a tilt at the G1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) next month after former Irish stayer Massive Sovereign completed an extraordinary rise to glory with a spectacular win in the HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) … Read more
Hong Kong sprinter Victor The Winner’s attempt to emulate Aerovelocity’s 2015 G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen (1200m) triumph has ended in a gallant third at rain-sodden Chukyo Racecourse in Japan on Sunday (24 March). Sent straight to the front from barrier … Read more
Race 1 Pariah Pearl [12] That’swhathesaid [9] Colonel Hathi [3] Sinhalese [7] Race 2 Hampton Palace [7] Ginger Sweet [11] Laminar [8] Adiuro [5] Race 3 Monsieur Moose [3] Telescope [12] Flower Gallery [6] Dame Cheval [5] Race 4 Jipushi … Read more
Hoping to guide Helios Express to complete dominance of the 2024 Four-Year-Old Classic Series with victory in the HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (24 March), Hugh Bowman will adopt conservative tactics on John … Read more
Race 1 Wheels [2] Cherokee Brave [7] Confrontational [1] Crimson Vine [6] Race 2 Grinzinger Love [1] Pure Aqua [11] Duchess Of Sussex [9] Justa Star [2] Race 3 Proven Correct [3] The Mansman [4] Warlords [1] Enciphering [9] Race … Read more
Race 1: Aristonous (5) Marquess (1) Magnaspin (4) Up And Under (3) Race 2: Spywire (1) Bittercreek (4) Growing Empire (5) Sassy Jenni (6) Race 3: Angel Of Light (9) Strawberry Rock (1) Jennivamoose (10) Haaland (8) Race 4: Regal … Read more
Sometimes longshots prevail in the big time, last year’s BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) is a testament to that when Voyage Bubble won at odds of 45/1, and trainer Frankie Lor is hoping this Sunday (24 March) is one of … Read more
Blake Shinn concedes drawing barrier 14 in the HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) with Galaxy Patch is “not ideal” but the Australian believes Pierre Ng’s charge has the temperament and class to overcome the challenge. “It’s not ideal … Read more
Race 1: Elettrica (1) Wrathful (3) Danish Prince (4) Tenderize (17) Race 2: Almania (5) Post Impressionist (4) Redstone Well (8) Stockman (2) Race 3: Thalassophile (1) Osmose (5) Little Mix (7) Principessa (14) Race 4: Schwarz (6) Brave Mead … Read more
“She’s pretty fresh!” is virtually the first thing William Knight says when talking about his G1 Al Quoz Sprint contender, Frost At Dawn. “Bucking seems to be her new party trick!” When they’re good, you can forgive them a bit … Read more
Helios Express’ bid to match the towering feats of Rapper Dragon and Golden Sixty with a clean sweep of the Four-Year-Old Classic Series with HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) victory at Sha Tin on Sunday (24 March) has … Read more