Aidan O’Brien’s Tower of London (IRE) rallied from the back of the pack to land the fifth edition of the US$2.5 million Longines Red Sea Turf Handicap, needing every bit of the 3000m distance to pip a game Enemy (GB) … Read more
Legendary former Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson hit the back of the net again when his homebred Spirit Dancer (GB) lifted the US$2m Howden Neom Turf Cup in front of a very appreciative crowd. British raiders Jack Darcy (IRE) … Read more
Annaf (IRE) brought another international triumph for his British-based trainer Mick Appleby with a stunning win in the US$2m Saudi National Bank 1351 Turf Sprint at King Abdulaziz Racecourse. Just a few months ago, the well-respected trainer had a breakthrough … Read more
Susumu Fujita’s Yoshito Yahagi-trained Forever Young (JPN) won the fifth edition of the US$1.5m Boutique Group Saudi Derby in dramatic style on Saturday, overcoming a slow start and wide, mid-pack trip to seize the lead in the final stride and … Read more
Alban de Mieulle’s Qatar-based squad came out on top once again in Saudi Arabia as King Shalaa (FR) claimed a tight finish to the US$500k NHC Saudi International Handicap. The French-born trainer is a familiar figure from a long spell … Read more
Horses bred by the Al Khalediah Stables continued to dominate the 2024 The Saudi Cup meeting after the family-owned Asfan Al Khalediah (KSA) added the US$2m Diriyah Gate Development Authority Obaiyah Arabian Classic to his growing record. A winner of … Read more
Race 1 Conqueror [1] Pearl Adios [5] Pool Pony [3] Flossing [2] Race 2 Jenkins [1] Marimenko [3] Jackand [8] Frankel Star [2] Race 3 Kalasec [1] Anotherhouse [2] Desert Dancing [6] Sir Sway [3] Race 4 In Her Stride … Read more
Race 1 Flash Feeling [7] Dunkel [1] Mankayan [4] Glentaneous [5] Race 2 Midtown Boss [7] Kin [13] Boldinho [1] Hanchi [11] Race 3 Autumn Angel [2] Serasana [1] Pure Paradise [3] Harlow Mist [4] Race 4 Maharba [2] Don … Read more
Manama Gold has been one of the stars of the Dubai season so far and Fawzi Nass’s filly took her unbeaten record to three with victory in the G3 UAE Oaks [Presented by Longines]. Ridden by Adrie De Vries, the daughter … Read more
The Naser Mutlaq-trained Tilal Al Khalediah (KSA) wrote himself into the history books when he stormed home in the US $1.5m Ministry of Culture Al Mneefah Cup, a Group 1 event for Purebred Arabians. A winner of last year’s Group … Read more
Badr (USA) swooped to conquer the US$500,000 Lucid Tuwaiq Cup on the eve of The Saudi Cup to strongly suggest potential in the richest race of all in a year’s time. This race turned into a rout. Winning jockey Adel … Read more
A rapid start saw accomplished French rider Maryline Eon lift first prize in the Invest Saudi International Jockeys Challenge at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Friday. A second-place finish in Round 1 behind eventual runner-up Camilo Ospina was followed by a … Read more
Robert Havlin believes Lord North is ‘where he was this time last year’ as the eight-year-old aims to become the first dual winner of the G3 BetUK Winter Derby (3.20pm), highlight of Southwell’s Premier Raceday on Saturday, February 24. Havlin guided … Read more
Champion galloper Romantic Warrior will aim to complete a sweep of Hong Kong’s 2000m Group 1 races on Sunday afternoon (25 February) at Sha Tin. Engaged to run in the HK$13 million G1 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m), … Read more
Race 1: Galilaeus (2) Bon Appetit (6) Border Leicester (1) Guns Ablazing (7) Race 2: Philosopher (2) Foxicon (1) Moon And Back (4) Shirshov (3) Race 3: Fire Of Etna (6) Kind Gesture (2) Nursery Chime (5) Aperitivo (4) Race … Read more
Trainer Richard Fahey has admitted he was “humbled” when first getting the opportunity to train horses for legendary ex-Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and suggested that saddling Spirit Dancer (GB) in Saturday’s US$2m Howden Neom Turf Cup is the … Read more
Ryusei Sakai, a 26-year-old jockey with a rich horse racing pedigree, looks set to make his mark in Riyadh once again this weekend. His father Hidemitsu is an ex-jockey, who currently trains in the NAR (Japanese provincial racing) scene, while … Read more
US$20m The Saudi Cup Carmel Road (USA) – Ownership representative Talal bin Shareem reports the local runner to be going well. “Everything is normal with him, same routine, he’s fine and happy,” he said. “He has drawn wide in 14 but … Read more
Legendary former Manchester United football manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, was at King Abdulaziz Racecourse this morning to watch his runner Spirit Dancer exercise on track in preparation for Saturday’s G2 Howden Neom Turf Cup. For Ferguson, who co-owns the Frankel … Read more
Despite eight-time UAE champion trainer Doug Watson being one of the prominent faces of success in Middle-East racing for the past two decades, the American expat will saddle his first starter in the world’s richest race, Saturday’s US$20m The … Read more
The G2 Singspiel Stakes is the highlight of five Pattern races at Meydan Racecourse as the Dubai Racing Carnival hosts a fabulous Friday card. The 1800metre event, a prep for the G1 Dubai Turf over the same course and distance, … Read more
Race 5 Fagin [4] Princeofcambridge [1] Ethel Maude [6] Wealdstone [8] Race 6 Prince Prawn [3] Thoughtful Woman [7] Grey Ice [10] Miss Cardannic [11] Race 7 Legend Of Dubai [13] Sandy Prince [2] Master Montaro [6] Turbeau [11] Race … Read more
Carmel Road (USA) – Gate 14 Abdullah Albadah, trainer: “I’m happy. He’s in good form, working well in the morning. Tough race, first time he’s run 1800m, hopefully he’ll run well.” Crown Pride (JPN) – 6 Masafumi Matsuda, assistant trainer: … Read more
Lemon Pop (USA) holds a special place in the heart of Makoto Tabata, a man whose route to becoming the assistant trainer of one of the biggest contenders for Saturday’s US$20m The Saudi Cup has been an unconventional one. The … Read more
Rick Dutrow has described his stable star White Abarrio to be in a similar zone to the one he was in when he won the Breeders’ Cup Classic as he prepares to line up in the $20 million The Saudi … Read more
US$20m The Saudi Cup Carmel Road (USA) and Power In Numbers (USA) – Talal Bin Shareem, racing manager for owner White Stable, had an update on the Saudi Arabian-trained pair. “They’re in good condition,” he said. “The trainers are happy … Read more
It took until just short of his seventh birthday for Astro King (IRE) to contest a Group race but British trainers Daniel and Claire Kubler believe their stable star can become a regular in the world’s elite races over … Read more
The DBS x Manulife Million Challenge has ended in a tie for the second time in three seasons after Danny Shum’s Copartner Ambition and David Hayes’ Tomodachi Kokoroe shared series honours at Happy Valley on Wednesday (21 February). Decided on … Read more
Hugh Bowman hopes Straight Arron can continue an upward career trajectory with victory in the HK$13 million G1 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (25 February). Third in the G3 Centenary Vase Handicap (1800m) under … Read more
Tuesday 20th February 2024 US$20m The Saudi Cup Crown Pride (JPN) – “We did a 1200m gallop on the dirt track today. He moved and accelerated well. We are happy,” Yohei Kotobuki, a stable representative, said. Derma Sotogake … Read more