6 October 2024, Paris, France ~ Al Ghadeer (AL MOURTAJEZ x GHARRAA) triumphed for the second consecutive year in the Qatari colours of Al Shaqab Racing (Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani) with Christophe Soumillon in the saddle. The 5-year-old bred by Mohammed Al Najafi has now branded his tenth consecutive victory, the eighth at Group…
4 October 2024, Paris, France ~ The best PA horses from all over the world will go head-to-head in the Qatar Arabian World Cup at ParisLongchamp on Sunday 6 October. Al Ghadeer, the defending champion, will once again be the main attraction. A son of the outstanding Al Mourtajez, the winner of this race in…
15/9/2024, Longchamp, Paris ~ In the Purebred Arabian Qatar Prix Dragon (GR1 PA) at Longchamp racecourse on 15 September 2024, the race went to Ch’ezza, a 6-year-old colt trained at Pau by François Rohaut. Ch’ezza is owned by Qatari national Abdulla Fahad Ah Al-Attiyah but has not been seen out since finishing third in the…
5 September 2024, ParisLongchamp racecourse ~ Trial races for the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe On Sunday, 15 September, the ParisLongchamp racecourse hosts an important race day in view of the world’s greatest race, the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, which takes place on 6 October. On this day, young and old can…
21/08/2024, Castiglione del Lago, Italy ~ A spectacular race to the finish was the final for the Test Event for the Zigulì FEI Endurance European Championship 2025 in Castiglione del Lago (Italy) on 31 August, 2024. After the CEI3*160 kilometer day, the ride was spectacularly finished with a three-rider sprint which showed the winner to…
Zigulí Test Event FEI Endurance European Championship International endurance becomes increasingly green in Umbria, Italy 22 August 2024 Perugia, Italy ~ From August 29 to 31 at the former Eleuteri airport, the great values of sports are highlighted under the banner of safety and sustainability and there will significant enrichments to the course and the…
2 August 2024 ~ On day 2 of the Qatar Goodwood Festival, Wednesday, 31 July, HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of Qatar Olympic Committee, presented the trophy of the Qatar International Stakes to HE Sheikh Hamad bin Joaan Al Thani, representing Al Shaqab Racing, following the victory of the champion, Al Ghadeer,…
The prestigious Dubai World Cup meeting, recognised worldwide as one of horseracing’s premier sporting and social occasions, will take place on Saturday, 5 April 2025. The race symbolizes the grand finale of the extended 16-meeting Dubai Carnival. Hosted at the iconic Meydan Racecourse, the 29th renewal of racing’s most spectacular fixture will be staged a…
30 May 2024 – by Pamela Burton Sue Willis was one of the estimated 46,999 people screaming “Go, Go, Go,” as her horse, Seize the Grey (STG), took off from the starting gate under jockey Jaime (Hymie) Torres for the 18 May, 1 3/16 mile Preakness Stakes run. Torres quickly guided the Grey to…
16 May2024, KSA ~ Racing in Saudi Arabia will resume on Thursday, 4 July with a refined campaign at King Khalid Racecourse in Ta’if. Dates: 4 July – 28 September The 2024 season gets underway five weeks later than in 2023 meaning the total number of meetings has reduced to 39, with the season culminating…
30/3/2024 $1,000,000 Group 1 Dubai Kahayla Classic [Sponsored by One Za’abeel] $1,000,000 Group 1 Dubai Kahayla Classic [Sponsored by One Za’abeel] Many predicted a win for Saudi Arabia in the G1 Dubai Kahayla Classic (2000m) for Purebred Arabians, and that’s what happened – but not with the horse most expected. Unbeaten champ Asfan Al Khalediah…
The Dubai Kahayla Classic is race one on the nine-race card, with scheduled post time of 3:30pm UAE28 March 2024, Dubai, UAE ~ He’s 17 from 17 – so far, so unbeaten, so brilliant. That’s Asfan Al Khalediah, the Saudi star bound for the Dubai Kahayla Classic [sponsored by One Za’abeel). Trained by Nasser Multaq,…
The Dubai World Cup will be seen in more than 150 countries worldwide 27 March 2024, Dubai, UAE ~ 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…
Road to the Dubai World Cup – For Arabians, It’s Al Khalediah vs Al Khalediah25 March 2024, Dubai, UAE, Monday, 25 March ~ $1,000,000 Group 1 Dubai Kahayla Classic Sponsored by One Za’abeel (Purebred Arabians, 2000m, dirt) Dubai World Cup night will start with a heavyweight clash between 13 of the world’s best purebred Arabians,…
Baffert Targets Fifth Dubai World Cup
Proudly hosted in joint collaboration with the Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS) 7 March 2024, USA ~The Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup (EAHGC) is coming to North America and will be held in conjunction with the 2024 Arabian Breeders World Cup | 28-30 March in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Emirates Arabian Horse Society, in affiliation with…
2 March 2024, Meydan, Dubai ~ The day’s Group 1 opener was the Purebred Arabian Maktoum Challenge Round 3, which produced a compelling battle between winner Sunny Du Loup and runner-up at the wire AF Alwajel. Sunny Du Loup prevailed by a short head, giving second season trainer Hamad Al Marar his first top level…
Naser Mutlaq’s grey demonstrates versatility in Obaiyah ClassicSaturday, 24 February 2024 ~ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ~ 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…
Friday 23 February 2024, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ~ 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 1 Diriyah Gate Development Authority Obaiyah Arabian…
22 February 2024 ~ US$2m Diriyah Gate Development Authority Obaiyah Arabian Classic Honey Proof (USA) – “He is very well, looks in great condition,” trainer Rhonda Tuley said. “He likes the track and is handling the change in environment without any trouble.” Vica Grine (FR) – Trainer Elisabeth Bernard admits that it will be difficult to assess…
21 February 2024, Riyadh, KSA ~ Trainer comments on Post Position for $20,000,000USD Saudi Cup, to be the 9th and last race on Saturday, 24 February 2024. 4YO+ All 1800m Dirt,SH 3YO+ All 1800m Dirt Fourteen (14) horses entered: Carmel Road (USA) – Gate 14 Abdullah Albadah, trainer: “I’m happy. He’s in good form, working…
21 February 2024, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ~ King Abdulaziz Racecourse, Riyadh on 24 February 2024 Headlined by the World’s Richest Race, The Saudi Cup worth US$20M, the top race will again attract the finest thoroughbreds and top jockeys from around the globe. The further eight races are: the Ministry of Culture Jockey Club Local Handicap;…
Hugo is the first established thoroughbred trainer to take on Arabians The Arabian Racing Organisation (ARO) is delighted to welcome the registrations of two horses from leading UAE owner breeder Al Asayl Bloodstock. Both three-year-olds have arrived at Hugo Palmer’s Manor House Stables in Cheshire and are being prepared to run in the UK this…
Both Purebred Arabian races over the weekend now carry Group 1 status9 February 2024, Saudi Arabia ~ The Breeders’ Cup Classic winner White Abarrio (USA) is poised to renew rivalry with four of his vanquished combatants from the Santa Anita shakedown after the likely fields for the 2024 Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse were…
Naples, FL – The American registering authority for the World Arabian Horse Organization (WAHO), the Purebred Arabian Trust (PAT), has awarded the 2024 WAHO Trophy to the purebred Arabian mare, Treasured Moments. The fourteen-year-old mare by legendary race sire, DA Adios+ and out of Hidden Treasure, was bred by the Alan Kirshner and Deborah Mihaloff’s Cre…
Al Mneefah Cup for Purebred Arabians, another turf race, will also run as a Group 1 for the first time12 January 2024, Saudi Cup ~ Among the hopefuls for the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia-organised race weekend are 41 Group or Grade 1 winners with strong support from the powerhouses of the USA with 123…
France Galop – 8 January 2024, France ~ Veterinary surgeon Dr. Albéric Théry (45) is a graduate of the Toulouse Veterinary School. He joins France Galop as head of the passport and equine welfare department starting on 8 January 2024. He succeeds Dr. Sonia Wittreck. Following two medical and surgical internships in France and in…
Follow The Road To Paris Paris 2024 will host the XXXIII Olympic Summer Games, 26 July to 11 August. The Olympic Equestrian events will take place between the 27th of July and the 6th of August at the 1862 home court of Louis XIV, then the epicenter of French Royalty, the Chateau de Versailles Key upcoming deadlines –…
Follow The Road To Paris2 January 2024, FEI ~ The FEI oversees around 70 Rankings and Standings across all the disciplines, from World Rankings calculated on a monthly basis for Athletes, Horses and/or combinations, to league, team and regional based standings for Series such as the FEI World Cup™ and FEI Nations Cup™, as well…
22 December 2023, Dubai, UAE ~ It’s been a busy start to the season for RB Rich Lyke Me. The G2 Madjani Stakes winner backed up two weeks later and successfully defended his title in the G1 Maktoum Challenge for Purebred Arabians. Al Maktoum Challenge R1 Group 1 Purebred Arabian For 4YO+ 1600m DIRT AED…
3 December, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ Wathnam Racing claimed the win with Abbes (Tm Fred Texas x Raqiyah) of the Gr. 1 Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown with a purse of 5 Million AED on 3 December in front of a packed international crowd at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Center. The six-year-old,…
3 December 2023, AbuDhabi,UAE~ First Classs (US) comes out of gate six to defend title for Abu Dhabi Crown Jewel worth (first place) AED 3,000,000.