8 March 2018, LEXINGTON, Kentucky] ~ It is with great sadness that Alltech announces the passing of its founder and president, Dr. Pearse Lyons. Lyons died on Thursday, March 8, due to an acute lung condition that developed during his recovery from heart surgery. He was 73. “The thoughts of our entire Alltech family around…
Goshawke takes Arabian Triple Crown R2 in Abu Dhabi Meet
Sunday 4 March 2018 ~ On Sunday, 4 March 2018 at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club race course, the 1400m Group 2 Arabian Triple Crown R2 for four-year-olds went to Goshawke partnered by Fernando Jara for trainer Abdallah Al Hammadi and his main patron Al Ajban Stables. Another winner ridden patiently after a slow start,…
Easter Man, Quick Sand AA Photo Finish in Grade 1 Sheikh Zayed Cup in Houston
4 March 2018, Houston, USA ~ The Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan 100 years Cup Grade 1 race at the Sam Houston Racing Park on Saturday, March 3, 2018 will be one to remember. In the Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan 100 years Cup Grade 1, carrying a prize fund of $48,500 and…
Norma Corbin and Shane
“This horse is not right for you. You are both green,” declared my instructor, which after forty-five years I still remember clearly, as it was also the beginning of one of the most rewarding relationships of my life and the fulfillment of my childhood dream. “I grew up in Argentina, a country that takes pride…
Arabian Racing Association of California 2017 Racing Awards
At the 25 February 2018, Annual Award Banquet for the Arabian Racing Association of California, the following received racing Awards for 2017. Congratulations to all. 3-year Old Filly Winner:Anna Bella AA Owner – Joe/Betty Jo Gillis Trainer – Terri Eaton 3-year Old Colt of the Year Winner: Codys Surprise Owners – Pleasanton Race Club Trainer…
Trainer Torrez Looks Strong for Houston Racing
Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup Grade 1 Starts US Festival Racing2 March 2018, Houston, Texas, USA ~ Texas-based trainer Ernesto Torrez is strongly represented by a trio of horses in the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup 100 Years…
Group 1 Al Maktoum Challenge R3 Won by Ziyadd
1 March 2018, Dubai, UAE ~ The ninth meeting of the Meydan Carnival went off on Thursday 1 March 2018, and saw Ziyadd win the spoils in the only Purebred Arabian contest on the card, the Group 1 Al Maktoum Challenge R3. Sponsored by Al Naboodah Facilities Management Trophy over the same 2000m on dirt…
Amateur Jockeys Ride In World Championship Race in Texas
HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship race in Houston, Texas1 March 2018, Houston, Texas, USA ~ The Sam Houston race track at Houston, Texas, will host 10 tough ladies from 10 countries in the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship on the evening of 3 March 2018. Riding for their countries…
California Arabian Racing Association Added Incentives and New Races for 2018
7 April 2018, HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Darley Awards Stake $100,000 Grade 1, at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California, and close in Fresno on 15 October 2018. Stay and Race in California At the February 2018 Arabian Racing Association of California (ARAC) General Membership meeting, additional races and racing incentives were announced, including…
Al Tiryaq Lands Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club Gold Cup
18 February 2018, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ Racing in the capital on Sunday was highlighted by the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club Gold Cup, one of three Prestige races over 1600m on the card and won in a thriller by Al Tiryaq. Only five went to the post, but the quintet was virtually in a line…
Faith in Furlongs – Cancer Survivor to Darley Nomination
A tough and determined mareLynn Bennett bought Always and Forever sight unseen as an endurance prospect. The mare was then in foal to Kaolino at Mandolynn Hill Farm in Aubrey, Texas. The mare’s little grey filly was named Last Call MHF (Callie). The story begins here. “My first time on a horse was at age…
Dynamites Makes Double Delight for Dutch Trainer at St. Moritz
HH Sheikha Fatima Ladies race on White Turf in Switzerland19 February 2018, St Moritz, Switzerland ~ In an exciting finish Dutch trainer Karin Van den Bos’s Dynamites completed a memorable double after winning the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship (IFAHR) race on the White Turf frozen track at St Moritz, Switzerland, on…
St Moritz Frozen Lake Will Host HH Sheikha Fatima Ladies Race on Sunday
Trainer Van den Bos eyes double with Dynamites17 February 2018, St Moritz, Switzerland ~ Dutch trainer Karin Van den Bos will be pinning her hopes on the 4-year-old Dynamites to complete a double by winning HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship (IFAHR) race on the White Turf of St Moritz in Switzerland on…
Ajjaj Dominates Al Ain Marathon Round 3
16 February 2018, Al Ain, UAE ~ Friday’s meet at Al Ain Racecourse was highlighted by Round 3 of the Al Ain Marathon Series, a 4100m handicap, in which just six took their chance. Ultimately it turned into a procession by Ajjaj, under a masterful ride from Adrie de Vries. With none of his five…
Paddys Day Wins Mazrat Al Ruwayah at Meydan
He has won over 1 Million US Dollars 15 February 2018, Dubai, UAE ~ Settled at the back of the six-horse field for most of the 1,600 metre trip run on a fast dirt track at Meydan Racecourse, the seven-year-old Paddy’s Day (Burning Sand) made smooth progress inside the final three furlongs to comfortably go…
Al Ain Marathon Series Round 3 at Al Ain
15 February 2018, Al Ain, UAE ~ Racing at Al Ain Racecourse on Friday, 16 February 2018, is highlighted by Round 3 Of The Al Ain Marathon Series, a 4100m (2.54miles) handicap and the final of the seven races on the card. The equivalent race was won last year by Balad Al Reef, trained by…
AL Zahir Triumphant in Abu Dhabi Group 1 HH The President Cup
Group 3 Al Ruwais won by Rmmas for Yas Horse Racing Management11 February 2018, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ With a prize fund of AED 2,500,000 and a distance over 2200m, the Group 1 HH The President Cup was the highlight at Abu Dhabi on Sunday evening, 11 February 2018. Contested by 16 runners, it was…
IFHRA Approves 2018 Scholarship Fund Awards
Seven students to receive the Racing Scholarship Fund (RSF)11 February 2018, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ The International Federation of Horse Racing Academies (IFHRA) has approved seven students to receive the Racing Scholarship Fund (RSF) during the year 2018. The program is aimed to boost young professionals from the equestrian fraternity. The list was finalised at…
World Equestrian Games Endurance Nominations and Procedures
7 February 2018, from the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. Athletic Selection Procedures for the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games, Endurance Competition Location: Tryon, North Carolina Dates to Remember: 13 July – The U.S. Endurance Team will be named 10-23 September – Full FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 World Equestrian Games 11 September –…
Loraa, Sniper De Monlau, Abu Alabyad Top Rated in Abu Dhabi Gr 1 HH The President Cup
HH The President Cup, worth AED2500,000 (US$680,698)10 February 2018 ~ HH The President Cup, worth AED2500,000 (US$680,698), one of the world’s most valuable Purebred Arabian contests, is the highlight of a seven race card at Abu Dhabi on Sunday, 11 February 2018, which also includes the 1200m Group 3 Al Ruwais, originally scheduled to run…
HH Sheikh Mansoor Announces 2018 Festival Calendar
100 races, events in 90 countries for 2018 7 February 2018, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ Announced as part of the 2018 HH Sheikh Mansoor Global Arabian Festival, the prestigious 160-km HH The President of the UAE Endurance Cup ride will be held on Saturday, 10 February, and the Group One HH President Cup flat race…
Al Walid Wins Prix du Haras de Gelos-Wathba Stallions Cup
Al Walid ends Nafees’ unbeaten run7 February 2018, Pau, France ~ Al Walid under Quentin Houdoin gave Al Shaqab Racing the win in the first HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s Wathba Stallions Cup series on 6 February 2018 in Pau, France. Eight were in the fray for…
Dynamites Fires off Arabian Racing on St Moritz Lake
4 February 2018, St. Moritz, Switzerland ~ Dutch trainer Karin Van den Bos saddled a 1-2 including the winner Dynamites as the 2018 Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup race series raced on the White Turf of frozen St Moritz Lake on Sunday, February 4, 2018. On the first three race Sundays in February…
Omani Apprentice Balushi Scores on Madjanthis in Abu Dhabi
4 February 2018, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ Racing at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club on Sunday, 4 February 2018 highlighted the finale, the 2200 handicap where trainer and owner completed a treble with AL Tiryaq under Sam Hitchcott. Only seven went to post and, and after a tardy start, Hitchcott restrained his mount keen to…
Barnamaj Runs Down Paddys Day on the Line in Al Maktoum Challenge, Round 2
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Meydan, Dubai 1 February 2018 2200m (11F) Finish for a Track Record: 02:29:87
Treble for Mullen, Seemar, Lemartinel at Al Ain
27 January 2018, Al Ain, UAE ~ Champion Jockey Richard Mullen, was the man to follow at Al Ain on Saturday evening riding a treble, including landing the featured 1000m handicap, the final race of seven, on Extra Hope. Sporting the colors of Ali Haddad, Mullen was content to take a lead from Joori until…
Abu Dhabi Race Meet on Sunday Postponed
Three days of mourning have been declared28 January 2018, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ Following the death of HH Sheikha Hessa Bint Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, the mother of HH Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE, the race meeting scheduled on 28 January at Abu Dhabi has been postponed. A…
Sniper De Monlau Fires in Abu Dhabi Feature
21 January 2018 ~ On a blustery evening in the capital, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club hosted a six race card on Sunday, featuring the HH The President Cup Prep, over the same 2200m course and distance as the AED2,500,000 Group One feature coming in three weeks time. The Feature was won in determined fashion by…
Mullen Makes It 400 Wins on Al Ain Card
19 January 2018, Al Ain, UAE ~ Racing at Al Ain on Friday, 19 January 2018, was highlighted by Round 2 of the Al Ain Marathon Series, a 3200m handicap for which seven went post and proved to be a career landmark 400th UAE winner for reigning champion jockey Richard Mullen. Victory appeared less than…
Ireland’s McCutcheon, Sweden’s Dalbark Win in Oman
2018 HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival’s international campaign begins20 January 2018, Muscat, Oman ~ Ireland’s Evanna McCutcheon and Sweden’s Andreas Tapia Dalbark emerged as winners of the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Horse Flat Racing Festival’s international openers for the year 2018 at the Al Rahba race course in the Wilayat of Barka…
Australia’s Global Sprint Challenge Suspended in 2018
18 January 2018, Racing Victoria ~ Due to the restrictions placed on the movement of horses between Hong Kong and Australia, organisers have taken the decision to suspend the Global Sprint Challenge in 2018, with a view to resuming the series in 12 months’ time. With these restrictions – which were imposed late last year…
HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival Begins 2018 in Oman
2018 Festival racing begins on Friday18 January 2018, Muscat, Oman ~ The HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Horse Flat Racing Festival’s international calendar kicks off on 19 January 2018 at the at Al Rahba race course in the Wilayat of Barka in Oman with two of its races being part of the…
Trainer Saleha Gets First Win with La Yfootkum
Wathba Stallions Cup in Abu Dhabi15 January 2017, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ The New Year seems have started on a perfect note for UAE lady trainer Saleha Ahmed Al Ghurair. It was in the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s Wathba Stallions Cup For Private Owners Only race…