25 November 2014, Lexington, Kentucky – From the US Equestrian Federation -Effective December 1, 2014, and for the 2015 competition year, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has implemented withdrawal practices following Intraarticular Injections and Shockwave Therapy as a resulted of rule changes passed at the USEF Annual Meeting in January, 2014. For Intraarticular Injections…
Burning Fleet Runs off with the Win in Texas Mud
24 November 2014, Texas ~ Two important Arabian stakes races were held at Retama Park, Texas, on 22 November. In race 1, Burning Fleet (Burning Sand x Angel Proof by NF Proof) proved much the best over his competitors in the Grade 3 Texas Arabian Derby for four-year-old Arabian colts and geldings. Running on a very muddy…
HH Mansoor Festival, Abu Dhabi Falconers Club Form Bond
24 November 2014, Abu Dhabi ~ A press conference Sunday 23 November in Abu Dhabi made the announcement that the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Race Festival has formed a strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Falconers’ Club. The partnership will include the falconers as part of the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak…
QREC Racing Turns Up the Heat with Wins by Al Mizan and Harran
20 November 2014, Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club ~ Al Mizan (Vert Duzan x Nevada De Cardonne) came up with a dazzling display while clinching the Al Wakra Cup, a Local Bred-Pure Arabian Conditions race at the Racing and Equestrian Club on Thursday, 20 November with jockey Harry Bentley astride the winner. The Jassim Al Ghazali trained…
Ghalib lands Al Ain Feature for Ffrench and Jahouri
21 November 2014 ~ Al Ain, UAE ~ Ghalib won the featured 1600m Conditions race at Al Ain Racecourse’s second meeting of the season on Friday afternoon, 20 November under a power packed finish from Royston Ffrench. One of the first off the bit, the Majed Al Jahouri-trained runner took a long while to get…
Bigg N Rich Looking to Score at Al Ain on Friday
Last Season’s Al Ain Mile Prep Winner Could Star for Lemartinel 20 November 2014, Al Ain, UAE ~ Bigg N Rich (FALINA DES FABRIES x Viraac (US) by Virgule Al Maury) developed something of a liking for Al Ain last season and is shaping up as the one to beat in Friday’s featured 1600m Conditions race at…
The World Arabian Horse Organization Conference – WAHO Qatar 2014
17 November 2014, Doha ~ Doha in Qatar was once again the site of the The World Arabian Horse Organization Conference – WAHO Qatar 2014 – from 10-14 November. A welcome reception and dinner on the lawn of the impressive Museum of Islamic Art staged a dramatic opening to the Conference. Providing the backdrop was Doha’s high-rise skyline outlined…
Abu Dhabi Racing Proves Arabian Home-Breds
16 November 2014, Abu Dhabi ~ Local apprentice Saeed Al Mazrouei produced a very polished display aboard Shateh (Mahabb (AE) x Fanar by Akbar) to win the Purebred Arabian National Day Prep race over 1600m, one of five Arabian races on the card for Sunday evening (16 November) at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club. Having only his…
Laahaq Wins 2000m Handicap in Sharjah
15 November 2014, Sharjah ~ The featured 2000m handicap at Sharjah’s third meeting of the season on Saturday 15 November was highlighted by a thrilling finish won in a last-gasp effort from the Majed Al Jahouri-trained Laahaq (Dormane x Aryaan), for SHeikh Mansor bin Zayed Al Nahyan, producing the lead on the line by local apprentice Saeed…
TM Thunder Struck Wins Jay Stream Cup in Qatar
13 November 2014, Doha QREC ~ While the WAHO Qatar 2014 Conference attendees watched, Umm Qarn’s TM Thunder Struck (Majd Al Arab) asserted his superiority over his nine rivals in the Jay Stream Cup, a Pure Arabian Advanced Plate, at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club on Wednesday evening 12 November. The Alban de Mieulle 4-yr-old gelding was ridden…
Dutch Pro Pietrasiewicz Crowned World Ladies Champion
10 November 2014, Abu Dhabi ~ Watched by an enthusiastic international crowd, the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival‘s Championship races showed the quality of Champion riders and of UAE trained horses at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club on 9 November 2014. HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies’ (IFAHR) World Championship…
Al Jahouri Continues Purebred Arabian Group Race Domination
Thakif & Bentley Land Fourth Victory in Abu Dhabi Group 3 Contest9 November 2014, Abu Dhabi ~ Trainer Majed Al JAhouri won every Group One Purebred Arabian race in the UAE last season and made the perfect start to his big-race campaign this time around. He saddled Thakif to win the 1600m Group 3 Sheikh Zayed…
Federation of Racing Schools, Academies Initiated in Abu Dhabi
9 November 2014, Abu Dhabi ~ Notwithstanding the tremendous success achieved by the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival, His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and Minister of Presidential Affairs has initiated the start of a Federation to nurture and…
Sparkling Gala Concludes two-day Abu Dhabi Conference
9 November 2014, Abu Dhabi ~ A focus on healthy ways to maintain jockey weight, general nutrition, and ongoing research and support for jockeys were hot topics at the closing session of the two-day HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak International Conference of Education and Training in Abu Dhabi. Moderated by Gary Capewell, nutritionists gave testimonials that were…
Abu Dhabi Launches Season With G3 Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan Cup
Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak World Championships3 November 2014, Abu Dhabi ~ The culmination of the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak World Championships and the valuable Group 3 Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup, are the undoubted highlights as racing returns to the Abu Dhabi turf on Sunday evening 9 November. With a Dhs420,000 prize fund,…
La Hoor wins QREC Owners Cup
8 November 2014, Doha ~ Hassan Ali Hassan Al Matwi’s La Hoor (Burning Sand- Pettra) proved superior to the opposition winning the Owners Cup, a Local Bred Pure Arabian Conditions race run over seven furlongs on Thursday, 6 November at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC). La Hoor was brilliantly ridden to victory by Marco Monteriso.…
Apprentice Jockeys Get Career Experience From Experts at Conference
8 November, 2014, Abu Dhabi ~ Some interesting facts and finer details concerned with shaping professional jockeys came to the fore on the opening day of the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak International Conference of Education and Training which got underway at the Anantara Hotel in Abu Dhabi on Friday morning (7 November). HE Aref Al…
HH Sheikh Mansoor Global Festival Adds Races for 2015
HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival increases Apprentice races to nine in 2015 7 November 2014, Abu Dhabi~ The Purebred Arabian horse racing fraternity, assembled in Abu Dhabi for the finals of the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival events, got a sneak preview of the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival, which…
HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival Goes from Camel races to Fashion show
British Equestrian Industry Unites for Apprenticeship Reform
“We will produce a standard of apprenticeship for the equine industry that is world class and builds on existing strengths, with industry and the grooms benefiting from having specialised training in their chosen field.”3 November 2014, UK ~ Unprecedented unity by the equestrian industry has led to the successful bid for a new equine groom…
Abu Dhabi gears up to stage HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival Finale
3 November, 2014, Abu Dhabi ~ The stage is set for the grand finales of the sixth edition of the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival under the slogan of One World, 6 Continents. The six-day festival kicks off on Tuesday with the official draw of the HH Sheikha…
Breaking News: Bayern Wins Breeders’ Cup Classic
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1 November 2014, Los Angeles, California ~ Toast of New York is second, California Chrome finishes a close third. See video here:
Mister Ginoux wins French Arabian Breeders’ Challenge for Colts
29 October 2014, Toulouse, France ~ Mister Ginoux (Amer x Nacree Al Maury), after winning his debut at Bordeaux (July 10), remained unbeaten when taking the French Arabian Breeders’ Challenge for Colts (Gr3 PA) at Toulouse, France, on Wednesday, 29 October. From the stables of Al Shaqab and trained by Thomas Fourcy, the colt was ridden by Julien…
Al Mourtazez wins French Arabian Breeders’ Challenge Classic
29 October 2014, Toulouse, France ~ Al Mourtazez (Dahess x Arwa by Nuits St Georges) was head and shoulders above his rivals in the French Arabian Breeders’ Challenge Classic (Gr3 PA) at Toulouse, France, on Wednesday, 29 October. Al Mourtazez was ridden by Julien Auge to win the 2,200-metre contest and clinch the title of the…
Promote your stallion in the 2014 Arabian Finish Line Stallion Guide
O’Shea Leads Home on Bedayer Al Asayl at Sharjah’s First Meet of the Season
1 November 2014, Sharjah, UAE ~ As racing returned to the Sharjah dirt on Saturday the best of the Purebred Arabian action was a 2000m handicap where Dane O’Neill had tried to make all the running on Watson’s Fantastique MHF and the tactic looked like it might work. As the runners turned for home, Champion Jockey,…
Oman scores Toulouse win with Sylvine Al Maury
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup (Group 3) French Arabian Breeders Challenge Classic31 October 2014, Toulouse, France ~ French trainer Jean-Francois Bernard wrapped up the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup series in Europe with a superb win in Toulouse,…
Racing Returns to the UAE
30 October 2014, UAE ~ Racing returns to the UAE on Friday, 31 October, with a competitive six-race Thoroughbred card at Jebel Ali. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum sponsors the 1000m sprint handicap through Shadwell with prize money of 120,000 AED ($33,000). HH Sheikh Hamdan’s stables have 4 runners entered in the race. 1 November marks…
USEF Bans Use of Helmet Cameras
29 October 2014, Kentucky ~ Just out from the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). Effective immediately and until further notice, the use of helmet cameras is prohibited at all USEF licensed and/or endorsed competitions pending the completion of an independent expert report on the safety of helmet cameras. ~end
The Arabian Racing Cup Breeders Award Winners
The Arabian Racing Cup is pleased to announce the Breeders Reward checks have been issued to each breeder of record for the horses finishing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the Arabian Racing Cup Stallion Stakes (G3) at Lone Star Park in Dallas, Texas on October 18, 2014. Congratulations to the recipients of the inaugural ARC…
Strong field for Group 3 Turf contest in Toulouse, France
28 October 2014, Toulouse, France ~ A strong field of 11 horses have lined up for the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup (Group 3) French Arabian Breeders Challenge Classic which will be run on Tuesday, October 29 at the Toulouse…
La Hoor again on Track at Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club
23 October 2014 ~ In the second week of the season at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, Hassan Al Matwi’s La Hoor (Burning Sand – Pettra), confidently ridden by jockey Marco Monteriso, made a fluent victory in the Ushrayiq Cup. The Local Bred Pure Arabian Conditions race was the highlight of the sand track races at the…
WAHO 14 Conference Speakers Announced
Under the patronage of H. H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Khalifa Al Thani, special advisor to H.H. Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, a team of internationally renowned experts with specialist knowledge in a wide range of subjects including equine welfare and behavioral studies, and genetics and cultural heritage, will assemble…