December 18, 2013, QREC ~ Muntasar and Fouladh win for Umm Qarn Umm Qarn’s Muntasar (Majd Al Arab x Danie Du Cassou) with Pier Convertino up, came up with a stunning gallop down the final straight to win the Qatar National Day Trophy, a Group II Pure Arabian race, run over 2,000 metres at the Racing and…
Jockey Rosales Claims Abu Dhabi Feature for Jaber Bittar
Sunday December 15, 2013, Abu Dhabi ~ Trainer Jaber Bittar has his team in great form and provided first and third in the featured 1400m handicap at Abu Dhabi on Sunday evening with Jesus Rosales steering Ameer Al Reef (Bibi De Carrere (FR) x ASHAAYA D’AROCO (FR) by Dormane) to a narrow victory from the fast finishing Naseem…
Preakness Stakes Purse Increase in 2014
December 12, 2013, Baltimore ~ The Maryland Jockey Club announced that it has increased the purse for the Preakness Stakes (G1) from $1 million to $1.5 million for 2014. The middle jewel of Thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown will be run Saturday, May 17, 2014 at historic Pimlico Race Course. This is the first increase for the…
Top Field Sets Out On Course at the USEF North American Endurance Team Challenge
December 13, 2013, Bronson, Florida ~ A communique from the USEF states that over 70 horse and rider combinations lined up Friday, December 13, to race for top honors in the USEF North American Endurance Team Challenge. Competitors from Canada, Mexico, and the United States will vie for Team and Individual medals over the 160km course,…
Bin Amer takes Fegentri Rider to Victory in Doha
December 12, 2013, QREC ~ German gentleman rider Dennis Schiergen clinched his first win in Qatar while steering Mohammed Hamad Al Attiya-trained Bin Amer (Amer-Ismala) to a commanding victory in the Pure Arabian Conditions event, which was the Championship race for Fegentri Gentleman Riders. Harran (Kevin Tobin up) was a faraway second ahead of Al…
Khabbab makes good at the Al Khor Cup in Doha
December 11, 2013, QREC ~ The Al Khor Cup 1800m was won by Khabbab (Dahess x Ezraa) continuing his good season under Pat Convertino for trainer, Alban de Mieulle. After laying back around the turn, he pulled steadily away down the stretch and made the win by 4 lengths in a time of 2:05:47 over…
Emirates Racing Authority Cracks Down on Medications in UAE
December 10, 2013, Dubai ~ In a continuing effort to ensure the safety of horses and riders, Emirates Racing Association (ERA) Stewards are delivering messages through fines for medication and other types of infractions found in the UAE racing world. The message was delivered by John Zucal, ERA Chief Steward, that a recent inquiry into a report…
Areem Claims Second Consecutive All-Emirati National Day Cup Victory
Sunday December 8, 2013, Abu Dhabi ~ Areem (Mahabb (AE) – Canelle De Carrere (FR) by Djamel) landed the 1600m Group 1 Purebred Arabian National Day Cup at Abu Dhabi on Sunday, December 8, for owner Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan under the able hands of Ahmad Atjebi. In doing so, he becomes the fourth…
Arqana Posts Record Results at Thoroughbred Breeding Stock Sale
December 8, 2013, Deauville, France ~ The first day of the Deauville Breeding Stock Sale posted results without precedent, generating a turnover of €18,252,500 (including private sales), a figure up by 31% compared to 2012, according to a press release by Arqana. Buyers from Qatar, the United States, Australia, Japan, and Brazil purchased 159 broodmares, fillies and foals.…
Al Hammadi claims CEN** 120km National Day Endurance Cup in Abu Dhabi
December 7, 2013, Abu Dhabi ~ UAE top rider Ali Yousuf Al Hammadi astride Armour Neyak made the win in the Saturday, CEI 120km ** National Day Cup endurance race for the Wathba Endurance Stables in great style. The winner covered the 120km on the Anglo/Arab mare in 4:14:04 at an average speed of 28.33 km/hr succeeding over a starting list of 164…
Baanderos wins Platinum in Paris
December 6, 2013, Paris ~ Congratulations all who participated in the 2013 Salon de Cheval de Paris The World Arabian Horse Championship was held 29 November – 1 December Platinum winners: MALE : BAANDEROS Owner : Al Khalediah Stables (KSA) Breeder : Taylor Hickman (USA) FEMALE : PIANISSIMA Owner : Janow Podlaski State Stud (POL) Breeder…
Bigg N Rich shows great strides at Meydan – Watch the race!
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December 5, 2013, Dubai ~ Bigg N Rich (FALINA DES FABRIES (FR) -x Viraac by Virgule Al Maury) under Gerald Avranche for top UAE trainer, Eric Lemartinel, won the 1600m Mazrat Al Ruwayayah on December 5. In the field of 10, Awam and Laamma came in second and third. The winning time was 1:47:83. Full…
Emirates Racing Authority fines Apprentice jockey Marc Monaghan for Incorrect Weight
ERA Notification *** Thursday December 5, 2013 ~ John Zucal, ERA Chief Steward, recently headed an inquiry into weights claimed for Apprentice Marc Monaghan during November 2013. Monaghan claimed 3 kilograms allowance instead of 2.5 kilograms in 25 races from 2 November – 29 November at Sharjah, Meydan, Abu Dhabi, and Jebel Ali. The matter was discovered following…
December racing in Doha gives Assy win in Derby Trial
Wednesday December 4, Doha ~ Julian Smart-trained Assy (Amer x Margouia), owned by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani and bred at Al Shahania Stud, pulled off a facile victory in the local bred Pure Arabian Derby Trial, run over 1,850 metres. The Burning Sand son, Kassam, trained by Jassim Ghazali, also sporting the colors…
Awards Announced for the Horserace Writers & Photographers Association Derby Award
December 4, 2013, London ~ The 47th annual Horserace Writers & Photographers Association Derby Awards were held on Monday, 2 December, in London. The Awards are supported by the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC). The award for Owner of the Year in which nominees included Middelham Park Racing, J.P. McManus and The Not Afraid Partnership, was…
Purebred Arabians Take Centre Stage at Meydan
December 4, 2013, Dubai ~Meydan Racing December 5. Local trainer, Majed Al Jahouri has yet to saddle a winner this season but looks set to have a big weekend with leading chances in both Thursday’s Mazrat Al Ruwayah Prep Sponsored by Expo 2020, the most valuable race on Meydan’s third card of the season,…
BLACK CAVIAR, TREVE, AND WISE DAN To Be Honored at the LONGINES WORLD’S BEST RACEHORSE Ceremony
THE LONGINES WORLD’S BEST RACEHORSE RANKINGS for Thoroughbreds (For 3yos and upwards which raced between 1st January and 24th November 2013) will honor Black Caviar, Treve, and Wise Dan at a Gala Dinner in Hong Kong on December 6. BLACK CAVIAR (AUS) [130] and TREVE (FR) [130], the joint top rated horses in the 2013 LONGINES…
Raising taxes puts squeeze on Equitation Centers in France
December 2, 2013, Paris, France ~ On November 18, 20,000 horses and riders took to the streets of Paris to protest against the rise of the T.V.A. – Valued Added Tax – which is slated to be raised January 1, 2014 from the present rate of 7%-20% for all services at equestrian centers in France. On foot or…
QREC has full week
November 28, 2013 Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club, Doha ~ Trainer Julian Smart hogged the day’s limelight with three winners and victories, including the Pure Arabian Fillies Championship and Doha Pure Arabian Oaks Trial during the 10th race meeting at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club on Thursday, 28 November, 2013. HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa…
Afra Al Suwaidi wins HH Sheikha Fatima Endurance Cup
November 30, 2013, Abu Dhabi ~ His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice-President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai attended the 90km CEN HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies Endurance Cup- for Arab Countries Only at the Emirates International Endurance Village in Al Wathba here on Saturday, November 30. The race was also attended by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al…
Top Arab lady riders vie for honors in the HH Sheikha Fatima Endurance Cup
November 29, 2013, Abu Dhabi ~ The HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies Endurance Cup- for Arab Countries Only CEN has attracted top lady riders from the UAE and the rest of the Arab world at the Emirates International Endurance Village at Al Wathba for Saturday, November 30. The CEN-90km event will be contested over four stages as the young…
From Iraq comes the book on Arabian horses – Myths and Realities
SOREC celebrates Casablanca-Anfa Racing
November 27, 2013, Morocco ~ The Saturday November 23, Thoroughbred racing at Casablanca Anfa race track organized by SOREC (Societe Royale d’encouragement du Cheval) stakes races with PMU Premium collected 700,000 euros, almost 350,000 euros each for the two principal races – a record for racing even in France, the home country of the PMU.…
Important Changes to USEF and FEI Drugs & Medications Rules for Competition Horses Will Affect the 2014 Competition Year
November 26, 2013 –From the USEF Communications Department ~ Prohibited Practices A new category of rules referred to as Prohibited Practices has been introduced to the USEF Rule Book which will take effect December 1, 2013. The first rule to be adopted in this category is commonly referred to as the “12 Hour Rule“. It…
Arabian European Championship Verona 2013
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November 7-10 ~European Championships, Verona Fiera Cavalli Congratulations Reserve Champion European Championship Verona 2013 IM Bayard Cathare, 2004 (Padrons Immage x Shamilah Bagheera) Presented by Franck Cibois Resume 2013 European Silver Champion Stallion 2013 at Verona and high point with 93.6 Ajman Class winner and Bronze Champion 2013 Dubai Bronze Champion 2013 Menton Silver Champion 2013 UKIAHS…
AF Muwall’Aa lands Abu Dhabi Wathba Stud Farm Cup in style
November 24, 2013, Abu Dhabi ~ AF Muwall’Aa came with a late run under Gerald Avranche to collar Joyous Dream, the mount of James Doyle, close home to earn a back-to-back win in the 2200m Wathba Stud Farm Cup For Private Owners Only Sam Houston Race Park PA Conditions at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club on Sunday.…
November 20 – 21 provides great racing in Doha
November 21, 2013, QREC ~ Alban de Mieulle trained Fouladh (Amer x Jaljalah) put up a wonderful performance in Al Wakra Cup; the feature race in a card of nine events held at the Racing and Equestrian Club on Thursday, November 21. The Umm Qarn bred champion devoured ground in the straight to floor his…
Sheikh Hamdan Runners in Double Form at Sharjah
Saturday November 23, 2013, Sharjah, UAE ~ Impressive Rafeej Claims 1200m Track Record HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his retained jockey, Dane O’Neill, claimed two victories at Sharjah on Saturday afternoon and combined with the two easiest winners on the six race card. Both their winners won by eight lengths with pride of…
California’s Alameda County Fair promotes Wasserman
November 22, 2013, Pleasanton, California ~ Jerome Hoban, the new CEO at the Alameda County Fair, has recently promoted Jeanne Wasserman to the be the Manager of all racing at the California Alameda County Fairgrounds. For almost 16 years Wasserman has been the Manager of the Off-Track Betting Facility (OTB), which runs all year, as well…
Arabian Racing returns to Brazil after More than a Decade
November 21, 2013, Sao Paulo, Brazil ~ The Grand Prix National or GP NACIONAL DO CAVALO ARABE ran on Sunday November 10, 2013 at the Sao Paulo race track.This was the third time since 2002 Arabians raced in Brazil, as the first race took place this year on September 30. The second was Premio Haras Sahara…
Price scoops top journalist award for Dubai International Arabian Race Day
November 21, 2013, UK ~ Freelance journalist Liz Price was named as the winner of a competition to reward journalistic excellence promoted in conjunction with the 31st Anniversary Dubai International Arabian Race Day, at an awards ceremony held in London yesterday hosted by H.E. Mirza Al Sayegh and in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin…
Candidate venues for the FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2018 will be announced on 2 December
November 18, 2913, Switzerland ~ The two US venues – Wellington, Florida, and Kentucky – have both submitted their formal bid applications and questionnaires to host the FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2018 and now officially join the Canadian bid from Bromont/Montreal. Applicants bidding to host the Games in 2018 had until today (15 November) to…
Wickham Wins With Kareem W’rsan in Championship Evening
October 11, 2013, Abu Dhabi ~ An exciting evening of 5 races on tap for the evening saw the stolen win on the outside in the final strides of the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak EARS Apprentice Jockeys Race by South Africa’s Collen Thabana on Manan (Doran x Mangaline Du Loup against a field of eleven.…