17 January 2019, Lexington, Kentucky, USA ~ The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has announced that it has initiated proceedings to terminate the recognized affiliate status of the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) as soon as possible following the AERC Board of Director’s approval of a disaffiliation motion on January 14, 2019, indicating that they wish to…
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American Endurance Ride Conference Severs Ties With USEF
AERC Will Give One Year Grace Period The American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC), the National Governing body for US endurance riding since 1972, made the announcement on 15 January 2019 that, as of 1 December 2019, the AERC will no longer be affiliated with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). The AERC Board of Directors…
Raqee Wins Al Shaqab Cup in Doha
Hassan Ali Hassan Al Matwi’s RAQEE (Mared Al Sahra x Cath) had finished behind the Jassim Mohammed Ghazali Jahromi-trained RASSAN (Amer x Sandytiki) in the C&D Doha Cup in November. On Wednesday, 9 January 2019 at the Al Rayyan Park’s dirt track, the 5yo edged out the Harry Bentley-helmed Rassan by half a length, under…
RB Burning Ash Still Hot at Al Ain Opening
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4 January 2019, Al Ain, UAE ~ Al Ain staged their first meeting of 2019 on Friday afternoon, 4 January 2019, a seven-race card with RB Burning Ash making a great year’s first start and first win of 2019 in the 2000 metre handicap. Representing the powerful Al Asayl team, RB Burning Ash (Burning Sand…
RACE FIXTURE LIST FOR 2019-20 APPROVED BY HH SHEIKH MANSOUR BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN
27 December 2018, Dubai, UAE ~ The fixture list for the 2019-20 UAE racing season has been approved by His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of Emirates Racing Authority (ERA). The season will offer 67 race dates—equalling its record offer of…
Al Nabooda and Oertel Take Three on an Abu Dhabi Sunday
23 December 2018, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club on Sunday, 23 December 2018 was highlighted by the best of the Purebred Arabian action. Fabrice Veron on Bainoona (Mahabb x Miledy Del Ma by Kesberoy) devoured the ground in the final 300 to snare AF Maher, providing a thrilling finish with under Tadhg…
Abu Dhabi Handicap Sunday 23 December
22 December 2018, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ The final UAE racing fixture before Christmas is at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club on Sunday, 23 December 2018. The best of the Purebred Arabian action is a 1600m handicap with 14 declared. Champion Jockey Tadhg O’Shea, riding for the last time in 2018 having incurred a two-day…
Inside UAE Arabian Racing
18 December 2018, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ The UAE racing comes under the Northern Hemisphere jurisdiction, which can be a disadvantage for locally bred horses. As youngsters they have had to live through the long hot and humid summer season when exercise is difficult and generally they do not race until the season starts in…
FEI Addresses Endurance with Temporary Committee meeting
FEI PRESS RELEASE17 December 2018, Lausanne (SUI) The Temporary Committee, established by the FEI Board in October to urgently review the Endurance rules in order to address the issues currently affecting the discipline, held its first in-person meeting at FEI Headquarters in Lausanne (SUI). Dr Sarah Coombs (GBR), chair of the Temporary Committee, said after…
RB MONEY TO BURN PUTS IT IN THE BANK WITH ABU DHABI CHAMPIONSHIP
Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club staged its penultimate meeting of 2018 on Sunday with half of the six races dedicated to 3-year-old Purebred Arabians, including the featured 1600m Abu Dhabi Championship (Listed PA), won in determined fashion by RB Money To Burn. In a field reduced to 14 after two withdrawals on veterinary advice, Pat Cosgrave…
RB Torch Wins National Day Cup in Abu Dhabi
9 December 2018, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ The Purebred Arabian Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan National Day Cup (PA G3) on 9 December 2018 at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club ran over 1600m and was won byRB Torch (TH Richie (US) x Burnie Gee PW by Burning Sand). Originally the first reserve but granted a…
Abu Dhabi National Day Cup Promises Top National Day Cup Races
Arabian Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan National Day Cup worth 500,00 dhms 8 December 2018, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ Traditionally one of the highlights of the Abu Dhabi campaign, Sunday, 9 December 2018 will feature National Day Cup fixture promises to be a cracker with two competitive highlights, one of the big Thoroughbred races…
Race Track Industry Program Announces Annual Award Winners
5 December 2018, Tucson, Arizona, USA ~ The Race Track Industry Program (RTIP) at the University of Arizona at Tucson, Arizona, announced its annual award winners during the 45th Annual Global Symposium on Racing awards luncheon held Tuesday, 4 December 2018. The 2018 Clay Puett Award was awarded to longtime Director and CEO of Del…
Abu Dhabi Festival Jewel Crown Evening in Photos
An evening of championsThe HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival enjoyed another year-end finale on 9 November 2018 at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Center. Nils Rosenkjaer has captured the winners of the evening in this photo essay. Al Shamoos, ridden by Julien Auge and owned by HH Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, won the Dh. 5…
RB Lam Tara Breaks Impressive Maiden for Lemartinel in Abu Dhabi
27 November, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club raced for the third time this season on Sunday evening, 25 November 2018, with a six-race card with added drama provided by the persistent rain in which it was contested. The opening 1400m conditions contest, restricted to 3-year-olds foaled in the UAE, went to AF…
Spaghetti Puts Win on the Menu in Al Daayen Cup
25 November 2018, Doha, Qatar ~ Khalifa Bin Sheail Al Kuwari’s SPAGHETTI (Snoopi x Nouillaugratin) was in smashing form as the 2016 HH The Amir’s Silver Sword winner blitzed to victory under Harry Bentley in the Al Daayen Cup, the Purebred Arabian Conditions race, on Thursday, 22 November 2018 at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian…
Cosgrave Hits Landmark 100 Wins in the UAE
23 November 2018, Al Ain, USAE ~ Racing at Al Ain on Friday, a seven-race card, was another productive meeting for the Al Asayl team of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and trainer Eric Lemartinel who, after a treble at the course’s first meeting of the season last Thursday, combined to win…
AF Asheham Ready for Seasonal Debut in Abu Dhabi
23 November 2018, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club will host racing for the third time this season on Sunday, 25 November 2018, with a six-race card. The best of the Purebred Arabian action is the concluding 1600m handicap in which O’Shea partners AF Asheham (AF Al Buraq) for Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda…
FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tops Discussion at FEI General Assembly
Multiple issues contributed to the problems with the Endurance venue19 November 2018, Manama, Bahrain ~ The FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 and the future of the Games were the subject of a well-attended session at the FEI General Assembly in Manama (BRN) today, 19 November 2018. The independent Equestrian Community Integrity Unit (ECIU), which…
AF Maher Remains Unbeaten in Sharjah Saturday Feature
AF Maher maintained his unbeaten Sharjah record 17 November 2018, Sharjah, UAE ~ Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club hosted the second of their six meetings scheduled for the season on Saturday, 17 November 2018, a six-race card highlighted by the second edition of the HE Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan Cup, a 1700m…
Quick Sand AA Looks Good to Continue Perfect Record in Texas Arabian Stallion Stakes
9 November 2018, GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, USA ~ Since settling for a third place finish here in last year’s Grade 3, Arabian Stallion Stakes at Lone Start Park outside of Dallas, Texas, QUICK SAND AA has been unbeatable! Will he continue the streak? Find out this Friday, 9 November 2018. The 5-yr-old Arabian stallion by…
Syndication Hot in Dubai Meydan Meet Opening
DUBAI (November 7, 2018) – Racing at Meydan returns on Thursday evening, 8 November 2018, and features seven races, all on its dirt course. The evening is highlighted by a series of competitive handicaps, as well as a possible preview of the stars of tomorrow in the form of the Longines Ladies Master Collection, a…
Emirati Women Power Up at Pink Polo Ghantoot Season Opener
Opening Day of 2018-2019 Polo Season at Ghantoot7 November 2018, Ghantoot, UAE ~ After what seemed like an unrelenting summer, the new polo season at the Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club kicked off with a splash of colour and an all-action polo match on a wind-swept Opening Day. Each year, opening day of the Polo…
Abu Dhabi Will Host Dirhams 5 Million Championship on 9 November
Top Arabians in Abu Dhabi6 November 2018, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ The Abut Dhabi Equestrian Club welcomes a six race card on 9 November 2018 highlighting the feature, the Gr 1, Dirhams 5,000,000 ($1.2 million) Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown to be run over 1600 metres on turf. RB Burn, running in…
Abu Dhabi Racing Opens with Renewed Rivalry
3 November 2018, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ Racing returned to the UAE capital on Saturday, 3 November 2018 with a six race card on the turf at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, highlighted by the 1600m Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan National Day Cup Prep which was won by Darius Du Paon. Darius Du Paon…
Peslier Jockey Blood Continues Success With Megane Peslier
26 October 2018, Toulouse, France ~ Rijm, under Julian Auge, won the Sheikh Zayed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan French Arabian Breeders’ Challenge Group 1 in Toulouse, France, on Wednesday, 24 October 2018. Group 1 Sheikh Zayed Cup – French Arabian Breeders Classic Rijm, guided by Julian Auge, and Al Mouwaffak under Jean-Bernard Eyquem (both by…
Arabian Racing at the Top ~ Paris in the Fall
On the days of 6 and 7 October 2018, the newly renovated ParisLongchamps hosted the grandest weekend in the French racing calendar, the exciting Prix de l’Arc weekend with the centerpiece race, the €5 000 000 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on Sunday, 7 October. Watched by 45,000 spectators, the feature race for Arabians,…
Prix Fleur D’Avril in Tarbes, France, to Feature Apprentice Jockey Championship Leg
Spain’s Gutierrez aims to repeat 2017 win13 October, Tarbes, France ~ Spanish Apprentice jockey Alejandra Gutierrez, last year’s 2017 winner of the HH Sheikha Fatima Apprentice World Apprentice Championship race in Tarbes, France, will be looking to repeat that feat and qualify for this year’s final to be held in Abu Dhabi in November 2018.…
Fazza Al Khalediah Wins Qatar Arabian World Cup Group 1PA
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Bred in France, trained in Poland, Italian rider7 October 2018, Paris Longchamp – Number 15, FAZZA AL KHALEDIAH pulled from the pack with 300 metres to go, advancing in perfect timing under jockey Pierantonio Convertino to win the 2000m Qatar Arabian World Cup on 7 October 2018, at the Paris Longchamp racecourse. The four-year-old by…
Nevour Say Never Launches to Front to Win Fresno Allowance
“She has done everything we’ve asked of her….”6 October 2018, Fresno, California, USA – In a controlled run, Nevour Say Never guided by jockey Francisco Monroy inhaled the competition to win the 6 Furlong Fresno, California, race on 5 October 2018. RU Mystified and Desert Dew looked strong around the bend until Never Say Never…
Marid Wins Qatar Arabian Trophy des Poulains at Saint Cloud
Al Haffanah won the corresponding race for fillies, the Qatar Arabian Trophy Des Pouliches Group 1PA5 October 2018, Paris, France ~ Marid by TM Fred Texas out of Al Dahma (Amer) hailed his second Group 1PA victory on Saturday, 5 October 2018, at Saint-Cloud racecourse outside of Paris, France. The colt, born and bred at…
AHS Centenary Marathon at Rowley Mile on 7 October 2018
The Arab Horse Society Marks Centenary of 1918 – 2018The Arab Horse Society Centenary Marathon will take place on Sunday, 7 October 2018, over the historic Rowley Mile course in Newmarket, UK, courtesy of The Jockey Club and the Arab Horse Society of Great Britain. The Royal Studs of Bahrain are kindly sponsoring the race…
Wolverhampton Proves Good for Saleemah’s Run
27 September 2018, Wolverhampton, UK ~ Wolverhampton on Saturday night, 22 September 2018, saw a huge local Black Country crowd turn-up for a well-supported nine race card and ARO was there. The Arabian Racing Organisation Amateur Riders Handicap Stakes for horses rated up to 110 attracted a field of nine runners going to post for…