1 May 2018, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi ~ A record fixture list for the 2018-19 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 an unprecedented 67…
More help and support available for more apprentice jockeys2 May 2018, Madrid, Spain ~ The International Federation of Horse Racing Academies (IFHRA) held its General Assembly in Madrid, Spain, on Tuesday, 1 May 2018, at Eurostars Madrid Tower Hotel. The GA was held ahead of the World Arabian Horse Racing Forum, scheduled to be held…
HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival helps Seville stage its first-ever Listed race 2 May, 2018, Madrid, Spain ~ As part of the HH Sheikh Mansoor Global Arabian Racing Festival, Seville will host its first ever Listed horse race and will also be the venue for the HH Sheikha Lateefa Bint Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Pony…
30 April 2018, Madrid, Spain ~ The HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s annual World Arabian Horse Racing Forum (WAHRF) opens in Madrid from 1 May 2018, along with a range of other events, all being organized under the umbrella of the Festival. On Tuesday, 1 May, the…
Italians emerge victorious in 4 of 5 rides22 April 2018, Arborea, Sardinia, Italy ~ Adrien Benedetti from France on Uzim d’Altare prevented an Italian endurance domination after winning the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Endurance Cup (Open) Two-star 120-km ride in the Sardegna Endurance Festival in Arborea, in the province of Oristano, Sardinia,…
Saturday’s Endurance in Sardenia20 April 2018, Arborea, Sardinia, Italy ~ The HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival makes a stop in Arborea -a town in the province of Oristano, Sardinia, Italy – to stage endurance rides as part of SARDEGNA ENDURANCE FESTIVAL on Saturday, 21 April 2018. The…
Freight Forwarding AgentWhether you are shipping a beloved pet or your riding horse, a Black Type race horse, or a National Show Horse, Vanessa Moreau-Sipiere is on call to help. As there are many things to know when shipping a horse to and from the United States, Vanessa explains to Horsereporter (HR) what she does…
Darley Evening Awards the Best of the Year 201718 April 2018, California ~ The Darley Awards Hollywood 2018 once again reached new heights celebrating the best horses and individuals in Arabian racing from both the United States and abroad in a glittering three-day affair held from 6-8 April 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. The HH…
14 April 2018, Mont-de-Marsan, France ~ Favorite Rawdah scored an impressive win in the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s Prix Kriss II Wathba Stallions Cup held at the Mont-de-Marsan racecourse in France on 11 April 2018. Running in the colors of the Royal Oman Cavalry, Rawdah (Dahess)…
9 April 2018, Los Angeles, California ~ The highlight of the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s Darley Awards Gala Dinner held on Sunday, 8 April, 2018, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Hollywood, Los Angeles, was a commendation received from the California State Senate. Amidst an evening…
The Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, California, welcomes the Annual Darley Awards honoring Arabian race horses5 April 2018, Los Angeles, USA ~ It’s awards time and the red carpet will be rolled out for the Purebred Arabian horse racing fraternity at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on Friday, 6 April 2018, as the HH Sheikh Mansoor…
4 April 2018, UK ~ The world renown established Dubai International Arabian Races program returns to Europe for 2018. This international program of Arabian racing, run under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aims to educate more people about the Arabian breed, the sport of Arabian horse racing and the…
New Track Record Set
31 March 2018, Dubai, UAE ~ The stunning grey Tallaab Al Khalediah extended his unbeaten record to five with an impressive performance in the US $1 million Dubai Kahayla Classic sponsored by Mubadala, which allowed him to become the first Saudi Arabian trained horse to add his name to this very important race in the Purebred Arabian racing calendar.Ridden by Roberto Perez, the 7-yr-old jumped well and immediately went to the front with Af Al Sajanjle, briefly taking the lead. When they came into the final straight of the 2000m event, the son of Jalood Al Khalidiah did not need much encouragement to take the lead and even though Chaddad made a great effort in the final yards, Tallaab Al Khalediah’s victory was never in doubt. He passed the winning post with his jubilant jockey, who is from Panama, with a length and a half to spare from Chaddad, while Barnamaj finished third.
Tallaab Al Khalediah is trained by Mutlaq bin Mashref for HRHP Khalid Bin Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz and made headlines in Saudi Arabia when he nearly lost his bridle on his last start. Perez, who was celebrating his first Group 1 PA victory, explained: “Yes, the bridle came off in his last race, but I managed to get it back on and they changed a few things today to stop it happening again.”
“I feel so excited,” he added. “It is the second big win for this horse and I have ridden him both times. When I put him into the front I knew I had to save a little bit as he has been winning over 1800m and had 200m more to go today, but he stayed it well. The race went very well and he did nothing wrong.”
For his first start over the 2000m distance Tallaab Al Khalediah completed the race in 2:13.68, setting a new track record. The order of finish was completed by Chaddad, Barnamaj, Mawahib, Al Zahir, Ziyadd, Nafees, Bandar, AF Al Sajanjle, Darius du Paon, Paddy’s Day, Cheik Roque, Sniper de Monlau, AF Marrah and Cakouet de Bozouls.
Jockey Oisin Murphy (Chaddad, 2nd) – “He ran a cracker. He jumped slow, but finished well and it was a very good race. He is the best Arabian I have ridden.”
Jockey Jim Crowley (Barnamaj, 3rd) – “He hasn’t been out of the first three all year and has ran so well again. We got a little bump at one stage, but it didn’t make any difference at the end.”
Jockey Dane O’Neill (Al Zahir, 5th) – “He takes time to get into his stride, so starting a little slowly didn’t help, but he ran a solid race and picked up prize-money for fifth place. He’s probably a better horse on grass.”
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Prince Fahad bin Khalid bin Sultan accepts the trophy for the Dubai Kahayla Classic Sponsored by Mubadala from Mr. Hommaid Al Shimmari, Deputy Group CEO and Chief Human Capital and Corporate Services.
WATCH THE RACE LIVE: http://www.awaan.ae/live/25/Dubai-Racing – CHECK FOR TIMES FROM YOUR AREA. Kahayla Classic is the 2nd race on the Dubai World Cup card and will go off at 16:15. 28 March 2018, Dubai, UAE ~ Notes from the track: Paddy’s Day – A 24-time winner from 40 starts for owner Quarter Moon Ranch LLC,…
26 March 208, USA ~ The HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies International Darley Award Nominees have been announced. The US and the International Darley Awards will be presented at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, USA, on 6 April 2018. The United States Arabian Jockey Club congratulations the following nominees ~ 3 Year Old…
The road to Dubai World Cup Day25 March 2018, UAE ~ American-owned, American expat-trained and based in Dubai, Paddy’s Day has quite the diverse story, but the narrative that keeps playing over and over for the Purebred Arabian is his consistency and gameness in a fight. A two-time winner during the Dubai World Cup Carnival,…
25 March 2017, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ Three additional students have been selected to benefit from the Racing Scholarship Fund (RSF) created by the International Federation of Horse Racing Academies (IFHRA) Mentorship Program, which comes under the umbrella of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Purebred Arabian Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival.…
17 March 2018, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ The final card of the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club season on Saturday, 17 March 2018, was highlighted by the AED1million Group 1 Emirates Championship, won emphatically by Al Zahir (Madjani), over the same 2200m as his HH The President Cup victory on his previous start five weeks ago.…
HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Apprentice World Championship17 March 2018, Manama, Bahrain ~ Bahraini Apprentice jockey Abdul Rahim Jasim thrilled his home crowd with a convincing victory in the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Apprentice World Championship IFHRA race held at the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club in Sakhir, Bahrain, on Friday, 16 March…
Ajjaj takes 5100m Marathon Series third leg in Al Ain Season Finale16 March 2018, Al Ain, UAE ~ The 16 March 2018, The Al Ain race course season closing card featured the final leg of the Al Ain Marathon Series, a 5100m Prestige handicap which turned into a procession by Ajjaj, never headed under Adrie…
16 March 2018, UAE ~ The Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club stages their final fixture of the campaign with a rare Saturday card in the capital on 17 March 2018. On offer is arguably the best card there all season with the AED 1million Group 1 Emirates Championship the official highlight. The card also features the…
Ten in fray for Bahrain leg of HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Apprentice World Championship race15 March 2018, Manama, Bahrain ~ Ten Apprentice jockeys from around the world will compete in the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Apprentice World Championship IFHRA race to be held in Bahrain on Friday, 16 March 2018. The race, held…
11 March 2018, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ The next to last race date of the Abu Dhabi Equestrian season was highlighted by a 2200m handicap won in determined style by Jaser, ridden patiently by Silvestre de Sousa for Ibrahim Al Hadhrami. The trainer saddled three of a total of ten runners, all owned by Ben…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…