November Championship prize money of € 1,200,000 makes it the most expensive Arabian horse race in the world14 January 2015, Oman ~ A press conference of 14-1-2015 at the Hormuz Hotel in Muscat announced the following changes to the 2015 Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup racing Championship on 8 November in Abu Dhabi. Under the…
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Sheikh Hamdan Wins Dubai Endurance Cup CEI***160km
11 January 2015, Dubai ~ On Saturday 10 January over 170 riders lined up for the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup CEI***160km at the Dubai International Endurance City. At the end of six hours, 31 minutes and 33 seconds ride time, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of…
FEI appoints Endurance Independent Governance Advisors
9 January 2015, Switzerland ~ The FEI has named three Independent Governance Advisors (IGAs), with the first due to start work this weekend. FEI 4* judge Roderick Fisher (GBR) will be the first IGA to attend an Endurance event in this new role, traveling to the CEI 3* Dubai (UAE) tomorrow, 10 January. The IGAs were…
Hassiba and Rassan Win Honors in Qatar racing
8 January 2015, Qatar Equestrian and Racing Club ~ Hassan Ali Hassan Al Matwi owned and trained Hassiba (Burning Sand x Gefool ASF) was a pillar to post winner of the Local Bred Pure Arabian Conditions race. Taking a good jump, jockey Tadgh O’Shea took Hassiba to the front and called the shots to her…
Bigg N Rich Claims Meydan’s Group 1 Arabian Race
Surfer Sails home in the Group 2 Al Maktoum Challenge Under Richard Mullen8 January 2015, Dubai ~ Meydan Racecourse staged the opening fixture of the 2015 Dubai World Cup Carnival on Thursday evening 8 January, where Surfer, trained by Satish Seemar won the Group 2 Thoroughbred race, and Bigg N Rich trained by Eric Lemartinel took over…
Meydan Group Extends Support for Endurance Riding in 2015 and Beyond
FEI World Endurance Championship for Young Riders & Juniors will be held under the sponsorship of the Meydan Group from 23-24 October in Chili7 January 2015, Dubai ~ Meydan Group and the UAE’s support of endurance riding is to be extended in 2015 and beyond with significant announcements that include an International Endurance Series to…
Dubai Kahayla Classic Now Worth US $1Million
Meydan Pillar Partner’s Support Brings Dubai World Cup day Total Prize Money to $30m7 January 2015, Dubai ~ IPIC has become the first company to sponsor two races on Dubai World Cup day after inking a deal to empower the 2000m Group 1 Dubai Kahayla Classic for Purebred Arabians to the tune of US $1M. Already…
Longines Presents Opening Dubai World Cup Carnival on 8 January 2015
7 January 2015 ~ Meydan Pillar Partner and Official Timekeeper, Longines presents the opening US$915,000 Dubai World Cup Carnival card of 2015 on Thursday January 8, 2015. The meeting will be highlighted by the first rounds of the Al Maktoum Challenge races for Purebred Arabians and Thoroughbreds and the Listed Singspiel Stakes. The meeting begins with…
Wathba Stallions Under HH Sheikh Mansoor’s Breeding Arm
6 January 2015, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ The HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival announced the formation of Wathba Stallions, charged with the marketing of the Arabian stallions in the breeding farms of HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan located in the UAE and France. Ms Lara Sawaya, who is also the Executive Director of the…
Al Asayl Claims First Round of Arabian Triple Crown in Abu Dhabi
Nizam Al Gharbia piloted by Adrie De Vries charges to Wathba Stud Farm Cup victory5 January 2015, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, Abu Dhabi ~ The 1600m first round of the Listed Purebred Arabian Triple Crown was won by the Al Asayl team’s Abhaar (AL NASR (FR) x ALIAA (FR) by Djelfor) at Abu Dhabi’s opening meeting…
Over 100 races in 2015 Calendar of HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival
3 January 2014, Abu Dhabi ~ The HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival unveiled its 2015 calendar of events which includes 102 flat races and nine endurance championships across five continents. A press conference at the Eastern Mangroves Hotel in Abu Dhabi showed off the impressive agenda for the Festival. Ms Lara…
International Federation of Horse Racing Academies Formed in Abu Dhabi
2 January 2014, Abu Dhabi ~ Abu Dhabi will be the headquarters for the newly formed equine body, the International Federation of Horse Racing Academies (IFHRA). The Federation will share best practice in horse racing education and training between countries. A most important aspect of the Federation will be the development of an international standard of skills for the…
Abhar, Majeed, TM Thunder Struck Winners in Qatar Year-End Racing
31 December 2014, Doha ~ HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani owned Abhar (Majd Al Arab x Akie Croix Noire) with Alberto Sanna up delivered a pillar to post victory in the Qatar Pure Arabian Derby, a Group II for four year olds. Stable mate Al Mash’hoor finished with a purpose but found Abhar too…
Al Shaqabs’ Mister Ginoux Wins Qatar Pure Arabian Derby
30 December 2014, Doha ~ A brilliant turn of foot in the straight enabled Al Shaqab’s Mister Ginoux (Amer x Nacree Al Maury) to lead home his 11 rivals in the Qatar Pure Arabian Derby, the feature race on 30th December at Doha’s Racing and Equestrian Club. The Thomas Fourcy trained Mister Ginoux was ridden to victory by Julien…
Burj Khalifa Wins for Al Asayl’s Al Ketbi at 2014 Final Meeting
27 December 2014, Al Ain ~ Arabian racing was the center of attention at Al Ain’s final meeting of 2014. The Saturday (27 December) afternoon featured a 2000m conditions race won in determined fashion by Burj Khalifa (Dormane (FR) x Fryga (US) by Wielki Raz (US), a first winner this season for trainer Salem Al Ketbi – the…
Trainer De Mieulle Saddles Five Winners For 25 December QREC Racing
Trainer De Mieulle hogged the day’s limelight saddling five winners for the day for Umm Qarn25 December 2014, QREC ~ Umm Qarn’s Nashmi (Amer x Danie Du Cassou) was brilliantly ridden by Gaetan Faucon to an impressive victory in the feature Al Wajba Cup, a Pure Arabian Advanced Plate race run over 1850 metres on 25 December at…
Goodwood Racecourse Announces Qatar 10-year Additional Sponsorship
23 December 2014, UK ~ Goodwood Racecourse has announced a new 10-year partnership with Qatar, which is the single biggest sponsorship deal ever inked for the benefit of British racing. Commencing in 2015, this makes the Qatar Goodwood Festival one of the most significant and valuable meetings in the world. Photo: Lord March, owner of Goodwood, Mr Hamad Bin…
Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan Al Maktoum Challenge CEN 120km Readies for Riders
Over 100 riders for Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan Al Maktoum Challenge Festival 24 December 2014, Abu Dhabi ~ The Emirates International Endurance Village in Abu Dhabi is set for the Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan Al Maktoum Challenge Festival For Private Owners, a CEN 120km Endurance Ride to be held near Al Wathba on Saturday, 27 December. …
Godfrey Scoops Top Prize in Dubai International Arabian Races Journalists Competition
Racing Post International Editor, Nick Godfrey, has taken top prize of £7,500 in the Dubai International Arabian Races Journalists Competition 22 December 2014, UK ~ Staged under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, the competition recognizes and rewards journalistic and photographic excellence and…
Abu Dhabi Sunday Night Racing Awards Trainers Bittar, Al Muhairi, Lemartinal
Trainer Lands Colts and Fillies Features21 December 2014, Abu Dhabi ~ Jaber Bittar was the trainer of the evening 21 December at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club as he saddled Nawarat Al Reef (Bibi De Carrere (FR) x NOMARCHIE (FR) by Djelfor) to win the Abu Dhabi Fillies’ Classic and 30 minutes later, Meftah Al Reef (Bibi De Carrere…
Trainer Ernst Oertel To Appeal 4-Month Ban
19 December 2014, Dubai, UAE ~ Emirates Racing Authority (ERA) Stewards concluded an inquiry into reports received from the Equine Forensic Unit (Dubai) that the prohibited substance ibuprofen had been detected in the post-race urine samples taken from RAZEEN (FR) after a win in Sharjah on 1 November 2014, and again for MELL DE PIBOUL (FR) after a second…
International sports community pays tribute to FEI Honorary President HRH Princess Haya
19 December 2014, Lausanne (SUI) ~ International sports personalities have paid homage to HRH Princess Haya, who on 14 December stepped down as the FEI President after eight years in the role. The newly elected FEI President Ingmar De Vos lead the tributes to Princess Haya, who was appointed FEI Honorary President with the unanimous…
Najem S’Heel and Tadhg O’Shea Claim Opening Sprint Series Round at Al Ain
19 December 2014 ~Al Ain, UAE ~ The opening round of the Al Ain Sprint series went down to champion jockey, Tadhg O’Shea on Najem S’Heel (BIG EASY (US) x LAZIA LOTOISE (FR) by Kesberoy). Trainer Saifaldin Deeb was responsible for the winner, a 1000m victor on the Abu Dhabi turf on his previous start on 7…
Arabian Racing Wraps at Texas’ Retama Park for 2014
2015 Arabian Racing begins Monday, 19 January at Sam Houston Race Park, Houston, Texas 19 December 2014, Texas ~ 2014 Texas Arabian racing concluded with two races at Retama Park on 28 and 29 November. Challenge for Maiden Fillies and Mares, 28 November. The six furlong challenge for Maiden fillies and mares was won by Gigis Glitter…
Al Atique wins Qatar National Day Trophy Group II
16 December 2014, Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club ~ H.H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani’s Al Atique (Amer x Somra) saddled by Julian Smart posted a thrilling victory in the Qatar National Day Trophy, a Group II race for Pure Arabians at the Racing and Equestrian Club on Tuesday, 16 December. Al Atique galloped on…
Molahen El Alhan Turns on the Heat in Abu Dhabi
14 December 2014, Abu Dhabi ~ Having suffered a perhaps surprising defeat at Al Ain three weeks ago, the Ornst Oertel-trained Molahen El Alhan (AL NASR (FR) x FLORINE DE CARRERE (FR) by Djourman (FR) bounced back to win in a 1600m handicap under Tadhg O’ Shea. “We were pretty hopeful coming into the race,” said…
Al Waqqaad Wins for Saifaldin Deeb in Abu Dhabi
Deeb saddles his second successive Wathba Stud Farm Cup winner 15 December 2014, Abu Dhabi ~ Top Brazilian jockey Silvestre De Sousa continued his winning partnership with Al Falah Stables’ handler Saifaldin Deeb in the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s Wathba Stud Farm Cup race series in Abu…
Zaffaan Brings Home the Sharjah Goods for De Sousa
13 December 2014, Sharjah ~ The official feature at Sharjah yesterday afternoon, a 1700m handicap, was won by the HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum-owned Zaffaan (BENGALI D’ALBRET (FR) x Kahina El Kihm (FR) by Djelfor), patiently ridden by Silvestre De Sousa for his main employer, Musabah Al Muhairi. George Buckell and Kanjani set a…
Abu Dhabi hosts weekend of Endurance rides
Spanish rider Pinol tops in Al Dhafra Endurance Ride13 December 2014, Abu Dhabi ~ Top Spanish rider Laian Soria Pinol on nine-year-old gelding Junte La Plata won the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival ‘s CEI Two Star 120km Al Dhafra Endurance Ride for Al Reef Stables at the…
Jenjal Wins and Denualt clinches Longines World Fegentri Championship
Trainer Ghazali and jockey Bentley dazzle on Qatar Derby Trial day 11 December 2014 – Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club ~ Zakhir Stud’s Jenjal (Af Albahar x Gold Label) posted a thrilling victory over Sendeed Al Galayel in the Local Bred Pure Arabian Derby Trial run over 1400 metres during the Qatar Derby Trial Day on 11 December. The Mohammed Al…
FEI Meeting Bureau Decisions 11 December
11 December 2014,Baku (AZE, ~ FEI BUREAU MEETING Main decisions taken by the FEI Bureau at its in-person meeting held on 11 December in Baku (AZE) FEI Endurance Committee Brian Dunn (IRL) was appointed to replace Pierre Arnould (BEL) for a period of one year (2014-2015). Shanie Bosch Fourie (NAM) was appointed to replace outgoing member Jaume Punti Dachs (ESP)…
Longines World Fegentri Championship for Gentleman riders part of QREC line-up
11 December 2014, Doha ~ Ten races, including the Longines World Fegentri Championship for Gentleman riders, pleased the crowds at the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club on 10 December. Al Jeryan’s AJS Qahir (Martin Al Maury x Af A’ajabatani) produced a sparkling run in the final 100metres to get the better of Harran to win the Club Cup, a…
Dubai International Arabian Race Results – Gold Coast Turf Club
10 December 2014, Australia ~ On 6 December 2014 run at the Gold Coast Turf Club, Queensland, Australia, two prime Arabian races brought out the crowds. The Shadwell Arabian Stallions Plate – 1800m – Prize Money AUD$30,000 was won by Michelle Clements and Isabella Teh on Djehlbi in a record-breaking win in the 9-horse field. Shadwell Arabian Stallions Plate–…