13 March 2018, California ~ In a plucky move that should encourage Arabian racing in California, the Arabian Racing Association of California (ARAC) has announced two new Arabian race series. The Emirates Breeders California Gold Rush Handicap Series will be for 3-year -olds and up. The Series will have three Stake Races run in California…
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…
8 March 2018, LEXINGTON, Kentucky] ~ It is with great sadness that Alltech announces the passing of its founder and president, Dr. Pearse Lyons. Lyons died on Thursday, March 8, due to an acute lung condition that developed during his recovery from heart surgery. He was 73. “The thoughts of our entire Alltech family around…
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…