“This horse is not right for you. You are both green,” declared my instructor, which after forty-five years I still remember clearly, as it was also the beginning of one of the most rewarding relationships of my life and the fulfillment of my childhood dream. “I grew up in Argentina, a country that takes pride…
Arabian Racing Association of California 2017 Racing Awards
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…
Trainer Torrez Looks Strong for Houston Racing
2 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 Grade 1 to be held at Sam Houston Race Park, Houston, Texas,…
Group 1 Al Maktoum Challenge R3 Won by Ziyadd
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…
Amateur Jockeys Ride In World Championship Race in Texas
1 March 2018, Houston, Texas, USA ~ The Sam Houston race track at Houston, Texas, will host 10 tough ladies from 10 countries in the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship on the evening of 3 March 2018. Riding for their countries are: Tracy Menuet for France, Monique Lübcke Luebcke for Germany, Polett…