From 15 December – Reprinted by Permission of the San Diego Tribune – Author, Bryce Miller The Lilac Fire that tore across North County killed at least 46 horses at San Luis Rey Downs, transforming a place brimming with life into one devastated by death. What did San Luis Rey endure in those fateful hours…
Ajjaj Stays the Distance in Round 1 of Al Ain Marathon Series
16 December 2017, Al Ain, UAE ~ After a titanic battle between Ajjaj and Shamikh Al Wathba in Round 1 of the Al Ain Marathon Series, it was Ajjaj that emerged victorious in the handicap over 2600m on Saturday, 15 December. Ajjaj (Tahar De Candelon x Shumoos by Djouras Tu), under pressure a long way out…
Sheikh Down looks To Defend Title in Al Ain Marathon Series
15 December, 2017, Al Ain, UAE ~ Racing at Al Ain, the UAE’s newest racecourse, is highlighted by Round 1 of the Al Ain Marathon Series – a handicap over 2600m – for which eight have been declared, including last year’s winner Sheikh Down. A regular in this race and series as a whole, the…
The Boudheib Initiative in Shifting Sands
7 December 2017, Abu Dhabi ~ The Boudheib Initiative (BI), the enduring passion of His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi, has gained momentum far exceeding initial expectations. Now entering it’s third year since creation (2015), HH Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan first introduced the BI rules when he saw…
Arabians Back in Action at Meydan
6 December 2017, Dubai ~ Purebred Arabian action returns to Meydan Racecourse for the first time this season on Thursday, 6 December, with nine runners declared for the Group 2 Bani Yas Sponsored by Friday over 1400m on a seven race card generously sponsored by Gulf News. Previously staged in February, the race was moved…