Sixteen year old photographer, Shamela (SHAM-ella) Hanley, is somewhat of a phenom* on the UAE racetracks. As official photographer for Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s Godolphin racing in the UAE, she is on the scene to take photos of some of the top race horses in the world, a dream job that many photographers…
Gazwan takes the Emir’s Sword Group 1 PA in Qatar
27 February 2016, Doha, Qatar ~ The HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani-owned Gazwan won the Emir’s Sword, at $1M it is the richest Arabian race run in Qatar. Scoring his second victory in as many starts at the Saturday 27 February race, Gazwan (Amer x Arc De Ciel) was guided by top jockey Richard Mullen and…
Sheikha Fatma Ladies Ride Won by Nouf and RR Erebus
27 February 2016, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ A Ladies only endurance ride topped the Abu Dhabi weekend on 26 February with HH Sheikha Mahra Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum heading out with the 108 riders on the CEN 100km race. The Sheikha Fatma Bint Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Ladies Endurance ride was named in honor of the daughter of HH…
Sharjah Shows Saturday’s Runners
26 February 2016, Sharjah, UAE ~ The most valuable race on Saturday’s card is the Longines Conquest Classic Handicap (2000m) for Purebred Arabians. There are 13 declared including Smalah and Rabdan both trained by Eric Lemartinel for HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Smalah is the choice of Tadhg O’Shea, with apprentice Nicolas Barzalona…
Dubai International Arabian Races Begins 2016 Australian Season
23 February 2016, Australia ~ South Australian Jockey Club (SAJC) Chief Executive Officer Brenton Wilkinson announced Morphettville Racecourse in Adelaide was chosen by the Dubai International Arabian Races (DIAR) committee to host the first two DIAR races of 2016 at the 12th March race meet to complement Shadwell Stud Australasia’s sponsorship of a full card…