17 November 2015, Lausanne (SUI) ~ Samples taken at the CSIO2* in Tehran (IRI), 22-25 September 2015 from the horse Sir de Diamant (FEI ID 102PH75/IRI), ridden by Mohammad Davoud Shekofti (IRI), have returned positive for the Banned Substance Stanozolol and its metabolite, 16 Beta Hydroxy-Stanozol, an anabolic steroid that promotes muscle mass. The horse’s…
December Qatar Derby International Festival Features Thoroughbred and Arabian races
16 November 2015, Doha, Qatar ~ The 2015 Qatar International Derby Festival takes place on 29 and 30 December 2015. The feature race on 29 December for Thoroughbreds is the USD $100,000 Al Rayyan Stakes for two-year old colts, geldings and fillies, run over 7 furlongs. On 30 December the feature race for Thoroughbreds is…
Areem Wins Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Prep in Abu Dhabi
Sunday, 15 November 2015, Abu Dhabi ~The best of Sunday’s Purebred Arabian action at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club race course, the Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Prep over 1600m, produced an impressive performance from Areem (Mahabb(AE). Quickly sent to the front by Wayne Smith, he bounded clear just past halfway and never looked…
Arqana Sale to Continue Despite Tragedy in France
14 October 2015, Paris, France ~ We deplore the violence in France, and the attitude is not to allow this to close down the country. Arqana will go ahead with scheduled Autumn Sale. We are with you. The ARQANA Autumn Sale will go ahead in Deauville as scheduled, starting on Monday 16th November at 11:00am with…
Kalino Adds Name to Top Rated Arabian Race Horses in Abu Dhabi Championship
9 October 2015, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~The racing fraternity watched in awe as Qatar raider Kalino won the world’s richest race for Purebred Arabians – the Euros 1.2 million Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown (Group 1) on 8 November at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club race course as the curtain came down on the…