12 March 2015, Manama, Bahrain ~ The Kingdom of Bahrain is set to become the latest country to host a round of the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak World Ladies Championship (IFAHR) when 10 lady jockeys line-up at the starter’s gate at the…
FEI Suspends UAE National Federation
12 March 2015, Switzerland ~ The Bureau, chaired by FEI President Ingmar De Vos, was unanimous in its decision to suspend the UAE National Federation. Under the terms of the suspension, which has been imposed immediately, the UAE National Federation may not attend or be represented at any session or meeting of any body of the…
Ghizwan Triumphs in Fast Field in Doha
11 March 2015, Doha ~ HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani owned Ghizwan (Amer x Margouia) was trapped on the rail for much of the ride but jockey Richard Mullen urged him through the crowd and he managed a brilliant burst of speed in the final furlong, overhauling the front runners to win the Doha Cup.…
Mullen Extends Lead in UAE Jockeys’ Championship With Abu Dhabi Victory
9 March 2015, Abu Dhabi ~ Meanwhile de Sousa’s boss, Musabah Al Muhairi has saddled 42 winners in the Trainers’ Championship, leaving him three ahead of Doug Watson. Mullen’s 41st victory of the season came in the featured 1400m handicap, the only Thoroughbred race at Abu Dhabi on Sunday evening riding for his main employer,…
Eight-member Ladies Team Named for Festival’s Endurance Rides
9 March 2015, Abu Dhabi ~ An 8-member squad of UAE lady riders will represent the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival ladie’s endurance team in all the international endurance rides starting with the 14 March ride in Bahrain. “The team is comprised of: Afra Al Suwaidi, Aya…