21 December 2014, Abu Dhabi ~ Jaber Bittar was the trainer of the evening 21 December at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club as he saddled Nawarat Al Reef (Bibi De Carrere (FR) x NOMARCHIE (FR) by Djelfor) to win the Abu Dhabi Fillies’ Classic and 30 minutes later, Meftah Al Reef (Bibi De Carrere (FR) x MAFFIA (FR) by…
Trainer Ernst Oertel To Appeal 4-Month Ban
19 December 2014, Dubai, UAE ~ Emirates Racing Authority (ERA) Stewards concluded an inquiry into reports received from the Equine Forensic Unit (Dubai) that the prohibited substance ibuprofen had been detected in the post-race urine samples taken from RAZEEN (FR) after a win in Sharjah on 1 November 2014, and again for MELL DE PIBOUL (FR) after a second…
International sports community pays tribute to FEI Honorary President HRH Princess Haya
19 December 2014, Lausanne (SUI) ~ International sports personalities have paid homage to HRH Princess Haya, who on 14 December stepped down as the FEI President after eight years in the role. The newly elected FEI President Ingmar De Vos lead the tributes to Princess Haya, who was appointed FEI Honorary President with the unanimous…
Najem S’Heel and Tadhg O’Shea Claim Opening Sprint Series Round at Al Ain
19 December 2014 ~Al Ain, UAE ~ The opening round of the Al Ain Sprint series went down to champion jockey, Tadhg O’Shea on Najem S’Heel (BIG EASY (US) x LAZIA LOTOISE (FR) by Kesberoy). Trainer Saifaldin Deeb was responsible for the winner, a 1000m victor on the Abu Dhabi turf on his previous start on 7…
Arabian Racing Wraps at Texas’ Retama Park for 2014
19 December 2014, Texas ~ 2014 Texas Arabian racing concluded with two races at Retama Park on 28 and 29 November. Challenge for Maiden Fillies and Mares, 28 November. The six furlong challenge for Maiden fillies and mares was won by Gigis Glitter MHF living up to her name as she crossed the finish line in 1:23.85,…