5 September 2014, Normandy (FRA) ~ The FEI has announced that two horses competing at the FEI World Equestrian Games have tested positive for Controlled Medication substances. Controlled Medications are substances that are regularly used to treat horses but which are not allowed in competition in order to maintain a level playing field. Samples taken on…
Leading Moroccan Arabian joins Doncaster ranks
4 September 2014, UK ~ One of Morocco’s leading Arabians has joined the line-up for the £150,000 Group 1 Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club Harwood International Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse on Saturday, 13 September following yesterday’s supplementary entry stage. Djarnizam Maamora, owned by Morocco’s Jalobey Racing (Nizam x Djarnila Lotoise by Djarni Des Forges) and winner of 10 of his…
Winners of Labor Day Stakes Races At Delaware Park
1 September, 2014, Delaware Park ~ Monday 1 September was Labor Day, a holiday in the USA. Delaware Park used the day to full advantage and the top racing included two important Arabian Graded Races. Results: The Cre Run Oaks Arabian Distaff Gr 2 1 1/16 mile – $30,000 prize money Race 7 1.…
FEI President to receive France’s highest honour
4 September 2014, Lausanne (SUI) ~ FEI President HRH Princess Haya will be made Officer of the National Order of the Legion of Honour, France’s highest distinction and one of the best known in the world. Princess Haya will receive the insignia from Laurent Fabius, French Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, at a…
Who are the Top North American Jockeys?
4 September, 2014, USA ~ Leading Jockeys in North America as of September 3, 2014 Javier Castellano – $18,497,639 Joel Rosario – $14,886,154 Irad Ortiz, Jr. – $13,035,468 John R. Velazquez – $11,525,253 Jose L Ortiz – $10,351,107 ~ end