April 26, 2014, San Francisco, CA. ~ The Los Angeles County Fair at Fairplex plans to phase out its racing-related activities in the next few months, according to chief executive officer James Henwood. Meeting at Golden Gate Fields on April 25, California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) commissioners questioned Henwood and Brad McKinzie, Los Alamitos Racing Association…
Oak Tree Granted License to Run at Pleasanton Fairgrounds in Northern California
April 26, 2014, Pleasanton, California ~ The California Horse Racing Board approved a license application submitted by Oak Tree Racing Association and Alameda County Fair to conduct three weeks of racing at the Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, CA, beginning on June 19th and running through July 6, 2014. CHRB approval represents the latest step forward in a…
Fronteira Kicks off Sheikh Mansoor Festival European Endurance Season
April 25, 2014, Fronteira, Portugal ~ All arrangements are well in place for the kickoff of the Portuguese National Endurance Championships with international riders vying for honors in the seniors and juniors categories at the border riding centre in Fronteira, Portugal, over the weekend of April 26 and 27. The race over 120 km scheduled for…
Al Atique Shows Heels to Field of 15 as Doha Racing Season Winds Down
April 24, 2014, Doha, Qatar ~ On the 24th day of April Al Shahania kept up the heat at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club as Al Atique (Amer x Somra) under jockey Alberto Sanna showed his heels to top season challengers. Trained by Julian Smart, the 5-yr/old won the Pure Arabian Conditions race in the time of 02:11.93 seconds…
Congratulations to all Las Vegas Arabian Breeders World Cup Winners!
April 17, 2014, Las Vegas, Nevada ~ The 8th Annual Arabian Breeders World Cup was held from April 10 – 13, 2014 Congratulations to all winners and participants! Supreme Champions Gold Senior Champion Stallion: Hariry Al Shaqab Silver: El Chall WR Bronze: Al Malik Gold Senior Mare: Wieza Mocy Silver: RH Triana Bronze: Valori TRF Gold Junior…