December 12, 2013, Baltimore ~ The Maryland Jockey Club announced that it has increased the purse for the Preakness Stakes (G1) from $1 million to $1.5 million for 2014. The middle jewel of Thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown will be run Saturday, May 17, 2014 at historic Pimlico Race Course. This is the first increase for the…
Top Field Sets Out On Course at the USEF North American Endurance Team Challenge
December 13, 2013, Bronson, Florida ~ A communique from the USEF states that over 70 horse and rider combinations lined up Friday, December 13, to race for top honors in the USEF North American Endurance Team Challenge. Competitors from Canada, Mexico, and the United States will vie for Team and Individual medals over the 160km course,…
Bin Amer takes Fegentri Rider to Victory in Doha
December 12, 2013, QREC ~ German gentleman rider Dennis Schiergen clinched his first win in Qatar while steering Mohammed Hamad Al Attiya-trained Bin Amer (Amer-Ismala) to a commanding victory in the Pure Arabian Conditions event, which was the Championship race for Fegentri Gentleman Riders. Harran (Kevin Tobin up) was a faraway second ahead of Al…
Khabbab makes good at the Al Khor Cup in Doha
December 11, 2013, QREC ~ The Al Khor Cup 1800m was won by Khabbab (Dahess x Ezraa) continuing his good season under Pat Convertino for trainer, Alban de Mieulle. After laying back around the turn, he pulled steadily away down the stretch and made the win by 4 lengths in a time of 2:05:47 over…
Emirates Racing Authority Cracks Down on Medications in UAE
December 10, 2013, Dubai ~ In a continuing effort to ensure the safety of horses and riders, Emirates Racing Association (ERA) Stewards are delivering messages through fines for medication and other types of infractions found in the UAE racing world. The message was delivered by John Zucal, ERA Chief Steward, that a recent inquiry into a report…