Darley Evening Awards the Best of the Year 201718 April 2018, California ~ The Darley Awards Hollywood 2018 once again reached new heights celebrating the best horses and individuals in Arabian racing from both the United States and abroad in a glittering three-day affair held from 6-8 April 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. The HH…
17 April 2018, Tucson, Arizona, USA ~ A new four-year, full-tuition scholarship award, the Odds On Racing Scholarship, has just been announced by the Race Track Industry Program at the University of Arizona at Tucson. “This is such an incredible opportunity for students – who may have thought that attending the UA to prepare for…
14 April 2018, Mont-de-Marsan, France ~ Favorite Rawdah scored an impressive win in the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s Prix Kriss II Wathba Stallions Cup held at the Mont-de-Marsan racecourse in France on 11 April 2018. Running in the colors of the Royal Oman Cavalry, Rawdah (Dahess)…
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9 April 2018, Los Angeles, California ~ The highlight of the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s Darley Awards Gala Dinner held on Sunday, 8 April, 2018, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Hollywood, Los Angeles, was a commendation received from the California State Senate. Amidst an evening…
Quick Sand AA leads 1-2-3 for trainer Torrez 7 April 2018, Arcadia, California ~ It was a photo-finish for the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Darley International Awards Stakes $100,000 Grade 1 race, resulting in a 1-2-3 for trainer Jerenesto Torrez on Saturday, 7 April 2018, at Santa Anita Park racecourse in Arcadia, California, USA.…
Los Angeles Awards Brings Honors to Arabian Racing7 April 2018, Hollywood, California, USA ~ Owner-trainer Scott Powell and breeder-owners Betty and Joseph Gillis dominated the night of awards as the Arabian Racing Cup and the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival celebrated the Purebred Arabian horse racing industry…
The Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, California, welcomes the Annual Darley Awards honoring Arabian race horses5 April 2018, Los Angeles, USA ~ It’s awards time and the red carpet will be rolled out for the Purebred Arabian horse racing fraternity at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on Friday, 6 April 2018, as the HH Sheikh Mansoor…
4 April 2018, UK ~ The world renown established Dubai International Arabian Races program returns to Europe for 2018. This international program of Arabian racing, run under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aims to educate more people about the Arabian breed, the sport of Arabian horse racing and the…
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New Track Record Set
31 March 2018, Dubai, UAE ~ The stunning grey Tallaab Al Khalediah extended his unbeaten record to five with an impressive performance in the US $1 million Dubai Kahayla Classic sponsored by Mubadala, which allowed him to become the first Saudi Arabian trained horse to add his name to this very important race in the Purebred Arabian racing calendar.Ridden by Roberto Perez, the 7-yr-old jumped well and immediately went to the front with Af Al Sajanjle, briefly taking the lead. When they came into the final straight of the 2000m event, the son of Jalood Al Khalidiah did not need much encouragement to take the lead and even though Chaddad made a great effort in the final yards, Tallaab Al Khalediah’s victory was never in doubt. He passed the winning post with his jubilant jockey, who is from Panama, with a length and a half to spare from Chaddad, while Barnamaj finished third.
Tallaab Al Khalediah is trained by Mutlaq bin Mashref for HRHP Khalid Bin Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz and made headlines in Saudi Arabia when he nearly lost his bridle on his last start. Perez, who was celebrating his first Group 1 PA victory, explained: “Yes, the bridle came off in his last race, but I managed to get it back on and they changed a few things today to stop it happening again.”
“I feel so excited,” he added. “It is the second big win for this horse and I have ridden him both times. When I put him into the front I knew I had to save a little bit as he has been winning over 1800m and had 200m more to go today, but he stayed it well. The race went very well and he did nothing wrong.”
For his first start over the 2000m distance Tallaab Al Khalediah completed the race in 2:13.68, setting a new track record. The order of finish was completed by Chaddad, Barnamaj, Mawahib, Al Zahir, Ziyadd, Nafees, Bandar, AF Al Sajanjle, Darius du Paon, Paddy’s Day, Cheik Roque, Sniper de Monlau, AF Marrah and Cakouet de Bozouls.
Jockey Oisin Murphy (Chaddad, 2nd) – “He ran a cracker. He jumped slow, but finished well and it was a very good race. He is the best Arabian I have ridden.”
Jockey Jim Crowley (Barnamaj, 3rd) – “He hasn’t been out of the first three all year and has ran so well again. We got a little bump at one stage, but it didn’t make any difference at the end.”
Jockey Dane O’Neill (Al Zahir, 5th) – “He takes time to get into his stride, so starting a little slowly didn’t help, but he ran a solid race and picked up prize-money for fifth place. He’s probably a better horse on grass.”
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Prince Fahad bin Khalid bin Sultan accepts the trophy for the Dubai Kahayla Classic Sponsored by Mubadala from Mr. Hommaid Al Shimmari, Deputy Group CEO and Chief Human Capital and Corporate Services.
31 March 2018, Dubai, UAE ~Saudi Arabian entry, Tallaab Al Khalediah trained by Moh bin Mashref and ridden by Roberto Perez has won the 2018 Dubai Kahayla Classic. Finish order: Horse, Trainer, Jockey 1. Tallaab Al Khalediah (KSA), M bin Mashref, Roberto Perez 2. Chaddad (GB), S Al Hajri, Oisin Murphy 3. Barnamaj (FR), A…
WATCH THE RACE LIVE: http://www.awaan.ae/live/25/Dubai-Racing – CHECK FOR TIMES FROM YOUR AREA. Kahayla Classic is the 2nd race on the Dubai World Cup card and will go off at 16:15. 28 March 2018, Dubai, UAE ~ Notes from the track: Paddy’s Day – A 24-time winner from 40 starts for owner Quarter Moon Ranch LLC,…
26 March 208, USA ~ The HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies International Darley Award Nominees have been announced. The US and the International Darley Awards will be presented at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, USA, on 6 April 2018. The United States Arabian Jockey Club congratulations the following nominees ~ 3 Year Old…
26 March 2018 ~ The Kahayla Classic is the second race on the Dubai World Cup card. Please follow and like us:
Herbert to focus on expanding business26 March 2018, UK ~The Hon Harry Herbert will no longer be Racing Adviser to Sheikh Joaan Al Thani and Al Shaqab Racing from the end of April, 2018. He commented: “I am incredibly proud of everything Al Shaqab Racing has achieved since I became racing adviser to Sheikh Joaan…
The road to Dubai World Cup Day25 March 2018, UAE ~ American-owned, American expat-trained and based in Dubai, Paddy’s Day has quite the diverse story, but the narrative that keeps playing over and over for the Purebred Arabian is his consistency and gameness in a fight. A two-time winner during the Dubai World Cup Carnival,…
25 March 2017, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ Three additional students have been selected to benefit from the Racing Scholarship Fund (RSF) created by the International Federation of Horse Racing Academies (IFHRA) Mentorship Program, which comes under the umbrella of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Purebred Arabian Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival.…
21 March 2018, UAE ~ The Likely Entries have been released for the 31 March 2018 Dubai World Cup to take place at the Meydan racetrack in Dubai, UAE. RACE 2 : US$1,000,000 DUBAI KAHAYLA CLASSIC (GROUP 1) 2,000m (10 furlongs) Dirt – by Mubadala Prize Money: 1st: $600,000 2nd:200,000 3rd: $100,000 4th: $50,000…
17 March 2018, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ The final card of the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club season on Saturday, 17 March 2018, was highlighted by the AED1million Group 1 Emirates Championship, won emphatically by Al Zahir (Madjani), over the same 2200m as his HH The President Cup victory on his previous start five weeks ago.…
17 March 2018, USA -“The Kahayla Classic has long been a goal,“ said Scott Powell of the winning Quarter Moon Ranch team. Even though we are speaking on the phone for this interview, I can mentally see him tipping back the brim of his ever-present cowboy hat as we speak. Powell grew up on a…
HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Apprentice World Championship17 March 2018, Manama, Bahrain ~ Bahraini Apprentice jockey Abdul Rahim Jasim thrilled his home crowd with a convincing victory in the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Apprentice World Championship IFHRA race held at the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club in Sakhir, Bahrain, on Friday, 16 March…
Ajjaj takes 5100m Marathon Series third leg in Al Ain Season Finale16 March 2018, Al Ain, UAE ~ The 16 March 2018, The Al Ain race course season closing card featured the final leg of the Al Ain Marathon Series, a 5100m Prestige handicap which turned into a procession by Ajjaj, never headed under Adrie…
16 March 2018, UAE ~ The Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club stages their final fixture of the campaign with a rare Saturday card in the capital on 17 March 2018. On offer is arguably the best card there all season with the AED 1million Group 1 Emirates Championship the official highlight. The card also features the…
Ten in fray for Bahrain leg of HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Apprentice World Championship race15 March 2018, Manama, Bahrain ~ Ten Apprentice jockeys from around the world will compete in the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Apprentice World Championship IFHRA race to be held in Bahrain on Friday, 16 March 2018. The race, held…
15 March 2018, Al Ain, UAE ~ Al Ain Racecourse will stage their final fixture of the current season on Friday, 16 March 2018, with a seven-race card featuring both the Al Ain Derby and the final leg of the Al Ain Marathon Series. Each contest carries Prestige Status. The most valuable, worth AED120,000, is…
15 March 2018, Dubai UAE ~ The week-long Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Cup Festival opened on March 12, 2018, and includes a highly compelling mix of endurance rides, catering to individual and private stables, ladies riders and mares. Topping the program is the CEI** 120 km Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Cup sponsored by Emirates Airline…
Added Money Races – Bonus $ for High-Point Winner13 March 2018, California ~ In a plucky move that should encourage Arabian racing in California, the Arabian Racing Association of California (ARAC) has announced two new Arabian race series. The Emirates Breeders California Gold Rush Handicap Series will be for 3-year -olds and up. The Series…
11 March 2018, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ The next to last race date of the Abu Dhabi Equestrian season was highlighted by a 2200m handicap won in determined style by Jaser, ridden patiently by Silvestre de Sousa for Ibrahim Al Hadhrami. The trainer saddled three of a total of ten runners, all owned by Ben…
8 March 2018, LEXINGTON, Kentucky] ~ It is with great sadness that Alltech announces the passing of its founder and president, Dr. Pearse Lyons. Lyons died on Thursday, March 8, due to an acute lung condition that developed during his recovery from heart surgery. He was 73. “The thoughts of our entire Alltech family around…
Sunday 4 March 2018 ~ On Sunday, 4 March 2018 at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club race course, the 1400m Group 2 Arabian Triple Crown R2 for four-year-olds went to Goshawke partnered by Fernando Jara for trainer Abdallah Al Hammadi and his main patron Al Ajban Stables. Another winner ridden patiently after a slow start,…
4 March 2018, Houston, USA ~ The Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan 100 years Cup Grade 1 race at the Sam Houston Racing Park on Saturday, March 3, 2018 will be one to remember. In the Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan 100 years Cup Grade 1, carrying a prize fund of $48,500 and…
“This horse is not right for you. You are both green,” declared my instructor, which after forty-five years I still remember clearly, as it was also the beginning of one of the most rewarding relationships of my life and the fulfillment of my childhood dream. “I grew up in Argentina, a country that takes pride…
