February 26, 2012, Abu Dhabi ~ The middle round of the Arabian Triple Crown was the highlight at Abu Dhabi on Sunday evening and Daffagh Al Asayl (DARIKE (FR) – DENYAI (FR) by Johnny On the Spot (US) – was able to open his local account at the fourth attempt in the 2200m Group…
Opening Day Photos at the 21st annual Qatar International Equestrian Festival
There’s A New Race Horse in Town
February 27 Qatar ~ Doha welcomes top competition at the Qatar International Trophy Grade 1, 1600m for 4 year olds and over. The purse of QR 500,000 ($137,500) has attracted a list of prominent runners to the February 29th card, and the addition of the recently purchased and imported top US Arabian race horse, TM Fred…
Championship Performances at Qatar’s Purebred Arabian Show
23-25 February 2012, Doha, Qatar~ The winners are in for the Purebred Arabian Show held at the Qatar Equestrian Center, Doha. Al Shaqab Stallion, Fadi Al Shaqab received top honors as Senior Champion Stallion in the three-day event. Bred by Harold and Dolly Orr and Michael Byatt of the USA, Fadi Al Shaqab (Besson…
TM Fred Texas to race in Doha February 29
February 23, 2012, Doha ~ The stakes race that will go off in Doha on the last day of February will be the first race for TM Fred Texas in the Middle East. Just recently arrived from the United States, the son of Burning Sand will compete against an experienced field for the Qatar International Trophy…
Qatar celebrates 21st edition of Equestrian Festival
February 23, Doha, Qatar~ The Qatar Equestrian and Racing Club is celebrating the 21st edition of the Equestrian Festival, HH The Emir Trophies and Sword Days from February 23 until March 1. The Festival kicks off with The Qatar International Arabian Horse Show scheduled from February 23-25. The International Straight Egypian Arabian Horse Show takes…
Joshua Brown wins on frozen ground in Sweden
February 19, Täby, Sweden ~ The Samsheik son, Joshua Brown (out of FH Honey Melon)added yet another victory to his CV, when he just pipped Al Raai in the final race of the winter season at Täby, Sweden. The track was false with patches of frozen ground in between the sloppy going and one had to…
Arapahoe Park Colorado looking for improved Arabian racing
January 6, 2012 Arapahoe Park COLORADO~ After reading your January 2012 Issue, and for the first time ever, I have decided to write to a trade publication. Seeing your cover feature TM Super Bird and TM Fred Texas, both horses raced at our track in 2011, filled me with great pride.…
2011 Arabian Racing Association of California ARAC Awards
February 18, California~ Arabian Racing Association of California (ARAC honored the following horses/owners/jockeys and trainers at their Award Ceremony on Saturday afternoon. ARAC members, nominees and owners were on hand to accept the awards. 4 YO Filly: Effie Estes (No Limite by Dormane x Petra MBI by Monarch AH) (also a Darley nominee) Reserve: One Hot Chick…