22 February 2019, Sharjah, UAE ~ Saturday, 23 February 2019, is the sixth and final meeting of the season at the Sharjah Equestrian Club, and is highlighted by HH The Ruler of Sharjah Cup, the 1700m Prestige highlight in which ES Ajeeb threw away what appeared certain victory 12 months ago. With the race at…
16 February 2019, Sharjah, UAE ~ The inaugural running of the GCC Cup was the highlight of Saturday 16 February 2019 at the Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club (SERC) where the AED200,000 new initiative race went soundly to Saudi Arabia. Trainer Mutlaq bin Mashref saddled both first and second in a thrilling contest, with Mubasher…
15 February 2019, UAE ~ Racing at the Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club on Saturday, 16 February 2019 is highlighted by the inaugural running of an exciting new initiative, the AED200,000 The GCC Cup (Prestige). The 1700m race is restricted to horses foaled within the GCC countries—namely Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and, of…
10 November 2018 ~ Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, Abu Dhabi, UAE ~ If last week’s race meeting, the first of the season in Abu Dhabi, was like the first day back at school catching up with friends old and new, this week’s meeting featuring the fabulous Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown, the…
16 February 2018, Al Ain, UAE ~ Friday’s meet at Al Ain Racecourse was highlighted by Round 3 of the Al Ain Marathon Series, a 4100m handicap, in which just six took their chance. Ultimately it turned into a procession by Ajjaj, under a masterful ride from Adrie de Vries. With none of his five…
15 February 2018, Al Ain, UAE ~ Racing at Al Ain Racecourse on Friday, 16 February 2018, is highlighted by Round 3 Of The Al Ain Marathon Series, a 4100m (2.54miles) handicap and the final of the seven races on the card. The equivalent race was won last year by Balad Al Reef, trained by…
Invited horses to compete in the €1.2 Million Prize Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown Jewel in Abu Dhabi on 10 November 2017 by the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival One World, Six Continents -Paddy’s Day (US) Quarter Moon Ranch -Quick and Rich (US) Tom…
The HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival has twice received the ISO 9001 Certification22 May 2017, USA ~ The HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Racing Festival has now twice been awarded the Standard of Management Systems, the ISO 9001. Horsereporter caught up with Désirée El Khoury, Managing Director of…
13 February 2016, Al Ain, UAE ~ Dhruba Selvaratnam, the soft-spoken trainer who has been handling horses in the UAE for over 25 years, scored a superb win as an owner of a Purebred Arabian horse in the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s Wathba Stud Farm Cup For…
Dubai International Arabian Races (DIAR) sponsors Italy’s first ever International Stakes Race for Purebred Arabians 22 January 2016, UAE ~ The committee of the Dubai International Arabian Races (DIAR) in association with ANICA (Associazione Nazionale Italiana Cavallo Arabo) are proud to announce that the first ever IFAHR authorized stakes race for purebred Arabians in Italy…
Three doubles on Saturday night fixture10 January 2016, Al Ain, UAE ~ Najm Alemerat (Dormane (FR) x Fryga (US) made a determined run in the Mezied Handicap feature race at Al Ain Racecourse’s 9 January evening fixture. The Eric Lemartinel-trained seven-year-old chased the leaders to the final turn and after rounding the bend was sent…
12 December 2015, Al Ain, UAE ~ Eric Lemartinel dominated the second meeting of the Al Ain season on 12 December by sending out three winners. The Al Asayl based trainer topped off the day by saddling the first three home in the feature Jebel Hafeet Handicap (1800m). Jockey Tadhg O’Shea landed the first spot on Madjanthat passing stable…
5 December 2015, Sharjah, UAE ~ Saturday afternoon’s Sharjah meeting was highlighted by a 1700m handicap, the finale on the card, and The Secret, trained by Doug Watson, recorded a third consecutive course victory. A maiden after his first seven starts, Watson’s charge finally put his head in front by the narrowest of margins, in…
Aske saddles winner with her very first runner 21 November 2015, Al Ain, UAE ~ The HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s Wathba Stud Farm Cup made a memorable debut at the Al Ain racecourse and the victory of Latifa Princess saddled by Veronica Aske added another chapter…
Closeout for Sharjah Racecourse for the 2014-15 Racing Season14 March 2015 Sharjah, UAE ~ Saturday’s final fixture of the season at Sharjah Racecourse was the biggest meeting of the season with the highlight the Aed150,000 Ruler Of Sharjah Trophy, a 1700m conditions contest carrying prestige status. Abharr (AL NASR (FR) – ALIAA (FR) by Djelfor (FR) took this one for Team…
Al Ketbi and O’Shea Land Featured Handicap18 January 2015, Abu Dhabi ~ Champion Jockey Tadhg O’Shea and Al Asayl trainer Salem Al Ketbi enjoyed an Abu Dhabi double on Sunday evening, highlighted by the victory of Molahen El Ahlan (AL NASR (FR) x FLORINE DE CARRERE (FR) by Djourman) in the featured 1600m handicap. O’Shea sent…
Surfer Sails home in the Group 2 Al Maktoum Challenge Under Richard Mullen8 January 2015, Dubai ~ Meydan Racecourse staged the opening fixture of the 2015 Dubai World Cup Carnival on Thursday evening 8 January, where Surfer, trained by Satish Seemar won the Group 2 Thoroughbred race, and Bigg N Rich trained by Eric Lemartinel took over…
27 December 2014, Al Ain ~ Arabian racing was the center of attention at Al Ain’s final meeting of 2014. The Saturday (27 December) afternoon featured a 2000m conditions race won in determined fashion by Burj Khalifa (Dormane (FR) x Fryga (US) by Wielki Raz (US), a first winner this season for trainer Salem Al Ketbi – the…