18 January 2016, Morocco ~ Shadwell Arabian Stallions’s first season sire NO RISK AL MAURY sired his first winner on 17th January at Rabat, Morocco. The 3-year-old colt GASCOGNE, winner of the Prix Ashour (1200m), triumphed on his debut by a comfortable margin. GASCOGNE is owned by Mr Karimine M’Hammed, is trained by Mr Christophe Lermyte,…
Friday May 2, Casablanca, Morocco ~ Owners, patrons and international guests looked forward to the the International Day of Purebred Arabian racing at the Hippodrome Casa-Anfa in Casablanca, Morocco on May 2. The three races, two rated by IFAHR Group III, did not disappoint. Grand Prix de S M. le Roi Mohammed VI, Group III with…
Vendredi, 2 Mai, Casablanca ~ S.A.R. le Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan a suivi, depuis la tribune d’honneur, les deux courses internationales comptant pour le Groupe III du calendrier IFAHR (autorité hippique Internationale des courses de Pur-Sang arabe), à savoir le Grand Prix de S.M. le Roi Mohammed VI et le Grand Prix de S.A.R. le Prince…
April 11, 2014, Casablanca, Morocco ~ Top South Korean lady jockey Keumjoo Lee rode her 30th career’s winner after the brilliant young rider partnered Kanzaman to victory in the fifth round of the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship (IFAHR) 2014 at the Hippodrome De Casablanca-Anfa here on Friday 11 April. Leading German…
March 26, 2014, Casablanca, Morocco ~ La Société Royale d’Encouragement du Cheval (SOREC), in collaboration with the Royal Moroccan Association of Breeders of Purebred Arabians (l’Association Royale Marocaine des Eleveurs de Chevaux Pur-sang Arabes) or ARMECPSA, and the Race Courses of Casablanca, will bring together an international field of Arabian race horses for the most popular…
November 27, 2013, Morocco ~ The Saturday November 23, Thoroughbred racing at Casablanca Anfa race track organized by SOREC (Societe Royale d’encouragement du Cheval) stakes races with PMU Premium collected 700,000 euros, almost 350,000 euros each for the two principal races – a record for racing even in France, the home country of the PMU.…
September 4, 2013, Abu Dhabi ~ Over 600 exhibitors from 40 countries have assembled at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center for the 11th edition of this multi-level trade and consumer show known as ADIHEX, which will run from 4-7 September. One of the most important annual events of its kind in the region, the…
July 8, 2013 ~ SOREC (Society Royale pour l’Encouragement du Cheval) Racing at Hippodrome – Lalla Malika on July 6 Lalla Malika is located south of Casablanca at El Jadida, Morocco, a port city on the Atlantic. It was controlled by the Portuguese from 1502 until 1769, and is now part of the Morocco proud…
May 27, 2013, Morocco ~ Hippodrome de Casablanca-Anfa 22 Mai, 2013 La Journee de PMU (PMU Day) was Wednesday, May 22, at the Hippodrome d’Anfa in Casablanca. The Société Royale d’Encouragement du Cheval (SOREC), in charge of Morocco’s racing, has partnered with France’s PMU betting association (Paris Mutuel Urbain) to develop the profile of horse racing…
May 19, 2013, Rabat ~SOREC –Societé Royale d’Encouragement du Cheval Since it’s creation in 2003, Morocco’s Societé Royale d’Encouragement du Cheval (SOREC), has been a major positive influence in the health, welfare and promotion of equines and equine events in Morocco. Placed under the umbrella of Morocco’s Ministry of Agriculture, SOREC’s original role was expanded…
May 3, 2013, Casa-Anfa Racecourse ~ The excitement of the first four races on the sunny Friday May 3 at the Casa-Anfa racecourse in Casablanca gave trainers, jockeys and owners time to anticipate the International Group 3 Grand Prix De Sa Majeste Le Roi Mohammed VI for Purebred Arabians. The prize was 1,200,000MAD ($141,400 – …
May 2, 2013, Casblanca, Morocco ~ A press conference Thursday, May 2 at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Casablanca led by Mr. Omar Skali, Director General of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of the Horse (SOREC); Dr. Hicham Dibbagh, Course Director; and Dr. Ismael Nissaf, Director of the Casablanca racecourse announced the anticipated day…
April 13, 2013, Casablanca-Morocco: ~Manuela Slamanig rode to her 13th career win partnered with Tidjan Maamora in the third round of the 2013 HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship (IFAHR) at the Hippodrome De Casablanca-Anfa on Friday afternoon (12th). Majde finished a length back in second under the French jockey, Pauline Boisgontier as Wassim Lblad…
April 11, 2013, Casablanca, Morocco ~ The Société Royale d’Encouragement du Cheval (SOREC) is happy to bring you the sixth edition of the Grand Prix de Son Altesse Royale Le Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan at the Casablanca-Anfa race course on Friday April 12, 2013. The program with eight races will being at 13:30 and will include:…
April 11, 2013, Casablanca,Morocco ~ Ten amateur lady riders will enter the Casablanca-Anfa HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship over 9.5 F on April 12 for purse of Moroccan Dh200,000 ($24,000). Nominated Entries below. Ten lady riders competing on Purebred Arabians will represent their countries as they vie for the win in the third edition…
May 4, 2012 ~ Casablanca-Morocco: Chaoui, ridden by German rider, Nadine Gratz, virtually led from wire to the wire in the fourth round of the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship (IFAHR) which took place at the Hippodrome De Casablanca-Anfa on Friday. Ould Marhoum finished second under Irish entrant, Linzi Dowdle, and behind came…
May 2, 2012, Casablanca, Morocco ~ The fourth race in the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship (IFAHR) series will go off on Friday, May 4, at the Casablanca-Anfa racecourse. Held under the umbrella of the Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Racing Festival, 12 lady riders representing UAE, Oman, Qatar and…
The Casablanca-Anfa racecourse, built in 1912, is the oldest racecourse in Morocco. It has a 1,700m sand track and covered seating for 700. The Société Royale d’Encouragement du Cheval (SOREC) is the National Authority in Morocco that is in charge of horse racing. Arabian International Racing Day, celebrated since 2002, has welcomed participants from many countries. On…