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Historic win for Dubai connection in Darley July Cup; River Jetez a solid fifth in Friday’s Falmouth Stakes

Khalifa bin Dasmal, Emirati businessman and steward for the Dubai Racing Club, managed to be a part of history in the UK today as his colt, Dream Ahead, landed the Darley July Cup (G1) at Newmarket with Hayley Turner in the irons.  Turner, 28, is the first female jockey to win a Group 1 winner [...]

GulfNews profiles UAE Sportsman of the Year Ajtebi

Currently riding in California, Ahmed Ajtebi will soon return to Dubai for the unveiling of Meydan and the start of the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival.  Recently named UAE Sportsman of the Year, this Gulf News profile (with video) is the most comprehensive profile of the jockey who won the 2009 Dubai Duty Free (G1) [...]

Sheikh Mohammed inspects Meydan

As racing is scheduled to debut at the new iconic racecourse, Meydan, on January 28, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum toured the facility this weekend.  The Gulf News was present for the tour and the first pictures from inside a constructed Meydan are available. Click HERE to review the article.