From a background far outside the traditional realm of racing, Saeed Al Mazrooei wants to become the next Ahmed Ajtebi, and more. Click HERE for the story from Sarah Tregoning.
Stefan Friborg, the Swedish-born, Brazilian-based owner of the Estrela Energia Stables, has increased the number of runners based in Dubai this season, just months after taking the Dubai World Cup (G1) with the now-retired Gloria De Campeao. With already one winner this autumn at Sharjah, Energia Cintilante, Sarah Tregoning from The National pursues his plans. [...]
While the upcoming release of the Dubai Racing Comprehensive will provide one trained observer’s thoughts on how Tapeta has played in live races in America, jockey Wayne Smith got a preview when galloping over the surface recently. The National’s Sarah Tregoning caught up with him to get his thoughts. Click HERE for the full article. [...]
Sarah Tregoning from The National reviews Tuesday’s media tour of Meydan with additional pictures of the iconic facility. Click HERE to read the full article.
Sarah Tregoning from The National profiles the continuing growth of Ahmed Ajtebi and his thanksgiving for one particularly famous Italian jockey. Click HERE for the full story. Racing resumes in the Emirates on Friday, December 4 at Jebel Ali.
Friday’s Shadwell Farm Conditions race, the feature at Jebel Ali, went the way of the Dhruba Selvaratnam trainee Otaared, making his first start since October 2008. It was one of only two races NOT won by Doug Watson. Click HERE as Sarah Tregoning from The National takes a look back at Friday’s card.
Despite his checkered past, jockey Kieran Fallon seems likely to come to Dubai for the 2010 Dubai International Racing Carnival, working for trainer Luca Cumani. Fallon concluded a lengthy suspension this summer and has returned to riding in Europe. This was published by The National’s racing reporter, Sarah Tregoning. Click HERE for the full story, [...]
Much discussed jockey Kieran Fallon could soon make his winter residence in the United Arab Emirates as he returned to riding just a week ago. Following a lengthy suspension due to drug use, Fallon hopes to get back on the “straight-and-narrow” and as The National’s Sarah Tregoning writes, could find himself fighting for mounts at [...]
In a fine piece, The National’s Sarah Tregoning profiles Mike De Kock first-call jockey, Kevin Shea. Click HERE to read the full story.
Dubai International Racing Carnival veteran Crime Scene was a 25-1 winner when making his second start following a winter at Nad Al Sheba when landing Saturday’s Shadwell Beech House Stud Stakes (Listed) at Newbury. Clearly overlooked in the wagering, Crime Scene returned to the site his 2007 St. Simon Stakes (G3) victory and made all [...]
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Also tagged Ahmed Ajtebi, Crime Scene, DIRC, Dubai International Racing Carnival, Dubai Kahayla Classic, Fryvolous, Godolphin, Mubarak bin Shafya, Nad al Sheba, Nashwan Al Khalidiah, Newbury, Rod Simpson, St. Simon Stakes, Traffic Guard
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