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Tag Archives: Sarah Tregoning

Dubai’s next local apprentice – Saeed Al Mazrooei

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.

Friborg expands Dubai racing barn

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.  [...]

How will Tapeta play at Meydan?

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. [...]

Meydan’s new frontier

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.

“Affable” Ajtebi praises Dettori

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.

Otaared bounces back fine at Jebel Ali; Watson wins with four for Al Basti

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.

Kieran Fallon could partner with Cumani in 2010 DIRC

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, [...]

Kieran Fallon possible for Dubai winter at Meydan

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 [...]

Profiling Kevin Shea

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.

Crime Scene a longshot villain at Newbury; Fryvolous back on Sunday in all-Arabians card

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 [...]