Author: IFAHR MEDIA

KSA, King Saud equestrian club, 21 Feb 2024   Jahjah Alzahab(Nassar al KhaldiahXhomarny(GB), owned by Alqlayl stables,trained by Faihan Bin obied ,wins the first race round at the twentieth ceremony of the 1445 AH racing season .

UK, Lingfield Park   11 May 2024It was a one-two-three for Newmarket trainer Phil Collington with all three of his debutant runners filling the frame in the Equine MediRecord Maiden Stakes at Lingfield Park. Fittingly on Derby Trials day at the course, Collington’s four-year-old colt Hadaaya, could well be a live UK Derby candidate following his 12 length success. After being very green in the early stages, the three-year-old Mobaasher ran on well, whilst his other runner, Hattie Sparks, who was bred by his wife Sheila, was a further length and a quarter behind in third.Hadaaya, ridden by Clifford Lee, looks…

France, Longchamp   11 May 2024The prestigious Longchamp racecourse is abuzz with excitement as elite Arabian horse stables gear up to compete in the much-anticipated UAE President Cup, heralding the beginning of its 31st edition. Tomorrow’s event promises to be a spectacle of speed, grace, and fierce competition as top-rated Arabians vie for glory on the renowned racetrack.The Line-Up: A Closer Look at the ContendersIn the world of horse racing, every race is a new opportunity for glory. Let’s take a closer look at the line-up for the upcoming race and the horses that are set to compete.MOSHRIF: This horse has…

31ST UAE PRESIDENT’S CUP FOR PUREBRED ARABIANS: A GLOBAL SPECTACLE 31ST UAE PRESIDENT’S CUP FOR PUREBRED ARABIANS: A GLOBAL SPECTACLE 31ST UAE PRESIDENT’S CUP FOR PUREBRED ARABIANS: A GLOBAL SPECTACLE ABU DHABI, 9 May, 2024 The UAE President’s Cup World Series for Purebred Arabian Horses is set to gallop into action once again, and equestrian enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly awaiting this prestigious event. Organized by the Higher Organizing Committee with unwavering support from His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, this race series celebrates the timeless heritage of…

USA   16 February 2024Ianne K. Waldron’s homebred filly RB Mary Lylah captured the Darley Award for Champion 3yr Old Filly on Friday night about an hour before setting a new stakes and track record in the 2024 Darley Arabian Sprint Stakes(G2).  The 4-Yr Old Filly stopped the timer for the seven-furlong distance in a time of 1:31.90 with jockey Anardis Rodriguez aboard.This victory is the fifth career win in six-starts for the daughter of Al Mourtajez, out of the TH Richie mare named Rich Kinkga.  She moves her career earnings to $75,850 in her third-career stakes win. https://youtu.be/LdmDZ6K8Lns?t=80

UK     16  February 2024 The Arabian Racing Organisation (ARO) is delighted to welcome the registrations of two horses from leading UAE owner breeder Al Asayl Bloodstock. Both three-year-olds have arrived at Hugo Palmer’s Manor House Stables in Cheshire and are being prepared to run in the UK this season. Marakeb, a colt by leading first and second crop sire Al Mourtajez, is out of a five-time winner for the Late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, founder of Al Asayl, whilst Rich Pulls Pitch is a filly by their two-time Group 1PA winner RB Burn. Multiple Classic winning trainer Palmer,…

USA   16 February 2024Joseph and Betty Gillis owned Diamond Gem AA brings home the top prize from the 37th Annual Darley Awards as 2023 Horse Of The Year.  Hosted by Greg Thompson at Sam Houston Race Park,  attendees were delighted with the award presentation, crowning the 2023 running champions of the Arabian Racing world.

USA 2 February 2024 The Arabian horse racing community mourns the loss of Susan Meyer, former president of the Arabian Jockey Club. Susan’s passing on February 2, 2024, is a profound loss for the sport. Her leadership at the Arabian Jockey Club was instrumental in advancing Arabian horse racing globally. As a devoted owner and breeder, Susan contributed significantly to the refinement of the Arabian horse breed. In remembering Susan Meyer, we honor a trailblazer who leaves an enduring legacy in the hearts of Arabian racing enthusiasts. May she rest in peace, her impact forever etched in the annals of the…

Hippodrome de Wallonie, Belgium 4 December 2023 Today, 4 December AHRCB run the last of the five EMIRATES BREEDERS PROGRAM RACES, a series supported by Emirates Breeders to stimulate racing and breeding of Race-horses in Belgium. This series goes on for several years now and has indeed induced a progress in the quality of the Belgian race-stock. In the past two years, thanks to H.E MR. Faisal Al Rahmani (UAE), we could also initiate a parallel series for the Juniors! In both series, there is also provided, apart from the purse, a premium for the Breeder of the best Belgian…

Italy 6 December 2023 Italian Arabian racing mourns the untimely loss of Mario Alessandro Bonomi at the age of 67. A devoted member of ANICA since 1993, Bonomi played a crucial role in supporting the association during significant events, serving as a ringmaster and contributing to the Disciplinary Commission. His contributions to the world of Arabian thoroughbreds in Italy leave a lasting impact, and he will be dearly missed by the racing community.