Author: MUSTAFA BADAWI

USA, Gulfstream Park 5 December 2024 The upcoming “Battle of the Sexes” promises an electrifying showdown featuring nine top-class competitors. Leading the charge is Diamond Gem AA, the defending champion and two-time American Horse of the Year. This champion will face tough competition from three esteemed graded stakes-winning mares: Dream Seq, RB Malexis, and WMA Big Baby. Road to the UAE President Cup The journey to this prestigious race has been intense, starting with the Texas Arabian Stallion Stakes at Lone Star Park on November 15. In the Open Division, four out of the top five competitors are set to…

Brazil, Cidade Jardim Hipódromo 23 November 2024 The 7-year-old gray mare Allure BV emerged victorious in the inaugural IFAHR Trophy Race in South America, held at the Cidade Jardim Hippodrome on November 23rd. This prestigious event, organized by the Arabian Horse Breeders Brazilian Association, showcased the talent of 10 of the finest Arabian horses in South America in a handicap race over 1,600 meters on turf, for horses aged three years and older. The race was a highly anticipated event, drawing an enthusiastic crowd eager to witness the competition. Initially, Cromo D’Jok Trio, ridden by apprentice jockey Gabriel Santana, dominated…

Brazil, Cidade Jardim Hipódromo 22 November 2024 The inaugural IFahr Trophy Race is scheduled to take place in Brazil at the renowned Hipódromo de Cidade Jardim in São Paulo on 23/11/2024. This iconic racecourse will host an exciting competition featuring ten pure Arabian horses, all vying for the prestigious trophy. This event marks a significant milestone in the Arabian horse racing calendar and highlights the sport’s growing prominence in Brazil and beyond. The IFahr Trophy Race is part of a broader initiative to promote Arabian horse racing globally, with a special focus on South America. This series of races has…

Algeria, Hippodrome De Caroubier 17 November 2024 The four-year-old filly Hassania Daham (sired by Ourhein X Shikuri du Ghazal) achieved first place in the Nadia Prize for Purebred Arabian Horses over a distance of 1300 meters, under the guidance of jockey Mohamed Assli. Hassania Daham, owned by Kais Belarbi and trained by Adda Feghouli, is a product of Metidji Mohamed Zubair’s farm

Morocco, Casablanca 17 November 2024 The four-year-old Libyan horse Al-Ataat (No Risk Al Maury X Sheimah Qardabiyah) showcased an exceptional performance, winning comfortably in the UAE President Cup during its Moroccan stage. This remarkable feat was achieved under the guidance of Libyan star jockey Khaled Aziz, proudly representing the banner of Libyan owner Ahmed Mustafa Tikka. This victory is not just a testament to the horse’s and jockey’s extraordinary talent and skill but also marks a significant milestone for Libyan equestrianism. It underscores the rising prominence and capabilities of Libyan horses on the global stage. This triumph is a well-deserved…

USA, Lone Star Park 15 November 2024 The 2023 Darley Horse of the Year, Diamond Gem AA, demonstrated his dominance by winning the $117,500 Texas Arabian Stallion Classic Stakes at Lone Star Park. This 5-year-old gelding, sired by Burning Sand, secured victory by outpacing his stablemate RB Mary Lylah. Leading the field of 14 runners, Diamond Gem AA stretched to win by a comfortable margin. Francisco Giles rode him to success under the guidance of trainer Jerenesto Torrez. The gelding was bred in Mississippi by owners/breeders Joseph and Betty Gillis.

Brazil, Cidade Jardim Hipódromo 12 October 2024 The four-year-old gray Ômega Rach, once again ridden by Ruberlei Viana, wins the Grand Prix UAE President Cup Series for Colts and achieves his second victory in the races that are part of the UAE President Cup South America Mondial Brazil, being the first on August 31. The race was contested over 1400 meters on turf for 3-years-old and older and was held at the Cidade Jardim Hipódromo, at the Jockey Club of São Paulo, organized by the Arabian Horse Breeders Brazilian Association (ABCCA). After a fierce dispute between Passionaddo Rach and Cromo…

Belgium, Mons-Ghlin 22 October 2024 KHAN DU NIL (FR) (No Risk Al Maury X Nil Kamla) trained by Franziska Aeschbacher, owned by U Aeschbacher and ridden by Stephane Laurent, won the AHRCB JUNIOR CUP III for the distance of 2100 M.

Kuwait, 17 October 2024     The Kuwait Horse Racing Authority unveiled the 2024/2025 season schedule, featuring top local and international talent.   Key Highlights:   Opening Race: November 2024 Main Events: Weekly races, Kuwait Derby, and Amir’s Cup Categories: Purebred Arabian races, Thoroughbred sprints, and endurance races Location: Kuwait Racing Club  

Libya, Tripoli 22 October 2024 The handover of the Libyan Horse Racing Authority’s management was completed on October 22, 2024, following a Council of Ministers decision to restructure the Board of Directors, now chaired by Dr. Emad AlDin AlSadiq AlHatushi. The ceremony took place between the outgoing chairman, Dr. Emad AlDin Mohammed AlShaab, and the new chairman, Dr. AlHatushi, in the presence of a committee from the Prime Minister’s Office, board members, and staff. Dr. AlShaab was honored with the Libyan Horse Racing Authority Shield for his service. . The new Board of Directors of the Libyan Horse Racing Authority…