Author: MUSTAFA BADAWI

UK, Bath 21 October 2024 New syndicate owners Okewood Bloodstock ended their first season of Arabian racing with another winner as Hibikinada Du Mazet dug deep for a three quarters of a length success at Bath on testing ground. She was the youngest runner in the Wathba Stallions Cup (0-75) Handicap, but still had plenty of weight to carry having finished second on her debut in July on the Polytrack at Lingfield. She faced a strong challenge from long-time leader Delyth Thomas’s Paramer Angel who had won over the same mile trip on heavy in May, who was sent off as favourite. Steve Blackwell’s Sassy,…

Algeria, Hippodrome De Caroubier 19 October 2024 The mare Razaan Al Misk (bred by Al Misk Stud) claimed first place in the Dinar Award for Arabian horses, covering a distance of 1400 meters. She was ridden by jockey Shawqi Atallah and trained by Yousri Bouchaama. Caroubier Racecourse built in 1909 and located southeast of Hussein Dey in Algiers, is one of the nine active racetracks in the country. This historic venue has hosted significant events, including the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival https://youtu.be/FSvbwJ0suEw%20%20

Turkey, Istanbul Veliefendi Racecourse 20 October 2024 The race held in honor of Suleiman the Magnificent, the 10th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (G1/DHT), took place at the Istanbul Veliefendi Racecourse. This race, featuring 4+ year-old purebred Arabian horses, was run over a 1500-meteron the synthetic track. The 2024 Kanuni Sultan Suleiman Race was claimed by Deniz Efe (Altaha – Ahubere / Caş), owned by Arif Çelik and ridden by jockey Ahmet Çelik. Bred by Anadolu Agricultural Enterprises and trained by Fırat Turan, this 5-year-old gray stallion achieved his 13th Group race victory, including five G1 wins, bringing his total…

USA, Lone Star Park 19 October 2024In an astonishing display of speed and prowess, AA Burning Ash, trained by Nicole Ruggeri and ridden by Victor Urieta, dominated the Maiden Special Weight race. AA Burning Ash secured a remarkable 12-1/2 length victory, surging clear from the top of the straight. This race marks the third lifetime outing for this talented daughter of Burning Sand, bred by Garrett and Lisa Ford. This competition was part of the Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Racing Festival, which supports Arabian races worldwide. The impressive performance of AA Burning Ash highlights the quality of the horses participating…

Poland, Warsaw 19 October 2024 In the Listed Comparison Award for 2400 meters, nine purebred Arabian horses lined up, including the 7-year-old Rasmy Al Khalediah (Nayef Al Khalidiah X Rajwa Al Khalediah), owned by Polska AKF Sp z.o.o., trained by Janusz Kozlowski, and ridden by Alexander Reznikov. After a strong start, Rasmy Al Khalediah settled just behind the pace, then surged in the final stages to assertively claim first place.

Egypt, Al-Jazira Sports Club racetrack 19 October 2024 The 12th stage of the President of the UAE Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses took place at the Al Jazeera Sports Club racetrack in Cairo, marking the 31st edition of this prestigious series. The event saw the participation of 55 competitors. Distinguished guests included H.E. Salah Al Saadi, Deputy Ambassador of the UAE in Cairo, Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports; Mr. Felix Youssef Sarhan, Chairman of the Egyptian Supreme Horse Racing Authority and Mr. Saeed Al Muhairi, representative of the Supreme Organizing Committee of the President’s Cup for…

KSA, King Abdulaziz Racecourse 18 October 2024   GHASHAMSHAM AL JASRA(QA)  (Al Mujahaz x Kawakib), owned by Shamookh Alaiz Stable, secured his fifth career win in Riyadh, claiming the Arabian Horses Handicap (85-100) prize of SAR 75,000. Trained by Nh. Alsubaie and ridden by A. Alsaedi, the Qatari-bred horse continues to perform strongly, further boosting his stable’s standing in Arabian horse racing. connections with the winning jockey and horse celebrating victory https://youtu.be/xKtTDFRPA8M

KSA, Riyadh 17 October 2024 The 2024-2025 Riyadh Horse Racing season, hosted at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse, began on October 17, 2024, and will run until March 15, 2025. The season features weekend racing, with events scheduled every Thursday to Saturday. Highlights include prestigious handicap races and Arabian horse categories, a key focus in the region. The pinnacle of the season is the Saudi Cup, which will take place on February 21-22, 2025. This event, known as the world’s richest race, draws global attention and features top thoroughbreds alongside an Arabian race as part of the festivities. The Saudi Cup…

Egypt, Gezira Sporting Club Racetrack 18 October 2024 Tomorrow, Egypt will host the 12th stage of the President of the UAE Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses at the Gezira Sporting Club Racetrack in Cairo. With 55 horses participating in 6 races, this event is part of the 31st edition of the prestigious cup series. Organized with the support of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of the Presidential Court, the event reflects his commitment to developing the Arabian horse racing industry and supporting breeders and owners worldwide. The Egyptian stage…

Sweden, Jägersro 17 October 2024 The Wathba Stallions Sprint Cup, a Listed race for Arabian thoroughbreds, brought together a high-caliber and internationally diverse field of competitors. Last year’s winner and the heavy favorite, Wasmy Al Khalediah, struggled to maintain his dominance as Belgian contender Farida P (Al Mourtajez X Hania Da) unleashed a powerful sprint in the final 150 meters. Ridden by jockey Fabien Lefebvre for trainer, owner, and breeder Peter Deckers, the five-year-old mare claimed a decisive victory. Lefebvre noted, “The pace was quite fast from the start, but when Farida P kicked, she did it with ease.” At…