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Epic Battle Awaits: Sexy Lord and Chelmsford set for Velká Pardubická showdown
October 10, 2025 - Epic battle awaits!
Sexy Lord 🇨🇿 — last year’s Velká Pardubická co-champion — will face his old rival Chelmsford 🇫...
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Veteran Dulcar De Sivola dominates qualifier as Velká Pardubická countdown begins
September 07, 2025 - Jockey Lukáš Matuský grinned aboard Dulcar De Sivola 🇫🇷 after cruising to an eight-length victory in the final qualifi...
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Polyan storms to victory in the 80th Czech St Leger, the ultimate Triple Crown test
September 01, 2025 - Polyan 🇫🇷, ridden by jockey Petr Foret, stormed home to win the 80th running of the St Leger at Chuchle Racecourse in...
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From injury to victory. Chelmsford holds off Sexy Lord in Pardubická qualifier
August 03, 2025 - Jockey Jan Kratochvíl gave Chelmsford 🇫🇷 a well-deserved pat after holding off Sexy Lord 🇨🇿 and Jaroslav Myška to wi...
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Legend at work: Retired champion Talent schools stablemate at Pardubice
July 19, 2025 - Talent 🇨🇿, retired winner of the 2021 Velká Pardubická steeplechase and runner-up in 2022 and 2023, took a familiar sp...
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Dead-heat hero Sexy Lord sharpens up ahead of Pardubicka qualifier
July 17, 2025 - Sexy Lord 🇨🇿, joint winner of the 2024 Velká Pardubická Steeplechase, had a spin this morning at his favourite racecou...
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Lazzat storms to Jubilee Stakes victory, then unseats jockey at Royal Ascot
June 22, 2025 - What a way to wrap up an unforgettable week at Royal Ascot! 👑🏇🇬🇧
In the feature race, Lazzat 🇫🇷 held off favourit...
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Cercene captures Coronation Stakes in a stunning upset at Royal Ascot
June 21, 2025 - #RoyalAscot 👑🇬🇧 Day 4
Outsider Cercene 🇮🇪 captured the Coronation Stakes, defeating favourite Zarigana 🇬🇧 by hal...
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Trawlerman dominates Gold Cup, Ryan Moore marks 90th Royal Ascot win with a treble
June 20, 2025 - #RoyalAscot 👑🇬🇧 Day 3
Trawlerman 🇮🇪 dominated the Gold Cup 🏆🇬🇧, delivering jockey William Buick his first win i...
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Ombudsman wins Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot
June 19, 2025 - Action and glamour on Day 2 of Royal Ascot 👑🇬🇧. Ombudsman 🇮🇪, with jockey William Buick in the saddle, thundered to...
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American Affair wins by a neck King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot
June 17, 2025 - What an opening day at Royal Ascot! 👑 American Affair 🇬🇧, ridden by jockey Paul Mulrennan, battled Frost At Dawn 🇺🇸...
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A Thoroughbred at full gallop is pure poetry in motion: Interview with Jezdci.cz
May 14, 2025 - Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to speak with Jezdci.cz, the leading Czech equestrian portal, about what it's...
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Liberty Island, Japan’s wonder mare, breaks down tragically in QEII Cup
April 29, 2025 - Heartbreaking news about the remarkable mare Liberty Island 🇯🇵 (リバティアイランド), who stumbled and broke down while gallopin...
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Believing digs in to win Al Quoz Sprint, her first Group 1
April 13, 2025 - Locked in a pitched battle, Believing 🇮🇪, ridden by jockey William Buick, dug deep for a late burst of speed to win by...
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Raging Torrent leaves rivals in the dust with dominant Godolphin Mile win
April 12, 2025 - In a dazzling display of front-running power, Raging Torrent 🇺🇸 stormed to victory in the $1 million Group 2 Godolphin...
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Dark Saffron makes history, ends Tuz's reign in Dubai Golden Shaheen
April 11, 2025 - Dark Saffron 🇺🇸, with jockey Connor Beasley in the irons, surged from the outside stall, taking a lead he never relinq...
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Old warrior Dubai Future stuns rivals to win Dubai Gold Cup
April 10, 2025 - One for the old boy! Silvestre De Sousa grinned, patting Dubai Future 🇬🇧 as they flew across the wire to win in style...
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Admire Daytona fends off Heart Of Honor by nose to qualify for Kentucky Derby
April 09, 2025 - In another incredibly tight race, Admire Daytona 🇯🇵 (アドマイヤデイトナ), with jockey Christophe Lemaire in the irons, fought o...
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Danon Decile steamrolls Rebel's Romance to claim Dubai Sheema Classic
April 08, 2025 - Danon Decile 🇯🇵 (ダノンデサイル), ridden by Keita Tosaki, exploded from mid-pack to steamroll last year’s winner, Rebel’s Rom...
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Soul Rush edges out Romantic Warrior by a nostril in epic Dubai Turf duel
April 07, 2025 - So who won? That’s the question jockeys Cristian Demuro on Soul Rush 🇯🇵 (ソウルラッシュ) and James McDonald on Romantic Warri...
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Longshot Hit Show captures Dubai World Cup with dazzling late surge
April 06, 2025 - Rear-running Hit Show 🇺🇸, ridden by jockey Florent Geroux, sliced through the field and chased down confident leader M...
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Forever Young aims for historic double in Saturday's Dubai World Cup
April 04, 2025 - A Dubai World Cup favourite, Forever Young 🇯🇵 (フォーエバーヤング), set off bucking during his final prep ahead of a historic b...
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Martin's racing & eventing shots land in World Sports Photography Awards 2025 finals!
December 12, 2024 - Friends, I am happy to see my equestrian work advance once again to the finals of World Sports Photography Awards 2025 �...
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Martin's horse racing shot lands World Sports Photography Awards 2023 final
June 21, 2023 - I am happy to share that another of my images made it to the World Sports Photography Awards 2023 final, this time in my...
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Equinox demolishes rivals in track record to claim Dubai Sheema Classic
March 27, 2023 - Leading from the start into the home straight, Equinox 🇯🇵 with jockey Christophe Lemaire shifted into another gear, bl...
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Ushba Tesoro snatches Dubai World Cup in a stunning charge from last
March 26, 2023 - Ushba Tesoro 🇯🇵 with #jockey Yuga Kawada snatched the $12 million #DubaiWorldCup 🏆🇦🇪 in a stunning late charge pick...
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Ushba Tesoro leads Japan's Dubai World Cup challenge
March 24, 2023 - Ushba Tesoro 🇯🇵 is heading the 8-strong group of Japanese runners aiming to capture tomorrow’s $12 million #DubaiWorld...
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Salute The Soldier wins Dubai World Cup prep again
March 05, 2023 - Ears pricked, Salute The Soldier 🇩🇪 with jockey Adrie De Vries flew over the finish line to win G1 Al Maktoum Challeng...
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Panthalassa beats Country Grammer to win Saudi Cup for Japan
February 26, 2023 - Panthalassa 🇯🇵 with jockey Yutaka Yoshida proved too hard to beat for the 2022 Dubai World Cup champion Country Gramme...
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Country Grammer rans down Life Is Good, giving fourth Dubai World Cup to Dettori
March 27, 2022 - Country Grammer 🇺🇸 with jockey Frankie Dettori ran down the tiring favourite Life Is Good 🇺🇸 to land the $12m Group...
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Hypothetical holds off Remorse to land Dubai World Cup prep
March 06, 2022 - Hypothetical 🇮🇪 kept closing Remorse 🇮🇪 at bay to land by one length Group 1 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 over 2000m...
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Local outsider Emblem Road lands Saudi Cup in a shocking 80-1 upset
February 28, 2022 - A local outsider Emblem Road 🇺🇸 pulled off a shocking upset to bag the $20 million Group 1 Saudi Cup 🇸🇦🏆 under jock...
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Shahama and Manobo remain invincible, Valiant Prince breaks track record
February 19, 2022 - Shahama 🇺🇸 with jockey Adrie De Vries proved to be unstoppable in Group 3 UAE Oaks at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai 🇦🇪...
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Ears pricked, Hot Rod Charlie gallops away with Dubai World Cup prep win
February 05, 2022 - Ears pricked, Hot Rod Charlie 🇺🇸 with jockey William Buick crossed the wire to win the $350,000 Group 2 Al Maktoum Cha...
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Golden Goal lands Dubai World Cup Carnival G2 opener, Pevensey Bay rules mares
January 15, 2022 - Golden Goal 🇮🇪 with jockey Sam Hitchcott stole the show on the opening night of the Dubai World Cup Carnival, beating...
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Fresu on fire scoring four wins at Meydan
January 09, 2022 - On fire 🔥! Jockey Antonio Fresu scored four wins from nine races on the card on Ranaan 🇺🇸, Alkaamel 🇬🇧, Law Of Peac...
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O'Shea scores a treble at Meydan & shooting with seismic trigger
December 19, 2021 - What a treble for jockey Tadhg O’Shea! Kafoo 🇺🇸, Tuz 🇺🇸 and Azure Coast 🇺🇸, all three in a row during Longines nig...
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Watson lands 4 wins in UAE racing season kick-off at Jebel Ali Racecourse
October 31, 2021 - Red Stables' trainer Doug Watson dominated the UAE racing season kick-off at Dubai's scenic Jebel Ali Racecourse on Frid...
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Melbourne Cup legend Prince of Arran retired
September 07, 2021 - Happy retirement to the Melbourne Cup 🏆 legend Prince of Arran 🇬🇧! The eight year-old son of Breeders' Cup Turf winne...
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Mystic Guide captures Dubai World Cup, Mishriff proves class on turf in thrilling finish
March 28, 2021 - Favourite Mystic Guide 🇺🇸 with jockey Luis Saez captured easily the $12 million Group 1 Dubai World Cup🏆, leaving his...
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Rodaini cruises to easy victory in Jebel Ali Classic
March 20, 2021 - Rodaini 🇺🇸 with jockey Pat Cosgrave cruised to a comfortable victory in Jebel Ali Classic Silver Jubilee over 1400m (7...
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Salute The Soldier wins World Cup prep, Lord Glitters powers through Dubai Turf warm-up
March 07, 2021 - Salute The Soldier 🇩🇪 with jockey Adrie de Vries took the lead coming out of the starting gate and kept it all the way...
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Happy retirement to legendary warrior Heavy Metal!
March 01, 2021 - Happy retirement to legendary warrior Heavy Metal 🇬🇧🏆!
The 11-year old son of Exceed and Excel 🇦🇺 won 15 out of 66...
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D'bai snatches G2 Zabeel Mile by head, Mnasek dominates UAE Oaks
February 20, 2021 - D'bai 🇮🇪 with jockey William Buick came out on top in the final strides to snatch Group 2 Zabeel Mile over 1600m (8 fu...
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Salute The Soldier lands Group 2 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2
February 14, 2021 - Salute The Soldier 🇩🇪 with jockey Adrie de Vries stole the lead from pacemaker Capezzano 🇺🇸 under Mickael Barzalona...
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Soft Whisper thrashes her rivals in UAE 1000 Guineas
January 31, 2021 - Soft Whisper 🇮🇪 with jockey Frankie Dettori thrashed her nearest rival and joint pre-race favourite Mnasek 🇺🇸 by 7 l...
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Military Law lands Al Maktoum Challenge, Dettori scores a double
January 23, 2021 - Military Law 🇬🇧 with jockey Antonio Fresu flew across the wire to win Group 2 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 1 over 1600m...
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Rebel's Romance prevails in UAE 2000 Guineas Trial battle by head
January 16, 2021 - Rebel's Romance 🇮🇪 with jockey William Buick prevailed by head in a pitched battle with Mouheeb 🇺🇸 under Ryan Curato...
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New action & creative shots from scenic Jebel Ali Racecourse!
January 12, 2021 - Dubai's scenic Jebel Ali Racecourse 🇦🇪 never disappoints with a wide variety of vantage points, helping shoot horserac...
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Soft Whisper lands UAE 1000 Guineas Trial on Meydan debut
January 10, 2021 - Soft Whisper 🇮🇪 with jockey Patrick Cosgrave landed UAE 1000 Guineas Trial for fillies over 1400m (7 furlongs) present...
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Happy New Year!
January 01, 2021 - Many thanks to all for your support in what was an extremely challenging year for everyone! Most importantly stay health...
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Dark Silver thrashes rivals to land Jebel Ali feature sprint by over 9 lengths
December 18, 2020 - Dark Silver 🇮🇪 gave jockey Fernando Jara a perfect birthday gift, trashing his rivals by 9.25 lengths in feature Race...
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Thegreatcollection lands Dubai Creek Mile, upsetting higher-rated rivals
December 18, 2020 - Thegreatcollection 🇺🇸 under jockey Pat Cosgrave pulled out an upset in The Dubai Creek Mile (Listed) at Meydan Racecou...
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Blue Sovereign digs in to win Jebel Ali feature by a neck
December 12, 2020 - Blue Sovereign 🇮🇪 dug in under jockey Clement Lecoeuvre, denying Lady Snazz 🇺🇸 with Richard Mullen by a neck in a 19...
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Important Mission steals Garhood Sprint, Firnas prevails in Entisar at Meydan
December 03, 2020 - Important Mission 🇺🇸 with jockey Royston Ffrench snatched victory in the Garhoud Sprint Listed over 1200m (6F) in a la...
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Wonder-mare Almond Eye retires with home record of 9 G1 wins, landing her second Japan Cup
November 29, 2020 - Happy retirement to Japan’s wonder-mare Almond Eye 🇯🇵! The five-year old daughter of star sprinter Lord Kanaloa 🇯🇵 w...
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Hegnus lands easily 130th Velka Pardubicka Steeplechase
October 11, 2020 - Hegnus 🇨🇿 with jockey Lukas Matusky landed the 130th running of Velka Pardubicka Steeplechase 🏆, holding off easily P...
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Zabeel Racing Stables - Dubai horse racing oasis
September 25, 2020 - With the new racing season around the corner, I set out for a photo feature about training racehorses to Dubai's iconic...
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Discovery Island tops Godolphin's Racing In Dubai sale
September 14, 2020 - Discovery Island 🇬🇧 topped Godolphin's Racing In Dubai Sale at the Meydan racecourse 🇦🇪. The three-year old son of D...
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Morosita Prima image to feature in new Palio di Siena guide!
June 09, 2020 - Many thanks to the Siena City Hall for selecting one of my favourite images for its new Palio guide!
A priest of the Dr...
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Horse racing warrior and 2016 champion Arrogate passes suddenly at stud
June 02, 2020 - So sad to hear about sudden passing of only 7-year old 2016 champion Arrogate 🇺🇸. The son of Unbridled's Song 🇺🇸 ret...
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Thegreatcollection steals win by short head in Jebel Ali Classic Silver Jubilee
March 22, 2020 - Thegreatcollection 🇺🇸 with jockey Adrie De Vries stole victory in Jebel Ali Classic Silver Jubilee over 1400m (7F) at...
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Alkaamel cruises to easy victory in Longines feature at Meydan
March 14, 2020 - Alkaamel 🇬🇧 under jockey Antonio Fresu cruised to easy victory in the Longines Master Collection Handicap over 1600m (...
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More than 20 charged in horse racing doping involving X Y Jet and Maximum Security
March 10, 2020 - My today’s post is dedicated to memory of X Y Jet 🇺🇸 and other horses that died as a result of shocking and completely...
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Barney Roy wins easily Dubai Turf prep, Wildman Jack breaks turf track record at Meydan
March 08, 2020 - Godolphin's Barney Roy 🇬🇧 with jockey William Buick aboard stole the show in the $400,000 Group 1 Jebel Hatta, beating...
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Maximum Security lands inaugural Saudi Cup after thrilling duel with Midnight Bisou
March 01, 2020 - Maximum Security 🇺🇸 with jockey Luis Saez landed by three quarters of a length the $20 million Saudi Cup 🇸🇦🏆, after...
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Capezzano trashes rivals in Group 3 comeback, Magic Lily lands second Group 2 in row
February 14, 2020 - Capezzano 🇺🇸 trashed his rivals under jockey Mickael Barzalona with a seven-length gate-to-wire win in the Group 3 Fir...
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Benbatl claims G2 Al Maktoum Challenge in first run on dirt to prep for Saudi Cup
February 07, 2020 - Benbatl 🇬🇧 with jockey Christophe Soumillon pulled off an easy win in Group 2 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2 over 1900m...
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Barney Roy cruises to win G2 at Meydan, Gladiator King lands 2nd G3 in row
February 01, 2020 - Jockey William Buick steered Barney Roy 🇬🇧 to a smooth victory in the Group 2 Al Rashidiya at the Meydan racecourse on...
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Saudi Jockey Club runs first official trial on new turf course
January 30, 2020 - The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia ran the first official trial on a new turf course in the Kingdom ahead of the upcoming i...
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Certain Lad equals 2015 track record, Midnight Sands lands 4th win in row at Meydan
January 17, 2020 - What a Dubai World Cup Carnival night that was at Meydan! 🇦🇪 Two wins by short head, one by nose, equalling of a five-...
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Kimbear captures G2 Al Maktoum Challenge in photo finish, Benbatl lands Singspiel Stakes
January 10, 2020 - What a finish of Group 2 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 1! Kimbear 🇺🇸 with jockey Pat Dobbs muscled through the middle to...
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Gladiator King wins G3 Dubawi Stakes by neck in Dubai World Cup Carnival opener
January 03, 2020 - Gladiator King 🇺🇸 with jockey Mickael Barzalona aboard prevailed by neck over Ibn Malik 🇮🇪 with Jim Crowley to land...
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Hunting Ground hands Maikon de Souza double at Al Rahba
December 22, 2019 - Hunting Ground 🇺🇸 handed jockey Maikon de Souza his second winner on Saturday's card, beating Powderhouse 🇮🇪 under S...
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Military Law beats Dubai World Cup runner-up Gronkowski, Midnight Sands lands hat-trick
December 07, 2019 - Military Law 🇬🇧 with jockey Antonio Fresu landed Race 5 over 2000m (10 furlongs) at Meydan racecourse in Dubai, three...
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Trainer Doug Watson makes history with full Meydan card sweep
November 09, 2019 - Red Stables trainer Doug Watson made history on Thursday with a full sweep of a six-race card of the season's second mee...
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Dubai horse racing season starts with opening meet at Meydan
October 25, 2019 - Fasten your seatbelts, the new horse racing season started with the opening meet at the Meydan racecourse in Dubai! Enjo...
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Godolphin's Kinver Edge tops $1.2 mln Racing in Dubai horse sale
September 16, 2019 - And the winner is Lot 32! Godolphin's Kinver Edge 🇺🇸, the three-year old son of the 2004 Champion Sprinter Speightstow...
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World's top racehorse Crystal Ocean to contest York's richest race
August 19, 2019 - Crystal Ocean 🇬🇧, the world's highest-rated horse, will contest the £1 million Group 1 Juddmonte International in York...
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Ange Guardian cruises to victory in Velka Pardubicka qualifier defeating 2017 champion
August 10, 2019 - Ange Guardian 🇩🇪 with jockey Lukáš Matuský landed easily the third qualifier over 5,800m for the 129th running of Velk...
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Keeneland Sept Yearling Sale
October 04, 2018 - What do you do on a day off from shooting horses at the WEG in Tryon? Rent a car and drive 4.5 hours to Kentucky to shoo...
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No Time To Lose lands Aug qualifier for Velka Pardubicka Steeplechase
August 19, 2018 - No Time To Lose with jockey Jan Kratochvil showed his class landing the August qualifier for the 128th running of Velka...
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