Upstart Crow Scores again at Bath in the Wathbastallions.com Handicap It was a second win in as many weeks for Upstart Crow and Miss Teagan Padgett, who led home a one-two-three for the James Owen team at Bath on Friday evening in the Wathbastallions.com (0-60) Handicap over a mile. Mayfair and Miss Rhea Betts were filling in the places, with Heritage Vadel and Sean Levey just behind. This was the first of eight races sponsored under the banner of the HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival, which also includes the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Cup (Gr3PA), which…
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Thakeera Al Shahania gains ticket to UAE President Cup
Thakeera Al Shahania and former three-time ARO leading lady jockey, Joanna Mason impressed with a five and a half-length UK debut win in the Emirates Breeders Conditions Stakes at Doncaster. Trainer Phil Collington confirmed afterwards that she will head to the £80,0000 Group 1PA UAE President Cup (UK Arabian Derby) back at the same track on August 19. Running a solid race in defeat were the Peter Hammersley trained, three-time PA Group placed Abiyah Athbah, with her stablemate, another black-type performer, Zayin Angkor Centurion, a further length and three quarters…
Read MorePossible Derby entries head to Doncaster for Emirates Breeders Conditions Stakes
The Arabian Racing Organisation (ARO) have announced that two of the eight runners declared for the Emirates Breeders Conditions Stakes at Doncaster on Saturday could reappear at the track on August 19 for the £80,000 Group 1PA UAE President Cup (UK Arabian Derby). Though two furlongs shy of the Derby distance, it will be Lujain and Thakeera Al Shahania’s first opportunity to visit the Town Moor Course, with their trainer Phil Collington having stated that a good run on Saturday, could see the pair line up for the UK’s premier race…
Read MoreGalopin Des Champs Crowned Leading Horse in Anglo-Irish Jumps Classifications
Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs has been crowned the leading Jumps horse of the 2022/23 season in the Anglo-Irish Jumps Classifications with a rating of 179. Constitution Hill and Energumene share the runners-up spot on a mark of 175, with the latter becoming the highest-rated British-trained hurdler since Classifications were first published in 1999/2000. Held annually, the Anglo-Irish Jumps Classification identifies the best Steeplechaser and Hurdlers that were trained in either Britain or Irland between the 2022/2023 season. The classification also includes those horses based in France…
Read MoreSuccess for Trainer James Owen at ARO season opener
The opening race of the 2023 Arabian Racing Organisation (ARO) season got off to a great start at Bath on Friday 26th May for James Owen with amateur Teagan Padgett winning on her debut ride in the sport on Upstart Crow in the Emirates Breeders (0-60) Handicap. The six-year-old gelding was also making his debut for a new owner, Mrs Linda Reeves and for a new trainer, Owen. The pair readily pulled clear of another Owen runner in Heritage Valentino, with Zikada Zayin in third in the ten-furlong contest. Padgett,…
Read MoreArabian Racing Organisation Open the 2023 Season
The Arabian Racing Organisation (ARO) looks forward to their opening race of the 2023 season, the Emirates Breeders (0-60) Handicap held over a mile and a quarter, to be run at Bath on Friday May 26 at 6.05pm. Attracting ten runners, this grassroots race features a broad mix of seasoned handicappers and young potential improvers, a theme also reflected by the jockey bookings which includes both amateur and professional riders, an opportunity unique to Arabian racing on the Flat in the UK. They are headed by James Owen’s four-year-old homebred…
Read MoreWhat is Arabian Racing?
Arabian racing refers to a type of horse racing that specifically involves purebred Arabian horses. Arabian horses are a breed known for their beauty, endurance, and speed. They originated in the Arabian Peninsula and have been prized by various cultures for centuries. Arabian racing is a popular equestrian sport that takes place in different parts of the world, including the Middle East, Europe, and North America. The races typically involve flat racing, where horses compete on a straight or oval track to determine the fastest runner. However, there are also…
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Week Receives Support from Racing Welfare
Mental Health Awareness Week: Monday 15 – Sunday 21 May 2023 The racing industry is being encouraged to take action for mental health this week, as Mental Health Awareness Week launches nationwide today. The campaign is run by the Mental Health Foundation, and the theme for this year is ‘Anxiety’. Racing’s human welfare charity, Racing Welfare, will be leading racing’s response to this important awareness campaign, aiming to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of anxiety, normalising conversations and signposting to support services. The charity is calling for people…
Read MoreRoyal Ascot Rename Group One Race in Memory of Her Late Majesty
Royal Ascot Group One race, the Platinum Jubilee Stakes to be renamed “The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes” Ascot racecourse has announced Group One race, the Platinum Jubilee Stakes will be renamed “The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes” In memory of Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. The feature race takes place on the final day of Royal Ascot each year (this year 24th June). The race is one of the most prestigious sprint races in the world, and it often attracts the best sprinters from around the globe. Some of…
Read MoreKimblewick Point-to-Point Treats Crowds to an Eventful Day
Written by Jake Exelby, feature image credit Neale Blackburn, chasdog.com A sunny Bank Holiday saw a large crowd at Kingston Blount Kimblewick point-to-point on Sunday 7th May treated to three close finishes, two impressive wins and an eventful Mens Open won by a true course specialist. Farol Mens Open The latter was Gabrial the Great, owned, trained, and ridden by Evesham-based Thomas Murray in the eight-runner Farol Mens Open over the shorter distance of two-and-a-half miles. The 14-year-old, who has now won five races at Kimblewick can definitely be counted as a…
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