The Wizard of Eye giving new owners the ride of their lives as they head into Saudi Cup weekend
For most people, the old line about owning racehorses rings true.
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UEFA to hold emergency meeting over Russian invasion of Ukraine
PARIS: UEFA are to hold an emergency meeting on Friday to “evaluate the situation” concerning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with the former set to host the Champions League final in Saint Petersburg in May. “Following the evolution of the situation between Russia and Ukraine in the last 24 hours, the UEFA president has decided to call an extraordinary meeting of the Executive Committee for Friday 25 February at 10:00 CET (0900 GMT), in order to evaluate the situation and take all necessary decisions,” UEFA said in a statement.
Johnny Murtagh hopes to lead Sonnyboyliston to more success in Riyadh
Sandwiched between his stints as the No. 1 jockey for the powerful John Oxx and Aidan O’Brien stables in Ireland, Johnny Murtagh was so often the “go to” name in the jockey ranks on a global stage.
American stars eye Saudi Cup glory against last year’s winner Mishriff
American stars Mandaloun and Midnight Bourbon are set to renew their rivalry at the $20 million Saudi Cup in Riyadh later this month.
Saffie Osborne hoping to rival boyfriend, Saudi Cup winner David Egan’s meteoric rise
RIYADH: David Egan and Saffie Osborne are quietly becoming quite a power couple in horse racing.
Grad 1 status and return of Mishriff shows Saudi Cup has come of age
It feels as if the Saudi Cup meeting has really come of age, despite this being only its third year.
‘Story of Mishriff’ documents journey of Saudi Cup winner ahead of Riyadh return
Mishriff will become the highest earning racehorse of all time if he successfully defends his crown in the Saudi Cup on Saturday, with the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia commissioning a short film — “The Story of Mishriff” — to celebrate the horse’s journey so far.
Alexander Zverev fined $40,000 over outburst that expelled him from Acapulco ATP event
Alexander Zverev, who was thrown out of the Mexico Open at Acapulco this week after repeatedly smashing his racquet against the umpire's chair, was fined $40,000 by the ATP on Thursday. Zverev was fined $20,000 for verbal abuse and $20,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct, the ATP said in a statement. "This represents the maximum fine per each violation," the ATP said, noting that Zverev also forfeits prize money of $31,570 he would have earned in singles and doubles and all ATP rankings points from the tournament.