Qatari jockey Khadija in 'paradise' as she goes for glory at Goodwood
Twelve days ago Khadija Al Bastaki received a telephone call she hopes will prove life changing – not only for her but also for many other girls in her homeland of Qatar.
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Sheikha Hissa's Hukum victorious at Ascot
Hukum, in the Shadwell silks and in the presence of team principal Sheikha Hissa, produced a mighty run to land the Group 1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.
Saudi clubs look to shine at 2023 King Salman Club Cup in Abha
The start of a new football season moves a lot closer this week as the King Salman Club Cup, also known as the Arab Club Champions Cup, kicks off in the Saudi city of Abha on Thursday.
Dubai-based Baseball United announces first ever player draft
CINCINNATI: Baseball United, the first-ever professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and Indian subcontinent, has announced that its 2023 draft will be held Tuesday, Sept. 19 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Jockey Pat Cosgrave looks forward to first test of new challenge in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Northern Irish jockey Pat Cosgrave, who has been based in England since 2004, has moved from the UK to continue his horse racing career in Saudi Arabia. He was aboard Gifts of Gold when the pair landed the $2.5m Red Sea Turf Handicap at the Saudi Cup meeting in 2021, and has won several Group 1 races in the UK, Germany and Australia.
Frankie Dettori celebrates Gold Cup success in Royal Ascot swansong
Frankie Dettori was the star of the Royal Ascot meeting on day three as he scooped the Group 1 Gold Cup for the ninth time - his final ride in the race - aboard John and Thady Gosden-trained Courage Mon Ami.
Shadwell’s Mostahdaf lands first Group 1 prize at Royal Ascot
Mostahdaf in the silks of Shadwell under Jim Crowley stunned several proven Group 1 horses to land the Prince of Wales's Stakes and his first success at this level on the second day of Royal Ascot on Wednesday.
Aidan O’Brien creates history by becoming all-time leading trainer at Royal Ascot
Aidan O’Brien landed a fine double on the opening day at Royal Ascot to become the most successful trainer in the history of the prestigious meeting on Tuesday.