2018 LIKELY FIELDS                              RACE 9 : US$10,000,000 DUBAI WORLD CUP (GROUP 1) RACE 6 : US$2,000,000 DUBAI GOLDEN SHAHEEN (GROUP 1) 2,000m (a10 furlongs) Dirt 1,200m (a6 furlongs) Dirt Sponsored by Emirates Airline Sponsored by Gulf News 1st: $6,000,000 2nd: $2,000,000 3rd: $1,000,000 4th: $500,000 1st: $1,200,000 2nd: $400,000 3rd: $200,000 4th: $100,000 5th: $300,000 6th: $200,000 5th: $60,000 …

KARACHI: The Karachi Kings have truly become a force to reckon with. Defying all odds, the team shows more zeal and vigor to win, fighting till the last ball as the series progresses. Without a doubt, the addition of Shahid Afridi and captainship of Imad Wasim has had a positive impact. With some of the most memorable performances, the team …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Thursday’s penultimate fixture of the Meydan Racecourse season was highlighted by what had appeared a competitive 1600m handicap, the Azizi Victoria, but was actually turned into something of a procession by Nathr, one of  trainer Doug Watson’s quintet. Soon in front in the hands of Jim Crowley, retained jockey to the horse’s owner, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin …

SINGAPORE: Shaheen Air International (SAI), second national carrier of the country, representing Pakistan at 13th Annual Ice hockey tournament defeated Classic Moving by 2-1 in the final to clinch the title of Lion City Cup in Singapore. With an aim of soaring high, Shaheen of Pakistan has reshaped the history in country by claiming this prestigious accolade. Shaheen Air’s team …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Racing at Meydan Racecourse on Thursday features a seven race card and highlighted by a competitive 1600m handicap for which 15 have been declared, including five by Doug Watson. The reigning champion trainer is making a bold fist of defending his title and is currently seven clear (43-36) over Eric Lemartinel, who has no Meydan runners …

DUBAI WORLD CUP: Mike Smith to Ride Forever Unbridled – The reigning champion dirt mare in America has picked up the riding services of one of the top jockeys in the world. Charles Fipke’s homebred Forever Unbridled will be united for the first time with Mike Smith in the US$10 million Dubai World Cup sponsored by Emirates Airline (G1), which was confirmed by trainer …

DUBAI: The final fixture of the 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival, Super Saturday lived up to its billing with both Group 1 features producing memorable winning efforts. Introduced in 2003 as a dress rehearsal for the Dubai World Cup card three weeks later, all seven races are mirror images of a race to be contested on that ultra-valuable occasion when …

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline is proud to announce that it has named Three times Olympic Gold Medallist, Tirunesh Dibaba as its Brand Ambassador on March 8, International Women Day, while the airline launched its debut flight to Buenos Aires, its 6th gateway to the Americas, with an …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Super Saturday, the second biggest fixture of the UAE horseracing season, is upon us. Introduced in 2003 as a dress rehearsal for the Dubai World Cup card three weeks later, all seven races are mirror images of a race to be contested on that ultra-valuable occasion when US$30 million will be distributed in prize money. Pride …

DUBAI WORLD CUP: Pavel Full of Promise – Hopes have always been high for Doug O’Neill trainee and Dubai World Cup sponsored by Emirates Airline (G1)-bound Pavel (pronounced ‘PAH-vell’), but the Reddam Racing-owned son of Creative Cause has consistently given his conditioner every indication that he can live up to them. A good-looking, well-balanced and athletic gray colt, Pavel has continuously caught the …