Ombudsman gives Godolphin, Gosdens another Dubai Turf success

Mdmar Ombudsman provided another famous success in the blue silks of Godolphin at the 30th Dubai World Cup meeting as he showed his undoubted quality in the G1 Dubai Turf, sponsored by DP World.

Dark Saffron gives Bin Harmash, Beasley rolling double in Dubai Golden Shaheen

Mdmar Dark Saffron gives Bin Harmash, Beasley rolling double in Dubai Golden ShaheenOff form for the bulk of the 2025-26 Dubai Racing Carnival, Sultan Ali’s Dark Saffron was put right into play fr

Popular win for Emirati speedster Native Approach in Al Quoz Sprint

Mdmar Native Approach sprang something of a surprise – albeit a hugely popular one for the UAE-based combination of trainer Ahmad bin Harmash and Connor Beasley – in running down Japanese challeng

Five stars for Japan as Takayanagi, Demuro dream of Kentucky with Wonder Dean

Mdmar Japanese colt Wonder Dean will attempt to succeed where his compatriots have not as he eyes off the Kentucky Derby following his victory in the Group 2 UAE Derby, sponsored by Jumeirah. D

Hands-on Sugiyama looking for Dubai breakthrough with cult hero Gaia Force and consistent Lugal

Mdmar A combination of the smaller travelling contingent from Japan than in most recent years and the giant shadow cast by Forever Young in the feature event may both have a part to play in traine

‘Anyone would want to own Calandagan’ – hear from those closest to the world champion about what makes him so special

Mdmar He was officially the best racehorse on the planet in 2025 and now Calandagan starts out on the defence of his World’s Best Racehorse crown in the $6m Longines Dubai Sheema Classic [G1 2410m

Yoshito Yahagi on Rain, Ryusei Sakai and his ‘superstar’ Forever Young

Mdmar There are stars everywhere you look at Meydan this week but on the main track it has been the phenomenal Forever Young who has garnered the lion’s share of the attention, while his globetrot

The world is watching – Dubai World Cup to be televised live by a record 40 broadcasters

Mdmar The landmark 30th running of the US$30.5million Dubai World Cup fixture at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, March 28 will be televised live by a record 40 broadcasters to audiences in more tha

Nakheel returns as Official Sponsor of the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen at the 2026 Dubai World Cup

Mdmar Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has returned as an Official Sponsor of the Dubai World Cup 2026, reaffirming its long-standing association with one of the world’s most presti

Dubai World Cup Siegel Flies in for Champion Facteur Cheval

Mdmar It takes dedication to own a horse who lives on another continent and then to fly around the world for every race they compete in. That’s Bart Siegel.  His devotion to Facteur Cheval