#Dubai World Cup Carnival

Largent, shown winning the 2020 Fort Lauderdale Stakes, returns from an 11-month layoff to contest Saturday's Tropical Turf at Gulfstream Park and could be considered for the Grade 1 Pegasus Turf with a good effort. Photo by Ryan Thompson, courtesy of Gulfstream Park Jan. 7 (UPI) -- A potential prep for the Pegasus World Cup Turf in Florida, a…

We've taken a look through the full card and picked out our best betting tips on week two of the 2023 Dubai World Cup Carnival. This race provides George Boughey with an excellent opportunity to win his first race at this year's Dubai World Cup Carnival, as I fancy AL DASIM to take down market leader Princeville. Al Dasim was narrowly beaten by…

South Korea gradually becoming major player Already boasts annual turnover of over $6 billion Officials hope to entice American horses to September's Korean Cup CNN - Horse racing and K-pop might not be traditional bedfellows but, then again, you don't often see an equine theme park in the center of a racecourse. South Korea is doing things…

South Africa's world-class racecaller Alistair Cohen jets into Johannesburg today and was reflecting on a memorable six month professional adventure that exceeded his wildest expectations. Talking to the Sporting Post this past weekend, the Durbanite told how he had thoroughly enjoyed World Cup night and absorbed what is a rare experience in any…

The Prince Of Wales's Stakes is the feature race on day two of Royal Ascot. The Group 1 contest is run over 1m 2f and it is open to four-year-olds and above. Five runners have been declared to contest this year's renewal of the middle-distance contest, including Sir Michael's Stoute's colt Bay Bridge, Japanese Derby winner Shahryar, Dubai Turf…

Cyberknife, shown winning the Arkansas Derby, tops the list of invitations to the Grade I Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28. Coady Photography, courtesy of Oaklawn Park Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Kentucky Derby preps in California and New York highlight the weekend horse racing schedule with plenty of would-be stars looking for a big step…

The 2023 Dubai World Cup Carnival gets off to a flying start at Meydan on Friday. Two excellent Grade Two races, Al Maktoum Challenge R1 and Al Fahidi Fort feature on Friday's card, along with several lucrative Listed and Conditions races. We've taken a look through the full card and picked out four horses to back on week one of the 2023 Dubai…

The opening thoroughbred race of the 2023 Dubai World Cup Carnival sees Godolphin with six entries. William Buick's presence on WALK OF STARS suggests the Group 3-placed son of Dubawi could be the pick of Charlie Appleby's trio though Doncaster and Ascot winner First Ruler looks on a fair mark. Enemy, narrowly beaten in the Group 3 Sagaro Stakes at…

Sydney's superstar jockey James McDonald has dismissed speculation he is considering riding overseas long-term as he sets his sights on one of racing's most revered records. The champion jockey is in hot demand wherever he rides and could command a prized position in the northern hemisphere with a leading stable or jurisdiction. But although…

Nest (white bridle), shown winning the 2021 Demoiselle at Aqueduct, returns as a heavy favorite in Saturday's Suncoast Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs, a Kentucky Oaks prep. Photo by Joe Labozzetta, courtesy of New York Racing Association Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Potential Kentucky Derby candidates are in action from California to Florida and all the way to…

Knicks Go warms up for Saturday's Pegasus World Cup. Photo by Lauren King, courtesy of Gulfstream Park Jan. 28 (UPI) -- It's only January, with lots of races yet to come, but it's possible the "race of the year" could be run Saturday in the $3 million Grade I Pegasus Stakes at Gulfstream Park as speedy Breeders' Cup champions Knicks Go and Life Is…

The Dubai World Cup Carnival continues this week with the UAE 2000 Guineas taking centre stage on a competitive and interesting card. I have four selections for you - including my strongest bet of the Carnival so far - in the final race. Enjoy all of our comprehensive international coverage on Racing TV Extra. 2.30 Meydan: Canvassed This race seems…

Pappacap (green silks), shown finishing second to Corniche in the Breeders' Cup Classic, is among the favorites for Saturday's Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds, a 50-point qualifier for the Kentucky Derby. Photo by John Voorhees, Eclipse Sportswire, courtesy of Breeders' Cup Feb. 18 (UPI) -- This is the weekend when we find out if a few highly…

The eyes of the racing world will turn to Meydan Racecourse on Friday when the UAE's flagship sporting venue hosts its first meeting of 2022/2023. Ever since its epic launch in 2000, the racecourse has set the gold standard for flat racing in the UAE and Middle East region. This is where some of the world's best jockeys, owners, and horses, will…

The ITV Racing cameras are at Haydock, Leicester and Sandown on Saturday afternoon, serving up action on the Flat and over the jumps. There are six televised races, including the Grade 1 Celebration Chase and the bet365 Gold Cup from Sandown. Our expert has a race-by-race guide to Saturday's ITV Racing action, with the programme on air from…

Race 5: 1 3/16ths, 1900m (Dirt), UAE Derby (G2), Purse $1 Million, 3 (Saturday) There are many paths to the 148th Kentucky Derby, but they are dwindling as we head towards April. The Dubai World Cup Carnival is a "last ditch" opportunity, especially for international runners. Specifically, the Group 2 UAE Derby represents one of the last…

The weekly TRC industry digest - a round-up of the international racing news from the past week. Europe: David Elsworth, one of the UK's finest dual-purpose trainers, has brought the curtain down on a career spanning 50 years, which will remembered mainly for his handling of the great Desert Orchid, one of the most popular racehorses in British…