Sports / Horse Racing

Freeze frames from Qatar Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe 07 Oct 2013 - 10:26 am

The Father Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani yesterday watched the races at Qatar Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe at...

Al Shaqab set to host last leg of LGCT series 07 Oct 2013 - 09:54 am

Al Shaqab Director Fahad Saad Al Qahtani is seen with LGCT President Jan Tops at a press conference at Al Shaqab.PICTURE: SHAIVAL DALAL...

Treve cruises to Arc glory 07 Oct 2013 - 04:10 am

Jockey Thierry Jarnet after winning the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on Treve at Longchamp hippodrome in Paris yesterday. Treve, owned by...

Cirrus des Aigles gives Soumillon perfect boost 06 Oct 2013 - 08:39 am

\ Qatar Racing and Equestrain Club (QREC) chairman Sheikh Mohammed bin Faleh Al Thani (extreme left) is seen with the winners of the...

Orfevre primed to end Japan’s Arc heartbreak 06 Oct 2013 - 08:38 am

PARIS: Orfevre can lay his own demons to rest and fulfil Japan’s 44-year-old quest to win Europe’s most prestigious race the Prix de...

Stage set for ‘big’ weekend 05 Oct 2013 - 02:11 am

The final touches being given to the grassy turf at Longchamp for this week’s Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Racing...

Dettori out of Arc with season-ending injury: Manager 03 Oct 2013 - 06:38 pm

LONDON: Italian jockey Frankie Dettori (pictured) will miss his ride in Europe’s most prestigious race, the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, on Sunday...

Record prize money at Total-backed event 03 Oct 2013 - 01:06 am

A file photo of one of the races held during last year’s Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp racetrack in Paris. ...

QREC and AI Emadi extend partnership 23 Sep 2013 - 12:09 am

Sheikh Mohammed bin Faleh Al Thani, Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) Chairman, and Mohammed Abdulkarim AI Emadi, CEO of AI Emadi Enterprises...

Umm Qarn’s Muntasar wins Doha Cup in France 11 Aug 2013 - 12:37 am

Paris: Alban de Mieulle trained Muntasar (Majd Al Arab-Danie Du Cassou) produced a sparkling gallop in the final furlong of the 2,000-metre race...

Al Shaqab team finishes fifth at World Endurance Championship 30 Jul 2013 - 12:29 am

Al Shaqab Endurance Junior Team are seen at the FEI World Endurance Championship for Young Riders and Juniors. The team finished fifth. Tarbes,...

Young Al Shaqab riders to take part in top event in France 27 Jul 2013 - 01:22 am

Members of Al Shaqab team pose for a picture ahead of the FEI World Endurance Championship for Young riders and Juniors, in France....

Langdon extends points lead, clinches play-off berth 23 Jul 2013 - 12:40 am

MORRISON, Colorado: The team did not win the race, but it was still a very solid outing for the Qatar Al-Anabi Racing Top...

Jockey Dettori to ride for Sheikh Joaan 03 Jul 2013 - 01:04 am

LONDON: Three-times champion jockey Frankie Dettori (pictured) has been appointed the retained rider for Qatari racehorse owner Sheikh Joaan Al Thani. “I’m thrilled...

Ruler of the World reigns in Derby 02 Jun 2013 - 02:14 am

EPSOM, United Kingdom: Ruler of the World gave trainer Aidan O’Brien his fourth winner in the Epsom Derby yesterday. The 7/1 shot -...

Stage set for IAAF Diamond League show in Doha 07 May 2013 - 02:18 am

Norwegian javelin star Andreas Thorkildsen is seen during his visit to Al Shaqab, Qatar’s famous equestrian centre, in Doha. The 31-year-old poses with...

Kentucky Derby winner Orb to tackle Triple Crown 07 May 2013 - 01:29 am

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky: The connections of Kentucky Derby winner Orb have already set their sights on trying to complete the Triple Crown after their...

Orb wins 139th Kentucky Derby 06 May 2013 - 12:50 am

Jockey Joel Rosario (centre) rides first to the finish on Orb during the running of the 139th Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill...