DUBAI: Thursday’s ninth and penultimate meeting of the 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival was officially highlighted by the 1900m Group 3 UAE Oaks sponsored by Al Naboodah Construction Group, restricted to 3-year-old fillies on the dirt with a purse of US$250,000. Rayya, winning her second from four local starts, made all under jockey Pat Dobbs for Doug Watson, setting a leisurely …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Racing at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, a matinee meeting with eight races, is highlighted by a 1600m turf handicap, which has attracted the maximum field allowed of 14. Trainer Salem bin Ghadayer is enjoying a fantastic season, both at the Dubai World Cup Carnival and Jebel Ali and has declared Mailshot, Hyde Parkand Mind That Boy, clearly merit the …

KARACHI: Shaheen Air International (SAI) has completed its 25 years in the air as first private airline of Pakistan, established in 1993. Marking decades of successful operations the Second National Carrier of Pakistan has announced to launch Ice Hockey in the country for the first time. Ehsan Sehbai, CEO, SAI stated, “The last 25 years establish another milestone in our …

DUBAI WORLD CUP: Sano ‘So Proud’ of Gunnevera – Being a bit overlooked has become a nice way to make a living for Gunnevera. Despite winning multiple graded stakes, a third of his 15 lifetime starts and nearly US$3 million in earnings, the Solomon Del-Valle-owned 4-year-old colt rarely has gone off at low odds and now enters the $10 million Dubai …

DUBAI: Thursday’s ninth and penultimate meeting of the 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival is all about quality with no less than four Thoroughbred Stakes races, as well as the Group 1 Al Maktoum Challenge R3 for the Purebred Arabians. The official highlight on the dirt is the 1900m Group 3 UAE Oaks sponsored by Al Naboodah Construction, restricted to three-year-old …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, today officially opened the 26th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show at its stunning temporary home at the mouth of the Dubai Canal in Jumeirah. Held from February 27th to March 3rd at the Dubai Canal, next to the Dubai Ladies Club, the Middle East’s number one …

AGE: 5 COLOR: Bay SIRE: Nicconi (Bianconi) DAM: Alqwah (Danehill) COUNTRIES TRAINED: Australia, UAE TRAINER: David Hayes & Ben Hayes OWNER: Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum BREEDER: Shadwell Stud Australasia Ltd (AUS) MEYDAN RECORD: 2-1-1-0 CAREER RECORD: 23-5-6-2 EARNINGS: US$506,960 NEXT RACE: Al Quoz Sprint (G1) (31st March) HIGHLIGHTS: One of the top sprinters in Australia. Hails from one of the country’s premier yards. A valiant sixth, beaten only two lengths, in …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI:  The Dubai International Boat Show will return tomorrow February 27th with thrilling water sports, internationally renowned celebrity athletes, incredible superyachts, fun-filled entertainment venues and much more. Located at a stunning new temporary location at the mouth of the Dubai Canal near Dubai Ladies Club,the 26th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show, taking place from February 27th to …

DUBAI: Emirates today announced its sponsorship of the newly developed UAE U17 and Open National Netball Teams. The sponsorship will see the ‘Emirates’ logo appear on the front of the UAE U17 and Open National Netball teams’ playing and training kits, and the airline will also provide travel support for the teams. Watch the U17 UAE National Netball team train for the …

KARACHI: Pakistan’s premiere amateur golfing events – the Jazz Golf Tournament teed off at the DHA Golf Club in Karachi. Jazz’s customers, amateur golfers and the company top management participated in the event. There were prizes for various categories of winners, and outstanding performers. This tournament is held in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad with over 400 participants from a diverse …