Sports / Horse Racing

Wathelet bags top prize on day one 14 Nov 2014 - 09:53 am

DOHA: Producing a flawless run, Belgian rider Gregory Wathelet yesterday powered Conrad de Hus to the top prize of €90,500 on day one...

WAHO Conference 2014 13 Nov 2014 - 06:58 am

Delegates and participants of the 2014 World Arabian Horse Organisation (WAHO) pose for a group photo. The event started in Doha on November...

Top trio eyes world title in Doha 13 Nov 2014 - 06:56 am

A file picture of last year’s Global Champions Tour at Al Shaqab Arena in Doha. Top riders Ludger Beerbaum, Scott Brash and Rolf-Goran...

2014 World Arabian Horse Organisation (WAHO) conference in Doha 12 Nov 2014 - 09:27 am

Delegates taking part in the 2014 World Arabian Horse Organisation (WAHO) conference at Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Doha yesterday. A team of internationally renowned...

Doha set for thrilling Global Champions Tour finale 07 Nov 2014 - 03:18 am

Doha: In a few day’s time, many of the finest equine athletes in the show jumping world will begin their journey to the...

€1.7m on offer in Doha at Global Champions Tour 31 Oct 2014 - 09:18 am

Doha: With the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha just two weeks away, tension is mounting for those star riders preparing for the...

Qatar to host global Arabian horse gathering next month 30 Oct 2014 - 12:07 am

Doha: A variety of guest speakers have been assembled for the 2014 World Arabian Horse Organisation (WAHO) conference in Qatar next month. A...

Global Champions Tour action heads to Doha 25 Oct 2014 - 04:44 am

A file picture of last year’s Global Champions Tour at Al Shaqab Arena in Doha. Doha: The countdown has begun and in just...

Winners of the Ushayriq Cup pose for a picture at Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club 22 Oct 2014 - 11:30 pm

The podium winners of the Ushayriq Cup pose for a picture at Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) yesterday. RIGHT: Action from the...

Outstanding Treve emulates Alleged with second Arc victory 06 Oct 2014 - 03:47 am

The Father Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser and H E Sheikh Joaan bin...

Cirrus des Aigles stripped of win 04 Oct 2014 - 11:24 pm

PARIS: Legendary French racehorse Cirrus des Aigles won his fourth Prix Dollar only to have it taken away from him by the stewards...

Race weekend kicks off in Paris 04 Oct 2014 - 12:13 am

The winner of the Qatar Arabian Trophy des Pouliches — Al Fahda, ridden by jockey Vincent Cheminaud — in action at the Longchamp...

Qatar clinch equestrian team gold 29 Sep 2014 - 09:24 am

Nasser Ghazalijahromi, Sheikh Khalid Ali Al Thani, Khalid Mohamed Al Emadi and Basem Mohamed, team members of the Qatar equestrian jumping team (centre),...

Al Emadi Enterprises to sponsor Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere 23 Sep 2014 - 01:44 pm

DOHA: Al Emadi Enterprises — one of the leading real estate developers in the country — will sponsor the Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere...

Total, REC ink deal for Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe 21 Sep 2014 - 11:58 pm

Sheikh Mohammed bin Faleh Al Thani, Chairman Racing and Equestrian Club (REC) giving a memento to Guillaume Chalmin, MD Total E&P Qatar and...

QREC Organises Horse Sale Auction 21 Sep 2014 - 12:33 am

Scenes from the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club’s (QREC) horse sale auction held yesterday. The QREC organised the auction at the Horse Parade...

Al Shaqab continues golden run in Florac 19 Sep 2014 - 09:00 am

Doha: Al Shaqab is the name of the moment in endurance world after three weekends in a row wins. Since August Al Shaqab...

Total relishes partnership for Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe 18 Sep 2014 - 12:33 am

Doha: Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) is all set to host the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe that will be held...