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Generous winning the 1991 Derby at Epsom Downs. (‘Generous’/Marcus Armytage/1991)

30 years after famous Saudi win, Derby at Epsom Downs still pinnacle of British horse racing

  • This year’s running marks the 30th anniversary of a glorious Saudi triumph in the 1991 race
  • Prince Fahd-owned Generous romped home to victory for trainer Paul Cole
By DANIEL FOUNTAIN ·
Taif Racing Season to offer $4.87m in prize money

Taif Racing Season to offer $4.87m in prize money

By Arab News ·
Horse racing authorities in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain are set for talks in the coming months about enhanced coordination for the sport in the region. (Facebook/The Saudi Cup)

Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain to discuss strategy for horse racing in region

By Arab News ·
Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend returns to Newbury Racecourse with a mark of respect for Prince Philip

Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend returns to Newbury Racecourse with a mark of respect for Prince Philip

By Arab News ·
Update Mystic Guide with jockey Luis Saez wins $12 million Group 1 Dubai World Cup over 2000m (10 furlongs) in UAE. (AP)

USA’s Mystic Guide wins Dubai World Cup

Mark Johnston looks to Subjectivist for Dubai World Cup glory

Mark Johnston looks to Subjectivist for Dubai World Cup glory

By Ali Khaled ·
US jockey Jerry Bailey (R) riding "Cigar" celebrates on the finish line 27 March 1996 in Dubai after winning the Dubai World Cup. (AFP/File Photo)

Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey recalls Dubai World Cup glory ahead of race’s 25th anniversary

By ALAM KHAN ·
John Gosden looking to repeat Saudi Cup glory with Mishriff at Dubai World Cup

John Gosden looking to repeat Saudi Cup glory with Mishriff at Dubai World Cup

By ALAM KHAN ·
The Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahayan race festival came to a close on Thursday. (Supplied)

Mansour bin Zayed Festival comes to successful close

By Arab News ·
Trainer Gordon Elliott banned over dead horse photo

Trainer Gordon Elliott banned over dead horse photo

By AFP ·
Update Jockey David Egan celebrates with the trophy after winning the Saudi Cup riding Mishriff. (Reuters)

Mishriff wins 2021 Saudi Cup

By Ali Khaled ·
Hollie Doyle made history on Saturday by becoming the first female jockey to win a race on Saudi Cup day. (Reuters)

Hollie Doyle makes history by becoming first female winner on Saudi Cup day

By Ali Khaled ·
The overall International Jockeys Challenge winner Shane Foley (R), Saudi jockey Adel Alfouraidi (C) came in second, with veteran American Mike Smith (L) third. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah)

Shane Foley claims Jockeys Challenge ahead of Saudi Cup day

By Ali Khaled ·

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