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Horse racing: Frankel's shoes may be too big to fill at Newbury

DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Mar 31 : Cityscape ( GB ) ridden by James Doyle won the Dubai Duty Free ( 7th horse race 1800m Turf ) at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. The trainer is Roger Charlton. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For Sports. Story by Sarah

Lockinge Stakes a chance for candidates to stake a claim. Cityscape and Farrh are the highest-rated milers in UK but new challengers are bounding in, writes Geoffrey Riddle. Read Article Horse racing: Frankel's shoes may be too big to fill at Newbury

Horse racing: Trainer confident Orb can go the distance at the Preakness

Kentucky Derby winner Orb, with exercise rider Jennifer Patterson aboard, gallops during a workout at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Thursday, May 16, 2013. The Preakness Stakes horse race is scheduled to take place May 18. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) *** Local Caption *** Preakness Horse Racing.JPEG-0fbab.jpg

Trainer Shug McGaughey is confident of Orb's chances to capture the Preakness, the second crown of the Triple Crown. Read Article Horse racing: Trainer confident Orb can go the distance at the Preakness

Cavalryman to lead charge for Godolphin in Yorkshire Cup

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - March 30 2013 - Cavalryman, ridden by Silvestre De Sousa, trained by Saeed bin Suroor and owned by Saeed bin Suroor wins the Dubai Gold Cup race at the Meydan Racecourse at the annual Dubai World Cup. (Razan Alzayani / The National)

Jockey Silvestre De Sousa has high hopes for seven-year-old Cavalryman after Secret Number falls flat in England, writes Geoffrey Riddle. Read Article Cavalryman to lead charge for Godolphin in Yorkshire Cup

UAE trainer Doug Watson will run his new acquisitions in Singapore

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Trainer Doug Watson, based out of the UAE, was not thrilled about the draw but is optimistic about Meandre and Dux Scholar running in Singapore this weekend, writes Geoffrey Riddle. Read Article UAE trainer Doug Watson will run his new acquisitions in Singapore

Silvestre De Sousa takes the reins for Godolphin

Brazilian jockey Silvestre de Sousa will be the workhorse in Godolphin's charge back to the front. Read Article Silvestre De Sousa takes the reins for Godolphin

Godolphin wants Saeed bin Suroor to take Mahmoud Al Zarooni's place

But in order for the Emirati trainer to take temporary charge over the Moulton Paddocks Stables, his current horses must pass drug tests that have already been administered by the British Horseracing Authority, Geoffrey Riddle reports. Read Article Godolphin wants Saeed bin Suroor to take Mahmoud Al Zarooni's place

Emirates Racing Authority says no need to test horses under Al Zarooni

Use of anabolic steroids permitted out of competition, but body may review the rules and confident 'racing in UAE is clean'. Read Article Emirates Racing Authority says no need to test horses under Al Zarooni

British Horseracing Authority will stop Dubai runners if necessary

The British body will prevent horses if they have reason to believe it has benefitted from the administration of anabolic steroids. Read Article British Horseracing Authority will stop Dubai runners if necessary

Former Goldolphin trainer Mahmoud Al Zarooni appeals severity of eight-year ban

The British Horseracing Authority handed Mahmoud Al Zarooni an eight-year disqualification on April 25 after 11 horses in the Emirati's care tested positive for steroids, writes Geoffrey Riddle. Read Article Former Goldolphin trainer Mahmoud Al Zarooni appeals severity of eight-year ban

Animal Kingdom aimed at Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot

Graham Motion gives jockey John Velazquez the mount despite Joel Rosario's recent Kentucky Derby as well as riding Animal Kingdom to victory at the Dubai World Cup, writes Geoffrey Riddle. Read Article Animal Kingdom aimed at Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot

Epsom Derby Dawn Approach's next gig as Sky Lantern wins English 1000 Guineas

Sky Lantern edged out Just The Judge at Newmarket but will not be joining Dawn Approach, Godolphin's winner of the 2000 Guineas, at Epsom in June, writes Geoffrey Riddle. Read Article Epsom Derby Dawn Approach's next gig as Sky Lantern wins English 1000 Guineas

Late surge propels Orb to Kentucky Derby victory at Churchill Downs

Trainer Shug McGaughey and Joel Rosario handed their first Kentucky Derby wins. Read Article Late surge propels Orb to Kentucky Derby victory at Churchill Downs

Dawn Approach rides to victory for Godolphin in English 2000 Guineas

Dawn Approach returned to the winners' enclosure to a beaming owner, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, writes Geoffrey Riddle. Read Article Dawn Approach rides to victory for Godolphin in English 2000 Guineas


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Jamie Carragher finishing career on high note with Liverpool

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Jamie Carragher of Liverpool celebrates the equalising goal scored by Luis Suarez during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on April 21, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

The defender is hanging up his boots despite being urged to continue playing, writes Richard Jolly.  Jamie Carragher finishing career on high note with Liverpool

IPL: Win keeps Sunrisers Hyderabad's qualification hopes alive

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Rajasthan Royals beaten by 23 runs in their final regular-season game.  IPL: Win keeps Sunrisers Hyderabad's qualification hopes alive

UAE karting team side set for Rotax Max Grand Finals

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Four drivers chosen to compete in New Orleans in November, writes Gary Meenaghan.  UAE karting team side set for Rotax Max Grand Finals

Mana Dubai set up Harlequins clash in Rugby League Cup

It was a close game between Mana Dubai and Dubai Wasps in Dubai yesterday. Satish Kumar / The National

Two late tries by Ian Overton, the Jebel Ali Dragons union winger, ensure close win over Dubai Wasps.  Mana Dubai set up Harlequins clash in Rugby League Cup

Horse racing: Frankel's shoes may be too big to fill at Newbury

DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Mar 31 : Cityscape ( GB ) ridden by James Doyle won the Dubai Duty Free ( 7th horse race 1800m Turf ) at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai. The trainer is Roger Charlton. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For Sports. Story by Sarah

Lockinge Stakes a chance for candidates to stake a claim. Cityscape and Farrh are the highest-rated milers in UK but new challengers are bounding in, writes Geoffrey Riddle.  Horse racing: Frankel's shoes may be too big to fill at Newbury

Al Shaab coach says fate is 'in our hands' when it comes to relegation or staying in Pro League

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - May 9, 2013. Marius Sumudica ( Head Coach of Al Shaab ) at their set match against Al Jazira for the Etisalat Pro League. ( Jeffrey E Biteng / The National )

Marius Sumudica says Al Shaab must take care of their own business by winning their remaining two games if they are to remain in the Pro League.  Al Shaab coach says fate is 'in our hands' when it comes to relegation or staying in Pro League

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