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Horse racing: Purebred Arabian horses are racing onto world stage

Female jockey Marta Pisarek riding Altesse Kossack to a win in the British leg of the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship on Saturday at Newbury Racecourse in England. (Wam) *** Local Caption *** adb60da5-7608-47ab-a875-b420fb250afe.jpg

The final of the 12-race HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship has gained plenty of notoriety and will conclude at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club in November, writes Geoffrey Riddle. Read Article Horse racing: Purebred Arabian horses are racing onto world stage

More Godolphin horses of Al Zarooni test positive for anabolic steroids

DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Mickael Barzalona riding Encke win The Ladbrokes St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster racecourse on September 15, 2012 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 152015829.jpg

British Horseracing Authority confirm results include St Leger winner Encke but Saeed bin Suroor’s horses, slated to take over from banned Al Zarooni, tested negative and clean. Read Article More Godolphin horses of Al Zarooni test positive for anabolic steroids

Horse racing: Trainer opens Group 1 book with a brace

SINGAPORE - MAY 19: Zac Purton rides Military Attack to win the Group 1 Singapore Airlines International Cup during Singapore racing at the Singapore Turf Club on May 19, 2013 in Singapore. (Photo by Neville Hopwood/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 169047976.jpg

Trainer John Moore opened his Group 1 book thanks to a pair of wins at Kranji Racecourse in Singapore. Geoffrey Riddle reports. Read Article Horse racing: Trainer opens Group 1 book with a brace

Horse racing: Kentucky Derby winner Orb disappoints at Preakness

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Trainer Shug McGaughey feels gutted after Oxbow creates a major upset. Read Article Horse racing: Kentucky Derby winner Orb disappoints at Preakness

Horse racing: Godolphin are getting back to their winning ways

Before he made trip to Singapore, jockey Silvestre De Sousa secured maiden Group 1 victory aboard Farhh while Willing Foe also triumphed in England, writes Geoffrey Riddle. Read Article Horse racing: Godolphin are getting back to their winning ways

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

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

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

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

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


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Arabian horses racing onto world stage

Female jockey Marta Pisarek riding Altesse Kossack to a win in the British leg of the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship on Saturday at Newbury Racecourse in England. (Wam) *** Local Caption *** adb60da5-7608-47ab-a875-b420fb250afe.jpg

Geoffrey Riddle profiles final of HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship  Arabian horses racing onto world stage

City and Yankees join forces for MLS franchise

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New York City Football Club is all set to join American league as 20th franchise for 2015 season  City and Yankees join forces for MLS franchise

Why Manchester City have their sights on MLS

Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor takes on the New York Red Bulls defence in an exhibition game in 2010. Sharon Latham / PA

Andy Mitten answers some of the key questions behind the link-up with the New York Yankees  Why Manchester City have their sights on MLS

What lies ahead for UAE rugby?

ASN rugby match between UAE v Philippines at Manila Rizal Memorial Stadium on May 18, 2013. Photo courtesy Kenji Demura / RJP

Paul Radley on possibilities in front of the national team after Asian Five Nations relegation  What lies ahead for UAE rugby?

Sreesanth has faith in India's justice system

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India paceman says he is innocent of spot-fixing charges and will let the law take its own course  Sreesanth has faith in India's justice system

Asia: Al Shabab's priorities are in order

Dubai United Arab Emirates- May,15, 2013: Al Shabab (UAE - green ) and (L) Esteghlal (Iran - blue) in action during the AFC Championships League match at the Al Shabab Stadium in Dubai. ( Al Ittihad )

Coach Marcos Paqueta focused on President's Cup final against Al Ahli, writes Ahmed Rizvi  Asia: Al Shabab's priorities are in order

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