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ERA Racing in Dubai Sale Topped By Telemaque

The winning 4-year-old colt Telemaque (War Front–Treasure Trail, by Pulpit) (lot 38) topped the Emirates Racing Authority Racing in Dubai September Sale on Saturday. He was knocked down for AED825,000 to Satish Seemar of Zabeel Stables after being previously campaigned by Godolphin and Andre Fabre. Another that went to Seemar was the day's second highest price-Royal Mews (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}), a 4-year-old gelding. Out of Queen Arabella (GB) (Medicean {GB}), lot 37 brought AED520,000 and won once at three. Rounding out the top three horses from the 41-strong sale was Al Nefud (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}). The gelded son of Albashara (Arch) (lot 34) was yet another lot bound for Zabeel Stables after bringing AED425,000.

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Dubai World Cup Day and Dubai World Cup Carnival Receive Purse Hike

Dubai World Cup Day will now be worth $30.5 million, and the Dubai World Cup Carnival has also received a prizemoney boost, the Dubai Racing Club announced on Tuesday.

The 2021-2022 racing season begins Nov. 4, and total purse money on offer throughout the season has been increased to over $40 million. Every race on the Mar. 26 Dubai World Cup card will be worth at least $1 million, while Super Saturday on Mar. 5 has had its prizemoney increased to over $2.2 million. The prizemoney for the G1 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 and the G1 Jebel Hatta are now worth $450,000 and $350,000, respectively. The domestic racing season has been enhanced too with over $2.3 million in purses, and the Dubai World Cup Carnival (DWCC), which begins on Jan. 13 and is sponsored by Emirates Airlines, is now valued at more than $7.5million.

Sheikh Rashid bin Dalmook bin Juma Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Board of Dubai Racing Club, said, “The directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to increase the prize money for the 2021-2022 flat-racing season are part of Dubai's commitment to support global horse racing in rebounding from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as enhancing the horizons of excellence in both domestic and international racing. Under His Highness's leadership, Dubai has been proactive in ensuring that horse racing continues to thrive in a protected environment that ensures the safety of all participants without compromising on the passion and competitive spirit that animates this sport.

“As a major hub for horse racing events, Dubai will continue to take leadership in introducing initiatives that boost the sector and revitalize the global fraternity of horse owners, trainers and other equestrian professionals. We look forward to witnessing more iconic races, discovering new stars, and celebrating this wonderful sport in our new season, which begins in November.”

He added, “I would like to extend my personal thanks and appreciation to everyone involved in the industry and the sport we love, including owners, trainers, jockeys, and all the hardworking staff at the stables who have been a great asset to the industry both locally and across the globe, for standing by horse racing through what has been a challenging 18 months. I would also like to thank our loyal horse racing fans for their continued support. Finally, to our valued sponsors, their support in presenting this exciting season ahead is fundamental, and we truly appreciate their partnership.

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Emirates Racing Authority: X Y Jet’s Tests Were Clean, But Investigation Into Golden Shaheen Continues

The Emirates Racing Authority published the following press release on Aug. 15:

The Emirates Racing Authority (ERA) are aware of recent developments from the United States of America regarding the indictments of racing participants on alleged doping offences and the reported guilty plea to a charge laid against trainer Jorge Navarro by the Department of Justice, U.S Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York.

As a result of the initial report from March 2020, the ERA Stewards commenced an investigation which remains ongoing into the 2019 Dubai Golden Shaheen winner X Y JET (USA) trained by Jorge Navarro. All samples taken from X Y JET (USA) both on arrival in the United Arab Emirates and from the Dubai World Cup race-meeting itself, which included a pre-race plasma sample and a post-race urine sample, have been analysed by a NATA accredited laboratory, the Central Veterinary Research Laboratory (CVRL) for drug administration, with the results showing no irregularities detected. The ERA will endeavour to work with the US authorities to continue their investigation into the matter.

The ERA Rules of Racing require trainers to present their horse for racing drug free. The ERA takes its reputation as a leading racing authority seriously, striving to protect its participants from corrupt activity.

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Sharjah Trainer Banned For Steroid Positive; Others For Cobalt

Trainer Mujeeb Rahman, based at Sharjah in the UAE, has been banned two years by Emirates Racing Authority stewards after a horse in his care returned a positive test for Stanozolol, an anabolic steroid.

The Rahman-trained Storyboard (Medaglia d'Oro) came on stewards' radar last May when, during an inspection of Rahman's stable medical records, it was discovered the then 6-year-old gelding had been treated with intra-articular injections to both front fetlocks within five days of racing-rules state that the minimum withdrawal period is eight days. Rahman was fined AED10,000 for that offence.

ERA Regulatory Veterinarian Dr. Kieran Finn returned to Rahman's stable last November to inspect Storyboard and clear a steward's embargo placed upon him, at which time he obtained an out-of-competition blood sample from Storyboard and two other horses in the yard. Storyboard's sample returned a positive to Stanozolol, which was confirmed by the split sample of the blood test in the UK. A urine sample obtained by ERA stewards after the blood sample came back positive likewise confirmed the presence of Stanozolol. Dr. Michael Subhahar, chief analyst of the Dubai Equine Forensic Unit, confirmed that Storyboard's level of Stanozolol was at such a concentration that he expected the horse had been treated within seven days prior to the sample being taken. Rahman contended that he had recently agreed with Storyboard's owner to retire the horse from racing and use him as a stable pony, however, as of the date of the inquiry on June 2 of this year, Storyboard was still listed as in training. Rahman pled guilty and has been disqualified for two years, while Storyboard is barred from racing until 12 months after the date the initial blood sample confirming the presence of Stanozolol was taken, and only then after a urine sample returns a negative test.

Also on Friday, former UAE champion trainer Ali Rashid Al Rayhi was banned for 12 months by ERA stewards after a horse in his care returned a pre-race positive test for cobalt. Cobalt was detected in the urine sample of the Mohammed Khalifa Al Basti-owned Resig (Tapiture) prior to the 4-year-old colt running in a Jan. 8, 2021 Jebel Ali maiden race. The result was confirmed by split sample, and Resig was disqualified from that race, where he crossed the wire fifth. Resig's only start since resulted in a fourth-place finish in a Meydan maiden on Jan. 16. Al Rayhi could offer no explanation for the cobalt overage.

Trainer Mahmood Hussain was likewise banned 12 months for a pre-race cobalt overage returned by Pinter (GB) (Exceed and Excel {Aus}) from a test prior to a race at Meydan on Jan. 30, 2021.

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