Dubai Carnival 2021: Frankie Dettori back with a double – plus everything else you need to know
Plus a scintillating win for Lord Glitters and much more – all you need to know from day one of the Carnival at Meydan, with videos.
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Brazilian jockey Ruan Maia leaving Singapore for ‘dream move’ to Hong Kong
Brazilian rider Ruan Maia, the early leader in the Singapore premiership, has been granted a licence by the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
Cliff Brown to leave Singapore saying Covid-19 has made training unsustainable
Leading trainer Cliff Brown has cited the impact of the pandemic in his decision to quit Singapore after 12 years.
Benbatl to miss Dubai World Cup in favour of European turf campaign
Dubai World Cup favourite Benbatl has stayed in Newmarket over the winter and will not return to action until May.
No Arc for Contrail in 2021 – but Dubai Turf is on the agenda for Triple Crown winner
Contrail’s trainer Yoshito Yahagi has outlined a campaign that takes in the Dubai Turf and Japan Cup but not the Arc in 2021.
Prince Of Arran ‘as good as he’s ever been’ as Charlie Fellowes eyes second Saudi bid
Newmarket-based globetrotter is 7-1 with Ladbrokes for valuable handicap on Saudi Cup card, while Charlatan is 2-1 favourite for the showpiece.
Saudi Cup: Swiss Skydiver heads 17 G1 winners entered for $20m contest
The world’s richest race in Riyadh on February 20 has attracted more than 100 horses from nine different countries.
French Derby winner Mishriff to start 2021 season in $20m Saudi Cup
The John Gosden-trained Mishriff is likely to be one of the favourites for the world’s richest horse race in which he will be ridden by David Egan.