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Pinheiro returns to Meydan with high hopes for new…

Brazilian jockey Bernardo Pinheiro has returned to the UAE ahead of the new racing season, the Dubai Racing Club announced on Tuesday. The 30-year-old jockey, who has a large following on Instagram, will once again ride for Salem bin Ghadayer’s Fazza Stables. He returns to the UAE after a successful stint in Malaysia, where he recorded an impressive 20.4 per cent win strike rate. Pinheiro described his summer as a memorable one after competing in Malaysia. After the previous UAE season ended, he

Meydan magic: Trainers reveal their ambitions beyond the $12…

Ten millions pounds of cash spread right across the card ➜ Meydan magic: Trainers reveal future ambitions outside $12 Million World Cup This Saturday’s racecourse also promises plenty of drama and tactical intrigue. With a host of veteran stars and up-and-coming talent in the spotlight, trainers were busy putting final touches to preparations on Wednesday. John Gosden’s Ombudsman, the legendary British trainer, got a leg stretch on the Tapeta before his $5 million Dubai Turf. Gosden, whose previous Meydan winners are led by