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Beef Or Salmon Never Gives Up

The story of Beef Or Salmon started in the year 2000 and is still ongoing. He is a racehorse that has excited, disappointed, overcome injury and illness, surprised the opposition and has kept punters wondering, anticipating and confused for years. Beef Or Salmon has lived through a career of highs and lows like no other, and just when everyone starts to think that the fat lady has sung on his racing days, he comes back to prove them wrong.

Purim Fulfills a Dream

At the Shadwell Turf Mile, a Grade 1 race, hardly anyone took notice of a racehorse named Purim. All eyes were on the racing favorites, with names such as Shakis, Astronomer Royal and Cosmonaut. But it was Purim, the 21-1 underdog, and his jockey, Jamie Theriot, who knew that this race was their ticket to the Breeders’ Cup and their chance to fulfill the dream of E.J. Sukley, Purim’s owner. When it all came down to Cosmonaut and Purim, it was Purim that dug a little deeper and caused a huge upset win at the Shadwell Turf Mile.

John Henry – King of the Turf

On the 8th of October 2007, the horse racing industry bid farewell to one of their racing greats and a living legend, John Henry. He did not start out as a racing favorite and many did not think that he had the right qualities to become a successful racehorse. His fiery personality and uncontrollable stable manners made him more of a nuisance then an asset, but all John Henry needed was someone to see past his outbursts, to love him and encourage him.

Meydan Racecourse Project in Dubai

The new Meydan Racecourse in Dubai is set to be a landmark structure of great proportion. Excitement around this project has been building up for months, and with the final designs and ideas coming full circle, it is finally time to start construction on one of the most spectacular sites of Dubai. The Meydan Racecourse will have everything the horse racing enthusiast can dream of and more. It will be a symbol of luxury, hospitality and wonder.