NARA Australia
National Arabian Race Horse Association.
The Australian Arabian Racing Authority.
WARRAWEE NAAZIQ SECOND WIN IN THE WATHBA STUD FARM CUP
Warrawee Naaziq continues his winning streak by being first across the line in the Wathba Stud Farm Cup run on March 10th at Mansfield in Victoria.
Close on his heels was Coolinda Park Dance With Me who challenged Naaziq right to the finish line to be beaten by half a length. This was the mares first start and her Polish breeding shows that she has a big future before her. The very talented Majelica owned by Mulawa Arabians was third.
Because of the boggy condition of the inside, the rail was out 3 metres. A full report will be posted soon.
The strong field which included Blakes Heaven Bombora and Wantley Kaliph, both trained by the young female trainer, Talea Hasko-Stewart, providedthe raceday patrons with an exciting race.
NARA would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the NARA team who were at Mansfield. Despite the oppresive heat they worked tirelessly to ensure trainers, owners and raceday patrons were well looked after. We would also like to thank the wonderful support we receivedfrom the Mansfield Community. All in all, a very successful day enjoyed by all. We would also like to thank HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyanfor his incredible support for Arabian Racing in Australia.
Australian News Hot off the Press ......
It has been brought to the attention of the National Arabian Racehorse Association that because of what has been reported as neglect, horses have had to be removed from a trainer. The team at the National Arabian Racehorse Assoc. wish to make it clear that we havea zero tolerance policy regarding neglect, cruelty etc of horses.
Trainers are reminded that they have a professional duty of care to ensure that horses in their training establishment are properly cared for. Owners are encouraged to be active in ensuring that their trainer is providing appropriate care and training for their horses.
Nara Zero Tolerance Policy For Neglect and or Cruelty Etc ...
A wonderful family day out in the magnificent Victorian high country provided the backdrop for the running of the first Wathba
Stud Farm Cup in Australia's history. This race for Purebred Arabians is designed to encourage small breeders and is generously
sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This is a world wide race series and NARA were honoured to be
awarded the opportunity to conduct two of these prestigious races, the second of which will take place on the Australia Day long
weekend, January 26th.
Mansfield is a picturesque town at the foot of the Alpine National Park and attracts a large number of tourists in the holiday
season, many of whom were present for the Mansfield Raceday. The hard working committee pulled out all the stops to make it a
great day for families, providing many attractions and competitions for the all the children present. One of the highlights of
the day was Fashions On the Field including categories for the fashion conscious youngsters amongst the crowd, who strutted the
catwalk like professionals!
Hundreds of families gathered in the shade of the many large trees that grace this historic racecourse to enjoy their picnic l
unches, moving to the rails when a race was about to start.
The Wathba Stud Farm Cup was watched with interest by spectators, many of whom were having their first experience of seeing Arabian
horses. The comments on their beauty and impeccable manners were many and they cheered as they came into the straight. It was a
thrilling finish with Warrawee Naaziq continuing his winning streak to take the Cup by a length and a half from first starter
Magelica who had the Polish stallion Major issuing a challenge down to the line as they finished a half length apart.
Blake's Heaven Bombora and Wantley Kaliph who had made the long trip from Canberra to take part, finished 4th and 5th respectively
with first starter Lord Alfred of Seven Oaks in 6th place.
The Maxisoy Track Star Award for the best conditioned horse was won by the beautifully presented mare, Magelica, owned by Mulawa
Arabian Stud. The presentation of Magelica was impeccable and attracted a lot of very positive comments from race day patrons.
Placegetters were also presented with a copy of Carmel Rowleys latest book, ‘Danika & Yatimah From Egypt to the Outback’.
The owner and trainer of Warrawee Naaziq, Kim Noble, was delighted to receive the magnificent Wathba Stud Farm Cup trophy plus
the Trainer's Trophy and Rob Kirkpatrick was awarded the special Jockey's Trophy. This race carried the very generous purse of
$5000 and NARA expects that this will go a long way towards encouraging the small owner breeder to participate in the next Wathba
Stud Farm Cup which will be held at Mansfield on the Australia Day long weekend January 26th 2013.
NARA wish to thank the owners and trainers of all the Arabians, some of whom travelled from interstate to support the race.
We cannot thank enough the incredibly friendly and hard working Mansfield Race Club committee who made the Arabians so welcome
and last but definitely not least His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan, without whose generosity this wonderful race
would not have been run. Please gather your friends and family and see in the New Year at Mansfield on January 26th and
cheer the Arabians home!!
WATHBA STUD FARM CUP 29/12/12 Mansfield Racecourse, Victoria.
Nara Launches its Latest Website
Nara Proudly Launches its NEW LOOK website for you all to Enjoy.
We hope you take the time to view the website and welcome any and all feedback !!
Please Be Patient whilst we continue to improve and upgrade the site, The Nara Team
HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival
Click Here For Details
Urgent News
Due to the unsafe condition of the Mansfield Racetrack, Racing Victoria Ltd. has closed the track indefinitely.
It is not expected that the track will re-open before spring. This means all races programmed for Mansfield will need to
be re-scheduled at another venue. We will keep you informed of the new venues as soon as they are confirmed in writing.
H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival
Featuring H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship IFAHR and HH Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup, more information on this event will appear shortly.
Nara Announcement...
We have booked the Merton Racecourse for the 27th April and a May date tbc. On the 27th April the first event on the
program is barrier trials where the horses will be required to jump out of the barriers and run up about 100/200m.
Later in the day we will be running a 1000m race (which will be split into two divisions depending on nominations)
for Purebred Arabians 3yrs and upward.
In addition to the normal race nominations we will accept nominations for any purebred who passed a
barrier trial earlier that day.
The same will apply to derivatives, if they pass a barrier trial they will be eligible to run in a 1000m race
for derivatives. For those who just want to take their own horse around the track to “get a feel for racing”
they will have the opportunity to do so. They will of course need to wear the required safety gear and will not be
coming out of barriers. For anyone wanting to do some barrier education they will have the opportunity to do this.
This will be a race and education day. Refreshments will be available.
For More Information please contact the Nara Team Today.
Race And Education Day Confirmed....
Merton Race Day
Merton Race track has been booked and Confirmed for the 11th May.
More Information will be posted for race day features and requirements along with fashions on the field in the coming days.
Merton Race Meet 27th April 2013 - Apology
Due to the sudden illness of our Race Director in the early hours of Saturday morning and the subsequent unavailability of a number of family members who were volunteer Race day staff, the Race and Education Day at Merton had to be cancelled with virtually no notice.
A certain amount of confusion ensued and unfortunately a communication breakdown was the result. For this NARA apologizes unreservedly. NARA is aware that these unforeseen events have caused considerable inconvenience to participants, including racing fans.
All nomination fees and fuel costs will be refunded forthwith. Please advise these details to gardener821@gmail.com
Once again we ask that all concerned accept NARA's heartfelt apology.
We hope that participants understand that circumstances were unexpected and out of our control.
We also send our thoughts and well wishes to our Race Director at this time.
Please note that this will not effect any further race days that have been put in place and once again apologize for any and all inconvenience to our trainers, Jockeys, and race day participants.
The NARA Directors.
Merton Racecourse Saturday the May 11th 2013
Gates open 10am - Gold coin admittance -Barrier trials 11.30am - 1000m race at 2pm.
On May 11th the first event on the program is barrier trials where the horses will be required to jump out of
the barriers and run up about 100/200m. Please note: all horses nominating for a barrier trial must have
NARA racehorse identification and be under the control of a licenced NARA trainer.
The full program will include: Barrier trials for Purebred Arabians and Anglo & Partbred Arabians.
1000m race for NARA identified Purebred Arabians 3yrs+. Note: nominations on the day will be accepted from
horses who have gained their barrier clearance at the barrier trials.
newcomers to Arabian Racing will have the opportunity to take their horse onto the track and have a look
at the barriers. These horses will not be required to have NARA Racehorse Identification but to comply
with insurance requirements participants in this activity must have day membership with NARA.
This will be arranged on the day at a cost of $10 per participant. Note: This requirement applies to participants
who are not licenced with NARA or a member of the Victorian Arabian Jockey Club or another NARA affiliate.
All riders must wear the appropriate safety gear – body protector, helmet, riding boots. It is also an
Insurance requirement that all horses whilst being led on a racecourse are bitted.
trainers will be available to give advice on barrier training etc.
these events will be followed by an informal Q & A with the NARA Team.
Refreshments will be available.
The best dressed lady on the day will receive a mystery voucher from Wetfeather.
A small but enthusiastic crowd gathered at Merton Racecourse last Saturday.
One of our successful trainers, Anthony Mountney of ACM Equine gave a very clear and comprehensive saddling demonstration with the ever patient mare Coolinda Park Dance With Me acting as model.
We then moved down tothe starting gates to watch Anthony, helped by Brenden Milburn and Harold Bacon, teach novice mare Minton East Willows Gift how to stand quietly in the barriers and walk out calmly. Next up we watched a race between the experienced Coolinda Park Dance With Me who won convincingly from Jupiter Samira , who was having her first start after a lengthy spell. All participants enjoyed the refreshments on offer during the day and stayed for a Q & A session with Nara team.
Nara would like to encourage anyone interested in learning to help on race days to please contact us.We need volunteers to act as timekeepers, clerk of scales, barrier attendants, starter etc .Thanks must go to all our helpers, spectators and participants for making the day such a success. The Nara Team.
Australian Jockey, Samara Johnson will take on Lady Riders in Toulouse.
Samara Johnson will represent Nara and Australia at Toulouse, France.
Samara will now take pride in racing for H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship (IFAHR) in Toulouse, France on the 9th June.
Samara joins an elite group of Australian Jockeys that have been invited by Nara Australia and Director Lara Sawaya to take part in this World Class event, previous Australian Jockeys that have been give this honour are Kathy O'Hara, Linda Meech and Winning Jockey in Oman Nikita Maclean along with Daniel Danielle most recently returning from the Usa.
HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival is a Global Event, that is promoted World Wide and Nara are extremely honoured to be apart of.
More Information will appear on this Exciting News and event over the coming Days...
NARA will proudly host the H.H. Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival in Australia.
13th July, Caulfield Race Course, Melbourne Australia
For more information on this Global Event please click on the flyer to the left.
NARA was proud to have two Aussie jockeys representing NARA and Australia at the
HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan world Arabian Horse Racing Conference in Toulouse, France.
Nikita McLean, who rode the winner earlier this year in Oman, was on the jockeys panel at
the conference and Samara Johnson rode in the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World
Championship (IFAHR) race.,
Sixteen horses lined up in pouring rain on a very heavy track to run in this prestigious race.
Unfortunately Samaras horse, who is owned by HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, did not
like the heavy track. However Samara rode a great race and her strong riding resulted in her
finishing 6th in a very strong field. Both Samara and Nikita, together with Dannielle Daniel
who also rode in the USA race earlier this year, will go to Abu Dhabi in November for the final
of the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship (IFAHR).
Australian jockeys shine in Toulouse
Arabian Races at Caulfield July 13, 2013
At the sponsors request, these races have been re-scheduled to later in the year. The date will be advised as soon as confirmed.
Arabian Races Update
Danielle Walker is the sixth Australian jockey to be invited to ride in the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship (IFAHR).
Danielle will ride in the race to be run on the 6th July in the USA at Pleasanton, California. We are honoured to have Danielle representing NARA and Australia in this prestigious race and we wish her every success when taking on riders from all over the world.
Australian Jockey Danielle Heads to USA
Official Barrier Trials to be held at Hamdani Arabians, Mutchilba, Queensland.
20 July for all NARA registered horses.
All welcome Contact Mark Baker for details. (07) 40931026
Official Barrier Trials - QLD
Six purebred Arabians lined up to compete in the Charlemagne Arabian 1500mtr race at the Mareeba Turf Club, Queensland on the 3rd of August.
More than 500 people lined the fence to enjoy an exciting finish as mother and daughter battled it out across the line with Keshenka (Naydia Navinshka x Tristram Touch of Class) taking the honours and her Dam Tristram Touch of Class (*TR Prince Nicholi x Sabah) just being piped at the post by Duo Park Yo Yo (Arabesque Majestic x Escort Silver Christal) for second place. Only 100th of a second separated the first three horses!
1st Place Keshenka owned and trained by Mark Baker
2nd Place Duo Park Yo Yo owned and trained by Scott & Fiona Green
3rd Place Tristram Touch of Class owned by Sophie Clarke and trained by Kirsty White
4th Place Astian Saqeesa owned and trained by Kirsty White
5th Place Zara Farm Warrior Prince owned and trained by Scott & Fiona Green
6th Place Koah Carlos owned and trained by Cameron Campbell
This was just the second time an Arabian race has been held in the Far North and interestingly the last placed horse ran faster than the winner of our first race in January!
The Mareeba Turf Club have been staunch supporters of Arabian Racing and we thank them for all their support.
We also graciously thank our sponsors Cameron Campbell, Zymraan Arabians and Vintage Poppy for making the day a Huge success.
Mareeba Turf Club - Arabians Excel
Australian Jockey Danielle Heads to Poland
Dani Walker, will represent Nara and Australia in conjunction with the HH Sheikh
Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival !!
In Slusiweic, Poland. 25th August, 2013. This will be Dani's second time to shine
for Australia.
NARA is keen to know how many South Australians are genuinely interested in racing their Arabians as we are moving towards organizing Arabian races in South Australia. If you interested in racing could you please let us know.
Arabians will be racing at the Kilmore race meeting on October 13, 2013. If you are interested in attending the race meeting could you please let NARA know your details to receive your complimentary guest pass.
Kilmore Race Day - Vic
News Flash For all South Australian Arabian Race Enthusiasts
Zara Farm Warrior Prince takes the win with Katie Spalding at Atherton.
1st Zara Farm Warrior Prince ridden by Katie Spalding 2:34.051
2nd Duo Park Yo Yo ridden by Emma Collins 2:34.172
3rd Keshenka ridden by Lisa Donovan 2:35.535
4th Tristram Touch of Class ridden by Cassie Marsh 2:36.325
5th Silent Fire ridden by Julie Atkinson 2:38.443
6th Astian Saqeesa ridden by Sharlee Hoffman 2:41.610
7th Koah Carlos ridden by David Hollis 2:56.391
Zara Farm Warrior Prince takes the Win !!
results of the Environmental Air Solutions Arabians 2000mtrs
1st Duo Park Yo Yo
2nd Zara Farm Warrior Prince
3rd Silent Fire
4th Tristram Touch of Class
Track: Good 3
Environmental Air Solutions Arabians 2000mtrs - Mareeba
We are proud to announce that Kilmore Racing Club on the 13th October 2013 will be hosting its first Arabian Race !
A great day of Racing will take place at the Kilmore Racing Club and for those wishing to come along for a great day out, please Contact the Nara Team Today to obtain your free passes to Cheer the Arabian Race Horse On.
all inquiries may be directed to naraaustralia@hotkey.net.au
We thank the Kilmore Racing Club for this opportunity to showcase the Australian Arabian Race Horse and look forward to seeing you all at the Races!
Kilmore Racing Club - Hosts Arabian Race For the first time !
Dani Walker takes the win with
Coolinda Park Dance With me at Kilmore Racing Club !
Despite the severe wintry weather two Arabians lined up for the much anticipated match race.
Warrawee Naaziq owned trained and ridden by Kim Noble from Lancefield, Victoria and Coolinda Park Dance With Me, leased and trained by Anthony Mountney from NSW and ridden by Dani Walker, fought a neck and neck battle for the 1200m race with Coolinda Park Dance With Me drawing away in the last 50m.
The Kilmore Turf Club is approximately 60klm from the city of Melbourne and is ranked among one of Victorias best outer metropolitan TAB racetracks.
This was the first time Arabians have raced at Kilmore Racing Club and we wish to say a huge thank you to the Kilmore Committee and officials and straff for their wonderful support and hospitality.
Exhibition Gallop at Bong Bong Picnic Race Club, Bowral, NSW 4/10/13
There was great excitement on Friday 4th October when the Melbourne Cup came to the Bong Bong Picnic Race Club in Bowral as part of it's tour around NSW. The Cup was escorted onto the race track by a contingent of Light Horse and Mounted Police.
The committee of the Race Club organized 'Horses in the Highlands' to publicize the Melbourne Cup Tour and raise funds for the National Jockeys Trust. The Girls, Girls, Girls trick riding team travelled from Heath Harris's Mt White property to thrill the crowd with their daring show. Local polocrosse teams gave the crowd a taste of this very popular sport. Master horseman and twice winner of Equitana's Way of the Horse, Greg Powell gave an accomplished display of his training techniques. Two local Thoroughbreds who are Bong Bong Cup contenders gave onlookers an example of track work.
Anthony Mountney from Kembla Grange brought two Arabians to give an Exhibition Gallop. Coolinda Park's lovely mare CP Dance With Me ( Walidayt x Dancing In The Dark ) ridden by Aaron Sweeney and full brother to current Arabian National Champion Stallion Aahmani, the gelding Assagai (TS Al Malik x Aliha Bint Nizr ) with Andrew Tozer up, gave the crowd a taste of Arabian racing. The announcer momentarily relived his earlier career as a racecaller with an impromptu race call, always fun at Bong Bong as they disappear behind the hill in the middle of the track!
The Race Club committee were pleased with the Arabian display and provided a stall for NARA to distribute information and the opportunity for several interviews with the announcers. Our thanks go to the Bong Bong Picnic Race Club for their hospitality and to Anthony Mountney and his team for bringing the beautifully conditioned Arabians along.
Nara - Shadwell Arabian Plate and the UAE Arabian Plate - Media Launch
Nara Australia was proud to Launch the Australian Arabian Race Horse at the Gold Coast Turf Club with the following support of the turf club's CEO, Grant Sheather supported by the Gold Coast Mayor Cnr Tom Tate.
The Launch also including Elaine Dittman (Racing Queensland), Mark Kelly (Shadwell), Annie Norton-Knight (Mayors Office) and Arch McDonald (Gold Coast Turf Club) the day was a a remarkable step forward for Australian Arabian Racing with the Gold Coast Turf club fully supporting the Nara - Shadwell Arabian Races.
The Gold Coast Turf Club is set to host two prestigious Arabian horse races.
Turf Club CEO Grant Sheather said it will be a full day of racing and entertainment, including the prestigious Arab Cultural Marquee.
The Gold Coast event is part of HH Sheikh Hamdan's vision to promote Arabian racing all over the world.
The Event will take place on the 7th December at the Gold Coast Turf Club and Nara Australia Is Honoured once again to have the full support of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and the Minister of Finance and Industry for the United Arab Emirates.
Gold Coast Turf Club - Media Launch
News - Radio broadcoast
Mark Colvin from ABC news interviews Australian Arabian Jockeys along with Director Maureen Milburn in regards to women in racing:
for interveiw please click on the link:
News - Television Coverage
ABC News have excellemt footage showcasing the Australian Arabian Race Horse leading up to the Shadwell And Uae Plates presented by Nara - Shadwell.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-29/qld-horse-racing-gets-a-shake-up-with-arabian-races/5056454
Sat, 7th December 2013 @ 10:00am
Featuring the Shadwell Stud and UAE Australasia Arabian Plates and
the ultimate family day out, the GCTC Family Festival!
Gold Coast Turf club will make history by Racing Australian Arabians for the FIRST time !!!
Outback Jacks Summer Surf Sprint Raceday
A wonderful day's racing saw trainer Anthony Mountney and jockey Dani Walker put in a stellar performance to take out first the Shadwell Arabian Plate with Coolinda Park Dance With Me followed by Alchimia in the UAE Arabian Plate . Both races were over 1400 metres and carried a generous
purse of $25,000.
NARA would like to thank our sponsor His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his renowned Shadwell Stud Australasia for the continued generosity that enables Arabian racing to grow in Australia. Many thanks also to the staff and committee of the Gold Coast Turf Club who ensured
the day was such a success.
The Queensland Arabian Racing Club was well represented with many of their horses giving a good account of themselves in the placings.Thanks must also go to the connections of the NSW and Victorian horses who travelled so far to contest the races.
Congratulations to all participants and volunteers for a great day which was a wonderful promotion for the Australian Arabian Race Horse
Further infomration along with additioanl photos are to follow.
Shadwell - Nara Success on The Gold Coast
H.H Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival - 1st February, Melbourne
Conditions Sheikh Zayed Cup Feb 1 2014.
Conditions Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship Feb 1 2014
Australian Jockey Set for Second Leg Of World Championships
Extreme Heat and Fires Once Again Hit Australia
This is a good article for all to view, particularly because of the heat that is expected to continue.
download the article attached to keep aware.
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Michelle Payne will be heading to Caulfied for the second leg of the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship Feb 1 2014,, at the Melbourne Racing Club.
Michelle has an incredible race record to date and is extremely excited to finally be participating in this Exclusive Ecvent in Australia.
The Nara Team Congratulates ...
Nara is honoured to have HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan as a Sponsor for the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival in Australia once again to be held at The Melbourne Racing Club.
The Nara Team Congratulae HH Sheikh Mansoor on his recent purchase of the Melbourne Heart FC and making headlines in Australian News papers once again for his Incredible support to the Australian Sporting Industry.
We are thrilled to be hosting the Second HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival in Melbourne, Australia.
Great Britain's Alyson Deniel has taken the second leg of the prestigious HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship IFAHR at Caulfield on Saturday.
Australian jockey Katie Spalding takes the win in the Sheikh Zayed Cup.
UK Lady Jockey Alyson Deniel Takes the Win Downunder
Warwick Race Day
Warwick Arabian race.
Saturday 12April 2014.
The Arabian race will be run over 1200m.
Warwick Race Day
1st Keisha
.2nd River Oak Moccona
3rd Elfar Jetfire
A fantastic Arabian race was held at Warwick Turf Club for the first time and
we thank the Warwick Turf club for all their assistance on race day and prior.
The amount of wind and rain that Queensland has endured over the last
48 hours has been incredible and we congratulate our trainers, jockeys and
owners for a great race day.
We thank Bubbles Barbierato for officially supplying the photographs for Warwick.
Atherton Race Day
1st – Duo Park Yo Yo
2nd – Duo Park Oran
3rd – Koah Carlos
We thank Nara Team photographer Rita for officially supplying the photographs for Atherton.
Jandowae Race Day
1st – Keisha
2nd – Elfar Jetfire
3rd – Ausden Prince Mahal
A very large , vocal supportive Crowd came to see the incredible Arabians race at Jandowae. It was a special day for all to come and see the Arabians flying down the track.
Jetfire won the start and led into the first turn in the Peter Tout Farrier Stakes race, when Keisha went around him, and took the lead. Jetfire with the inside running challenged Keisha as they entered the straight, however Keisha kicked away in the straight for another decisive victory.
Margins 4 L x 1 L
Time 1.25.4
Want to know more about Arabian Racing ? A seminar will be held at the Gundagai Racecourse in , NSW on June 21st, 2014, commencing at 11am and all are invited to attend.
The seminar will be conducted by well known racehorse and showhorse trainer, Anthony Mountney. Anthony will explain and demonstrate everything you need to know about training, saddling & the use of different gear, what to do on race day, barrier education etc and is more than happy to answer your questions.
If you are thinking of racing your Arabian or intend to apply for a Trainers Licence to train your own Arabian, then you need to attend the seminar. The $25 fee includes a light lunch & tea & coffee.
NARA Licenced Trainers are reminded that it is compulsory to attend one training seminar each year and NARA Trainers in the Canberra/Gundagai area are encouraged to attend this seminar.
Contact NARA on 0409 985 274 or 0438 621 475 or email naraaustralia@hotkey.net.au for bookings or more information.
Arabian Racing Seminar - Gundagai
The Gray Bros Airconditioning Arabian Race over 1400 metres
Saturday 21 June 2014
1st Ausden Prince Mahal
2nd Elfar Jetfire
3rd Razoor Dajani
4th Kirrong Khalaan
All horses carried 61 kg (WFA)
Margins 5 L x 2 L
Time 1 min 38.56
Photo Credit: Jay
Arabian Racing Seminar - Gundagai
Photo Credit: Shannon
Nara Australia would like to thank everyone that came along to support the first official of many seminars held by Nara and Anthony in the Gundagai Area. Appearing on the day was Walidayt imp US (Ganges PASB x Weltawa PASB) having his first hit out on the track, He is the Sire of Coolinda Park Dance with Me and Coolinda Park Walencia.
Anthony Mountney, one of our most respected and successful trainers started with a run down of the gear required for racing and a summary of raceday procedure and rules. There were many questions from participants and Anthony answered each in detail.
After a delicious lunch provided by Judith Perkins, we moved outside to the tie up stalls where Anthony gave a saddling demonstration on the very good natured pure Polish stallion Walidayt (imp USA) and his lovely daughter Coolinda Park Walencia. Once saddled, Anthony on Walidayt and Samara Johnson on CP Walencia headed off to the training track for a practice gallop.
This is the beginning of a series of seminars in all States. Trainers are reminded that attendance at least one seminar a year is compulsory. Please check the website for more dates as they come to hand.
Warra Race Club Arabian Stakes
1st Keisha
2nd De-Sharvarll Varkirah
3rd Ausden Prince Mahal
4th Jazz Rah Tamin
Time 1 min 16.55
Margins 7.75 L x 0.75 L
Track Rating good
Cairns Jockey Club Set to Feature Arabian Races - 09th August
Pro Form Tops Arabian Plate 1400m at Cairns Cup
Duo Park YoYo takes the Pro Form Tops Arabian Plate 1400m at Cairns Cup
1st Duo Park YoYo
2nd Duo Park Oran
3rd Duo Park Yaraman
4th Naazalas Mojo
Time 1 min 41.05
Margins 6.75 L .5 x 5 L
Track Rating good 3
Dubai International Arabian Races in Australia
Duo Park Oran takes the 1450m Mareeba Race
1st Duo Park Oran
2nd Duo Park Yaraman
3rd Naazalas Mojo
Time 1 min 40.100
Margins 9 lengths by 6 1/4 lengths
Track Rating good
Attention All Members and Licence Holders
Annual License Renewals are now overdue and require immediate attention.
Failure to renew all licences and registrations may impact on your ability
to participate in future events.
Email us at: naraaustralia@hotkey.net.au
Abu Dhabi Set To Come Alive Next Month
One world, six continents' in Abu Dhabi 5-9 November
Australia is proud to have lady Rider Natalie Lye representing Nara for the Elite Title of World Champion in the H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship !! The HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival will ensure that Abu Dhabi takes center stage for this Incredible event !!
We congratulate: Djehibi on his win at Beaudesert along with winning connections Michelle Clements !! .
1st Djehibi
2nd Annabar Ro’Hahn
3rd Reid River R-Mani
4th A;oha Desert Jewel
We Thank Garrards Horse and Hound for sponsoring the Arabian Race at Beaudesert
photo credit: Jason Hoopert website: www.Jasonhoopertphotography.com
all rights reserved by Jason Hoopert and specified photographers on photos. Any person or
business must have permission (a license) from Jason to publish (reproduce) these images in any medium, physical or electronic.
We congratulate: Lindall Condamine on her win at Cairns along with winning connections Cameron Campbell !! .
1st Lindall Condamine
2nd Duo Park Yo Yo
3rd Duo Park Oran
4th Duo Park Yaraman
5th Coolinda Park Winston
We congratulate: Raazoor Dajani on his win at Dalby along with winning connections Peter Holmes !! .
Further Photos and results will appear shortly.
Dubai International Arabian Races Promotional Day in conjuction with NARA !
The Gold Coas Turf Club was the setting for the media launch and promotion of the Australian Arabian Race Horse.
The Media from local papers and television crew had been invited to take part in the launch of the Dubai Inernational Arabian Races promoting the Australian Arabian Race Horse along with the Arabian Rainbow Competition.
Two Arabian Races will be held on the 6th December at the Gold Coast Turf Club with the first race being 12.00 pm Shadwell Arabian Stallions Plate along with the 12.30pm race being the UAE Arabian Plate, in addittion the winners being announced for the Arabian Rainbow Comp.
The addition of the local schools has seen the two cultures come together also through the Arabian Horse with great success.
Race Day Photos and results will appear shortly.
We congratulate: Djehlbi on hIs RECORD BREAKING win at The Gold Coast Turf Club along with winning connections Michelle Clements and Isabella Teh !!
We congratulate: Keisha on her win at The Gold Coast Turf Club along with winning connections Jay Randle and her team !! .
Shadwell Arabian Stallions Plate-
1st Djehlbi
2nd Conderosa Millenium Silver
3rd Ausden Prince Mahal
Time: 2:08:81
Margins: 35 1/2 lengths x 2 1/4 lengths.
Dubai International Arabian Races
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H.H Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival - 26th January, Melbourne Australia
UAE Arabian Plate
1st Keisha,
2nd Lindall Condamine
3rd Aloha Desert Jewel
Time :1:42:10
Margins 3 3/4 lengths x 3 3/4 lengths
NOTICE: Extension for Noms
Please note that due to the Trials at Sonador next week, nominations for Bell on Saturday January 3rd, 2015, have been extended to 6pm on December 23rd December, 2015.
NARA Team
Excitement Builds For Aussie Leg of HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival !
International Racing Academies !
Breeders Incentive ..
The HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival has unveiled its 2015 calendar of events which includes 102 flat races and nine endurance championships across five continents.
Under the directives of the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, and HH Sheikha Fatima bin Mubarak, the 2015 calendar will include 14 races in the Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup, 14 races in the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship, nine races in the HH Sheikha Fatima bit Mubarak Apprentice World Championship (IFAHR) and 65 races in the Wathba Stud Farm Cup The Festival is now offering a breeder’s incentive of €4,000 bonus for breeders of winning race horses in each of the 102 races of the Festival.
Owners and Trainers Note
Attention all Owners and Trainers, nominations for both the H.H Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship (IFAHR) & the Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup will be closing on Wednesday 14/01/2015. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the most exciting event in the Arabian Racing calendar in 2015 and to compete for nearly $100,000.00 in prize money. See you all at Sandown on Australia Day 26th January 2015.
Dr Caroline Foote, Anthony Mountney from ACM Equine Kembla Grange and Maureen Milburn Chairperson of NARA Australia will all be at the Seminar at Tatura to discuss Arabian Racing
Equine Consulting Services – Dr Caroline Foote B.Sc.Agr(Hons) M.App.Sc. Ph.D.
Equine Consulting Services was established in 2004 to be a leader in equine nutrition in Australia. We provide a unique consulting service to horse breeders, trainers and owners delivering scientifically based, nutritional advice for all phases of horse growth, development and performance. The consultancy is held in high regard by the veterinary industry for its ability to assist in improving performance, optimising growth and reducing the risk of disease through improved nutritional and management strategies.
Owner and principal consultant, Dr Caroline Foote has extensive experience in both equine research and the equine industry with a Ph.D. from the University of Sydney, in addition to a Master’s degree in Applied Science and a Bachelor Degree in Agricultural Science with Honours. Clients include leading Thoroughbred, Arabian and Performance Horse breeders and trainers including John O’Shea (Godolphin), Mulawa Arabians and Parbery Performance Horses as well as individual sport horse enthusiasts and pleasure horse owners throughout Australia and overseas. In addition to our consulting service, Equine Consulting Services offers a unique customised supplement formulation service for individual clients and has developed a commercial range of high quality “all-in-one” balancer pellets (Head to Hoof, and new formulations Sport & Support and Nourish) specifically designed for horses bred and trained under Australian conditions.
In collaboration with universities and funding bodies, Equine Consulting Services is actively involved in research in various areas of horse health including skeletal disease, tying-up, respiratory disease, equine gastric ulcer syndrome and insulin resistance and is currently consulting to the Australian Racing Board as part of their horse and rider welfare and safety program. Equine Consulting Services is a keen supporter of Riding for the Disabled and donates Head to Hoof to the Ryde and Blue Mountains centres to cover all their supplement requirements.
For further information please go to www.equineconsultingservices.com.au or contact Caroline on 0418 488 718.
www.equineconsultingservces.com.au
Seminar - Education
The NARA Board would like to thank the amazing NARA Team for their assistance and hard work in making the day at Sportingbet Park in Victoria the huge success it was. Special thanks to our stewards, Alastair Barnes, Trent Sullivan, Dorothy Hodge and Simone Feltham, to Lisa Willan for her much appreciated administration support and to our NARA photographers. The voluntary assistance from this experienced professional team continues to be invaluable. Thank you also to the trainers, owners, strappers, jockeys and supporters, many of who travelled thousands of kilometres.
Of course the biggest thank you must go to our amazing sponsor, HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the Global Purebred Arabian Flat Racing Festival and to Lara Sawaya for her tireless work in organizing this outstanding event.
NARA Board Says Thank You
Once again the speed machine Djehlbi and fast finishing mare Keisha put in stellar performances to continue their successful recent domination of the Australian turf.
The first race on the card was the second in the global series of the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Championship( IFAHR ), the first having been held in Oman. This €30,000 1400 metre race was contested by 8 international lady jockeys and our Australian contender Annelise King.
Fresh from her recent victory in the UAE Arabian Plate last December was Queensland mare Keisha. She is owned and trained by Jay Randle and was ridden by Swedish jockey Anna Pilroth to win by a convincing 6 lengths from the evergreen Warrawee Naaziq, who was returning to the track after a long break. Naaziq was ridden by Ireland's Nadine Forde and they were followed 3 lengths back by the very promising young gelding Coolinda Park Winston with French jockey Sandrine Hagenbach up.
The second race was the €35,000 1300 metre Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup. Once again the imported stallion, Queensland based Djehlbi , piloted by his regular rider and part owner Isabella Teh, repeated his winning ways. He won by an impressive 15 lengths from another young Coolinda bred gelding, Coolinda Park Kazh, ridden and trained by the experienced Kim Noble. 4 lengths away in third place was NSW horse Conderosa Pegasus ridden by Daniel Edmonds.
The NARA team are indebted to His Highness Sheikh Mansoor, Her Highness Sheikha Fatima and Ms Lara Sawaya for their continued and increasingly generous sponsorship of Australian Arabian Racing in Australia. The Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival which now spans 6 continents, continues to grow each year and now provides the most generous purses on the international Arabian racing calendar. This prizemoney, together with the recently announced Breeders Incentive of €4,000 for the breeders of the winning horses of all 102 races in the Festival, is guaranteed to encourage breeders,owners and trainers to put more horses into race training. The future of Arabian racing looks bright indeed. For more details click on Race Results.
The Dynamic Duo triumphs once again to kick off the Australian leg of the 2015
HH Sheikh Mansoor Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival
Sportingbet Park Sandown Victoria
Australia Day 2015
Queensland Arabian Race dates have been approved today the 4th February 2015, please view the Queensland Calendar for all up to date CONFIRMED race dates.
The NARA Team
Race Dates Confirmed
Seminar - Tatura
The Arabian Racing Seminar held at Tatura Park Equestrian Centre on Saturday February 7, 2015,
was one of those events that, at the end of the day, had you walking to your car thinking
"wow, what a great day". A really friendly group of people who really have the future of Arabian
racing as their number one goal hung on every word from the brilliant speakers.
Dr Caroline Foote from Equine Consulting Services spoke about the dietary requirements of all
facets of the horse industry. Equine Consulting Services provides a range of nutritional services
to horse breeders, trainers and owners delivering scientifically based, nutritional advice for all
phases of horse growth, development and performance. Their clients include Godolphin, Mulawa,
leading Thoroughbred breeders and trainers, Arabian, Quarter Horse and Sport Horse enthusiasts
in addition to pleasure horse owners throughout Australia and Overseas. The advice given by
Dr.Foote on the feeding of racehorses was excellent and will prove invaluable to Arabian racehorse
owners and trainers. As part of their service a Dietary Evaluation form is available on the NARA website.
Just fill it in and email it back to Dr.Foote.
Jenni Fairweather from Peak Performance Equine has some extremely interesting and very useful
tools for the health and welfare of horses in any field. These included Transpirator Respiratory
Therapy, Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy and Tapotement Massage. Really worth educating
yourself on the uses and benefits of these items. Jenny can be contacted on 0433 800 626.
Gaye Gauci-Marchant from Equine Goals & Dreams gave spoke about what the future holds for
the Arabian racing industry and racing across the board. Gaye outlined the training opportunities
available for people interested in coming into the Arabian Racing Industry. Information on these
training courses are now available on the NARA website.
Kim Noble and her team did the saddling, riding and horse demonstration with Warrawee Naaziq
and Coolinda Park Kazh, both of whom raced at Sportingbet Park on the 26th January. Kim spoke
about the different gear that is often seen on a racehorse and their purpose. She also spoke about
the industry requirements of the riders helmet and body vest. And of course Dozer was a hit!!!
Thank you to Carole & Shannon Hore and the Goulburn Valley Arabian Group for organizing this
event and making it the great success it was. Thanks to the NARA team who attended the event
and who were happy to answer questions.
Of course this event would not have been complete without the attendance of Dozer, the
Arabian Racing mascot
RVL meeting. - 10-02-2015
NARA Board Notice
NARA wishes it known that, although we do not condone cruelty or neglect to any animal, the views of the Queensland Endurance Riders Association are not those of NARA and the Australian Arabian Racing Industry. NARA is an independent organization and has no affiliation with any endurance club or association. Nor are we affiliated with the Arabian Horse Society of Australia Limited however we do value their encouragement and support.
The NARA Team