<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[archiebrookesracing.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[AB Racing]]></description><link>https://www.abracing.net/articles</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:39:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.abracing.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Horse of the Week #7: Embroidery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven months after winning the Oka Sho and Shuka Sho double, Silk Racing’s Embroidery established herself as the leader of Japan’s older female mile division. On Sunday afternoon at Tokyo, the four-year-old daughter of Admire Mars secured her third career Group 1 victory in the 21st running of the Victoria Mile, tracking the pace before pulling clear in the straight to defeat a field of 18.]]></description><link>https://www.abracing.net/blog/horse-of-the-week-7-embroidery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0af90c28f4fc62987cd4db</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:14:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57838c_86505d327178461882d4c30b09c5af56~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_832,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[History Beckons: Croix du Nord Sets Sights on Unprecedented Spring Triple Crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Japanese racing world is bracing for a potentially historic moment this June, as the dual Group 1 winner Croix du Nord has been confirmed for the Takarazuka Kinen. Having already secured victories in the Osaka Hai and the Tenno Sho (Spring) earlier this year, the four-year-old colt now stands on the precipice of a feat never before achieved in the history of the sport.]]></description><link>https://www.abracing.net/blog/history-beckons-croix-du-nord-sets-sights-on-unprecedented-spring-triple-crown</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0816fd0b9e4f37fd26d2aa</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 08:08:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57838c_e638bff106c7439f9a436a1bc022d270~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almond Eye’s First Foal, Aaron’s Rod, Set for Derby Day Appearance under Lemaire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The racing world will have its eyes firmly fixed on Tokyo Racecourse this coming Derby Day, not just for the Classic itself, but for the highly anticipated return of Aaron’s Rod. The first-born son of the legendary nine-time G1 winner Almond Eye is scheduled to compete in the 2-win Seiran Sho on May 31st, a significant stepping stone as he continues to make up for lost time.]]></description><link>https://www.abracing.net/blog/almond-eye-s-first-foal-aaron-s-rod-set-for-derby-day-appearance-under-lemaire</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a06f56d429f52fc189c5950</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:09:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57838c_a9bf584a0b744b9eb3fc6a267e5b8cc9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_832,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Equinox's Sister Exceed Heads to Carnation Cup - and the Journey Is Just Beginning]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Equinox retired in late 2023 as the world's highest-rated racehorse, the Japanese racing public was already scanning the horizon for what came next from his dam, Chateau Blanche. The answer, it turned out, was already in training. Exceed - a full sister to the six-time Group 1 winner by Kitasan Black - has now been confirmed for the Carnation Cup on 23 May at Tokyo (1,800m turf), a fillies-only 1-win class allowance, following her third-place finish in the Group 3 Flower Cup in March.]]></description><link>https://www.abracing.net/blog/equinox-s-sister-exceed-heads-to-carnation-cup-and-the-journey-is-just-beginning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a05b02e618ba45174018253</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:38:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57838c_f523f068cdc649b9b60569392c099dc8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_832,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 173rd Tenno Sho Spring: A Battle of Stamina and Strategy at Kyoto]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Sunday, 3rd May, the eyes of the racing world turn to Kyoto Racecourse for the 173rd running of the Tenno Sho (Spring). Known colloquially as the "Emperor’s Prize", this 3,200-metre marathon is the longest Group 1 flat race on the Japan Racing Association calendar and serves as the ultimate test of a thoroughbred’s endurance, versatility, and psychological fortitude.]]></description><link>https://www.abracing.net/blog/the-173rd-tenno-sho-spring-a-battle-of-stamina-and-strategy-at-kyoto</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ef71e724f9d3e5cd6d5ca6</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:22:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57838c_1de7586dd8204f1699fdde9bea77e667~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Preview of the 2026 H.H. The Amir Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) celebrates its 50th anniversary, the 2026 renewal of the H.H. The Amir Trophy on Saturday, 14th February, stands as the crowning achievement of five decades of evolution. Founded in 1975, the QREC has transitioned from a regional racing authority into a central pillar of the global turf circuit.]]></description><link>https://www.abracing.net/blog/a-preview-of-the-2026-h-h-the-amir-trophy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698df22ae46957565bf4ac59</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:50:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57838c_07f9887c17674c979f672b5c2b15e09d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 2026 Saudi Cup: A Preview of the World’s Richest Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the international horse racing calendar pivots toward the Arabian Peninsula, the seventh renewal of the Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh stands as the definitive intersection of financial ambition and athletic excellence. Scheduled for Saturday, 14th February, the $20 million centrepiece is the anchor of a weekend offering over $39.6 million in total purses, drawing the elite of the global equine population to the high-stakes sands of Riyadh.]]></description><link>https://www.abracing.net/blog/the-2026-saudi-cup-a-preview-of-the-world-s-richest-race</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698cb0e0636516a3166dbd26</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:57:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57838c_e27d2badd2b74162ba6280ecd0bfcc8a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Staying Perspectives: A Preview of the 2026 Red Sea Turf Handicap]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the international racing calendar reaches its first major crescendo of 2026, the eyes of the bloodstock world turn to Riyadh. The $2.5 million Group 2 Red Sea Turf Handicap, staged over 3,000 metres at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse, has evolved into much more than a staying test; it is now the definitive mid-winter battleground for the world’s elite long-distance thoroughbreds.]]></description><link>https://www.abracing.net/blog/global-staying-perspectives-a-preview-of-the-2026-red-sea-turf-handicap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698b3ac75412b49a8b5a6bf9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:54:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57838c_9c752a7ce6ae412686f0eee68a86dc01~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_840,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Speedsters Set for Riyadh: The 2026 1351 Turf Sprint]]></title><description><![CDATA[

The 2026 renewal of the Group 2, USD 2,000,000 1351 Turf Sprint at King Abdulaziz Racecourse represents a pinnacle of international specialisation in Thoroughbred racing. Positioned as a crown jewel of the Saudi Cup undercard, this race has evolved from a unique intermediate test into a definitive target for the world’s elite seven-furlong specialists and versatile sprinters.]]></description><link>https://www.abracing.net/blog/global-speedsters-set-for-riyadh-the-2026-1351-turf-sprint</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6988b05f43ec5706c43455f7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:01:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57838c_373c2ceb99604598afd6ef685dadb7bb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Giants Clash in Riyadh: Preview of the 2026 Neom Turf Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The eyes of the racing world turn to Riyadh on 14th February, as the Neom Turf Cup marks its historic first renewal as a Group 1 event. Now boasting a massive $3,000,000 purse - a significant increase from previous years - this 2100-metre feature has undergone a rapid and prestigious evolution.]]></description><link>https://www.abracing.net/blog/global-giants-clash-in-riyadh-preview-of-the-2026-neom-turf-cup</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6984d89753744f609cc350ce</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:55:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57838c_af3839531c4f43bd8dc94f3e9144ead8~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riyadh Dirt Sprint 2026: The Global Zenith of Speed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The landscape of international thoroughbred sprinting undergoes a profound transformation each February as the global racing community converges upon the King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh. Central to this transformation is the Riyadh Dirt Sprint, a Group 2 fixture contested over 1,200 metres that has, in a remarkably short period, established itself as a definitive test of speed, surface adaptability, and tactical acumen.]]></description><link>https://www.abracing.net/blog/riyadh-dirt-sprint-2026-the-global-zenith-of-speed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69836f31131f188df56153b8</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:02:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57838c_889f74c5846b4502a9ea6c53bea03acc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riyadh’s Road to Louisville: A Preview of the 2026 Saudi Derby]]></title><description><![CDATA[The global racing calendar has undergone a profound structural shift over the last half-decade, and the Group 3 Saudi Derby now sits at its absolute epicentre. On Saturday, 14th February, fourteen elite three-year-olds will congregate at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh to compete for a $1.5 million purse and, perhaps more importantly, 30 qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby.]]></description><link>https://www.abracing.net/blog/riyadh-s-road-to-louisville-a-preview-of-the-2026-saudi-derby</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69832e260b2d097f708ac16f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:55:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57838c_92dbd2083996429da634736d1e4fb083~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Equinox: The Perfect Racehorse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The history of the Japanese thoroughbred industry is often demarcated by eras defined by singular, transcendent stallions: the Northern Taste era, the Sunday Silence era, and the Deep Impact era. As the first quarter of the 21st century concludes, the sport has unmistakably entered the Equinox era.]]></description><link>https://www.abracing.net/blog/equinox-the-perfect-racehorse</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6970b70254e2da65624a5fb7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:55:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57838c_a385cde3c1e34b3499236d2ea284732c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Tribute to Daiwa Major (2001 - 2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 20th January 2026, the Japanese Thoroughbred industry paused to mourn the passing of a titan. Daiwa Major, the chestnut powerhouse who redefined the mile category and survived a career-threatening surgery to become a legend, died of natural causes at the age of 25.]]></description><link>https://www.abracing.net/blog/a-tribute-to-daiwa-major-2001-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696fe73c54e2da656248373b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:18:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57838c_b7137a66c45f47e6a5bbca8f029daeba~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding the JRA Circuit: A Professional Guide to Japanese Racecourses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese horse racing has established itself as a dominant force on the global stage, a success rooted in a meticulously designed infrastructure that encompasses both its world-class racecourses and its elite centralised training hubs.]]></description><link>https://www.abracing.net/blog/understanding-the-jra-circuit-a-professional-guide-to-japanese-racecourses</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696e37463d420427946f93c1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:22:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57838c_359aff6df36e4067ad02b5cf5ab28795~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Paradigm Shift in Japanese Racing: Forever Young and the Evolution of the JRA Horse of the Year Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2025 racing season in Japan represents a seminal moment in the history of the sport, characterised not by traditional turf dominance, but by a significant structural evolution within the Japan Racing Association (JRA). In an unprecedented decision, the selection committee has conferred the title of Horse of the Year upon Forever Young, a specialist in dirt racing.]]></description><link>https://www.abracing.net/blog/a-paradigm-shift-in-japanese-racing-forever-young-and-the-evolution-of-the-jra-horse-of-the-year-aw</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695ce7c37831e3f57105d91a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:30:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57838c_f8b312a1d5bc467480c857eda3d97c00~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Group 1 Champions Cup Preview: Narukami’s Rise and the Battle for Dirt Supremacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2025 Champions Cup represents a turning point. It is no longer a search for a successor, but the arrival of a new force. Narukami steps into Chukyo not as a hopeful three-year-old, but as the colt the entire dirt division must now answer to. Lemon Pop’s retirement created a vacuum. Narukami has spent the season rising into the empty space, turning potential into expectation.]]></description><link>https://www.abracing.net/blog/2025-group-1champions-cup-preview-narukami-s-rise-and-the-battle-for-dirt-supremacy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6931bc51644b95bce4b6340d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:57:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/57838c_a61022f4bf1b4666a95b067fe889714d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>AB</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Japan Cup Preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sunday, November 30, the 45th Japan Cup brings together a field of 19, a world champion raider, two classic-winning three-year-olds, last year’s Derby hero, and a pack of hardened stayers and spoilers. 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