Libya

NEWMARKET, UK -- "Bought him for Bahrain," is an oft-repeated phrase at the sales these days. With an expansion in the Bahrain Turf Series announced only recently and the stamping of the form of some of the island's better races by Royal Ascot hero Isle Of Jura (GB), it is perhaps no surprise that it has become a target for a number of owners and trainers. Bahrain was also to the fore at the July Course during a sombre afternoon on which John Hunt was in the minds of his...

Some 38 of the 59 horses stolen from Al Shaab Stud in Libya in January have been recovered, Racing Post reported. Among the recovered horses is G3 Solario S. hero Raise a Grand (Ire) (Grand Lodge). He has been returned to the Tripoli stud, as has Metternich (Seeking the Gold) and Brut Force (Aus) (Giant's Causeway). Fellow stallions Backdraft (Aus) (Testa Rossa {Aus}), GSW Churchill Downs (Aus) (Danehill) and A.P. Indy (Seattle Slew)'s half-brother Eavesdropper (Kingmambo) have not been recovered at this time. "By the grace of God and the...

Following a raid that resulted in six stallions and six in-foal mares stolen by armed militia on Saturday, the remaining 30 horses were stolen from Libya's Al Shaab Stud early this week, Racing Post reported. Among the first batch of horses was the stallion Eavesdropper (Kingmambo), a half-brother to Horse of the Year, Classic winner and outstanding sire A.P. Indy (Seattle Slew). "Now armed militias from Tarhuna have returned to steal the remaining 30 horses," Al Shaab's General Manager and resident veterinarian Dr. Amad Eshaab tweeted. "I expect the worst....