Racing the Rockies
Arabian Racing in Colorado
Emirates Breeders Arabian Stakes
Return to Colorado on
June 25, 2023
See below for important details!
Please note that these are the only Arabian races offered
at Bally’s Arapahoe Park in 2023.
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2023 Arabian Stakes Races
Emirates Breeders Arabian VIP Distaff
1 mile
Emirates Breeders VIP Stakes
1 1/16 mile
NEWSFLASH
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EMIRATES BREEDERS SERIES AND BALLY'S ARAPAHOE PARK, THE ARABIAN JOCKEY CLUB IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT TWO EMIRATES BREEDERS STAKES RACES WILL BE OFFERED AT BALLY'S ARAPAHOE PARK
KEY DETAILS:
The Emirates Breeders Arabian VIP Stakes for open horses at 1 1/16 miles and the Emirates Breeders Arabian VIP Distaff for fillies and mares at 1 mile. The conditions of these races will be the same as in 2022.
DATE: SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2023
LOCATION: Bally's Arapahoe Park, Aurora, Colorado
RACE 1: Emirates Breeders Arabian VIP Stakes, 3yo and up, 1 1/16 miles
RACE 2: Emirates Breeders Arabian VIP Distaff, 3yo and up F&M, 1 mile
PURSES: Still to be finalized with racetrack but estimated to be $22,000 or $23,000 for each race, with a minimum payout of $750 to owners of horses finishing from sixth to last place.
NO OVERNIGHT: Arabian racing taking place in Colorado in 2023, these two stakes races will be run as special events—similar to how the UAE President Cup at the Preakness is run—as a cooperation between the racetrack and the sponsor with the Arabian Jockey Club serving as the liaison to execute the wishes of the track and sponsor and to assist connections with arrangements for their horses to take part.
CONTACT: Jonathan Horowitz about your interest in running in these races. This is a great opportunity to add two more stakes races to the calendar for 2023, to race in a state that otherwise was not planning to host Arabian racing in 2023, and to create goodwill with the sponsor and host racetrack.
ALL REQUESTS MUST BE TO THE AJC.
CONTACT:
Jonathan Horowitz
Acting Director, Arabian Jockey Club
(949) 246-7075
Many Thanks to the Arabian Racing Cup!
Beginning in July, all 2022 overnight races (non stakes)
with 6 or more starters had added Cup money
for eligible horses finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd.
Additionally, 2022 saw $22,167 in Colorado Bred money distributed to registered Arabian Colorado Bred runners and brood stock.
The track opens for training May 17, 2023. Please note: The Emirates Breeders Arabian stakes races will be the only Arabian races offered in 2023.
If you're in need of training for your Arabian Racehorse, the following trainers are accustomed to training and racing at Arapahoe Park. For more information,
please contact us via phone or email.
Abel Borg
Ken Danyluk
Nicole Ruggeri
Rhonda Tuley
If you’re a trainer & wish to have your name appear on the list, please contact us via phone or email.