Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum dies aged 76 as racing pays tribute

Tuesday’s briefing follows the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, reported by Racing TV and the Racing Post, and notes further industry news including tributes to stayer Lazy Griff and signals of strength ahead of the Tattersalls Ireland September Sale.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum: death reported, Dubai mourning announced

Racing continued to mark the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who has died aged 76. The news was carried on Monday 21 September by Racing TV, while the Racing Post also reported the death and said Dubai had declared ten days of mourning.

The Racing Post report described him as the owner of Mtoto and Addeybb. Beyond those details, the industry reaction and wider implications will take time to take shape, but the day’s coverage underlined the significance of Sheikh Ahmed’s presence in the sport and the prominence of his colours across decades.

As ever with stories of this nature, attention now turns to the formal arrangements and to the people and organisations connected to his racing interests. For the moment, the confirmed facts in public reporting are limited to the death at the age stated and the mourning period referenced by the Racing Post.

Middleham Park Racing pay tribute to stayer Lazy Griff

Another reflective strand in Monday’s news agenda came via Racing and Sports, which reported that Middleham Park Racing paid tribute to star stayer Lazy Griff.

The headline itself indicates the depth of feeling around the horse and the regard in which he is held, particularly for his staying achievements. No additional detail is contained in the digest about the nature of the tribute or the circumstances surrounding it, but its presence among the day’s main items shows how strongly the story has resonated with racing supporters.

Tributes of this kind are often a reminder of the bond between owners, syndicates and fans, and the way a durable staying performer can become a familiar and valued part of the racing landscape.

Sales and the wider calendar: Tattersalls Ireland September Sale and upcoming racecards

Looking beyond the day-to-day, BloodHorse reported on Monday 21 September that Tattersalls Ireland is set for a strong September Sale. While the digest does not provide figures or specific lots, the headline points to positive sentiment around the marketplace at this stage of the year.

Elsewhere, the forward-facing rhythm of the sport continued as racecard content appeared for later in the week. The Sun published a page headlined “25 September 2026 Racecards” in the early hours of Tuesday 22 September, reflecting the regular demand for early information as punters and racing followers plan ahead.

Tip-roundups and previews were also prominent in the Monday stream, including items from Paddy Power News, Sporting Life, FreeBets, Yahoo Sports and Bookies.com. These publications focused on selections and daily best-bet formats; however, without race outcomes or supporting detail in the supplied material, this briefing confines itself to noting their publication as part of the wider racing media picture.