France, Paris Longchamp 6 October 2024
Al Shaqab Racing’s legendary champion Al Ghadeer landed the Qatar Arabian World Cup for the second straight year as curtain fell on the thrilling Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe weekend with exciting races at ParisLongchamp racecourse yesterday. With this victory, Francois Rohaut-trained Al Ghadeer, who was ridden by Christophe Soumillon, confirmed his bid to keep the Triple Crown in its final leg in Doha.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa al-Thani presented the trophy of the Group 1 PA Qatar Arabian World Cup to HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani. QREC Chairman Issa bin Mohammed al-Mohannadi was present during the trophy presentation ceremony.Hands & heels winner of the Group 1 (PA) Qatar International Stakes at Goodwood on last run, the superstar Al Ghadeer (Al Mourtajez) took the Group 1 (PA) Qatar Arabian World Cup for the second time. Trained by Rohaut and carrying the colours of Al Shaqab Racing, the five-year-old came into the race on the back of nine successive victories.
Al Ghadeer was ridden patiently by Soumillon and travelled with ease of the 2000m contest. Entering the final straight, the five-year-old waited the open stretch to challenge Al Doha (Al Mourtajez) and Nour Al Maury (Azadi). Soon in front, the high-class colt went further clear to win under hands & heels by two and half lengths. Rb Kingmaker (Baseq Al Khalediah) ran on in second while Ch’Ezza (AfAlbahar) took third.
Winning trainer said after the race: “He had a good race and he didn’t pull today, It’s the horse of a lifetime and I will never see one like that again. Maybe there will be some more after, who knows. I’ve been waiting 40 years to have a horse like that and I’ve seen some really good ones.
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Shaikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani along with Mr.Guillaume
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