Author: MUSTAFA BADAWI

Turkey, Veliefendi Race Course 8 September 2024 The prestigious G3 International UAE President Cup Series Malazgirt race took place at the Istanbul Veliefendi Racecourse. for Arabian horses aged 3 and up, was contested over a 1600-meter grass track. The event saw a thrilling performance by Berkenin Kızı, a 5-year-old mare sired by Kaizbert out of İpekela, with Haberbatur as the dam. Victory for Berkenin Kızı Owned by Elçin Doğan Kuru, bred by Fatih Kuru, and trained by İbrahim Bekiroğulları, Berkenin Kızı was ridden to victory by jockey Vedat Abiş. This win marked her first Group victory of the year, adding…

Germany, Baden-Baden – Iffezheim 1 September 2024 “El Paso T” claimed victory in the ninth leg of the UAE President Cup for Arabian Horses series which took place at the Racetrack Baden-Baden – Iffezheim, Germany, as part of the 31st edition of the championship. The UAE President Cup for Arabian Horses series is organized under the patronage and guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. This reflects His Highness’ interest in advancing the Arabian horse racing industry and supporting Arabian horse owners and breeders worldwide, in…

Russia, Kazan track, 30 March 2024 The 8th leg of the UAE President Cup for Arabian Horses took place at the historic Kazan Race Track in Russia. Fourteen top Arabian horses lined up for the prestigious trophy, competing over a distance of 1800 meters. The race was a thrilling contest right up to the finish line. Panacea Tersk, a 4-year-old mare (Hyyaf al Khalediah – Prikhot Dubai Tersk), owned by Tersk Stud, trained by V. Vasilenko, and ridden by A. Shaihutdinov, showcased an exceptional performance. Panacea Tersk won by a comfortable margin, covering the distance in 2:07:63.

Brazil, Cidade Jardim Hippodrome 17 August 2024 In a highly contested race, the tordilla mare Passamarie Rach, making her debut on the São Paulo turf, clinched the Wathba Stallions Cup for Colts & Fillies IV Award. The event was over a 1,000-meter grass track at the Jockey Club of São Paulo. This exclusive race for Arabian horses featured seven participants, all three years old or older, without previous victories, including four debutants at the Cidade Jardim Hippodrome. Passamarie Rach, a daughter of Mared Al Sahra and Passion Rach, crossed the finish line with a time of 1:06.310 under the skilled…

UK, Doncaster 17 August 2024 There was a thrilling finish to this year’s £80,000 UAE President Cup – UK Arabian Derby Group 1PA held over 1m2f at Doncaster this afternoon with Luwsail and Ioritz Mendizabal winning by a head from Extra Time on the line. Reversing the French Arabian Derby form from Chantilly it was desperately close, with Molfit and Lukas Delozier having taken it up from long-time leader Amirat Al Zaman in the straight, leaving odds on favourite Extra Time and Tadhg O’Shea to steadily reel him in on their outside. However Mendizabal had played a waiting game with Lswail and squeezed up the rail to snatch…

France, DEAUVILLE 6 August 2024 Al Shaqab Racing-owned Nour Al Maury, trained by Thomas Fourcy and ridden by jockey Christophe Soumillon, claimed the Doha Cup at Deauville in France. Nour Al Maury travelled well in third in a race led by Soko (Nieshan) at a slow tempo. Not happy with the pace Christophe Soumillon went forward to sit half a length of the leader. Still not pressed on when the pace lifted, the fantastic mare went clear to win by two lengths. The well fancied Abbes (Tm Fred Texas) ran on for second while Rb Kingmaker (Baseq Al Khalediah) took…

Belgium, Wellington-racetrack (Ostend) 4 August 2024 The 6th stage of the UAE President Cup for Arabian Horses took place in Belgium, featuring nine top Arabian horses from Europe competing in the GR3 PA, the UAE Cup. The event was a thrilling contest right up to the finish line. AL RIFFAA. (AL MOURTAJEZ x SALEEMA) owned by Mr. Mohammed Alattiyah, trained by François Rohaut, and ridden by Loka Delozire, delivered an exceptional performance. In a fierce battle, AL RIFFAA narrowly edged out EL ZARKA D.A. in the dying stages, securing a well-deserved victory.

Brazil, Cidade Jardim Racecourse 27 July 2024 São Paulo, Brazil :the Jockey Club of São Paulo hosted the Wathba Stallions Cup For Colts & Fillies III Award, a prestigious event that brought together seven Arabian horses over three years old. The highlight of the race was Ozymandias Rach (Sir Bani Yas x Orchestra Rach), who not only secured his second victory of the season but also set a new record for 1,200 meters on sand with a time of 1:22.787. Ridden by jockey R. Viana, Ozymandias Rach showcased his exceptional speed and stamina, leaving a significant mark on the race.…

Sweden, Jagersru Track, 14 July 2024 The prestigious President’s Cup for purebred Arabian horses held its fifth station at the Jagersru sandy track in Malmö, Sweden. This event is part of the 31st edition racing agenda and is highly regarded in the Arabian horse racing community. Support and Vision The President’s Cup series is under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of the Presidential Court. His Highness’s dedication to promoting and sustaining the legacy of purebred Arabian horses reflects the vision of the late Sheikh…

Poland, Sluzewiec Racecourse 7 July 2024 In a thrilling display of speed and endurance, the colt Bad Guy Pompadour clinched the title at the Polish stage of the UAE President Cup for Arabian Horses. This prestigious event, held at the Warsaw Racecourse, saw top competitors from around the world. Pedigree and Ownership Bad Guy Pompadour, a descendant of the renowned No Risk Al Maury and Bernice Royale by Dormane, showcased his exceptional lineage. Owned by E vita Stables, this victory adds to the growing list of accolades for the stable. Training and Jockey Under the expert supervision of trainer Maciej Kacprzyk, Bad…