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. The second place was claimed by Omega Rach, driven by G. Santana, who completed the race in 1:24.131. Both horses are trained by Lucas Quintana and are bred and owned by Rach Stud.
Ricardo Saliba, a key figure at Rach Stud, highlighted the excellence of their breeding program, particularly the “O line,” which has produced outstanding horses such as Obstinate, Osiris, Oneida, and now Ozymandias Rach and Omega Rach. “This lineage is the best racing line of Rach Stud. It is a well-built genetic base focused on running, already very solid for this mix with the European strains,” Saliba remarked.
The victory and record set by Ozymandias Rach underscore the genetic excellence and meticulous breeding efforts of Rach Stud, further solidifying their reputation in the world of Arabian horse racing.
