Hippodrome De Mons-Ghlin, Belgium 22 November 2023
Race to be run under BFP-Galop-rules and open to professional, amateur and apprentice jockeys (no weight-allowances given). Race for all pure-bred Arabian horses registered at birth in a stud-book recognized by WAHO, horses trained by French professional trainers excluded of 3 years old & +, with max. 1 win during 2023, which did not bring more than 2500 euro.
Weights: 3-year-olds: 54 kg (fillies: – 2kg) 4 years & + olds: 59 kg (fillies: – 2kg)
Penalties: Max penalties 3kg, all calculated since 01/01/2023: the highest among:
3 kg for that one win during 2023 or 2 kg for each second place (since 01/01/2023) or 1 kg for each third place (since 01/01/2023)
Allowances: the horse that was not in the money or did not start in 2023: – 1kg
HERITAGE HORSES 16: 5 years & + olds: 60 kg. Heritage horses allowed several “Heritage wins”. Penalties concern performances in “open” races only.
HARC-bonus on top of earnings in the “open race”.
In a thrilling resurgence of Arabian racing in Belgium, the action returned to the prestigious HIPPODROME DE MONS-GHLIN. Nine purebred Arabians were declared to compete on November 23, 2023, in the Wathba Stallions Cup 6: “Unluckies.” The challenging race covered a distance of 2100 meters, offering a purse of 5000 EUR to the participants. Anticipation filled the air as enthusiasts eagerly awaited the outcome of this exciting event, showcasing the beauty and speed of Arabian horses on the Belgian racing circuit.
