Post by : Bianca Haleem
The 33rd edition of the UAE President's Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses will continue tomorrow with its sixth race at Horner Rennbahn in Hamburg, Germany. The event forms part of the historic German Derby meeting, one of Europe's most respected horse racing festivals, adding another important stop to this year's international series.
The UAE President's Cup Series continues to receive the support and patronage of the UAE leadership. The initiative aims to encourage horse owners and breeders around the world to own and breed Purebred Arabian horses, preserve their heritage, strengthen their global presence, and support the continued growth of Arabian horse racing.
The Germany leg is considered one of the key races in this year's competition because it is held during the prestigious German Derby meeting. The Higher Organising Committee has continued its commitment to hosting the UAE President's Cup at leading international racecourses and major racing festivals, helping increase the global recognition and legacy of the Purebred Arabian horse.
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The race is scheduled to begin at 16:40 Hamburg time over a distance of 1,600 metres on turf. It will be run as a Group 2 contest for Purebred Arabian horses aged four years and above.
The German race has attracted a competitive field featuring several leading horses from across Europe and the Middle East.
Among the favourites is Wasmy Al Khalediah (Ghandafar Al Khalediah × Shaza Al Khalediah), the winner of this season's Sweden leg.
The field also includes Wathnan Racing's Chdia (Al Mourtajez × Rkaya) and Haseef (Al Mourtajez × Ghazwa).
Mohammed Alhuzami will be represented by HM Majdallah (Izz Al Khail × Ankaa Karim), while Ammas (Mister Ginoux × Farlet de Pine) and Papillion T (Al Mourtajez × Pippa T) complete the lineup, setting up a highly competitive race for the German title.
Faisal Al Rahmani, Secretary-General of the Higher Organising Committee of the UAE President's Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses, said the committee is pleased to continue bringing the prestigious series to Europe's leading racecourses.
He said the event's inclusion in Germany's historic Derby meeting reflects the international reputation the UAE President's Cup has built over the years and its important role in supporting the growth and development of Purebred Arabian horse racing worldwide.
Al Rahmani also underlined the importance of the German race within the 33rd edition of the series. He reaffirmed the committee's commitment to supporting owners, breeders, and Arabian horse studs across the world while strengthening the presence of Purebred Arabian horses at major international racing festivals and racecourses.
He further expressed pride in the success of the European legs of this year's series, noting that the participation of leading horses, owners, trainers, and jockeys in the Hamburg race reflects the growing prestige of the UAE President's Cup and the strong interest from the international Arabian horse racing community.
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