Abu Dhabi (Etihad)
The “Tijari” horse of owner Jenny Owen, under the supervision of James Owen, and led by jockey Riha Betts, was crowned the champion of the Stallions Cup race, which was held at Brighton Racecourse, England, under the umbrella of the 14th edition of the Racing Festival of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The organization of the festival comes under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, which contributes to the development of the horse racing industry in the world, supports efforts to preserve purebred Arabian horses, and encourages breeders to care and care for them in various continents.
After a break of excitement and suspense, the unqualified “Tijari” champion surprised his strong competitors, to outperform the first candidate, “Zain Zaibrian” for Zain Arabian Farm, under the supervision of Peter Hammerslas, led by Joey Haynes, recording 1:45:23 minutes. Third place “Awtar” by James Owen Racing, led by Tomars Criterio.
On the other hand, the French Grammys Racecourse will host tomorrow afternoon “Sunday”, the activities of the Al Wathba Stallions Cup in Madeira, dedicated to purebred Arabian horses aged four years and over, for a distance of 2,200 metres.
The race, which has a prize of 10 thousand euros, will meet with 7 elite fillies and mares, most notably the “Khalas” of the Royal Omani Cavalry, under the supervision of Charles Jordan, led by Maxime Folon, and “Alicia” Lacure de Sera, under the supervision of Thomas Dumello, and led by Marilyn Mayer.
And competing for the title is “Betty Jade” by Eric Delova, under the supervision of the same owner, led by Jordan Plato, and “Dalila Star” by Victoria Mercader, under the supervision of the same owner, and led by Lucas Armand.
The festival is supported and sponsored by the Department of Culture and Tourism, the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the National Archive and Library, the main partner, Etisalat, the official partner, National Feed, the strategic partner, and Emirates Airlines, the official carrier. The Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, the Viola Company, the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, and the Emirates Arabian Horse Association.