About The President Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses:
The Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club will host the President’s Cup Night on Saturday, February 18, 2023.
The event will feature four exciting championships:
1. The President Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses (Grade 1):
This race has gained significant importance after the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, to increase the prize money to AED 4.5 million.
The horse “Hamim”, winner of the preparatory race, will be looking to win the prestigious title in the seventh and final race over 2200 meters (Grade 1).
Mentioing that Hamim will face strong competition from elite horses.
Such as “Ajradh Othbah”, “Al Arqam”, “RB King Maker”, and “Azadi Star”.
2. The President Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses
- 16 horses will compete in the sixth race over 1400 meters for the title of President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses.
- The main contenders include “Al Fariq” and “La Naqash”.
3. Liwa Oasis Race (Grade 2):
- 16 horses will compete in the fifth race over 1400 meters for the title of Liwa Oasis Race (Grade 2).
- Notable participants are “Nimrod”, “Jazilah”, “Horse De La Jard”, “Al Wajel”, and “Maqam”.
4. First Round of the Arab Triple Crown:
- The horse “Al Shaheen” will face a challenge in the first round of the Arab Triple Crown in the third race over 1600 meters.
- Al Shaheen will compete against “AA Burning Crescent” and “Al Wari”.
Other Races:
- Race 1: Dedicated to Purebred Arabian novice horses over 1600 meters.
- Race 2: Al Wathba Stallions Cup for private stables owners over 1600 meters (Handicap).
Key information in case you are planning to attend The President Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses:
- Date: Saturday, February 18, 2023
- Time: 3:00 PM
- Venue: Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club
- Entry: Free
- Parking: Free
We hope you enjoy the races this weekend !
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