Organising Committee of UAE President's Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses announces agenda
21 Mar 2025 15:07
ABU DHABI (WAM) The Higher Organising Committee of the UAE President's Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses for 2025 has announced the agenda for its 32nd edition under the support and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court.With a total prize pool exceeding Dh15 million, this edition features the largest and most valuable prizes in the history of Arabian horse racing.The 2025 series includes 17 races across 10 European venues, including Russia and Türkiye, along with five Arab venues and one each in the United States and Britain.The series kicks off in Tunisia on April 20 with prizes of 500,000 Tunisian Dinars, followed by Morocco on April 26 with prizes of 250,000 euros, and then France on May 11 with 350,000 euros, moving to the United States on May 17 with a prize of $200,000.The Italian leg on May 18 offers 300,000 euros, followed by Sweden on June 6 with 100,000 euros, Germany on July 6 with 250,000 euros, the Netherlands on August 3 with 100,000 euros, Spain on August 15 with 200,000 euros, Russia on August 30 with $100,000, Belgium on September 2 with 200,000 euros, Turkey on September 7 with $250,000, England on September 13 with 400,000 pounds, Poland on September 28 with 200,000 euros, Egypt on October 25 with Dh500,000, Libya on October 26 with Dh1 million, and Saudi Arabia on November 21 with SAR1.5 million.Matar Al Yabhouni Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee, expressed gratitude for the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, whose support has made the UAE President's Cup the most prestigious event in Arabian horse racing.
Faisal Al Rahmani, Secretary-General of the UAE President's Cup Series, stated, "We extend our deepest gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his significant role in elevating the series to international prominence. The 32nd edition will be the grandest and most valuable in the history of global Arabian horse racing."
Al Rahmani emphasised that the UAE President's Cup has become a leading international event, offering unparalleled opportunities for breeders, trainers, and jockeys. It continues to support the development of Arabian horse racing worldwide, ensuring its growth and sustainability.
He congratulated the global Arabian horse community, associations, tracks, and stables, thanking them for their continued cooperation and wishing all participants a successful and distinguished racing season.
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