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- Al Etihad
Farida P captures UAE President's Cup Title in Sweden
7 June 2025 16:15 STOCKHOLM (WAM) The mare Farida P secured a valuable victory by winning the UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses at its sixth stop, held at Gardet Turf Racecourse in Stockholm on June 6, 2025. The race coincided with Sweden's National Day celebrations and attracted a large crowd of over 50,000 UAE President's Cup Series is held under the patronage and guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. It supports a forward-looking vision for the development of Arabian horse racing, empowering owners and breeders worldwide, and promoting the breeding and ownership of Arabian horses to preserve their noble the conclusion of the Swedish leg—the sixth race on the calendar of the 32nd edition—the series continues to record remarkable success across European circuits. The UAE President's Cup has cemented its leadership and global identity among the world's premier equestrian events in Europe and America, confirming its strong presence in shaping a new era for Arabian horse P, descended from (Al Mourtajez x Hania Dea by Majd Al Arab), owned and trained by Pieter Dekkers and ridden by jockey Fabian Lefebvre, delivered a brilliant performance in the most valuable Arabian horse race in Scandinavian history. With a prize purse of 100,000 euros, the Listed race was run over 1,500 metres on turf and was open to horses aged four and above. It featured nine of the top Arabian horses from Sweden and P surged from behind with a powerful burst in the final stretch to take the lead and claim the title in spectacular fashion. Wissam Al Khalediah (Ghadanfer Al Khalediah x Shatha Al Khalediah), trained by Janusz Kozlowski and ridden by Per-Anders Graberg, secured second place. Gindor de Bozouls (Al Mourtajez x Oudjidor de Bozouls by Dormane), owned by Omar Jorjar, trained by Elizabeth Bernard Jean-François, and ridden by Mickael Forest, finished P completed the race in 1:38.08 minutes, raising her win tally to 13 victories, and securing her second UAE President's Cup title after winning the Dutch leg last race was attended by Faisal Al Rahmani, Secretary General of the Higher Organising Committee of the UAE President's Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses, Ahmed Al Mansouri, representative of the UAE Embassy in Sweden, Suhail Zbibi, Vice President of the Swedish Arabian Horse Association, and Saeed Al Muhairi, representative of the organising his statement, Musallam Al Amri, Member of the Higher Organizing Committee, said:'We are proud of the impressive success that the UAE President's Cup continues to achieve across European tracks. The Swedish race has been a prime example of this success and reflects the Cup's significance among Arabian horse owners and breeders around the world.' He added: 'We commend the success of the Swedish round, the strong participation from top Arabian stables across Sweden and Europe, and the exceptional turnout. We are also proud of the widespread positive response the UAE President's Cup continues to receive across European racecourses.'
Al Etihad
19-05-2025
- Al Etihad
UAE's HM Al Shahen triumphs in Rome, remarkable victory in UAE President's Cup Series
19 May 2025 15:14 ABU DHABI (WAM) The UAE's HM ALCHAHINE delivered a standout performance to capture the title in the fifth leg of the prestigious UAE President's Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses, held at the historic Capannelle Racecourse in Rome, Italy, on Sunday, 18th May race forms part of the 32nd edition of the globally recognised UAE President's Cup continues to make its mark across major European racing circuits, further strengthening its presence and impact in the international Arabian racing series is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, whose visionary leadership has elevated the global profile of Arabian horse racing. The Cup Series aligns with long-term goals to support breeders, owners, and the Arabian horse industry from by Al Mourtajez x Al Chyhanah by Munjiz, HM ALCHAHINE is owned by Hilal Al Alawi, trained by Élisabeth Bernard (Jean-François Bernard team), and was ridden to victory by Cristian Demuro. The colt surged into the lead at the final turn and accelerated powerfully down the stretch to secure a decisive win, his eighth victory out of nine career Group 2 turf race was contested over 2000 metres and drew a field of 16 of the finest Arabians from across Italy and Europe. The total prize purse was €300, ALCHAHINE completed the race in 2:09.8 second place was Afjan (TM Fred Texas x Mazoon by Amer), representing Al Shaqab Racing, trained by Jean de Mieulle and ridden by Olivier D' place went to Extra Time (Valiant Boy x Sand Witchh by Burning Sand), owned by J. Nevens, trained by David Morisson, and ridden by Alexis race was attended by Abdulla Ali Al Saboosi, UAE Ambassador to the Italian Republic, and Faisal Al Rahmani, Secretary-General of the Higher Organising Committee of the UAE President's Cup Series. Also present was Mattia Cadrobbi, President of the Italian Arabian Horse Association, along with distinguished diplomatic representatives from various friendly nations. Faisal Al Rahmani commented, 'We are proud of the success of the Italy leg, which continues to embody the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. We extend our deepest gratitude for His Highness's generous support and pioneering role in advancing the Arabian horse legacy. Italy has become a key destination for champions and a gateway to elite European and Gulf races. Congratulations to Hilal Al Alawi for this distinguished UAE victory with HM Al Shahen, which reflects the outstanding capabilities of Emirati stables on the global stage.'
Gulf Today
19-05-2025
- Gulf Today
Diamond Gem AA sparkles in UAE President's Cup at Pimlico
Diamond Gem AA clinched the title in the US leg of the 32nd edition of the UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses, held on Saturday at the historic Pimlico Racecourse in Baltimore, Maryland. The race took place as part of the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes, one of the most iconic events in American thoroughbred racing. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the UAE President's Cup Series reinforces the UAE's commitment to the global development of Arabian horse racing and the continued support of breeders and owners around the world. The initiative aims to preserve the rich heritage of the Arabian horse and elevate its presence on the international stage. This year's US race saw a strong global turnout with a crowd of over 100,000 spectators and wide-reaching American media coverage, further cementing the President's Cup's legacy and reputation as one of the leading platforms for Arabian horse racing. The event featured 14 races as part of the prestigious Preakness Stakes day, a pillar of the American Triple Crown series. Diamond Gem AA emerged victorious in the US leg of the President's Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses, delivering a powerful stretch run to clinch first place in commanding fashion. Bred from Burning Sand and Tramaasah (by Sevilla Tryst), Diamond Gem AA is owned by Joseph and Betty Gillis, trained by Jerenesto Torrez, and was ridden to victory by jockey Carol Cedeno. The colt displayed tactical patience early on before confidently surging ahead in the final stretch to outpace a competitive field. Finishing second was RB Grand Slam, another trainee of Jerenesto Torrez, owned by Rosebrook Farm LLC. Bred from Majd Al Arab and Rich Kinkga (by TH Richie), the horse was piloted by Inardis Rodriguez, who kept close pressure throughout the race but couldn't match the winner's late pace. AA Take A Chance claimed third place honors, completing the podium for the day. Trained by Rhonda Tuley and owned by Annette M. Lindstrom, the horse is by Baseq Al Khalediah out of Maamoureh (by Amer), and was ridden by Xavier Perez. The 1700m dirt race, classified as a Grade 1 event for horses aged four years and above, offered a total purse of $200,000. Diamond Gem AA completed the race in a time of 1:57.01, reclaiming the title he had previously won in 2023. The award ceremony was attended by Omar Al Yahyai, member of the diplomatic corps, and Rawdha Al Mansoori from the UAE Embassy in Washington, along with Saeed Al Muhairi, representative of the Higher Organizing Committee of the UAE President's Cup Series, who presented trophies to the winning connections. Meanwhile, pre-race favourite Journalism stormed to victory in the 150th Preakness Stakes, producing a devastating finish to claim the second leg of US horse racing's Triple Crown. Journalism, ridden by Italian jockey Umberto Rispoli, looked set for more disappointment following his second-place finish in the Kentucky Derby after being boxed in coming down the stretch at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. But after clashing with the Bob Baffert-trained 6-1 shot Goal Oriented, Journalism burst through a gap and reeled in 20-1 outsider Gosger to claim a sensational win. Gosger and 4-1 shot Sandman finished second and third respectively. There was a brief delay as stewards reviewed footage of Journalism's skirmish with Goal Oriented before the Michael McCarthy-trained horse was confirmed as the victor. The 36-year-old Rispoli, the two-time Italian Champion Jockey, said the victory owed everything to Journalism's never say die approach. 'I still can't realize what this horse did today,' an emotional Rispoli said moments after crossing the line. 'I got in trouble at the corner pole. But it's all about him -- it's a pleasure and a privilege to ride a horse like him. 'It's just unbelievable. I won one of the legs of the Triple Crown and I'm crying like a kid.'
