19-02-2025
Al Awasif claim a 1-3 in Sheikh Mohammed Cup for Private Stables
Al Blooshi guides Sandine Raptor during the 101km ride to gain a comfortable victory
Last updated: February 19, 2025 | 19:31
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Dubai: Al Awasif 2 Stables clinched the His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cup for Private Stables on the second day of the His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival after Ali Mohammed Qambar Al Blooshi guided Sandine Raptor with absolute consistency during the course of the 101km ride to gain a comfortable victory at Dubai International Endurance City in Seeh Al Salam on Wednesday.
Riding the Australian bred eight-year-old Anglo-Arab gelding, Al Blooshi completed the four-loop ride in a time of three hours, 24 minutes and 37 seconds (3:24:37) to claim what was the biggest prize of his career so far.
Finishing second were Zabeel Stables pair of Maitha Al Qubaisi and her mount Picnic Park Parisian Dawn with a time of 3:24:45, while third place was claimed by another Al Awasif 2 Stables rider Hind Albedwawi, who completed the ride aboard Schelmigra Truckstarr in a time of 3:24:53.
The His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival is held in honour of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, a former World Endurance Champion himself and one of the world's most ardent supporters and benefactors of equestrian sport.
The five-day festival comprises four rides in all and got under way on Tuesday with the Ladies Cup, which was won by Omani rider Zamzam Al Hasani. The third event on the Festival's schedule is tomorrow's 120 km Gamilati Endurance Cup for Mares.
The Festival culminates on February 22, with the showpiece His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup, a 160km ride designed to test the skill and ability of both horse and rider.
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