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Tourism Breaking News
31-07-2025
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
Visit Qatar gears up for the first edition as Title Sponsor of The ‘Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar 2025'
Post Views: 16 Visit Qatar participates as the official title sponsor of Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar 2025 in West Sussex, United Kingdom. The event is a highlight of the British horseracing calendar and reflects Qatar's continued interest in being part of the international sporting calendar, as well as its long-standing relationship with Goodwood Racecourse. The festival is known for being a prestigious event that attracts world-class horses and jockeys, as well as equestrian and fashion enthusiasts from around the world. An official delegation from Visit Qatar is in attendance, along with representatives from the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club and key figures from the UK's tourism and horse racing industries. This year's event will also feature Qatari thoroughbreds, reflecting Qatar's rich equestrian heritage. The 2025 edition will feature 13 group races, including three Group-1 events, along with curated daily experiences for guests. Visit Qatar has exclusive sponsorship of Group 1 and Group 2 races, including the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes (July 29), the Qatar International Stakes and the Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes (July 30), the Qatar Nassau Stakes, the King George Qatar Stakes (August 1), and the Qatar Lillie Langtry Stakes (August 2). Key areas across the festival, including the Richmond and Lennox enclosures, will be adorned with Visit Qatar branding, reinforcing the brand's presence throughout the event. Highlights of the sponsorship include a dedicated hospitality pavilion that showcases authentic Qatari culture and serves as a platform to connect with international partners and tourism industry players. Visit Qatar's VIP Pavilion will host business partners, embassy representatives, Racing and Equestrian Club guests, as well as UK stakeholders and invited influencers. The sponsorship aligns with Visit Qatar's broader strategy to raise brand visibility in key international markets, strengthen ties with global tourism and sports stakeholders, and position Qatar as a leading destination for prestigious events.
Qatar Tribune
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
QREC wraps up 2024-25 season with strong stats
Tribune News Network Doha The 2024-25 horse racing season at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) came to a close last month, culminating in a wealth of figures and milestones that reflect a highly active and competitive season. QREC's Racing Department has compiled a detailed end-of-season report, with the annual Leading owners, trainers, jockeys, and horses lists to be published soon — a tradition QREC continues each year. The recently issued report outlines key statistics from across the season's fixtures, held at both Al Rayyan and Al Uqda racecourses, beginning with the opening meeting on 6 November 2024 featuring the Al Beshariyah Cup and ending on 8 May 2025 with the final race meeting of the season. Al Rayyan Racecourse meetings At Al Rayyan, the total prize money across all race meetings amounted to QR78,094,700, covering 48 race days that included cup and regular race, with the former offering higher prize money. A total of 392 races were run on the Al Rayyan, featuring 1,673 runners owned by 310 local owners. The jockey roster included 39 Qatari jockeys alongside 43 international riders while the training ranks featured 80 local trainers and 51 overseas trainers. Competitors hailed from eight different countries, the majority participating in the prestigious HH The Amir Sword Festival, the crown jewel of the QREC racing calendar. The internationally acclaimed festival draws global attention each year, hosting elite Group 1 contests for both Purebred Arabians and Thoroughbreds. Over at Al Uqda, the season comprised 163 races across 22 race days, with a total prize purse of QR9,990,000. In total, the 2024-25 season featured 70 race meetings, with a few extended over two days for operational reasons, bringing the final count to 78 race days and 555 races run throughout the season. The total prize money distributed amounted to QR88,084,700, awarded to the top five finishers in each race — divided among owners, trainers and jockeys in accordance with QREC's established prize distribution system.
Qatar Tribune
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Al Wasmiyah Racing's Laffan stays unbeaten with Gr.2 (PA) win at La Teste
Tribune News Network La Teste (France) Al Wasmiyah Racing's homebred Laffan (Af Al Buraq) confirmed his exciting potential with a composed and professional performance to win the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC)-sponsored Gr.2 (PA) Qatar Coupe de France des Chevaux Arabes at La Teste, France, on Monday. Ahmed AmanAlla Al Sheebani, Director of QREC Support Services Department, presented the trophies to the winners of the Gr.2 (PA) contest for three-year-olds over 1600 metres. The Purebred Arabian colt is trained by François Rohaut and was ridden on the occasion by Jean-Bernard Eyquem. The race brought together a field of seven runners and marked just the second career start for Laffan, who, under Eyquem as well, had made a successful debut last month over the same trip at Bordeaux. Stepping straight into Group company, the son of Af Al Buraq remained unbeaten with another polished display. The early pace was not particularly strong, with Mansour de Faust (Mister Ginoux) taking up the lead and Ghazan Du Soleil (Gazwan) tracking in second. Favourite Laffan was caught three wide without cover, but travelled well despite his position. Eyquem kept him relaxed throughout and began to move closer as they approached the final turn. Once balanced at the top of the straight, Laffan moved up smoothly to take the lead. He responded gamely when asked and maintained a narrow advantage to the line, holding off fast-finishing rivals. Amjaad (Azadi), owned by Al Shaqab Racing, trained by Thomas Fourcy and ridden by Mme Margot Romary, came flying late to take second, beaten only a head. Motus De l'Aigle (Mister Ginoux), representing Khalifa bin Sheail Al Kuwari, trained by Mme Jf. Bernard and partnered by Valentin Seguy, also finished strongly to claim a very close third in a thrilling finish, just a short head further behind. Once again, the top three placings went to Qatari-owned runners—mirroring the result less than 24 hours earlier in the QREC-sponsored Gr1 P/A Qatar Purebred Arabian 4YO Derby at Chantilly. Bred by Al Wasmiyah Racing, Laffan is out of Ajaayib (Mahabb), a winner over 1650 metres at three and 1500 metres at four. Ajaayib is a half-sister to Moshrif (Dahess), a dual Gr.1 (PA) winner over 2000 metres at three and 2200 metres at four, and to Muraaqib (Munjiz), a five-time Gr.1 (PA) winner over 2000 metres at three, four and five, and over 1600 metres at six.
Qatar Tribune
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Camille Pissarro wins QREC-sponsored Qatar Prix du Jockey Club
Agencies Chantilly (France) Camille Pissarro justified his favourite's tag to deliver a second French Derby (Prix du Jockey Club) for Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien after winning in impressive style at Chantilly on Sunday. Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al Attiyah, Chairman of Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC), crowned the winners of the QREC-sponsored Qatar Prix du Jockey Club. Jockey Ryan Moore had to battle to find room on the inside, but once the Englishman squeezed through a gap between the long time leaders Bowmark and Trinity College he surged clear. Cualificar, trained by 79-year-old legend Andre Fabre, finished second with English raider Detain third and the winner's valiant stablemate Trinity College fourth. Camille Pissarro has found France a rich hunting ground, winning a Group One last year and then third in the French 2000 Guineas last time out. Indeed it was thanks to Christophe Soumillon, his jockey in the Guineas, that O'Brien was minded to run him at Chantilly as the Belgium-born ace said he would stay the extra distance. 'Yes a great run,' said O'Brien, whose previous winner came in 2021 with St Mark's Basilica. 'It is incredible, I am absolutely delighted as we were worried about the trip. 'Christophe was sure he would stay and Ryan gave him a great ride. 'I am over the moon,' added the 55-year-old Irishman. For Moore, 41, and O'Brien it was their second classic win in France this campaign, having landed the French 2000 Guineas with Henri Matisse last month. 'The horse did everything right,' said Moore whose previous win in the race came on The Grey Gatsby in 2014. 'Aidan had him in a beautiful frame of mind. 'I had to wait for a bit of room but once we found it, he had a superb burst of acceleration. 'I could not be more happy with him.' Soumillon despite his perspicacious advice to O'Brien had to give way to Moore for the ride, and was third on Detain. The four-time French Derby winning jockey, who turns 44 on Wednesday, was graceful in defeat, riding up to Moore and shaking his hand before patting Camille Pissarro on the head. Bred by CN Farm Ltd, Camille Pissarro is out of Entreat (Pivotal), a winner over 1900 metres at three. He is a half-brother to Golden Horde (Lethal Force), winner of the Gr.1 Commonwealth Cup over 1200 metres at three.
Qatar Tribune
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Billboard Star hits form to clinch Ain Khaled Cup
Tribune News Network Doha Billboard Star bounced back to winning form in impressive style, capturing the feature race — the Ain Khaled Cup for 3YO Thoroughbreds over 1200m — at Al Rayyan Racecourse on Wednesday. The bay gelding, owned by Nasser Saif A R Al Kubaisi, tracked the early leader closely before showing grit and determination in the final strides to secure the victory. Trained by Mohammed Al Ghazali and ridden by Soufiane Saadi, the win also completed a double on the card for both trainer and jockey. Abdulla Rashid Al Kubaisi, Racing Manager at Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC), crowned the winners following the race. The 47th Al Rayyan Race Meeting featured eight action-packed races throughout the evening. 47th Al Rayyan Race Meeting – Ain Khaled Cup WINNERS: (Horse, Trainer, Jockey) 1 - Ain Khaled Cup - 3yo Thoroughbred (Class 2): Billboard Star, Mohammed Al Ghazali, Soufiane Saadi 2 - Thoroughbred Handicap (70-90): Thor's Hammer, Jassim Al Ghazali, Soufiane Saadi 3 - Local Purebred Arabian Handicap (65-85): Al Mutaghatris, Julian Smart, Alberto Sanna 4 - Local Thoroughbred Novice Plate: Rayyan Bu Thaila, Jihad El Ahmad, Alberto Sanna 5 - Purebred Arabian Novice Plate: Al Ghassam La Gloire, Mohammed Al Ghazali, Marco Casamento 6 - Thoroughbred Handicap (55-75): Silencer, Jihad El Ahmad, Alberto Sanna 7 - Purebred Arabian Handicap (50-70): HM Zabraj, Nasser Ghazali, Marco Casamento 8 - Thoroughbred Handicap (45-65): Funny Bunny, Ibrahim Saeed Al Malki, Trevor Patel.
