DOHA: Al Shaqab Racing enjoyed a stellar outing at the action-packed H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani Trophy Day, with Al Mirage and Al Wakrah clinching prestigious titles at the Al Uqda Racecourse yesterday. Ridden by Faleh Bughanaim, Al Mirage edged out several other contenders in a tight race claiming a nose win over Arman in 1400m Local Purebred Arabian contest to secure the H H Sheikh Abdullah Bin Khalifa Al Thani Trophy. The thrilling victory marked a fitting conclusion to Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club’s (QREC) marquee meeting, which featured nine high-profile races.
Earlier, Al Wakrah, guided by Olivier d’Andigne, delivered a commanding performance to clinch the H H Sheikh Abdullah Bin Khalifa Al Thani Cup. The seven-year-old bay proved uncatchable in the final 200m of the 1400m Purebred Arabian Race, finishing two lengths ahead of Jabalah in the penultimate race yesterday. Both Al Mirage and Al Wakrah, who claimed the day’s major titles, are trained by Jean de Mieulle.
H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani presented the trophies to the connections of the winners. Ahead of the day’s major contests, Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Attiya-owned lasad landed the Majd Al Arab Sprinter Championship after winning the Purebred Arabian (Class 1 Gr3) International Race. Alberto Sanna rode Ahmed Kobeissi-trained horse to a one and a half length win.
QREC Board Member Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Kuwari honoured the winners of the race. The Sheikh Abdullah B.
