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, the second leg of the UAE President’s Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses will take place on Saturday, April 26, at the Anfa sand racetrack in Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco.
This race marks a key milestone in the 32nd edition of the prestigious series.
Held as part of the UAE-Moroccan Festival, this special edition of the UAE President’s Cup brings together eight competitive races and boasts a total prize fund of €250,000—making it one of the most valuable Arabian horse racing events in Morocco’s history.
The UAE President’s Cup Series continues to enjoy unwavering support from the UAE leadership, with the vision of elevating the Arabian horse racing industry globally, empowering breeders and owners, and preserving the enduring legacy of the Arabian horse.
The race will feature the participation of 17 horses representing leading Arabian stables from Morocco, North Africa, and Europe. They will compete over a distance of 2,100 meters in this Group 3 race, open to horses aged four and above.
Leading contenders include:
- Buraak (by Mahabb x Shumoos), owned and trained by Daissaoui Mohamed
- Ghasham (by Dahess x Al Kadi), owned by Atlas Stud, trained by Fannae Rachid
- Winner of last year’s H.M. King Mohammed VI Grand Prize
- Vica Grine (by Af Albahar x Darka Du Falgas), owned by Chomard Esthel, trained by Bernard Jean François
- Winner of the same Grand Prize (Group 3) and fourth in the Al Ubayyah Cup
- Gassaan (by RB Burn x Djezika), owned by Atlas Stud, trained by Al Mourtaki Mohammed
Other entrants include:
Lamine Bouznika, owned and trained by Ajghough Hassan
Mamouni Fal, owned and trained by Taleb Rabia
Al Awal, owned and trained by Laaouaj Azouz
Al Najeeb, owned by Ecuries Royales d’Oman, trained by Bernard Jean François
Amine Grine, owned and trained by El Mouhib Fouad
Matrix Al Ashai, owned and trained by Dahmani Toumi
Nayel Maamora, owned by Al Mortajez Racing, trained by Lahmouch Soufiyan
Zain El Hala, owned by Al Ssakab Racing, trained by Elaomari Mohammed
Zayash Maamora, owned by Al Ssakab Racing, trained by Elaomari Mohammed
Al Zaraffa Cham, owned and trained by Chafoane El Mehdi
Rislou Fal, owned by Fal Stud, trained by Ech-Charty Fatmi
Sawt Essalam RM, owned and trained by Hasnaoui Rachid
Der’h Al Shahania, owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, trained by Fourcy Thomas
Faisal Al Rahmani, Secretary General of the Higher Organizing Committee for the UAE President’s Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses, said:
“The participation of 17 horses in Morocco is a testament to the growing prestige and international impact of the UAE President’s Cup. Thanks to the vision and support of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, we are seeing record engagement from elite owners and stables. This race not only highlights the strength of the Arabian horse but also represents a key step in our strategy to create a modern, globally recognized racing ecosystem.”
He added:
“The UAE-Moroccan Festival, held for the first time under the banner of the President’s Cup, features 103 horses across eight races—a major boost to our global strategy and a proud opportunity for Moroccan owners to showcase their talent on a world stage.”
tanvir@dubainewsweek.com
