The UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses will mark its first-ever appearance in Germany on Sunday, July 6, as part of the prestigious 156th German Derby meeting in Hamburg.
The event will feature a €250,000 Listed race at Horner Rennbahn, reinforcing the UAE’s commitment to promoting Arabian horse racing on a global stage.
German leg debut
The 1600-meter race is open to WAHO-registered Arabians aged four and above. It marks the seventh stop in the 32nd edition of the Cup’s ongoing European circuit. Organized under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the event aims to align with Europe’s top racing festivals.
Strong international lineup
The race has attracted a competitive field of six entries from France and the Netherlands:
HM Alchahine (FR) – 4-year-old gelding; owner: Helal Alalawi; trainer: Jean Francois Bernard; jockey: Cristian Demuro; 60 kg
Al Zeer (FR) – 5-year-old gelding; owner: Mohamed Fahad Al Attiyah; trainer: François Rohaut; jockey: Adrie de Vries; 59 kg
Djafar (FR) – 8-year-old gelding; owner: Abubaker S.A. Kadoura; trainer: François Rohaut; jockey: Augustin Madamet; 59 kg
Al Wakrah (FR) – 7-year-old gelding; owner: Al Shaqab Racing; trainer: Jean Loup de Mieulle; jockey: Oliver d’Andigne; 58 kg
Al Zwair (FR) – 5-year-old gelding; owner: Al Shaqab Racing; trainer: Jean Loup de Mieulle; jockey: Faleh Bughenaim; 56 kg
Papillion T (HOL) – 6-year-old gelding; owner and trainer: Gerard Th. Zoetelief; jockey: Anna van den Troost; 54 kg
H.E. Matar Suhail Al Yabhouni Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Supreme Committee for the President’s Cup Series, said: “We are delighted that the President’s Cup makes its mark at the 156th German Derby – this milestone underlines its leadership and global influence in Arabian horse racing.”
He added: “The German leg underscores our mission to support breeders and owners, and showcases the top-level competition our Cup attracts.”
He concluded: “Our o ngoing European circuit continues to develop the Arabian racing ecosystem. Germany is one of our premier stops and the participation here reflects the event’s high esteem among leading stables.”
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