The second preliminary race for the Al Ain Camel Racing Festival 2026 wrapped up today at the Al Rawda racecourse in Al Ain, featuring a thrilling lineup of 20 races for the ‘Hound and the Young’ categories, each covering a distance of 4 kilometres.
Outstanding Performances and Winners
Leading the day was ‘Qazwain’, owned by Saeed Muslim Saeed Bin Tahiri Al Rashidi, who clinched victory in the first race with an impressive time of 6:31:49 minutes. In the second race, ‘Al Shard’, ridden by Ahmed Rashid Al Hadhafi Al Kutbi, took the title, registering a time of 6:30:86 minutes. Following closely, ‘Al Faiza’ from Hamad Salem Baloud Saeed Al Ameri secured the third race with a time of 6:31:23 minutes.
The fourth race was dominated by ‘Zakhir’, owned by Suhail Ahmed Bin Dree Al Falahi, finishing in 6:31:21 minutes. In the fifth race, ‘Shaheen’ achieved victory for Ali Hamad Bin Saif Al Shamsi with a time of 6:35:79 minutes, while ‘Arsad’, trained by Muslim Mubarak Hamad Baloud Al Ameri, made a notable showing in the sixth race, clocking in at 6:34:48 minutes.
More Highlights from the Event
In the seventh race, ‘Al Thabi’ showcased exceptional speed for Shait Salem Bin Rashid Al Kutbi, winning with a time of 6:27:25 minutes. The eighth race went to ‘Zaafarana’, belonging to Abdullah Salem Bin Hazeem Al Falasi, posting a time of 6:32:01 minutes. Not to be outdone, ‘Bahja’, owned by Nael Rashid Bin Saif Al Nayali Al Shamsi, excelled in the ninth race, finishing in 6:25:58 minutes.
‘Nid’, from Hamad Qutami Bin Saeed Al Kheili, took the lead in the tenth race with a time of 6:34:92 minutes. The eleventh race saw ‘Ashqar’ win for Nasser Jaber Bin Ali Al Marri, clocking in at 6:35:92 minutes, while ‘Shuaa’ claimed victory in the twelfth race for Nael Rashid Bin Saif Al Nayali Al Shamsi with a time of 6:39:10 minutes.
A Close Look at Subsequent Races
Continuing the excitement, ‘Hafla’ from Mubarak Khalifa Bin Duhb Al Shamsi won the thirteenth race in 6:26:81 minutes. ‘Raahi’, owned by Mubarak Bin Naseeb Luyeh Al Ameri, secured the fourteenth position with a time of 6:39:84 minutes, while ‘Shakhsiyah’ from Al Dhahba Qanzal Bin Hamroor Al Ameri took the fifteenth race with a time of 6:37:61 minutes.
In the sixteenth race, ‘Al Mared’ prevailed for Ahmed Hamid Bin Duwais Al Shamsi, finishing with a time of 6:28:99 minutes. ‘Shumukh’, from Ahmed Mohammed Bin Ghannam Al Hameli, bagged the seventeenth race title with a time of 6:38:53 minutes, and the eighteenth race was claimed by ‘Al Jarh’ for Al Bakheet Jaber Bin Muslim Al Junaibi with a time of 6:33:03 minutes.
Final Races and Celebrations
The penultimate race saw ‘Marmuqah’, owned by Jumaa Mohammed Bin Khalfan Al Mazrouei, finish first with a time of 6:52:54 minutes. Closing the event, ‘Al Theeb’ of Abdullah Mohammed Khalfan Bin Thani Al Hamli took the final race title, achieving a commendable time of 6:28:03 minutes.
The day’s events showcased the exceptional talents of both camels and their trainers, setting an exciting tone for the upcoming Al Ain Camel Racing Festival.