This Sunday, the prestigious “Kأس رئيس الدولة للخيول العربية” will make its grand appearance in Hamburg, Germany, as the seventh stop in the series of this esteemed event. This annual race showcases the beauty and prowess of Arabian horses, drawing participants and spectators from across Europe.
The “Kأس رئيس الدولة للخيول العربية الأصيلة” continues to make its remarkable presence felt in Europe, as the Horner Rennbahn in Hamburg hosts the seventh stop of this esteemed cup series for its thirty-second edition.
The championship is held under the support and guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Presidential Court, to provide care and attention to owners and breeders worldwide. This initiative encourages them to acquire and breed Arabian horses, preserving their original status and enhancing their global standing, alongside efforts to develop the Arabian horse racing industry around the world.
A Landmark Event in a Historic Setting
The race will take place for the first time in Hamburg, as part of the historic 156th German Derby, reflecting the organizing committee’s commitment to selecting the most important festivals and major races held at premier tracks. This aims to reinforce the legacy and leadership of Arabian horses in line with the prestigious status of the valuable cup races.
Exciting Race Details
The cup race will cover a distance of 1,600 meters on turf, featuring the best stables from Germany and Europe, in the second category for horses aged four years and older, with a total prize pool of €250,000.
Star Participants in the Lineup
The list of participating horses includes a distinguished selection of Arabian horses, led by the champion from Italy and UAE representative, the stallion “HM Al Shahin,” from the lineage of (Al Murtaqiz – Al Sheihana bint Mungis), owned by Hilal Al Alawi, trained by Elizabeth Bernard Jean Francois, and ridden by jockey Christian Demuro.
Also making a strong presence is Al Shaqab Racing with the participation of “Al Wakrah” from the lineage of (TM Fred Texas – Majda), ridden by jockey Olivier Dandin, and “Al Zuwair” from the lineage of (TM Fred Texas × Zenobi), ridden by jockey Faleh Bougnim, under the supervision of trainer Jean de Mioul, who previously guided Lucille to victory in the France station race.
The lineup also includes “Al Zir” from the lineage of (Al Mamoon Monlo – Asma Al Khalidiya bint Amer), owned by Mohammed Fahd Al Attiyah, trained by Francois Rouho, and ridden by jockey Adri de Vries; “Jaafar” from the lineage of (Dahis – Badira), owned by Abubakar Siddiq Abdullah Qaddoura, trained by Francois Rouho, and ridden by jockey Augustin Madame; and “Papillon T” from the lineage of (Al Murtaqiz – Baiba T bint Jandal), owned and trained by Gerard Zotuliev, and ridden by jockey Anna van den Troost.
For his part, the chairman of the organizing committee for the Sheikh Zayed Cup series, Matar Al Dhaheri, stated: “We are proud to maintain a strong presence on European tracks, participating in a historic carnival that hosts the German Derby, highlighting the journey of the Sheikh Zayed Cup races and its pioneering role in supporting the plans for the advancement and prosperity of Arabian horses globally.” He emphasized the importance of the German stop in supporting owners, breeders, and Arabian horse stables across various European tracks.
He explained that “the continuity of the valuable cup racing agenda in European tracks contributes to enhancing the plans supporting the development of the Arabian horse racing system, describing the German stop as one of the most significant major races due to its strong presence and great value in valuable cup races worldwide.” He expressed pride in the continuous successes achieved by the event, amidst the participation of elite Arabian horse stables in the German race and other races within the annual agenda.