11 Horses Compete for the Title of the President’s Cup for Arabian Horses in the Netherlands

The Arabian horse races attract global attention, and today, the “Duindigt” turf track in The Hague, Netherlands, hosts the eighth stop of the President’s Cup for Arabian horses. Eleven horses are competing for the title of this prestigious award, which is part of the thirty-second edition of the global racing series. This event highlights the significance of the Arabian horse in the efforts of countries to preserve its heritage and support the expansion of ownership and training bases worldwide.

A Special Race with Attractive Prizes

This edition of the races is considered the most important and valuable in the history of Arabian horses in the Netherlands, with prize money reaching $100,000. Participants compete in a race that extends over a distance of 2,150 meters, specifically for horses aged four years and older, within the third category. The event showcases the skills of some of the best Arabian horses in Europe, with a participant list representing the elite of stables and farms.

Prestigious Horses from Various Countries

The participant list includes distinguished horses such as “Afjan” (TM Fred Texas × Mazon Bint Amer), owned by Al Shaqab Racing, trained by John de Muil, and ridden by jockey Olivier Dandine. Among the participants is also “Al Zair” (Al Mamoun Monlo × Asma Al Khalidiya Bint Amer), owned by Mohammed Fahd Al Attiyah. Additionally, the mare “Farida B” (Al Murtaqiz × Hania De A Bint Majd Al Arab), the titleholder from last year’s edition, will appear, trained and owned by Peter Dekkers and ridden by jockey Mirko Sana.

Support from Wise Leadership for Racing

Matar Suhail Al Yabhouni Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee for the racing series, affirmed that this initiative reflects the noble goals of supporting the Arabian horse and enhancing its presence on the global stage. He mentioned that the ongoing successes are due to the continuous support from His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, highlighting the importance of this event as one of the most prominent occurrences in horse racing.

This event is expected to be a new starting point for enhancing the President’s Cup for Arabian horses worldwide, attracting more owners and trainers to invest in this type of racing. This unique event combines culture and tradition, emphasizing the significance of the Arabian horse and affirming its esteemed status.