“Al-Shahiniah” Tops the First Heat in “Futaimin” at the Al Ain Camel Racing Festival

Camel racing is an essential part of the cultural heritage in the Gulf region, and this year’s Al Ain Camel Racing Festival, in its second edition, has witnessed exciting events and wide participation. By the end of the second day, “Al-Shahiniah” captured the spotlight by leading the first heat in the Futaimin races, reflecting the strength and professionalism of the participating trainers.

Results of the Second Day of the Festival

The events continued at the Al Rawda track during the preliminary rounds of the Futaimin age category, with participation from many local and Gulf competitors. “Al-Shahiniah,” led by trainer Hithith bin Manqash bin Saeed Al-Harousi, recorded an impressive time of 2:51:04 minutes, earning a well-deserved victory in the first heat.

In the second heat, “Rayiq,” under Ghasi Salim Manakher Al-Wahibi, clinched the title with a time of 2:50:03 minutes. In the third heat, “Siyouf” from Mohammed Hilal Ali Al-Jahafi showcased an outstanding performance, achieving a time of 2:49:01 minutes.

Impressive Performances from Competitors

“Laeq” from Salim Ali Salem Al-Junaibi excelled in the fourth heat with a time of 2:52:05 minutes, while “Ihtilal” from Mohammed Khalifa bin Taleb Al-Mahri delivered a remarkable performance, recording the best time of the festival at 2:46:28 minutes in the fifth heat.

The strong performances continued; “Ghanaim,” led by Hamad Mohammed Salem Al-Wahibi, claimed the title of the sixth heat with a time of 2:53:32 minutes, while “Shaman” from Salim Hamad Nasser Al-Junaibi won the seventh heat with a time of 2:49:69 minutes.

Results of the Final Heats

The excitement continued with “Mahabah” from Mohammed Mohsen Masri Al-Hamli leading the eighth heat with a time of 2:53:25 minutes, while “Fal” from Hamoud Abdullah Shamis Al-Muharrabi secured the title of the ninth heat with a time of 2:49:69 minutes.

The competitions concluded with “Mubashir” from Mubarak Saeed Al-Kailah Al-Amri winning the tenth heat with a time of 2:53:72 minutes. The subsequent results from the eleventh heat and beyond further demonstrated the excellence of participants such as “Shorout,” “Nazra,” “Marhi,” and others.

The Al Ain Camel Racing Festival has showcased great brilliance in this edition, combining enthusiasm and competitive spirit, making it a standout event in the calendars of camel racing enthusiasts.