Kentucky, USA – Diamond Jim AA was crowned champion of the American station of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses racing series in its thirty-third edition. Which was held on Thursday, at the ancient Churchill Downs track in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. As part of the Kentucky Derby Week, one of the most prestigious and prestigious horse races in the world.
The Cup racing series is supported by the leadership as part of the UAE’s commitment and pioneering role in preserving the heritage of Arabian horses. Supporting efforts to develop its races, and continuing to care for owners and breeders around the world.
successful
The American station witnessed remarkable success through its presence in the Kentucky Derby events. With an exceptional audience of over 60,000 spectators and a wide international media response. This confirms the prestigious position that the cup enjoys on the international scene, and its ability to raise purebred Arabian horse racing to the ranks of major international events.
He presented the horse “Diamond Jim AA”, descended from “Burning Sand × Tramis Pearl”, owned by “Betty and Joseph Gillis”, and under the supervision of trainer Ernesto Torres. Led by world jockey Erad Ortiz Jr., he performed exceptionally well, making his presence felt in the race. Before clinching the title at the finish line with a time of 2:18:11 minutes.
The champion led the race until approaching the final turn, when he was surprised by the mare “R.B. Padunkadunk” with her rush. However, he regained the initiative and moved strongly to secure the title in his favor, retaining the crown for the second year in a row.
The mare, R.B. Badunkadunk, descended from (R.B. Byrne × Rich Kinga), and owned by “That Sand”, came under the supervision of coach Ernesto Torres. Led by jockey Ernesto Valder Jimenez, in second place.
Meanwhile, “High Country”, descended from (Majd Al Arab × TM Madame), and owned by “Nicole Ruggieri and Andre Ruggieri”, came under the supervision of trainer Nicole Ruggieri. Led by jockey Joel Rosario, in third place. In a race characterized by strength and equality among the elite purebred Arabian horse stables in America.
exceptional achievement
This coronation is an exceptional achievement, as Diamond Game AA achieved its third title on the American station, for the second year in a row. Strengthening his track record in cup races, and confirming his position as one of the most prominent stars of purebred Arabian horses at the international level.
The race was held over a distance of 2000 meters in the first race category (Group 1), with the participation of 9 purebred Arabian horses, and prizes amounting to 400 thousand US dollars. It is the highest in the history of Arab horse racing on American soil. Reflecting the growing global value of the American station on the agenda of the 33rd edition of the precious cup.
