Paris, France – On Sunday, the French capital, Paris, will host the first European stop in the UAE President’s Cup series for purebred Arabian horses in its thirty-third edition. This will be on the ancient Long Champ track, with the participation of elite purebred Arabian horses in one of the most prominent stations of the European season.
The French station is held as part of the “Emirates Jeans of France” races, one of the most prominent classic stations in the French and international horse racing calendar. In cooperation with the French High Authority for Horse Racing, France Gallup. Reflecting the global status of the Gallic Cup and its role in supporting the journey of purebred Arabian horses and enhancing their presence on international tracks.
The cup competitions will start on Sunday at 2:25 pm Paris time, as part of a busy racing program at the Long Champ track. In a station that represents the gateway of the 33rd edition towards European tracks, after the successes achieved by the series in its previous stations. Foremost among them is the American station, which was held at Churchill Downs Racecourse in the atmosphere of the Kentucky Derby.
Elite Horses
He is competing for the UAE President’s Cup title for purebred Arabian horses. Classified as part of the first category races for a distance of 2000 meters and designated for purebred Arabian horses aged 4 years and above, an elite group of international horses and cleavers. With a total prize pool of 350,000 euros.
The horse “RB King Maker”, with the logo of owner Hilal Al-Alawi, stands out as one of the most prominent participants in the race. Supervised by coach Leonardo Daniel Racco and led by jockey Christian Demoro.
Al Shaqab Racing also participates through the “Theeb” horse, under the supervision of coach Thomas Forsey and led by jockey Fabrice Veron. In addition to the mare “Attack”, under the supervision of the same coach and the leadership of the mare Christophe Somelon.
Wutnan Racing will be present with three horses, Lebo de Carrier, under the supervision of trainer Alban de Meul, and the leadership of jockey James Doyle. “Munir” under the supervision of coach Damien de Watrigon, and led by jockey Michael Barzelona, and “Terrifying” under the supervision of coach Alban de Meul, and led by jockey Augustin Madame.
The list also includes the horse “HM Majdullah” owned by Mohammed Al-Hazami, under the supervision of trainer Thomas Forsey, and the leadership of rider Alexander Gavilan. The horse “Lacaro de Croat” owned by Mansour bin Khalil bin Mansour Al Shahwani, under the supervision of coach Xavier Thomas Demault, and led by jockey Guillaume Gidge-Guy.
The list of participants reflects the strength of the French station, with horses with strong records and high readiness, along with elite trainers and riders. Which raises the level of competition in the race, which represents an important test of the elements of speed and endurance at the Long Champ track.
notable names
The French station’s record of champions over the past years includes prominent names, including “Lucille”, champion of the 2025 edition, and “Doha”, champion of 2024. “Sheza” is the 2023 champion, “Hetal” is the 2021 and 2022 champion, “Drian” is the 2020 champion, “Tayf” is the 2019 champion, “Shahm” is the 2018 champion, “Mobak” is the 2017 champion, and “Al-Murtazj” is the 2016 champion.
All eyes are also on the Emirates Jeans races for purebred horses, which represent the opening of French classic races. The 1,600-meter pony race will be held with the participation of 13 horses and prizes amounting to 650,000 euros. The 1600-meter foal race will be held with the participation of 15 foals and prizes of up to 550 thousand euros.
