Paris, France – The 33rd edition of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses has made a significant European debut. Through its French station, which was hosted by the Long Champ Racecourse in the capital, Paris, on Sunday, as part of an international evening of “French Emirates Genies” races. In a scene that reflects the prestigious status of the precious cup and its influential presence in major European fields.
The Cup Racing Series is sponsored by the leadership, in support of plans to develop the Arabian horse racing industry, and owners and breeders around the world. To enhance efforts to raise and acquire Arabian horses, and to preserve this authentic heritage.
The mare, “Lacaro de Croat”, was 5 years old, and is descended from “No Risk of Mori × Benny de Croat bint Dahis”, owned by Mansour bin Khalil bin Mansour Al-Shahwani. Under the supervision of coach Xavier Thomas Demault and led by jockey Guillaume Gedge-Jay. From recording a remarkable victory and winning the French station title for the UAE President’s Cup for purebred Arabian horses in the first category. Which was built on a grass distance of 2000 meters, and is designated for purebred Arabian horses aged 4 years and above. With the participation of a group of the most prominent Arabian horses in France and Europe.
solid performance
The champion gave a strong performance in the decisive meters, after she succeeded in imposing her presence on the track. She showed great ability to rush and maintain her rhythm until the finish line, clinching the title in a race characterized by strength and competition. It confirms its position among the most prominent Arabian horses in first-class races.
Lacarro do Croat’s victory reflects an extension of its rising career in first-class races, after strengthening its tally with 3 victories. Adding to its record a high title in one of the most prominent stations of His Highness the President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses.
Emirates Jeans
On the other hand, the “French Emirates Genesee” races, which are held under the auspices of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses, witnessed strong competitions and distinguished participation at the Long Champ Racecourse. Where the foal “Raif” was crowned with the title of “French Emirates Jeans” for foals in the first category. Which was held over a distance of 1,600 metres, with the participation of 13 horses and prizes amounting to 650,000 euros.
Reeve, a descendant of Sea the Moon × Raissa, succeeded with the Aga Khan Stables logo. Under the supervision of coach Francis Henry Gravard and led by jockey Michael Barzlona, the title was decided in a time of 1:38:63 minutes. Advanced of a select group of the best participating foals.
The filly “Diamond Nickles” also won the “French Emirates Genesee” title for foals in the first category, which was held over the same distance of 1,600 metres. With the participation of 15 skills and prizes amounting to 550 thousand euros, under the supervision of international coach Eden O’Brien and led by jockey Ryan Lee Moore.
Diamond Knuckles, a descendant of St. Marks Basilica × Prudenzia, gave a strong performance that qualified her to win the title of foals with a time of 1:40:73 minutes. This confirms the status of the Emirates Genesee French races as one of the most important classic stops for colts and foals in Europe.
