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Al Shaqab horses snatch triple in Casablanca

Published: 22 Nov 2016 - 10:14 pm | Last Updated: 09 Nov 2021 - 08:41 pm
Al Shaqab team officials pose with winner jockey Faleh Bughenaim (3rd right) and the winning trophies in Casablanca, Morocco on Sunday.

Al Shaqab team officials pose with winner jockey Faleh Bughenaim (3rd right) and the winning trophies in Casablanca, Morocco on Sunday.

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Al Shaqab’s horses dazzled at meeting, featuring the Prix The President Of The UAE Cup for pure Arabians, the Grand Prix of HRH Crown Prince El Hassan of Morocco (Gr 3 PA) and the Grand Prix of HM King Mohammed VI of Morocco (GR 3 PA).
The event saw competitors from many countries, including Qatar, Morocco, the UAE. Qatari jockey, Faleh Bughenaim, brilliantly steered Al Shaqab’s Al Nashmi and Jeyoosh to land the Prix The President Of The UAE Cup and the Grand Prix of HRH Crown Prince El Hassan of Morocco respectively. Al Shaqab continued domination to win the Grand Prix of HM King Mohammed VI of Morocco through Metrag, who was ridden to victory by Julien Auge.
These victories demonstrate the commitment of Al Shaqab PA team as well as the continued support from HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani to Qatari jockey, Faleh Bughenaim, by offering him several opportunities to ride top-quality horses overseas.
Bughenaim has captured the opportunities and translated such support and talent into success indeed. In the Prix The President Of The UAE Cup, Bughenaim rode J. Bernard’s ward, Al Nashmi, to win the 2100 metre contest. HE Abdullah Bin Falah Al Dosari, Ambassador of Qatar to Morocco, was present and received all three trophies landed by Al Shaqab.
Bughenaim went to add another victory by leading T. Fourcy’s trainee, Jeyoosh, to be the first one to cross the 1900 metre GR 3 race; Grand Prix of H.R.H Crown Prince El Hassan of Morocco
Al Shaqab’s domination was further confirmed with a third and another GR 3 victory. This time it was Julien Auge who guided T. Fourcy’s ward, Metrag, to win the 2100 metre contest; Grand Prix of H.M. King Mohammed VI of Morocco
HE Abdullah Bin Falah Al Dosari, Ambassador of Qatar to Morocco, hailed the victories of Al Shaqab.
“This is one of the most significant racing events here in Morocco, especially with several countries participating in the event”, he said.
 “To win three featured events on the same day is a creditable achievement, particularly as the challenge was tough."
“In fact, HE Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani pays due attention to add top-quality Arabian horses. This has been a major factor in Al Shaqab’s victories at Anfa today."
Khalfan Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Al Shaqab Arabian Racing Manager, was delighted with the triple victory.
“We are happy with Al Shaqab’s victories in this meeting”, he said.
“We are, in particular, happy to see two victories through the Qatari jockey, Faleh Bughenaim, with Al Nashmi and Jyoosh. It is wonderful," added Al Suwaidi.