Ali, Fahad and Mubarak, sons of the late Yousef Al Romaihi presented the trophies to the winners of The Late Yousef Al Romaihi Cup. Pictures: Juhaim/QREC
DOHA: Gold Fleece showcased her class once again with a strong victory in The Late Yousef Al Romaihi Cup at Al Uqda Racecourse yesterday.
The nine-year-old mare, owned by Nasser Saeed Al Eida and trained by Jassim Ghazali, bounced back to winning ways in impressive style. In doing so, she retained the prestigious cup for her owner, who won it last year via Seulomonde, who finished third this time behind the runner up Hamaki. Jockey Marco Casamento guided the veteran mare to success, completing his fourth win on the day while Ghazali secured his third victory. Ali, Fahad and Mubarak, sons of the late Yousef Al Romaihi, crowned the winners.
Casamento had earlier bagged wins with Ghanem (Purebred Arabian Handicap 65-85) and Dubai Hills (Thoroughbred Handicap 60-80) – both trained by Ghazali.
Action during The Late Yousef Al Romaihi Cup at Al Uqda Racecourse yesterday.
The jockey captured his first victory of the day when he piloted HM Zabraj to Purebred Arabian Maiden Plate title in the first contest of nine-race card.
Meanwhile, Jean de Mieulle-trained Afjan with Faleh Bughanaim in the saddle emerged winner in the Purebred Arabian Conditions, while Tafaahum topped the Local Thoroughbred Handicap 55-75 under jockey Maikon De Souza.
In the Purebred Arabian Graduation Plate, Pierre Charles Boudot steered Julian Colin Smart-trained Tulaitila to win with Phoebus, trained by Hamad Al Jehani, reigning supreme in Thoroughbred Novice Plate under jockey Arnaud De Lepine.
Jockey Saleh Faraj Al Otaibi also notched up a victory with Ali Yousuf Al Kubaisi-trained Madinat Bu Thaila winning the Local Thoroughbred Maiden Plate.
Sun Amer sparkles in Rodat Al Maida Cup
On Wednesday night, Sun Amer returned to top form with a commanding performance, winning the Rodat Al Maida Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse.
The six-year-old horse, owned by Khalid Mohammed S Al Harami and trained by Bader Al Balushi, surged ahead in the concluding stages to secure a comfortable victory.
De Souza steered him to success, completing a double on the evening. Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) Racing Manager Abdulla Rashid Al Kubaisi presented the trophies to the winners. De Souza secured his first title of the day when he rode Almutawakel to success in the Thoroughbred Handicap 50-70 race.
