Faleh Nasser Bughenaim guides Luwsail to victory.
Doha, Qatar: Luwsail (Al Mourtajez) returned to Europe with a strong and determined performance to land the Gr.1 (PA) President of the UAE Cup – Coupe d’Europe des Chevaux Arabes at ParisLongchamp yesterday.
Trained by Jean De Mieulle, owned and bred by Al Shaqab Racing, the five-year-old horse was ridden to victory by Faleh Nasser Bughenaim.
Run over 2000 metres, the race featured a field of six top Purebred Arabians. Al Zwair (TM Fred Texas) set a strong early pace. Luwsail tracked the leader in second, with the favourite Muraad (Thakif) racing a bit keenly in third. Ch’Ezza (Af Albahar), Nour Al Maury (Azadi), and RB Kingmaker (Baseq Al Khalediah) followed behind. As they entered the false straight, Al Zwair drifted off the rail, giving Luwsail the perfect opportunity to slip through on the inside. He did just that and took the lead with ease, still full of running turning into the final straight.
The favourite Muraad moved up to challenge and looked ready to take control, but Luwsail had more to offer. Showing real determination, he dug deep and fought back, pulling away again to win by three-quarters of a length. Muraad finished second, while RB Kingmaker ran on strongly from last to grab third.
This victory marks Luwsail’s third Gr.1 (PA) success, following his win in the Qatar Gold Sword (Gr.1 PA) at Al Uqda earlier this year.
