Victorious horse Majeed's owner and Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club officials pose for a photograph during the H H the Emir’s Sword Racing Festival at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday.
Jockey O Peslier guided Majeed towards the victory in an epic battle which saw them bagging the top prize of QR 85,500 on the opening day of the prestigious H H the Emir’s Sword Racing Festival yesterday.
In a closely contested battle for the Qatar Local Purebred Arabian Trophy, Majeed, trained by A. de Mieulle was ahead of AJS Al Rayyan, ridden by Harry Bentley who finished second to win QR 33,000 while Marco Monteriso, guided by Reda completed the top three positions of the event at the Al Rayyan Racecourse last night.
Adhamm ridden by Eduardo Pedroza accounted for the top prize of QR 17,100 in the Thoroughbred Handicap (Class 3) event while Harry Bentley guided Hope Cove to the second position ahead of Palmetto Dunes, ridden by Marco Monteriso.
Thoroughbred Handicap (Class 5) event was won by Hillside Dream from Ireland, ridden by Harry Bentley ahead of, Substantiate and Red Connect who came in second and third respectively.
The Emir's Sword Racing action continues today with eight races on the cards.
