The horse "Batash", owned by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, under the supervision of coach Charles Hill, and the jockey leadership Jim Crowley, crowned the champion of the King's Stand Stakes race, which was dedicated to the world-class "Group 1" horses, which took place yesterday, in the fifth extended period For a distance of 1000 meters, within the opening day of the 309th edition of the prestigious "Royal Ascot" British Festival, which takes place until the 20th of this month.
The horses of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum continued their brilliance with the dedication of the state three victories out of the seven rounds that included the opening day. "Buckingham Palace Stakes", which was devoted to par horses for a distance of 1400 meters, before the skill "bleeding" under the supervision of coach John Godson and the leadership of the jockey Jim Crowley achieved the title of the sixth period "Dock of Cambridge", which was devoted to foals and mares "Group 1" for a distance of 1600 meters.
On the second day of the festival today, the horse "Barney Roy" raises the "Godolphin" logo, and "Adeeb", owned by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the challenge logo in the "Prince of Wales Cityex" race for a distance of 2000 meters, dedicated to the "Group 1" horses.
The Emirati hopes to win the Prince of Wales title are heavily dependent on Barney Roy under the supervision of coach Charlie Appleby and the leadership of Knight William Buick, especially since the six-year-old horse previously won the festival, when he was crowned the title of "St. James Stakes" Designated for Group 1 horses in 2017.
In turn, the wager will be on the "writer" supervised by coach William Hagas, led by the jockey Tom Markwand, who has a proven track record of achievements on the grassy tracks.
Representatives of the state face the challenge of a group of middle-distance horses, the most prominent of which is "Japan" under the supervision of expert coach Aidan O'Brien, as the horse descended from the progeny of the stallion "Galileo" has two victories in the first category, and he finished fourth in his last participation in the (French Arc) race.
The second day races will be opened, at 4:15 p.m. Emirates time, with a race «Silver Royal Hunt», and competes for the title of 24 elite horses, including “field” for His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, under the supervision of coach Mark Johnston and the leadership of jockey Jim Crowley .
And the dowry «Juan Cano», owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Obaid Al Maktoum, and the supervision of coach Kevin Ryan, and the leadership of knight Andre Atzini, the flag of the Emirates horses, in the second half, «Hampton Court Race Stakes».
The excitement continues in the race, "King George", which takes place in the third half, devoted to par horses for a distance of 2400 meters, in a run competing for the title 18 horses from the elite of long-distance horses, highlighting that three of the UAE representatives, "Bright Melody" with the logo "Godolphin", And the supervision of coach Charlie Appleby, the leadership of the knight William Buick, the "rule" owned by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and "Trumpet Man" owned by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, under the supervision of coach Mark Johnston, and the leadership of the knight Joy Vanning.
23 horses chase the title in the "Royal Hunt"
23 elite horses run the mile (1,600 meters), for the title of the first edition of the "Royal Hunt" race, which was added to the festival's schedule. Attention is turning to three Godolphin horses, including two horses trained by Mark Johnston, Dark Vision and Pete Benox, and then Lord Tennyson. Three horses owned by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum are also participating. They are "Hope", "Regular" and "Horizons".
Barney Roy and Adeeb defend the fortunes of the UAE in the strongest strides today.