Evzheim Racecourse is hosting the event

The fifth leg of the President's Cup for Arabian horses kicks off today in Germany

The race is being held for a distance of 1600 meters in the category "Lested".

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The fifth German leg, in the series of His Highness the President's Cup of Purebred Arabian Horses, in its 27th edition, which is being held today, at the Ivesheim grass track in the German city of Baden-Baden, witnesses a strong confrontation that brings together the elite, strength and speed in Europe.

The German tour is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, and the support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and under the directives and vision of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President The Council of Ministers, Minister of Presidential Affairs, to raise and elevate the Arabian horse, support owners and breeders in all world tracks, and encourage them to increase the production of Arabian horses, in support of the approach of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

A press release said: “The precious cup succeeded in returning Arabian horse races to the German tracks for the second year in a row, after the long absence from organizing races and competitions, after the efforts of the Emirati initiative, last year, were crowned with success, and its confirmation of the importance and position of Germany in the world of Arabian horse racing. And its great eagerness to support German owners and educators ».

"A distinguished group of elite Arabian horses and the best horse stalls in Germany and Europe participate in the race, and it is held for a distance of 1600 meters in the" Laced "category for horses from four years of age and older, with a total prize pool of 40,000 euros, the statement said.

The list of participating horses includes the champion of the German version of last year, the horse Mashhour Al-Khalidiya, for the stables of His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, under the supervision of trainer Philip Collington and led by the knight Bernard Gian Eckim, in addition to the champion of the fourth leg of the precious cup race in Belgium this year, the horse Messi "Ibn Dahs", under the supervision of its owner and trainer Fido Kersmikers, and the leadership of the knight Andrush Stark, in a second challenge between the horse aspiring to grab the title. Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance, under the supervision of trainer James Owen, and the knight Bauerzhan Morzabayev, and the horse «Salam al-Khaledia», descended from the descendants of the international stallion Nashwan Al-Khalidiya, belonging to the Al-Khalidiya stables to Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, under the supervision of trainer Maciej Kaspersk, The knight Chchiban Mazur, the mare Conchetta of the owner Johan Verstriben under the direction of coach Peter Deckers, led by Frau AVD Trust, and there are also on the list of participants Freddy B and Flying Hay.

For his part, the head of the Supreme Organizing Committee for the Cup Series of His Highness the President of the State for Arabian Horses, Matar Suhail Al-Yabhouni, expressed his great satisfaction for the continuation of the precious cup races in this exceptional year, and the continuation of its important objectives and the eminent message of the Emirates towards European countries and the world, stressing that the German tour The fifth represents a major axis in our races, through which we are keen to confirm the essential message of the precious event to support owners, breeders and the elevation of Arabian horses, indicating that organizing the precious cup race for the second year in a row in Germany is a great gain after the German interruption and absence from the Arab horse races.

Rahmani: The cup has overcome great challenges

Advisor to the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, General Supervisor of the President's Cup Series for Arabian Horses, Faisal Al-Rahmani, emphasized the importance and role of the Fifth Station race, which is considered one of the major races in the Arab horse world, due to its strong participation and intense competition between the elite of the champions.

Rahmani said: “The cup continues its races in light of the great challenges it was able to bypass in order to crystallize its goals and its historical position in European tracks, and its commitment to its great support for the march of owners and breeders of Arabian horses,” expressing his great happiness in organizing the race for the second year in a row in Germany, in Under the sincere efforts of the Emirates and its great keenness to return to racing, which supports and contributes significantly to plans to increase production, raise the Arabian horse and strengthen its global presence.

A distinguished group of elite Arabian horses participate in the race, with a total prize pool of 40,000 euros.

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