Al Shaqab Racing’s Al Dafnah secures victory on debut
The Peninsula
Doha: Al Shaqab Racing s homebred Al Dafnah made a stunning debut by winning the Local Thoroughbred Guineas at the 6th Al Rayyan Race Meeting at Al Uq...
Doha: Al Shaqab Racing’s homebred Al Dafnah made a stunning debut by winning the Local Thoroughbred Guineas at the 6th Al Rayyan Race Meeting at Al Uqda turf yesterday.
The 1400m contest for 3-year-olds saw the Jean de Mieulle-trained bay filly delivering an outstanding run under jockey Faleh Bughanaim, sweeping past her rivals in the final 200 meters to secure the win by half a length.
Following the race, Abdulla Rashid Al Kubaisi, QREC Racing Manager, presented the trophies to the winners.
Earlier, in the Thoroughbred Open Race for three-year-olds and over Taxiwala (IRE) claimed the victory for owner and trainer Osama Omer E Al Dafea.
Guided by jockey Faleh Bughanaim, the son of Holy Roman Emperor and It’s True, dominated the 1200 metre race, winning by one and a half lengths.