Top runners set to compete in Qatar Coupe de France des Chevaux Arabes

Doha, Qatar: As part of the series of the races sponsored by the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) at Europe s renowned racecourses, the Qatar C...

Doha, Qatar: As part of the series of the races sponsored by the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) at Europe’s renowned racecourses, the Qatar Coupe de France des Chevaux Arabes will be run today at Chantilly, France. 

The 1,600m Group 2 PA contest has been held under QREC-sponsorship for several years now and more than a Qatari-owned horse has won its title. 

Top runners will head to the starting gates of this race, which showcases the speed of the competitors before they head over longer distances at Deauville, France, during the summer. 

According to the declarations announced 48 hours ago, five horses will be in the fray, including two runners bred and owned by Al Shaqab Racing. 

Mahsoub (Al Mourtajez x Al Fahda), who won first time out when he took the Qatar Prix Massoud, which was run over 1,400m, at Bordeaux Le Bouscat, France, on 1st April this year.