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Sanna guides Meethag to Umm Al Zubar Cup victory

Published: 05 Jan 2023 - 08:38 am | Last Updated: 05 Jan 2023 - 08:45 am
Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club Racing Manager Abdulla Rashid Al Kubaisi with the connection of Meethag.

Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club Racing Manager Abdulla Rashid Al Kubaisi with the connection of Meethag.

The Peninsula

Doha: Al Shaqab Racing’s Meethag with Alberto Sanna in the saddle stormed to Umm Al Zubar Cup triumph during Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club’s (QREC) 25th Race Meeting at AL Rayyan Racecourse yesterday. 

The seven-year-old mare – trained by Eric Lemartinel – outpaced Hidalgo Du Croate, ridden by JP Guillambert by over one length to win the feature for Purebred Arabians. QREC Racing Manager Abdulla Rashid Al Kubaisi presented the trophy to the winners. 


Alberto Sanna rides Al Shaqab Racing’s Meethag to  Umm Al Zubar Cup during QREC's 25th Race Meeting  at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday.

Soufiane Saadi rode Baker De Saularie to third place in the 1700m feature race. 

Also yesterday, Pranil Arvind Kharat guided Ahmed Kobeissi-trained Ietibar to Local Purebred Arabian Conditions win while Doghan under Ivan Rossi raced to Local Thoroughbred Handicap victory.