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Al Shomos lands Lehwaila Cup with comfortable win

Published: 29 Feb 2024 - 09:41 am | Last Updated: 29 Feb 2024 - 09:42 am
 Al Uqda Complex Manager Abdulaziz Jassim Al Boenain crowned the winners of Lehwaila Cup.

Al Uqda Complex Manager Abdulaziz Jassim Al Boenain crowned the winners of Lehwaila Cup.

The Peninsula

Doha, Qatar: Saeed bin Mubarak Saeed Aljafali Al Naimi-owned Al Shomos under jockey Faleh Bughanaim sealed a comfortable three-length victory to secure the Lehwaila Cup at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday.

The nine-year-old mare, trained by Ahmed Kobeissi, made comfortable work of her opposition in the 1200m Local Thoroughbred Handicap (50-70) during 30th Al Rayyan Meeting, which decided nine races.


Jockey Faleh Bughanaim celebrates with Al Shomos after winning the feature. PICS: Juhaim/QREC

Szczepan Mazur guided Dhergham Bu Thaila to second place in the feature while Dohah with Jefferson Smith finished third after falling short by a head.

The 31st Al Rayyan Meeting including another nine races today will see eight challengers battling for the Loyalty Cup in the 1750m Local Purebred Arabian Graduation Plate feature race.