Mohammed Hassan (Dubai)
On Tuesday, all eyes will turn to the ancient Ascot Racecourse in England, where it will witness the start of the Royal British Royal Ascot Horse Racing Festival, which will continue until June 22.
The festival, which has been held annually since 1711, witnesses strong participation by Emirati horses in various races. The festival is considered a major social occasion in the presence of the King of Britain and members of the royal family. In addition to horse racing, it includes other activities and competitions for fashion, elegance and beauty, and is attended by celebrities and stars from all over the world.
The excitement reaches its peak in the fourth half of the St. James’s Palace Stakes, first category, over a distance of 1,600 metres, and it is expected to witness a strong Emirati confrontation, when the meeting is renewed between Godolphin’s “Notable Speach”, supervised by Charlie Appleby, and led by William Buick, the holder of the English 2000 Guineas title, with “Rosalion” by Sheikh Mohammed bin Obaid Al Maktoum, under the supervision of Richard Hannon and conducted by Shawn Levy.
Also entering the competition line is “Al-Yanabi” by Shadwell, supervised by Owen Burroughs and led by Jim Crowley, along with “Al-Maqam” by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, supervised by Ed Walker and led by Tom Marquand.
“Notable Speach” is considered the first candidate in the race, as he was undefeated in four starts. The stallion’s son “Dabawi” also became the first foal in 86 years to win the 2000 Guineas without participating at the age of two years, with his wonderful victory in the classic race that took place at Newmarket Racecourse at the beginning of the year. May.
On the first day of the festival, the horses of the Emirates will be represented by “Maljoom” by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, supervised by William Hagues, and led by Tom Marquand, in the first half of the Queen Anne Seatex race for the first category over a mile, next to “High Royal” by Jaber Abdullah, supervised by Kevin Ryan. And Ryan Moore’s leadership.
Godolphin coach Charlie Appleby is fielding the duo “The Endurance,” led by William Buick, and his companion, “Symbol of Honor,” led by Michael Barzalona, in the second half of the Coventry Citics category two over a distance of 1,200 metres. He is also competing with “The Actor” by Sheikh Mohammed bin Obaid Al Maktoum, supervised by Richard. Hannon, led by Shawn Levy.
The third half will witness the King Charles III Stakes, category one, for a distance of 1000 metres, with the participation of “Kulyan” by Sheikh Hamad bin Dalmuk Al Maktoum, supervised by Archie Watson, and driven by Holly Doyle.
Representing the UAE in the sixth round of the 2000 meter Wolverton Stakes title is the Shadwell duo “Israr” supervised by John and Sadie Gosden and driven by Jim Crowley, and “Mujtaba” supervised by William Hagues and led by Tom Marquand, along with “Potential” by Sheikh Mohammed bin Obaid Al Maktoum, supervised by Roger Varian and William Buick driving.
Among the challenging Emirati horses on the first day of the festival was “Naqeeb” by Shadwell, supervised by William Haggs and driven by Jim Crowley, in the closing half of the Copper Horse Handicap.
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