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FIFA World Cup 2022 host nation Qatar made an impres- sive start to their European Zone FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying campaign defeating Luxembourg 1-0 at the Nagy- erdei Stadium in Debrecen, Hungary, on Wednesday. The cool climes seemed no deterrent to Al Annabi as Mo- hamed Muntari’s 12th minute strike from close range earned coach Felix Sanchez’s men a much-deserved victory. The 2019 Asian champions had more chances but lacked in finishing in front of the goal. Qatar – invited by UEFA as a guest nation to take part in the European qualifiers as they fine tune their prepara- tions for the next year’s World Qatar’s Mohamed Muntari (left) celebrates scoring with a teammate, while his teammates (right) rejoice during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification friendly against Luxembourg in Debrecen, Hungary, on Tuesday.( AFP) Cup at home – will face Azer- baijan on Saturday before fin- ishing their European sojourn against the Republic of Ireland on March 30. Qatar will return in Sep- tember to take on European champions Portugal and Ser- bia – the two other teams in Group A. The Al Annabi started with a charge against the 98th- ranked Luxembourg. Qatar, ranked 58th, then made the most of a chance after a defen- sive error in the 12th minute. Lars Gerson took too long to clear the ball with Almoez Ali swooping in to steal the ball. The Qatari forward then passed it onto Muntari, who fired in from the box. Qatar should have doubled their advantage in the 15th minute but Almoez’s point blank shot was saved by Lux- embourg goalkeeper Anthony Moris, though the forward should have done better. Lux- embourg, though, tried to hit back immediately even as Qa- tar’s defence looked shaky. Qatar’s winger Pedro Miguel on the right flank had an outstanding game as the Luxembourg’s Aldin Skenderovic (right) and Qatar’s Ahmed Alaaeldin (centre) vie for the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification 30-year-old was unlucky not friendly at the Nagyerdei Stadium in Debrecen, Hungary, on Wednesday. (AFP) to score, having hit the wood- work twice in the second half. Coach Sanchez praised his we adapted well. We created Almoez and Muntari in the The Qatar coach indicated Luxembourg had more of players after the match but ad- chances and were able to win front. They did well in all the he would rotate players for the ball in the second half but mitted there was room for im- even though Luxembourg had facets of the game both defen- the next two games “Now it’s failed to find the net as the Qa- provement. “I think the play- good offensive players,” the sively and forward. But more time to recover and analyse tar players were more organ- ers did well today. We played Spaniard said. than just two players, the team and then try to find the best ized. The 87th minute sending at a good rhythm, the game Sanchez was also im- as a group were very compact option against . We off of Aldin Skenderovic did not was much faster than what pressed with Almoez and and worked well together. We have three days of rest. But help Luxembourg as Qatar held our players are used to back Muntari’s performance up- were able to combine and cre- will surely give some players Luxembourg’s Pinto and Qatar’s Pedro Miguel vie for the ball during on to make a winning start. in the Qatar Stars League. But front. “Today we started with ate good chances,” he added. opportunities,” Sanchez said. the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification friendly on Tuesday.( AFP) Turkey captain Yilmaz’s hat-trick stuns Netherlands Agencies free-kick into the top right cor- erlands captain Georginio The home side were gifted Berlin ner for the final 4-2 scoreline Wijnaldum told NOS TV. a chance to double their lead as Cakir saved a stoppage time “Our start to the second in the 34th minute, as wing- Captain Burak Yilmaz penalty from half was also obviously inex- er Donyell Malen clumsily scored a hat-trick and goal- to complete an impressive cusable.” brought down Okay Yokuslu. keeper Ugurcan Cakir saved Turkish showing. It was Turkey’s second Yilmaz hammered the a penalty as Turkey beat two- The defeat is an early set- straight win over the Neth- spot-kick past the static Krul. time finalists Netherlands 4-2 back for the Dutch in Group erlands, after a 3-0 victory in Thoughts of a comeback on Wednesday in a bad start G as only the winners from 2015 which helped them qual- appeared to be snuffed out for the Dutch into qualifying the 10 groups qualify directly ify for the Euros ahead of the within 60 seconds of the re- for the 2022 World Cup. for next year’s finals in Qatar, Oranje. start, as Calhanoglu collected Veteran Yilmaz opened the with Turkey and the Dutch The Dutch have lost four Umut Meras’s pass and drilled scoring in Istanbul in the 15th considered favourites. of their last nine World Cup a low strike into the bottom with a shot deflected by Mat- Yilmaz’s wonderful free- qualifying matches, having corner from 20 yards out. thijs de Ligt, and converted a kick sealed Turkey a crucial been unbeaten in their previ- The night indeed belonged penalty in the 34th after Do- win, though, in a match be- ous 34 such games. to Turkey and Yilmaz, with nyell Malen brought down tween the two favourites to The visitors started bright- the veteran completing his Okay Yokuslu. qualify from Group G. ly but fell behind in the 15th hat-trick with a sweetly-struck AC Milan’s Hakan Calha- The defeat is a dreadful minute. Seconds after ref- free-kick into the top corner noglu made it 3-0 seconds af- start to the campaign for the eree Michael Oliver waved nine minutes from time. ter the restart in a meeting of Netherlands, who failed to away Dutch penalty appeals, The Netherlands kept two teams that failed to qualify qualify for either Euro 2016 or Yilmaz’s long-range strike took pushing and after two saves in for the 2018 tournament. the 2018 World Cup, but are a big deflection and spun past quick succession from Cakir, The Dutch pulled two back one of the favourites ahead of Dutch goalkeeper . were awarded a penalty deep within two minutes from Davy the delayed Euro 2020 finals It was 35-year-old Lille into injury-time for a foul by Klaassen and in this year. striker Yilmaz’s 25th inter- Liverpool centre-back Ozan the 75th and 76th. “Soon after we were claim- national goal, making him Kabak. But Lille’s Yilmaz ended ing for a penalty after a corner Turkey’s forward Burak Yilmaz (right) celebrates with teammates after scoring his teams’s fourth goal the second Turk to reach that But Cakir had the final say, their comeback effort another and lost concentration, they during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification Group G match against The Netherlands at the Ataturk mark after record goalscorer diving to his right to keep out four minutes later by curling a countered and scored,” Neth- Olympic Stadium, in Istanbul, on Tuesday. Turkey beat The Netherlands 4-2. (AFP) Hakan Sukur. Depay’s spot-kick. 14 Thursday, March 25, 2021 Sports

Barwa Grand Pix of Qatar QWFF, Aspire Academy Man and machine ne of the most interesting aspects of pre-season testing is seeing what the different manufacturers have been Oworking hard on during the winter. New technology is being rolled out all the time in MotoGP™ and 2021 is no excep- sign agreement for FIE tion, as we saw plenty of new parts being put through their paces at the Official Qatar est.T Here’s a look at the significant parts each manufacturer brought to the table ahead of Round 1 under the lights.

DUCATI: The Grand Prix Doha 2021 innovation kings of MotoGP™. In recent years, Ducati have led the way in bring- ing new and before unseen additions to the track. 2021 has seen the Bologna factory unveil some more crea- tions, the most notable being their new front aero. This is quite a significant change and something we’ve never seen before, it seems like it’s more than just a ‘winglet’. We don’t know for sure, but Ducati could possibly be look- ing at tidying up the airflow to increase top speed and create more grip in the corners. It’s a very interesting update and what we do know for sure is that Gigi Dall’Igna and Ducati are Qatar Weightlifting & Federation (QWFF) General-Secretary Khalid Issa Al Hamadi, Deputy Director-General at Aspire Academy Ali Salem Afifa, Khaled Sweid, and other continuing to flex their muscles in the aero department. officials during an agreement signing at the Aspire Academy on Wednesday. FIE Grand Prix Doha 2021, a Tokyo Olympics qualifying event, will be held from March 26 to 28. Elsewhere, the famous ‘salad box’ is a different shape. Then, as we’ve seen with Aprilia, Honda, KTM and Suzuki, a Tribune News Network an agreement signing ceremo- three days, with the grand fina- we are happy to partner with halls are ready at the main front holeshot device was heavily testing in Qatar. Doha ny was held on Wednesday be- le aired live on Al Kass Channel the federation in training and venue aside from 10 training tween the Qatar Weightlifting from 8 am to 6 pm on the day. developing the athletes and halls in addition to a special APRILIA: Long story Doha is once again set to be & Fencing Federation (QWFF) “The competition is gen- staff. We want to thank Mr hall for the final and the coro- short, the 2021 RS- the centre of focus for global and the Aspire Academy. erating huge interests from Mohammed Yousef Al-Mana, nation ceremonies,” he said. GP is completely sports as the world top fencers In attendance at the event around the world, and we are the federation president, for He added that the rooms new. The engine, descend on the sport-loving city were QWFF General-Secre- having a large number of del- his immeasurable support. for the referees, volunteers chassis, two aero for the FIE Grand Prix Doha tary Khalid Issa Al Hamadi, egations from the participat- We look forward to a great and the media committee are designs, exhausts 2021, a Tokyo Olympics qualify- the Deputy Director-General ing countries. The USA, Japan and very successful tourna- also well equipped. and ‘salad box’ have ing event, from March 26 to 28. at Aspire Academy Ali Salem and Russia are leading the ment.” “We have the VIP section changed, and Aprilia The expanded FOIL-only Afifa, Khaled Sweid, and other contingents with 35 represent- Afifa noted that Qatar’s and a fully equipped studio also have their first competition, the first of its officials from the federations atives each. At the same time, impressive performance in for live commentary, which carbon swingarm – kind to be hosted in Qatar, is and the Aspire Academy. from the Arab world, we have successfully hosting several have all been made ready in which means Suzuki set to attract about 500 del- high-profile tournamentsline with the health and safety are the only manufac- egations from 51 countries. amid the pandemic had en- guidelines stipulated by the turer that don’t have Included are 296 male and deared it to everyone, and authorities,” Suwied said. this feature. female players, who would be everybody is looking forward Muhammad Al-Sahli, competing for points that help to coming to Qatar. head of the Public Relations KTM: The Austrian manufacturer’s biggest visual change is the towards qualification for the “Since many athletes have and Transportation Commit- new seat unit. Dani Pedrosa tested it thoroughly in Qatar, while Tokyo Olympics at the ultra- not been able to compete for a tee, said, “Despite the diffi- the other riders tried out a new fairing. It’s slimmer at the top modern Aspire Dome in Doha. long time due to the pandemic, culties facing the world due with – seemingly – a few more ‘shark teeth’ carved in. The competition is one of all of them are looking forward to the coronavirus pandemic, the surest ways for fencers to to coming to Qatar to compete we have been able to over- secure their tickets for Tokyo and boost their chances of come these exceptional cir- as the top-16 athletes auto- Al Hamadi said, “We would a ten-member delegation from qualifying for Tokyo,” he said. cumstances by establishing a matically get a berth at the end like to appreciate the Aspire , three from Tunisia and Top stars expected in Doha smooth and flexible system. of the three-day event. Quali- Academy for their continuous one each from Morocco and include the world’s top-three Preventive measures have fication for the remaining ath- support to the federation and ,” Al Hamadi added. in the women category - Inna been put in place by the au- letes will then have to depend the annual Qatar Grand Prix in Qatar is being represented Deriglazova of Russia, ’s thorities at the airport and the on the results from the subse- particular. Aspire is our main by eight athletes (four male Alice Volpi and her compatriot hotel in cooperation with the quent regional competitions. and strategic partner for this and four females), mainly . Rowad Center for Voluntary Participants will earn dou- tournament. We are working from the Aspire Academy, For the men, Italy’s Ales- Work, the Red Crescent Soci- ble points for their perfor- together to build a formidable namely - Ali Turki, Abdullah sio Foconi, Enzo Lefort from ety, and the health services in mance, which adds to their team that will proudly repre- Ismail, Khaled Aref, Hussein and USA’s Gerek the country.” rankings, while a maximum sent Qatar at the Asian Games Al-Mutawa, and Faisal Al-Su- Meinhardt will be headlining HONDA: The Japanese giants brought three different chas- of 64-points is on the cards for in 2030, and this competition waidi (men). Amira Boujbara, the star casts, including the Fencing Grand Prix 2021 sis to the Qatar Test: one ‘standard 2020’, one with carbon the winners. will further help in this regard. Lina Al Buainain, Ghraiba world’s top-14. Doha Schedule bonded onto In line with the measures We are partners in progress Dhahi, and Rana Ibrahim are Meanwhile, Khalid Su- the frame and a put in place to ensure all par- towards the development of representing the women. wied, the competition’s head Day 1: March 26 (Friday) – Full completely new ticipants’ health and safety, fencing in Qatar, and we look Afifa said, “The coopera- of the venues committee, has Day Men Poules, T128 to T64 one – the one the mega-event will be held forward to a continued fruitful tion between QWFF and As- reiterated his committee’s Day 2: March 27 (Saturday) – seen in Jerez with strict adherence to the relationship.” pire Academy has been on for readiness for the competition. Full Day Women Poules, T128 with Stefan Bra- Qatari health authorities’ pro- The QWFF secretary-gen- a very long time, and we count “I can confirm that we are to T64 dl at the start of tocols and the guideline from eral noted that the competi- it a privilege to be associated ready for the tournament. The Day 3: March 28 (Sunday) – 2021. New aero FIE. The competition is closed tions would be broadcasted with the development of fenc- venues and equipment are T64 to Quarter Final – 6 PM – first seen at to the fans. on Al Kass Channel, Olympic ing in Qatar. Aspire Academy ready, and all is set to host the onwards- Men & Women Semi- the Misano Test Ahead of the competition, Channel and Eurosport on all is one of the best globally, and world. In total, 16 competition Finals & Finals last year – was tested by Bradl and Takaaki Nakagami (LCR Honda Idemitsu) in the first couple of days too.

SUZUKI: One of the main talking points from the World Morata urges Spain ahead of Greece clash Champions is that test rider Sylvain Guintoli, DPA Joan Mir and Alex Rins Barcelona gave a 2022 engine a run out. Guintoli and Alvaro Morata admitted the Rins both said that it’s current Spain team still lives a marked improvement. under the weight of what the A new chassis was be- previous generation achieved ing used too as well as but urged the nation to look a new swingarm, with ahead as they begin their World Mir’s crew chief Frankie Cup qualifying campaign. Carchedi explaining on Speaking on Wednesday Twitter that they’ve had at the Spanish team’s head- “many more new and quarters just outside of Ma- exciting” parts to try. drid, Morata said: “When I am inside the dressing room you YAMAHA: The Yamaha riders have been testing a new chas- can feel that it is difficult after sis, with Franco Morbidelli (Petronas Yamaha SRT) saying all that previous generations that he’s found a little bit more top speed with “many small achieved but we have to look parts” being tried. All four riders confirmed they’ve tried that to the future and think about new chassis, and by the sounds of it, it will be used – at what is ahead.” least to begin with – in 2021. In addition, a new mudguard Spain - World Cup winners was tested. This should help when racing in a pack, some- in 2010 between the European thing Yamaha struggled to do in 2020, so we will see if this triumphs of 2008 and 2012 - has any effect over the race weekend in Qatar. (MotoGP) kick-off their 2022 qualifiers on Thursday at home to Greece. They also face Sweden, Kosovo and in Group B. “In theory, we face inferior teams,” said Spain coach . “Greece don’t have any one outstanding player but we have to be very atten- tive against them.” The future does look bright Spain’s midfielder Sergio Canales (left) controls the ball during a training session on the eve of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification for Spain with several emerging match against Greece on Thursday at the Ciudad del Futbol in Las Rozas de Madrid. (AFP) talents likely to make debuts. Pedri, the 18-year-old his own way learning as he him. From the first chat I had is here with us.” “I have not spoken to him Barcelona midfielder hasgoes. He is very humble,” said with him I realized how ma- Morata was also asked about it but I just hope he been called up. And Sevilla’s Luis Enrique of the player who ture he is. about the future of his Juven- stays with us,” he said. 20-year-old winger Bryan Gil, has been likened to a young “We have seen what he tus club team-mate Cristiano “I hope I’m there to see who is currently on loan at Andres Iniesta. can do in . It’s thanks Ronaldo who has been linked him continue. The main thing Eibar, could also get a debut. Asked about Gil Luis En- to the coach he has at Eibar by media in Spain to a move is that he is happy and does “We have to let Pedri make rique said: “I have always liked [Jose Luis Mendilibar] that he back to Real Madrid. what’s best for him.” Sports Thursday, March 25, 2021 15 Longines Hathab has been impressively successful despite pandemic challenges: Hamad Al Attiyah Qatar Equestrian Tour’s finale this weekend at Al Shaqab

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The countdown for the 12th and final round of the fourth edition of the Longines Qa- tar Equestrian Tour Hathab is well and truly on with the finale competitions set to be held at the Longines Indoor Arena of Al Shaqab on Friday and Saturday. Longines Hathab has very soon become a very popular domestic equestrian series with growing number of rid- ers and horses each season. The 4th Hathab (2020-21) season was launched on Oc- A rider in action during the Future Riders Tour competition during the 11th Longines Qatar Equestrian Tour Hathab round at Al Shaqab. Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al Attiyah, Chairman, Organizing Committee tober 7, 2020, behind closed Longines Hathab, and President of Qatari and Asian Equestrian Fed- doors at the Qatar Equestrian erations, during one of Longines Qatar Equestrian Tour Hathab rounds. Federation and since then the We hope that we will activities have continued suc- contribute to achieving the hope that we will contribute to ship, its rounds, sponsors and cessfully till now amid strict achieving the desired goals as its laws, and converting any health and precautionary desired goals as every season every season has its own goals, negatives into positives, espe- measures against coronavirus has its own goals, and that the and that the organizing com- cially since the Qatar Eques- (COVID-19). organizing committee will mittee will review some of the trian Tour has benefited a lot Saturday, March 27th, review some of the rules of equestrian as an integral part rules of the tournament’s reg- from the support of The Social 2021, will see the conclu- the tournament’s regulations of Qatar’s history and ancient ulations in line with our needs & Sport Contribution Fund sion of the final round after in line with our needs and tradition,” he added. and requirements in the State (Daam), Longines, ExxonMo- which champions in all classes Omar Al Mannai has of Qatar,” he said. bil and Al Salam International. (Small, Medium and Big Tour, requirements in the State thanked all the committees of Al Mannai appreciated the The previous season, the and dressage) will be crowned. of Qatar. Longines Hathab for playing backing of the families and list of honour in the third sea- Cumulative scores of best a positive role and ensuring a friends of the participating rid- son included Hamad Nasser seven of the twelve rounds are Omar Al Mannai, successful championship. ers given the stressful time of Al Qadi, who won the Big Tour taken into consideration based Vice-Chairman Organizing He stressed that the efforts the global pandemic. The back- title, while Mohamed Khalifa on points in determining the Committee Longines Hathab of the organizers, riders and ing helped the riders keep up Al Baker was the Medium overall champions. referees ensured in delivering their enthusiasm to focus and Tour champion while Moham- The chairman and mem- continued success and that excel and to spread the eques- mad Al Ghazali won the Small bers of the Organizing Com- Hathab, and President of Qa- , and General-Secretary of Qa- faced given the spread of the the Qatar Equestrian Tour’s trian sport culture that has be- Tour title. Fahad Abdul Karim mittee from Qatar Equestrian tari and Asian Equestrian Fed- tar and Asian Equestrian Fed- global pandemic. success has led to an increase come widespread and desirable emerged best in the Future Federation and Al Shaqab erations, Omar bin Khaled Al erations. “This season’s champion- in the local market for horses by a large number of young Tours while Ghanem Nasser (Member, Qatar Foundation) Mannai, Vice-Chairman Or- Appreciating the success ship has played a vital role in as more and more riders and people, especially from the fu- Al Qadi won the Dressage will participate in the corona- ganizing Committee Longines of the fourth season of Lon- the equestrian community as a horse-owners are showing ture riders, whose number has competitions (Level 2) title, tion of the champions of the Hathab, Ali bin Yousef Al Ru- gines Hathab, Hamad bin Ab- series of local equestrian com- keenness to own horses. substantially increased. and Jessica Waldon (Level 1). season 2020-2021. maihi, Event Director and Or- dulrahman Al Attiyah, said, petitions that are very popular He also said that there will About the 12th and final The Team Championship In attendance will be ganizing Committee Member “Praise be to God, Longines in Qatar have inspired and en- be more demand as this mar- round, Al Mannai said there was won by ‘The Top’ team. Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al Longines Hathab, and Badr Al Hathab has achieved success couraged Qatari riders to be- ket will develop as more GCC will be a comprehensive tech- Keen contests are expected Attiyah, Chairman, Organ- Darwish, Organizing Commit- in a way that has impressed us come world champions, in ad- riders participate in upcom- nical and administrative in the 12th and final round this izing Committee Longines tee Member Longines Hathab all despite several challenges dition to raising awareness of ing new tournaments. “We evaluation of the champion- year too, this weekend. Injaaz Stud’s Lekhraib shines in Fuweiret Cup victory

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Injaaz Stud’s Lekhraib showed his versatility as the 7yo landed the Fuweiret Cup for Purebred Arabians in a thrilling finish in Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club’s (QREC) 41st Race Meeting at the dirt track of Al Rayyan Park on Wednesday. Helmed by Alberto Sanna in the six furlong sprint, Le- khraib (AF AlBahar x Grace T), the two time C&D winner from this term, won for the fifth time overall this season when the Mohammed Ghazali ward edged out stablemate Fakhir (No Risk Al Maury x Chine Orientale) by a nose. Fakhir had JP Guillambert for company and they finished two lengths in front of third placed Mohammed bin Ahmed The winning group of Lekhraib with their trophies and prizes at Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club’s (QREC) Al Rayyan Park on Wednesday. QREC’s Acting CEO Badr bin Mohammed Al Darwish hands the bin Mohammed Al Attiya’s owner’s trophy to Injaaz Stud’s representative. Ateej (AF AlBahar x Sahara Results Croixnoire), ridden by Anas Al when the 8yo bagged the Local ishes to win for the first time Seyabi by Gassim Ghazali. Winning Horse, Trainer, Jockey Thoroughbred Handicap (75 & in Qatar. In the earlier races of the FUWEIRET CUP: Lekhraib, Mohammed Ghazali, below) in fine fashion. The Deborah Amanda Alberto Sanna day, Al Azraq Stable’s Bint THOROUGHBRED CONDITIONS (Class 2): Bint Helmed by Qatari rider Clare Mountain-trained geld- Saffian (Arcano x Saffian) Saffian, Bader Al Balushi, Ronan Thomas Ali Khalid Al Mosallam, the ing had hit the frame on only bounced back from a forget- THOROUGHBRED HANDICAP (Class 3): Khafooq, Owaida Salem Al Hajri trained a couple of occasions in Qa- table outing last time round Gassim Ghazali, JP Guillambert horse beat Tomas Lukasek tar. On this occasion, in the THOROUGHBRED HANDICAP (Class 4): Immoral, to win for the third time this Mohammed Ghazali, Ronan Thomas ridden Qawaafi by three quar- 1,900m Thoroughbred Nov- term. LOCAL THOROUGHBRED HANDICAP: Numuthej, ters of a length. It was the bay ice Plate (Class 5) entered the Below her best in the Owaida Salem Al Hajri, Ali Khalid Al Mosallam horse’s third win in 14 outings. winner’s circle for the first Muaither Cup back in January, PUREBRED ARABIAN HANDICAP: Stilvio, Abdullah bin Fahad Al At- time here after a dominant Mohammed Ghazali, Meteb Ali Al Marri the Bader Al Balushi trained THOROUGHBRED NOVICE PLATE (Class 5): Mount tiyah’s Stilvio (AF AlBahar x display with a massive 15 mare had Ronan Thomas for Fuji, Deborah Amanda Clare Mountain, Faleh Sylia Du Cayrou) registered length victory. company in the Thoroughbred Bughanaim his first career win when Me- Subaiya Awad Ibrahim’s PUREBRED ARABIAN MAIDEN PLATE: Suka’ar, Conditions (Class 2), and the Khaled Mohamad Alahmad, Soufiane Saadi. teb Ali Al Marri guided the Suka’ar (Burning Sand x Ra- duo did well to put up a deter- 4yo to a close victory in the heel ASF) followed up his dou- mined run on the straight in Purebred Arabian Handicap ble runner up finishes with his the six furlong sprint to beat Uqda earlier this month, the (70 & below). maiden victory when the 5yo Anas Al Seyabi ridden X Force 5yo lined up in the 1100m The Mohamed Jassim landed the Purebred Arabian by a neck. sprint under JP Guillambert Ghazali-trained colt edged out Maiden Plate (4-6-Year-Old) Injaaz Stud’s Khafooq at Al Rayyan Park’s dirt track Abdulaziz Jaber Dharman rid- on Wednesday. (Kodiac x Al Manaal) com- and coasted home with a fan- Lekhraib edges stablemate Fakhir at the winning post to claim the Fuweiret Cup. den Ahzaab by a short head at The Khaled Mohamad pleted a double when the Gas- tastic seven lengths and three the post as the 4yo won for the Alahmad trained horse was sim Ghazali ward picked up quarters to spare. last year, and then a couple of gelding triumphed in a short by a short head at the post. first time in eight starts. partnered by Soufiane Saadi a dominant win in the Thor- Al Azraq Stable’s Immoral top three finishes since this duel in the 1900m Thorough- Ali Yousuf Al Kubaisi’s Hassan Ali Alabdulma- for the first time and the two oughbred Handicap (Class 3) (Helmet x Loose Julie) has season. This time, with Ro- bred Handicap (Class 4) (80 & Numuthej (Wootton Bassett lik’s Mount Fuji (Dark Angel put up a fantastic run over (75-95). impressed many having won nan Thomas in the saddle, the below) as the 5yo edged out JP x Encircle) won for the first x Shermeen) bounced back 1700m to win by three lengths. Handicap winner at Al on his Qatar debut in January Mohammed Ghazali schooled Guillambert ridden Message time since November 2019 from a string of forgettable fin- and three quarters.