Kuldeep stars in India’s big win over Windies PAGE 19 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2018 Real Madrid sink to a shock 1-0 defeat HORSE RACING by Alaves in Spanish League PAGE 18 QATAR PRIX DE L’ARC DE TRIOMPHE Anticipation for Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and Qatar Arabian World Cup intensifies Action from one of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe races at the newly reopened ParisLongchamp Racecourse in Paris on Saturday. (Inset) Trophy for one of the mega races to be run on Sunday. Brundtland wins Qatar de Prix Chaudenay; Al Shamoos claims Qatar Arabian Trophy for Fillies TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK PARIS HIS HIGHNESS Sheikh Ab- dullah bin Khalifa al Thani, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa al Thani and His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani, President of Qatar Olympic Committee, were Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC) Chairman Issa al Mohannadi presenting the Qatar Arabian present at the race meeting held QREC GM Mr Nasser Sherida al Kaabi at the Qatar Prix Dollar trophy presentation. on Saturday as part of the events Trophy Des Juments. of the annual Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in Paris, which will Qatar de Prix Chaudenay: filly to dominate at the finish. My Al Shamoos tops the pack finish but won the race to be Master Brewer wins big trained by Michael Bell, had culminate with two mega races Brundtland, instead of Arc! Swashbuckler made a convincing There was little suspense placed, coming in second. She Classe 1 race, generously re- not run since the end of July. – the Qatar Arabian World Cup Brundtland justified his status as effort to come in third place. throughout in the Qatar Arabi- made the right decision to warded (€137,500 to the winner), He finished fourth in a Listed and the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de favourite with a storming finish Brundtland is an unex- an Trophy for Fillies (4-year-old stick with her stable compan- the second edition of the Haras at Ascot, after having opened Triomphe on Sunday. in the Qatar de Prix Chaudenay posed horse, remaining unde- fillies; Gr1 PA). ion Wadeeaa who led the way. de Bouquetot – Criterium of the his scorecard for his second On Saturday, the main (Gr2), giving his supporters a lot feated in his first four races. Al Shamoos jumped to Al Shamoos had just Arqana October yearling Sale was outing to Newmarket. The races of the eight race-card in- to cheer about in the final furlong, On Saturday, it was his take the lead early on and changed her colours, sport- awarded to Master Brewer, who horse was sold at the Arqana cluded Qatar de Prix Chardon- when Lillian Russell seemed to first time running over 3000 then kept putting daylight ing the silks of the Sheikh proved to be authoritative in the October yearling sale (Sine qua nay, Qatar Arabian Trophy for be gaining the upper hand. How- meters, his connections prefer- between herself and the pack, Tahnoon bin Zayed and was final phase. With a stylish fin- non condition for entering in Fillies and Haras de Bouquetot ever, the winner of the Qatar Prix ring this to an attempt the Arc not stopping to pose for the coming off a second place, ish, Edinson came to snatch 2nd this race) for €85,000. He was - Criterium for the Arqana de Niel (Gr2, preparation for the de Triomphe where he would cameras at the post! beaten by Belqees, who came place from La Yaki. presented by Coulonces Sales October yearling sale. Arc) courageously challenged the have lacked a bit of experience. Joudh weakened at the fifth on Saturday. Master Brewer, being and was sold to Alex Elliott. ParisLongchamp renovation ideal for Qatar We will work towards continuing partnership Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: QEF President with QREC, says Manateq CEO Fahad al Kaabi TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ious racing event and the role played “Today, we will have the Qatar PARIS PARIS by Qatar through the sponsorship over Arabian World Cup and we look forward several years now, which helped pro- to a new Qatari win as was the case in THE CEO of Manateq, Fahad HAMAD bin Abdulrahman al Attiyah, mote the event as acknowledged the recent years. I take this oppor- Rashid al Kaabi – who attended President of the Qatar Equestrian by everyone. tunity to congratulate HH Sheikh the race meeting held on Satur- Federation and the Asian Equestrian “The ParisLongchamp Abdullah bin Khalifa al Thani for day as part of the events of the Federation, hailed the massive sup- has seen a great develop- Marid’s victory in the Qatar Ara- Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe port from the country’s officials to Qa- ment and looks ideal after h bian Trophy Des Poulains at St. in France – stated that the com- H a a y m i tar’s equestrian sport. He emphasised the renovations made and tt Cloud on Friday and HE Sheikh pany is committed to contrib- a A d l that such support led to the huge the huge development in all bin n a Joaan bin Hamad al Thani for Al uting to the success of events successes realised in this field and facilities. This has been, for Abdulrahma Haffanah’s victory in the Qatar Ara- bearing the name of Qatar both expressed his hope that such success sure, due to the partnership be- bian Trophy Des Pouliches at the same in Doha and overseas. would continue. tween Qatar and France Galop as well racecourse on the same day. I hope we “We are partners with Following the conclusion of the as the keenness of the French side to will see top racing at the Qatar Prix de QREC in the events organised first day of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc invest this partnership in a way that is l’Arc de Triomphe,” he added. by QREC both in Qatar and de Triomphe weekend at ParisLong- in their favour in terms of both organi- “Every year we assess our experi- overseas, such as the Qatar champ, Al Attiyah said, “No doubt, sation and facilities. ence in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Tri- Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe,” the presence of HH Sheikh Abdul- “ParisLongchamp has become a omphe for the purpose of continuous he said. “In fact, we are keen lah bin Khalifa al Thani, HH Sheikh world-class racecourse in the full sense development and to reach the best to present in such events held Mohammed bin Khalifa al Thani and of the word. We are happy with this level possible that befits the stand- overseas bearing the name of HE Sheikh Joaan is a demonstration development because this is in ing of Qatar’s equestrian sport, which Qatar due to their importance Manateq CEO Fahad al Kaabi presents Qatar Prix Chaudenay trophy. of the commitment to provide support the interest of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de carry many hopes for the future,” for the country. The Qatar Prix and stress the value of this prestig- Triomphe in future. concluded Al Attiyah. de l’Arc de Triomphe is one of through our presence and par- ing the interests of Qatar. We, the greatest racing events, not ticipation yesterday was more therefore, are keen to support only in France, but also all over than wonderful. We will work QREC in this type of events. We the world. towards continuing this part- have also noticed the remark- “Being part of the event in nership with QREC because we able turnout at the races and France has highlighted the role also participate in sponsoring the brilliant facilities at Paris- played by Manateq as well as the HH The Emir’s Sword at Longchamp and the huge medic the free zones to be completed QREC. Such contribution from coverage of the events,” added soon. The initial impression our side is part of our role serv- Fahad al Kaabi. Sports Sunday, October 7, 2018 17 Hamilton Colombo edge Doha to win storms to 80th Ambassador Rugby Cup pole in Japan, Sri Lankan rugby outfit beats Doha Vettel eighth Rugby Club 17-15 REUTERS fading fast and he needs a in tight finish SUZUKA, JAPAN huge stroke of luck now to reignite his challenge. FORMULA One leader Lewis “Obviously it’s not the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Hamilton seized a record- position we deserve to be DOHA extending 80th pole position in,” said the 31-year-old, at the Japanese Grand Prix who qualified ninth but COLOMBO’S 17-15 win over on Saturday, timing his sole moved up a place after the Doha Rugby Club on Fri- flying lap to perfection while Force India’s Esteban Ocon day sealed not only their first Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel was handed a three place match of the season but also will start eighth. drop for a red flag infringe- gave the Dialog League back The Mercedes driver, ment in final practice. in Sri Lanka an ominous re- in dominant form all week- “Anything can happen minder of their strength in end at the Suzuka circuit, tomorrow. Tomorrow is a depth for the coming season. pumped in a one minute new day.” To mark the inauguration 27.760 second lap on the su- of the 1st Ambassador Cup per-soft tyres while it was still Ricciardo fumes match between Colombo and only just spitting with rain. Vettel’s misfortune al- Doha Rugby Clubs, the Sri Vettel and Ferrari team lowed 21-year-old Dutch Lankan Attaché to Qatar - HE mate Kimi Raikkonen, who driver Max Verstappen to ASP Liyanage drew on the went out on intermediate qualify third for Red Bull.