SPORT SPORT | 15 SPORT | 15 Brilliant Billings PSG target steers England to domestic treble comfortable ODI while hoping for win over Ireland Mbappe ‘miracle’ FRIDAY 31 JULY 2020 Qatar Goodwood Festival: Supremacy claims victory Fancy Blue wins G1 Qatar Nassau Stakes THE PENINSULA — WEST SUSSEX third for trainer Tom Das- a five-furlong contest for combe and jockey Richard three-year-olds. It was a first The third day of the 2020 Qatar Kingscote. This clear-cut Qatar Goodwood Festival win Goodwood Festival had an victory reflects the high class for both Chepstow-based eight-race card, including the the progeny of Mehmas’s who trainer Chris Mason and jockey Gr1 Qatar Nassau Stakes for will certainly be in high William Cox. three-year-old and older fillies demand soon. The winner saw off all chal- and mares over 2,000 metres Glamorous Girl makes all lengers to score by a length and and the Gr2 Qatar Richmond in opener to hand Mason and a half from Newyorkstateofmind, Stakes for two-year-old colts Cox first Goodwood success who is trained by William Muir and geldings over 1,200 metres. Glamorous Girl made every and was ridden by David Egan. The day also saw various yard a winning one when Show Me Show Me, trained by Qatari-owned runners in landing the opening Mirabeau Richard Fahey, finished third several races. En Provence Handicap, under Paddy Mathers. Fancy Blue lands G1 Qatar Nassau Stakes to give trainer Donnacha O’Brien first winner in the UK. Fancy Blue was Donnacha O’Brien’s first runner as a trainer in the UK and gave the Irish handler reason to cele- brate as she became his first UK winner in the G1 Qatar Fancy Blue (left) lands G1 Qatar Nassau Stakes to give Nassau Stakes. trainer Donnacha O’Brien first winner in the UK. It was a second success at the top level for the daughter of Deep Impact, following her Fancy Blue held on by a neck race fitted in well after her win Stallion Mehmas, winner of this win in the G1 Prix de Diane in front of One Voice, who is in the French Oaks." race in 2016, Supremacy broke (French Oaks) on July 5. trained by Jessica Harrington Repeat Qatar Richmond well from stall two and soon It was Magic Wand, trained and was ridden Tom Mar- Stakes success for Cox and went into the lead. by Aidan, who took the lead, quand. John Gosden’s trainee Kirby as Supremacy comes out He continued at the head with Frankie Dettori astride, Nazeef finished third under Jim on top Trainer Clive Cox and of affairs and saw off all comers early in the seven runners. She Crowley. jockey Adam Kirby landed the before going away again in the Supremacy continued to lead until facing O’Brien said: “That was a G2 Qatar Richmond Stakes a final furlong to score by four on its way to a strong challenge from Fancy lovely performance from Fancy year ago with subsequent G1 lengths from Yazaman, who is victory. Blue two furlongs out. Blue. She is unbelievable, and Commonwealth Cup hero trained by William Haggas and Ridden by Ryan Moore, it is massive. It is unbelievable Golden Horde and the duo was ridden by Tom Fancy Blue took the lead that I get a filly like her in my were on the mark again with Marquand. entering the final furlong and first year. I was hopeful of a Supremacy in the six-furlong Al Shaqab Racing’s Lauded then had to see off the strong good performance due to the contest for two-year-olds. made a strong challenge at the late challenge of One Voice. weight she was getting, and this A son of Al Shaqab Racing final stages of the race to finish Xavi Hernandez (centre) during Al Sadd's training session on Wednesday. QSL: Al Rayyan target full points against Al Arabi in crucial game THE PENINSULA — DOHA Al Rayyan will be eyeing to top the QNB Stars League (QSL) points standings when they face Al Arabi in a much-awaited encounter in Week 19 at the Al Janoub Stadium tomorrow. Al Rayyan are second in the table with 41 points, two less than leaders Al Duhail. The victory will take Al Rayyan to top spot in the points table, at least until Al Duhail Xavi recovers from meet Al Gharafa in their Round 19 clash on Sunday. Al Rayyan, under Uruguayan virus; Tabata begins Diego Aguirre, are on a high after scoring a come-from- behind 2-1 win over Qatar SC in Week 18, when the tournament training at Al Sadd resumed after a long break forced by the coronavirus DOHA QNA — coach to prepare himself to (COVID-19) pandemic. join group training. As far as Al Arabi are con- Al Rayyan players during Al Sadd’s training session on “I am happy to join Al cerned, their four-match a training session ahead Wednesday witnessed the Sadd, and I promise eve- unbeaten run ended last week of match against Al Arabi. return of head coach Xavi ryone that I will give all that when they lost 0-1 to Al Gharafa. Hernandez, after his I have, and always my best, Despite the defeat, The Dream recovery from COVID-19, so that I will be up to the Team, coached by Icelander in Week 18. The Peregrines have Shahania, coached by Nabil which he had contracted expectations of the man- Heimir Hallgrimsson, are fifth seven wins, three draws and Anwar who recently replaced FIXTURES around 14 days ago. agement of the club and its in the table with 24 points. eight defeats, and their goal dif- Spaniard Jose Murcia, punched Tomorrow Al Sadd are preparing for fans, who are awaiting a lot They have six wins, draws ference is -3, having scored 19 above their weight last week by Al Rayyan vs Al Arabi the upcoming QNB Stars from me,” Tabata said. and defeats each against their goals and conceded 22. defeating Al Ahli 3-1. They are 16:30 - At Al Janoub Stadium League Round 19 clash “I played with most of the name. Their goal difference is +2 Al Sailiya have same number still at the bottom of the table Al Sailiya vs Al Shahania against Al Ahli on Monday at players in the Al Sadd team (27 goals for and 25 against). of points as fifth-placed Al Arabi, with 13 points (two victories, 18:45 - At Al Sadd Stadium Al Janoub Stadium. during my time with the club Al Arabi had lost 1-2 to Al but are placed behind as the seven draws and nine defeats) Sunday Also, Al Sadd’s new in 2014 and I know them well Rayyan in the first leg of latter have a goal difference of with a goal difference of -18 (20 Al Khor vs Al Wakrah player Rodrigo Tabata was and they also know my style, 2019-20 QNB Stars League. +2. Al Sailiya will be keen to goals for and 38 against). 16:30 - At Al Janoub Stadium warmly welcomed for his and therefore we will not Meanwhile, Al Sailiya face Al finish among the top four and Al Shahania will be eager to Al Gharafa vs Al Duhail first training session, after need time to adapt, espe- Shahania in Week 19 the same thus qualify for the Qatar Cup keep collecting as many points 18:45 - At Al Sadd Stadium signing a one-season deal cially in this period when the day. The kick-off will be at 18:45 and AFC Champions League, like as possible, so they can avoid the Monday with the club. team is up against some dif- at the Al Sadd Stadium. they did last season when they ignominy of relegation. Al Sha- Al Ahli vs Al Sadd Tabata underwent ficult challenges which Al Sailiya, under Tunisian secured a third-place finish, hania and Al Sailiya had played 16:30 - At Al Janoub Stadium special training with the require the combined effort Sami Trabelsi, stood sixth in the their best-ever performance in out a goalless draw in the first Qatar SC vs Umm Salal supervision of the fitness of everyone,” Tabata added. table with 24 points despite the league. leg of 2019-20 QNB Stars being held goalless by Al Wakrah On the other hand, Al League. 18:45 - At Al Sadd Stadium FRIDAY 31 JULY 2020 SPORT 15 2019 and 2017 winners to compete in Gr1 P/A Qatar International Stakes 2020 Ebraz, Tayf set for battle at Goodwood THE PENINSULA – WEST SUSSEX preparatory outing and with prize money down to sixth, the For a fourth consecutive year, competition for the lower places two of the world’s leading will be strong. Arabian racehorses, Ebraz and QREC CEO Nasser bin Tayf will go head to head in the Sherida Al Kaabi commented: Qatar International Stakes. They “We have all been impacted by complete a field of nine declared this pandemic, but this year’s runners for the £200,000 Group edition of the race reflects our 1PA contest, to be run over a mile passion to support Arabian on the final day of the Qatar racing under any circumstances. Goodwood Festival. I also would like to thank both The race will be the first to ARO and Goodwood for their be held in front of UK spectators commitment and hard work.” since the onset of Covid19 and Commenting on the event promises to be a thrilling contest. ARO Finance and Commercial The Arabian Racing Organ- Director Genny Haynes said: isation (ARO) was delighted “We are honoured that a contest when Qatar Racing and Eques- of this quality will be our trian Club (QREC) confirmed that opening race of the season.