Historic UAE President’s Cup Series Sets New Benchmark in the Netherlands with Record Purse
The 32nd edition of the UAE President’s Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses reaches a significant milestone this weekend, as the prestigious circuit arrives for its 8th stop at the renowned Duindigt Turf Racecourse in The Hague, Kingdom of the Netherlands on Sunday, 3rd August.
Under the unwavering support of the UAE leadership, the UAE President’s Cup upholds its global mission to preserve the legacy of Purebred Arabian horses while fostering growth in international Arabian horse racing. This Dutch stage marks a truly historic occasion: it boasts the richest Arabian horse race ever held in the Netherlands, with an impressive prize purse of USD 100,000.
The featured event is a 2,150-metre Group 3 race that has attracted 11 elite contenders from top stables across Europe. Open to horses aged four years and above, the race promises to showcase high-calibre competition and underline the international prestige of the series.
Entries – UAE President’s Cup (Netherlands Stage):
- Afjan (TM Fred Texas × Muzoon) | Owner: Al Shaqab Racing | Trainer: J. de Mieulle Grijs | Jockey: Olivier d’Andigné
- Al Zeer (Al Mamun Monlau × Assma Al Khalediah) | Owner: M.F.A.H. Al-Attiyah | Trainer: F. Rohaut Blauw | Jockey: G. Guedj-Gay
- El Paso T (Al Mourtajez × Porta T) | Owner/Trainer: G.T. Zoetelift | Jockey: Kobe Vanderbeke
- Ska de L’Aigle (Al Mourtajez × Sia) | Owner: M. Bousaif | Trainer: F. Rohaut Tot | Jockey: Jean Bernard Eyquem
- Dream Seq (Baseq Al Khalediah × Dream Pearl) | Owner: V. Keersmaekers | Trainer: T. Keersmaekers | Jockey: Ebbe Verhestraeten
- El Zarka D.A. (Af Albahar × Schiva D.A.) | Owner/Trainer: J. Verstrepen | Jockey: Koen Clijmans
- Farida P (Al Mourtajez × Hania) | Owner/Trainer: P. Deckers | Jockey: Mirko Sanna
- Ksar de L’Ardus (Af Albahar × Cali de L’Ardus) | Owner/Trainer: S. Vasyutov | Jockey: Sergey Vasyutov
- Raed (Amer × Andarah) | Owner: Wathnan Racing | Trainer: A. de Mieulle Blauw | Jockey: Soufiane Saadi
- Bayesa (Al Mourtajez × A l’Ombre del Sol) | Owner: R.M. Platek | Trainer: K.R. van den Bos | Jockey: Jente Marien
- Papillion T (Al Mourtajez × Pippa T) | Owner/Trainer: G.T. Zoetelift | Jockey: Anna Van den Troost
Quoting Matar Suhail Al Yabhouni Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee of the UAE President’s Cup Series:
“We are proud to see the UAE President’s Cup continue to fulfil its vision of elevating Arabian horse racing to new international heights. The participation of top-tier owners and stables, including from the Netherlands and across Europe, reflects the growing global stature of the series.”
He also stated: “These accomplishments are a direct result of the generous and visionary support of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who remains fully committed to advancing the prominence and excellence of Arabian horse racing worldwide.”
As the 32nd edition continues to traverse international venues, this Netherlands stage affirms the Cup’s reputation as one of the world’s most prestigious Arabian horse racing series—merging competition, culture, and heritage on a truly global scale.
Team V.4-EM-UAE
