Lippo De Carrere Shines in UK Arabian Derby at Doncaster
YORKSHIRE, 14th September, 2025 – On a thrilling afternoon before nearly 30,000 spectators, Lippo De Carrere (Al Mourtajez x Elmanara De Carrere) produced a dazzling performance to seize victory in the esteemed UAE President’s Cup, UK Arabian Derby (Group 1 PA) at Doncaster Racecourse.
This race marked the 13th round of the 32nd UAE President’s Cup Series, set against the backdrop of the historic St. Leger Festival. The 2,000m turf race for four-year-old Purebred Arabians boasted a remarkable £400,000 purse, making it the richest Arabian race of its kind in Britain and Europe.
Under the guidance of trainer Alban de Mieulle and skilled riding by Mickaël Barzalona, Lippo De Carrere clinched his first Group 1 PA title by half a length with a time of 2:20:02. Previously a runner-up in this year’s French Arabian Derby, the colt has now secured four wins from seven starts.
Moneer (Al Mourtajez x Muneera) claimed runner-up honours for Wathnan Racing, prepared by Damien de Watrigant and ridden by Jean-Bernard Eyquem. Shaihaan (Al Mourtajez x Al Dowha), representing Al Shaqab Racing in the hands of Tom Marquand and trained by François Rohaut, earned third place.
The landmark event saw attendance from leading dignitaries, including Aref Hamad Al Awani, Member of the Higher Organising Committee of the UAE President’s Cup Series; Faisal Al Rahmani, Secretary-General of the Higher Organising Committee; and Saud Badr Al Tonaiji, Representative of the UAE Embassy in London, alongside representatives of Wathnan Racing.
Matar al Yabhouni Al Daheri, Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee of the UAE President’s Cup Series, remarked that the Doncaster race was a milestone for the Cup, stating it reaffirmed its global prestige and role in supporting Arabian horse owners and breeders worldwide.
Team V.4-EM-UAE
