Prestigious UAE President’s Cup to make debut at historic German Derby
- Last updated: July 6, 2025 | 09:27
Gulf Today, Sports Reporter
Under the guidance and support of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the 32nd edition of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses continues across Europe.
The seventh stop is at Hamburg’s Horner Rennbahn, featuring a €250,000 Listed race over 1600 m for 4-year-old and older WAHO-registered Arabians.
This debut German leg, part of the 156th German Derby meeting, reflects the organizing committee’s mission to align with Europe’s top racing festivals. It reaffirms the UAE’s dedication to promoting Arabian bloodlines globally.
Official entries for the 1600 m Listed race (€250,000 total purse) include HM Alchahine (FR) – 4-year-old gelding; owner: Helal Alalawi (France); trainer: Jean‐Francois Bernard; jockey: Cristian Demuro; carried 60 kg. Al Zeer (FR) – 5-year-old gelding; owner: Mohamed Fahad Al Attiyah (France); trainer: François Rohaut; jockey: Adrie de Vries; 59 kg. Djafar (FR) – 8-year-old gelding; owner: Abubaker S.A. Kadoura (France); trainer: Francois Rohaut; jockey: Augustin Madamet; 59 kg. Al Wakrah (FR) – 7-year-old gelding; owner: Al Shaqab Racing (France); trainer: Jean‐Loup de Mieulle; jockey: Oliver d’Andigne; 58 kg. Al Zwair (FR) – 5-year-old gelding; owner: Al Shaqab Racing (France); trainer: Jean‐Loup de Mieulle; jockey: Faleh Bughenaim; 56 kg. Papillion T (HOL) – 6-year-old gelding; owner & trainer: Gerard Th. Zoetelief (Netherlands); jockey: Anna van den Troost; 54 kg.
Matar Suhail Al Yabhouni Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Supreme Committee for the President’s Cup Series, commented: “We are delighted that the President’s Cup makes its mark at the 156th German Derby - this milestone underlines its leadership and global influence in Arabian horse racing.”
He added: “The German leg underscores our mission to support breeders and owners, and showcases the top-level competition our Cup attracts.”
He concluded: “Our ongoing European circuit continues to develop the Arabian racing ecosystem.
Germany is one of our premier stops and the participation here reflects the event’s high esteem among leading stables.”