Al Shaqab Racing’s Al Wakrah captures French Arabian Breeders’ Challenge Sprint at Bordeaux

Doha, Qatar: Al Wakrah, a seasoned 7 year old Purebred Arabian mare, showed her class once again to win the Gr.2 (PA) French Arabian Breeders Challen...

Doha, Qatar: Al Wakrah, a seasoned 7-year-old Purebred Arabian mare, showed her class once again to win the Gr.2 (PA) French Arabian Breeders’ Challenge Sprint over 1400m at Bordeaux on Monday evening.

The race drew eight runners, but Al Wakrah’s experience and determination secured her another Group (PA) title by the narrowest of margins.

Trained by Jean De Mieulle, ridden by Olivier d’Andigne, and carrying the colours of Al Shaqab Racing, Al Wakrah added to an already impressive record that includes victory in the Gr.3 (PA) Premio UAE President Cup at San Sebastián in her previous outing, a second-place finish in a Gr.2 (PA) in Germany and a Gr.1 (PA) winner in the Qatar International Cup over 1400m at Al Uqda.

This marks her fifth Group (PA) success.

Soon in midfield in a race led by Zakyna Al Zarayan, Al Wakrah was positioned just ahead of her main danger, Haseef, owned by Wathnan Racing.