Al Shaqab Racing’s Subahiyah wins Qatar Prix Djebella II title

Doha: Al Shaqab Racing s homebred Subahiyah made a stellar debut in the Qatar Prix Djebella II at Tarbes yesterday. The three year old filly produc...

Doha: Al Shaqab Racing’s homebred Subahiyah made a stellar debut in the Qatar Prix Djebella II at Tarbes yesterday. 

The three-year-old filly produced a dominant performance to win the 1500m race for maiden Purebred Arabian fillies, beating her rivals by a comfortable margin.

Trained by Francois Rohaut, Subahiyah was ridden by Ioritz Mendizabal. The race featured a field of seven runners, all making their racecourse debuts.

The race was led by Madjik De Chaillac at a slow pace, with Subahiyah travelling in second but a bit wider than the rest. As they entered the home straight, Subahiyah quickly moved to the front, travelling much the best.

Monaafasah briefly tried to challenge, but she quickly gave way as Subahiyah went clear under a hands-and-heels ride, ears pricked, to win by two lengths.