Boudot guides Lady De Faust to Athbah Cup win

Doha, Qatar: Lady De Faust delivered an emphatic performance to land the Athbah Cup with a win Purebred Arabian Premium Maiden over 1400m feature race...

Doha, Qatar: Lady De Faust delivered an emphatic performance to land the Athbah Cup with a win Purebred Arabian Premium Maiden over 1400m feature race at Al Uqda Racecourse yesterday.

Making her 9th career start and 2nd appearance in Qatar, the 5YO bay mare built on her 4th place finish in the 4YO PA Oaks in December, asserting her authority with ease. Under a hands-and-heels ride in the home straight, she powered clear to score by 5 lengths, completing a double on the evening for owner Khalifa bin Sheail Al Kuwari, trainer Julian Smart and jockey Pierre Charles Boudot.

Pierre Charles Boudot guides Lady De Faust to Athbah Cup victory. PICS: Juhaim/QREC

Head of Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club’s Racing Operations Section Rashid Saed Adiba presented the trophies to the winners.

Earlier in the seven-race meeting, Ghafan powered clear to win a Local Thoroughbred Handicap over 1200m by 3¼ lengths, producing a strong finish under Jefferson Smith for owner-trainer Ibrahim Khaled Elahmed, with Barq Al Atam and Al Nasr Al Washeek completing the frame.