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After a successful debut in UAE racing, Ammar, trained by Majed Al Jahoori and owned by YAS Racing, secured another victory at Al Ain's 1400m 0-90 rated handicap.
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Guided by Jules Mobian, the 4YO dashed to victory, holding off AF Yabarhin to win by half a length. Despite starting wide in gate 15, Ammar showcased impressive speed, confirming the high expectations set by the esteemed stable, having competed against top-tier rivals earlier this season.
Under the guidance of Richard Mullen, the well-bred Kahaylah, trained by Dennis O’Brien, continued the conditioner's success with debutants. The Asayl-bred four-year-old filly displayed strong performance throughout her debut race, fending off challenges from AF Thwarty and Tadgh O’Shea to secure victory. The duo left United Spirit trailing far behind in third place.
Mullen clinched another win aboard JAP Malawih, trained by Qaiss Aboud, in the 1400m 0-75 rated handicap. Leading from start to finish, the nine-year-old gelding dominated the race, marking his first victory since 2019 under Irfan Ellahi's training.
Fresh from a Group One triumph at Emirates Super Saturday, trainer Hamad Al Marar celebrated another victory at Al Ain with Nassif winning the opening 2000m maiden contest. Overcoming a wide draw and a late challenge from Waheed, Nassif, a Tunisian-bred 4YO, secured victory by a narrow margin, denying apprentice Roxane Liegeois her first win in the Emirates.
Despite a slow start to the season, Ernst Oertel's stable has picked up pace, tallying eleven wins since February, with AF Alhazem claiming victory in the 0-75 rated handicap, ridden by Tadgh O’Shea. Leading throughout the 1800m race, the five-year-old secured a comfortable win, strengthening O’Shea's lead atop the Champion Jockey's table.
In the 1000m sprint for 0-80 rated horses, AA Burning Crescent, trained by Helal Alalawi and ridden by Abdul Aziz Al Balushi, emerged victorious. The four-year-old showcased speed and determination, holding off challenges from Sa’ari and HA Sahaba to secure the win.
Apprentice Allia Tiar claimed his third victory of the campaign aboard Easy Lap in the 1600m local-bred maiden race. Trained by Khalifa Al Neyadi, the four-year-old filly battled to a hard-fought win, with Ghiath MKA finishing a close second and HK Khanjar in third.