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Doha Bu Thaila and Gold Fleece secured impressive victories in the feature races at Al Uqda Racecourse on Wednesday, highlighting a seven-race card packed with quality.
The locally-trained Doha Bu Thaila (Harry Angel) is maintaining her perfect record in Qatar, securing a hat-trick in the Al Waab Cup. Under a masterful ride from Soufiane Saadi, the Alban de Mieulle-trained filly showed impressive acceleration to edge out Lulwat Al Faisal by a neck in the Local Thoroughbred Handicap.
Royalty set early fractions before the winner made smooth headway, while third-placed Al Harqah finished a length and a quarter behind the runner-up for trainer Ivan Rossi.
9YO Gold Fleece continued her renaissance with a commanding performance in the Keheilah Al Ajouz Cup. The Gassim Ghazali-trained mare, ridden by Marco Casamento, tracked early leaders Amalfina and Hi Meh Darling before asserting in the straight to win by two and a half lengths.
Katleiya, trained by Hadi Al Ramzani, claimed second under Alberto Sanna, while September Leaves was a nose behind in third for trainer Mohammed Ghazali.
Ginkeau demonstrated his staying prowess in the Purebred Arabian Handicap, surging past early leader M'tawa El Saa'yeb to win by two and a half lengths from Sheteer, with Alhafar three-quarters of a length back in third.
Hassan Ali Alabdulmalik's Road To The East impressed in the Thoroughbred Handicap, overhauling He's A Dream and Vega Star in the straight. Cambria Legend made late progress but Court Poet claimed second.
AA Kindled Speed broke his maiden in thrilling fashion, holding off Al Malhouf by a short head after Lagtaifia and AJS Ghazi had cut out the early running.
Emerald Eclipse finally shed his maiden tag after five placed efforts, beating long-time leader Necessitate by two and a quarter lengths, with Vaha in third.
The day began with an eye-catching debut victory from Al Muthqafah, who overcame a wide draw to win by four and a half lengths. Early leader Farraj gave way to Texas Traveler CS in the straight before the winner powered clear, with Billythekid Pompadour taking third.
Racing continues at Al Uqda next week, with Abdulla Rashid Al Kubaisi, QREC Racing Manager, presenting the trophies to Wednesday's successful connections.