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RB Kingmaker, bred by the esteemed Dianne Waldron of Rosebrook Farm, demonstrated exceptional prowess under the masterful guidance of Cristian Demuro to secure a memorable triumph in the prestigious G1 Al Mneefah Cup at the Saudi Cup opening night. The American-bred stallion, trained by the astute Helal Alalawi for National Stables, showcased remarkable acceleration in the closing stages, pulling away from a formidable field to clinch victory in one of the evening's most anticipated races. This success adds to an impressive campaign that has seen the champion secure Group race victory in France and multiple placed efforts at the highest level.
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The French contender Nabucco Al Maury, piloted by the experienced Christophe Soumillon for trainer Hamad Al-Jehani, put forth a valiant effort to secure second place. The Mansoor Khalil M Al-Shawani-owned runner maintained strong pressure throughout but ultimately couldn't match the winner's devastating turn of foot. Local hope Asfan Al Khalediah, representing Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Sons and ridden by Abdullah Alawfi, rounded out the top three with a commendable performance under the guidance of trainer Nasser Mutlaq. The Saudi-bred challenger demonstrated admirable resilience to secure a podium finish in this prestigious international contest, further cementing the growing reputation of Saudi Arabian thoroughbreds on the global stage.
This victory further solidifies National Stables' position as a dominant force in international Arabian racing since its establishment in 2008. Under Helal Al Alawi's meticulous guidance, RB Kingmaker has emerged as one of the stable's flagship performers, with notable achievements including a second-place finish in the Qatar Arabian World Cup. Al Alawi's strategic excellence in selecting and training top-tier horses has seen his Al Ain-based operation accumulate an impressive string of victories across prestigious races in France, the UK, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.