Arabian Racing Organisation - Group Race Programme 2022

ARO Group Race Programme 2022

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CONTENTS

Welcome

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Qatar International Stakes (Gr1PA)

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UAE President Cup (UK Arabian Derby) (Gr1PA)

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Royal Cavalry of Oman International Stakes (Gr2PA)

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HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Cup (Gr3PA)

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The Racecourses

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Overseas Assistance

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WELCOME The Arabian Racing Organisation looks forward to welcoming international and domestic runners to contest four Purebred Arabian Group races as part of the International Pattern Calendar in 2022.

ARO is delighted to be give connections the opportunity to compete at a variety of the UK's most well-known Grade 1 racecourses, over a range of distances and levels that should appeal to all.

Due to the challenges presented by racing during Covid19, ARO will issue updates regarding both human and equine health protocols, accommodation and travel information when necessary.

Genny Haynes Chief Executive Officer Arabian Racing Organisation

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QATAR INTERNATIONAL STAKES (GROUP 1 PA) Goodwood - Wednesday 27 July Entries: £400 by 1200 hrs on 15th June Supplementary Entries: £4,000 by 1200 hrs on 18th July

Distance: 8f (1600m) Surface: Turf Total Prize Fund:

£400,000

Winner:

£226,840

Second: Third: Fourth: Fifth: Sixth:

£86,000 £43,040 £21,440 £10,760 £5,400

Declarations: £800 by 1000 hrs on July 25th Jockey Declarations: by 1000hrs on July 25th Recent Winners, Ground and Times:

Age range: 4yo and upwards Field Safety Limit: 18 Weights: 5yo and upwards 9st (57kg) 4yo 8st 12lbs (56kg) Allowances: Fillies & Mares - 4lb (55kg/54.5kg)

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2021

Lady Princess, Soft, 1.50.94

2020

Ebraz, Good to Firm, 1.47.23

2019

Ebraz, Good, 1.47.56

2018

Muraaqib, Good, 1.48.00

2017

Tayf, Soft, 1.55.77

2016

Al Mourtajez, Good to Firm, 1.43.54

"It is a pleasure to run in the UK and we now look forward to Paris and the Arabian World Cup. " I had confidence in her and I would like to thank all the connections and share my win with Qatar's King and all of Qatar."

Khalifa bin Shaeil Al Kuwari Owner After Lady Princess's win in 2021

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UAE PRESIDENT CUP (UK ARABIAN DERBY) (GROUP 1 PA) Doncaster - Saturday 10 September Distance: 1m2f (2000m)

Entries: £200 by 1200 hrs on August 4th Supplementary Entries: £800 by 1200 hrs on 2 September

Surface: Turf Total Prize Fund:

£80,000

Winner:

£45,368

Second: Third: Fourth: Fifth: Sixth:

£17,200 £8,608 £4,288 £2,152 £1,080

Declaration: £400 by 1000 hrs on September 8 Jockey Declarations: 1000 hrs on September 8 Recent Winners, Ground and Times:

Age range: 4yo only Field Safety Limit: 18 Weights: Colts & Geldings: 9st (57kg) Fillies: 8st 10lbs (55kg)

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2021

Abbes, Good to Soft, 2.19.00

2020

Hattal, Good, 2.24.51

2019

Hayyan, Good to Firm, 2.16.89

2018

Rodess Du Loup, Good, 2.25.08

2017

Nafees, Good to Soft, 2.20.01

2016

Lightning Bolt, Good, 2.22.05

"The horse has now won a Group 1, he's always had alot of ability.

"Today it was a good race, but he still needs more experience this will be a good preparation for Longchamp."

Olivier Peslier Jockey After Abbes's win in 2021

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ROYAL CAVALRY OF OMAN INTERNATIONAL STAKES (GROUP 2 PA) Newbury - Saturday 13 August Entries: £100 by 1200 hrs on August 9 Declarations: £200 by 1000 hrs on August 11 Jockey Declarations: by 1000 hrs on August 11

Distance: 6f (1200m) Surface: Turf Total Prize Fund:

£20,000

Winner: Second: Third: Fourth: Fifth: Sixth:

£11,342 £4,300 £2,152 £1,072 £538 £270

[Formerly the Za'abeel International Stakes] Recent Winners, Ground and Times:

Age range: 3yo and upwards Field Safety Limit: 20 Weights: 4yo+ Horses, Colts, Geldings 9st 7lb (60kg) 3yo Colts, Geldings 8st 8lb (54.5kg) Allowances: Fillies & Mares 4lb (4+ 58.5kg, 3yo 52.5kg)

2021

Bayan Athbah, Good, 1.17.65*

2019

Conchita DA, Good/Good to Firm, 1.22.35

2018

Al Chammy, Good to Soft, 1.22.94

2017

Lwsail, Soft/Heavy, 1.24.92

2016

Radames, Good to Firm, 1.21.39

2015

Al Mouhannad, Soft, 1.21.21

*hand timed

Penalties: After 1st January 2021, winner of a Gr1PA (or equivalent) 5lb; of a Gr2PA (or equivalent) 3lb

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"We knew Bayan Athbah was pretty special when she won her maiden over further in Belgium.

"She'll be better back up in trip, but we thought she would cope over this shorter distance because she has so much class."

Phil Collington Trainer After Bayan Athbah's win in 2021

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HH SHEIKHA FATIMA BINT MUBARAK CUP (GROUP 3 PA) Haydock Park - Saturday 3 September Distance: 1m (1600m) Surface: Turf

Entries: £100 by 1200 hrs on 30 August Declaration: £200 by 1000 hrs on September 1 Jockey Declarations: 1000 hrs on September 1

Total Prize Fund: £14,000 Winner:

£7,939.40

[Formerly the ARO Cup]

Second: Third: Fourth: Fifth: Sixth:

£3,010.00 £1,506.40 £750.40 £376.60 £189.00

Recent Winners, Racecourse:

Age range: 4yo+ Field Safety Limit: 17

2021

Bayan Athbah, Haydock Park, Good to Firm,1.49.95

2018

Shomoos Athbah, Royal Windsor

2016

Aghsaan, Newbury

Weights: 4yo and upwards - 9st (57kg) Allowances: Fillies & Mares - 4lb (55kg) Penalties: After 1st January 2021, winner of a Gr1PA (or equivalent) 7lb; of a Gr2PA (or equivalent) 5lb; of a Gr3PA (or equivalent) 3lb

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"It was a different experience for her today as the track at Newbury over the shorter distance was straight and she was able to win smoothly.

"Today was more of a learning curve for her, racing in between horses, and I'm sure she'll improve again."

Tom Marquand Jockey After Bayan Athbah's win in 2021

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THE RACECOURSES

Despite the tight turns, because of the long straight Haydock Park Racecourse is considered to be one of the fairest in the country. It is a left-handed, mostly level oval, with a four-and-a-half furlong run-in which rises steadily throughout.

Doncaster Racecourse is a left handed galloping track, considered to be one of the fairest in the UK. It is essentially flat, with a slight uphill gradient, approximately 10 furlongs from the finish. It is freedraining with the going rarely described as heavy.

The track at Newbury consists of a left handed oval of almost 1m and 7 furlongs (3000m), with an additional straight mile course (1600m). It's long wide straights with mild undulations and gentle bends are considered to provide a fair test for racehorses.

Goodwood's pronouced gradients and sharp bends favour the active, handy type of horse, the fluent mover, rather than the big, long-striding runner, and this applies especially when the going is fast.

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OVERSEAS ASSISTANCE The ARO office (details at the front of this brochure) should be able to assist with most questions, however international competitors are welcome to contact the International Racing Bureau: Max Pimlott (IRB) Tel: +44 (0) 1638 668 881 Fax: +44 (0) 1638 665 032 Mobile: +44 (0) 7970 154 614 Email: max@irbracing.com The IRB are happy to help with the organisation of shipping agents and stabling.

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ARO Group Race Programme 2022