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Mistral
del Sol is the champion
At German races
Sheikh Mansour’s Jarnin finishes third |
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French-bred horse Mistral del Sol put up a super display with
the help of jockey Andrasch Starke to clinch the pivotal place
in The President of the UAE Sorouh Derby races held on Sunday,
October 26, 2008, at the historical Baden Baden Racecourse in
Germany. The races, held under the patronage of UAE Equestrian
and Racing Federation, was sponsored by Abu Dhabi-based
realtor Sorouh Real Estate P.J.S.C. |
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The race had a field of 12 four-year-old and above
Pure-bred Arabian horses from Holland, France, Belgium, Sweden
and Germany. A purse of €15,000 was earmarked as prizes.
Mistral is owned by Nibbering G and Karin Van Den Bos (who is
also the trainer). The 2000-meter race on grass was held on a
day which featured several other important race meetings and
attracted a huge number of fans, despite the inclement
weather.
Periandeer, bred in Holland, finished in the second place with
jockey Andreas Suborics astride. Periander is owned by Ms.
M.J. de Ruiter-Floor and trained by J.L. Gay.
Jarnin, who has already savoured several victories this season
and last season in Europe, had to be content in third place.
Jarnin was ridden by Philippe Sogorb and trained by Robert
Litt. Jarnin is owned by His Excellency Sheikh Mansour bin
Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Presidential Affairs.
Taleb Dhaher Al Muhairi, Secretary General, UAE Equestrian and
Racing Federation, who was present on the occasion to give
away prizes to the winners, stated: “This is indeed an
important day for us at Baden Baden. It is impressive to see
so many race enthusiasts who have thronged the venue despite
the weather. This only goes to prove the popularity of
Pure-bred Arabian horses.'' He said the races also work
towards boosting the image of Abu Dhabi in particular and the
UAE in general. "These races are also successful because of
the constant support from the sponsors, in this case Sorouh."
He thanked the Baden Baden Racecourse officials for their warm
support and cooperation and said: “Your support gives us
encouragement and strength to keep coming back to Germany. I
am happy we enjoy a cordial relationship from so many years
and will continue do so for many more years.” |
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Abu Baker Khoury from Sorouh said he was immensely pleased
with the outcome of the Baden Baden races. "We are pleased
that our company could tie up with the UAE Equestrian and
Racing Federation in sponsoring the races in Europe. It was a
wonderful experience particularly in Baden Baden. We are happy
that we have been able to showcase not only our company but
also our country."
Peter Banzhaf, Technical Director for Baden Baden Racecourse,
said: "It's always a pleasure to welcome the UAE Equestrian &
Racing Federation to Baden Baden. For many years now we have
had the pleasure of hosting this high caliber races for
Arabian horses and we look forward to greater cooperation in
the future".
Hubert Lorenz, Secretary Treasurer for IFAHR, commented: " As
over the years, it is a pleasure to receive the UAE in
Germany. They are great supporters of the Arabian horses and
perhaps we would feel lost without their encouragement and
support." |
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With the staging of the President of the UAE Challenge Derby
for Pure-bred Arabians in Baden Baden, The UAE Equestrian and
Racing Federation-sponsored races come to an end this season
in Europe and from next year, the Federation plans to
introduce more venues. |
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