Asfaan Al Shahania (Assy x Kampanule De Ghazal) landed the sixth race, a Local Purebred Arabian Maiden Plate over 1600m for four-year-olds, with 14 runners in attendance, pulling clear by 2¾ lengths. The grey colt, in the colours of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, was saddled by Rudy Nerbonne and partnered by Lukas Delozier, who completed a quick-fire double. The son of Assy broke his duck at the third attempt after a recent third over the same course and distance, confirming his effectiveness at the mile. Asfaan Al Shahania broke from the widest draw and was settled just off the pace, tracking the leading group through the early stages. Raqeeq (Mister Ginoux) set the tempo ahead of Sahrawi (Mared Al Sahra) and Al Molheb Zakhir (Meghwaar), with the pair disputing positions behind the leader as the field travelled towards the home turn. Approaching the bend, Al Molheb Zakhir moved forward to take over, with Raqeeq and Sahrawi still in close attendance while Asfaan Al Shahania edged closer into fourth. In the straight, Raqeeq began to fade, leaving Al Molheb Zakhir in front as Sahrawi pressed and Asfaan Al Shahania continued to close. Passing the 300m marker, Asfaan Al Shahania moved into second and soon began to wear down the leader, drawing alongside inside the final 100m before asserting and pulling clear with a strong late surge to seal a decisive success. Al Molheb Zakhir, in the colours of Hassan bin Ali Hassan Al Matwi, is trained by Mohammed Hassan Al Matwi and was partnered by Maikon De Souza. He finished second, a length ahead of the Khalifa bin Sheail Al Kuwari-owned Ghada, who is trained by Hamad Al-Jehani and was ridden by Faleh Bughenaim.

Safwan Al Shahania (Gazwan x Vega De Faust) landed the second race, a Purebred Arabian Premium Maiden Plate over 1600m (Class 6) for four-year-olds, drawing 12 runners, pulling clear by 2¼ lengths. The chestnut colt, representing Al Shahania Stud, is trained by Rudy Nerbonne and was ridden by Lukas Delozier, improving markedly from his debut third to open his account at the second attempt, marking himself down as one to follow. Settled in fourth from barrier 3, Safwan Al Shahania tracked a solid early tempo set by Jabra’an Al Shahania (Gazwan), with HM Al Jadwal (Mister Ginoux) applying pressure and Mamunat Al Jasra (Al Mamun Monlau) close behind. Passing the 800m marker, HM Al Jadwal moved forward to take over, with Jabra’an Al Shahania sticking on closely as the race began to build. At the top of the straight, HM Al Jadwal regained the advantage and looked set to see it out approaching the 300m marker. However, the race quickly turned into a fierce contest, with Wahdan (Mister Ginoux), who had been well off the pace, arriving with a powerful late run while Safwan Al Shahania also quickened to join the leaders. The trio were almost in line, positions changing rapidly with every stride, creating a thrilling finish. Inside the final 100m, Safwan Al Shahania dug deep, finding extra to assert and then pull away late, with the margin stretching out in the closing strides despite the intensity of the battle beforehand. Jabra’an Al Shahania, in the colours of Hamad Khalid Al-Qahtani and from the Mohammed Al Ghazali yard, with Soufiane Saadi aboard, kept on well to take second, a quarter of a length ahead of the Hamad Al-Jehani-trained Wahdan, who finished strongly from the rear for Khalifa bin Mohamed bin Khalifa Abdullah Al Attiyah under Szczepan Mazur to take third.

Aneed Al Shahania (Azadi x Al Anga) took Race 3, the HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani Trophy, a Local Purebred Arabian contest over 2000m (Class 1) for four-year-olds and upwards, with nine runners lining up for the day’s first feature. The six-year-old grey horse, racing in the colours of HE Sheikha Reem bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, from the Rudy Nerbonne yard and with Lukas Delozier doing the steering, returned to winning form following two runner-up efforts, producing a sustained late run to score by three and three-quarter lengths while his trainer completed a double on the day. Held up towards the rear through the early and middle stages, Aneed Al Shahania travelled comfortably as the race unfolded, with Mou’nes Al Shahania (Harran ASF) racing prominently in third throughout, ensuring a solid tempo was maintained at the head of affairs. As the field approached the straight, Zah’ran Al Shahania (Azadi), who had also been positioned towards the rear for much of the journey, began to make headway, moving into contention alongside the eventual winner. Inside the final 200m, Aneed Al Shahania asserted decisively, quickening past his rivals and putting the race to bed with authority. Zah’ran Al Shahania, representing North Racing and prepared by Hamad Al-Jehani, stayed on under Pierre Charles Boudot to take second, just a short head ahead of Mou’nes Al Shahania, who kept on for HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, also from the Rudy Nerbonne stable, with Alberto Sanna aboard, after racing prominently but feeling the effects of earlier exertions in the closing stages.

Earlier on the day, Kendah Al Shahania (Mister Ginoux x R B Kindle) took the opener, the Djendel Novice Cup, a Local Purebred Arabian Novice over 1400m (Class 5) for four-year-olds and upwards, featuring a full field of 16. The four-year-old bay filly, in the colours of HE Sheikha Iman bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani, from the Rudy Nerbonne stable and with Alberto Sanna doing the steering, made a striking impression from a wide draw in barrier 14, producing a powerful late surge to score by four lengths, with Mr Taleb Meteb Al-Saaq presenting the Djendel Cup Held up in the early stages, Kendah Al Shahania was settled off the pace as the field developed, with the leaders travelling strongly through the opening exchanges. Nah’aab Al Shahania (Burning Sand) raced prominently and was involved in a sustained contest for the lead in the straight alongside Shawaq Alseej (Yazeed), the pair setting a strong tempo as the race unfolded. Turning for home, the leaders were still closely matched, with Nah’aab Al Shahania continuing to press forward. Meanwhile, Windsor (AF AlBahar), like the eventual winner, was also making ground from off the pace, positioning himself for a late challenge. Inside the final 300m, Kendah Al Shahania unleashed a decisive burst, sweeping past her rivals with authority and quickly putting daylight between herself and the field. Her advantage widened with every stride, sealing an emphatic victory. Windsor, representing Umm Al Shukhut Farm and prepared by Ibrahim Khaled Elahmed, stayed on strongly under Pierre Charles Boudot to take second, just a short head ahead of Nah’aab Al Shahania, who kept on for HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, also trained by Rudy Nerbonne and with Lukas Delozier aboard, after racing prominently throughout and disputing the lead in the straight.

Nasser Al Shahania (Jaafer ASF x Nacree Al Maury) landed the Eraida Cup in the evening’s final and feature race, a Purebred Arabian Handicap over 2200m (Class 2) for five-year-olds and older, with seven runners going to post. The six-year-old chestnut, racing in the colours of Al Shahania Stud and prepared by Rudy Nerbonne, who secured a one-two, was steered by Lukas Delozier and recorded his first win in just three outings this campaign, prevailing by half a length, with a decisive gap back to third. Settled towards the rear in the early exchanges, Nasser Al Shahania travelled comfortably as Alshanfara (AF AlBahar) showed the way initially from Al Kazim (Al Mamun Monlau) and Medan (Assy) before the latter took over. The pace then shifted again through the middle stages when Lattam (No Risk Al Maury) surged forward to assume control, setting the race up for a late challenge. Approaching the home turn, Nasser Al Shahania made his move from the back of the field, sweeping into contention with a powerful surge to take the lead. His stablemate Caid Du Soleil (Al Mourtajez), carrying the same colours and also representing the Nerbonne yard, produced a matching effort to join him and the pair quickly drew clear of the remainder in the straight. The final 200m developed into a duel between the stable companions, with Caid Du Soleil, partnered by Soufiane Saadi, closing strongly, but Nasser Al Shahania found enough to hold him at bay to the line. Lattam, representing Abdulrahman Fahad Al-Attiyah, under the guidance of Hamad Al-Jehani and with Arnaud de Lepine in the saddle, finished a further four lengths adrift in third, underlining how the first two home had settled the outcome between themselves in the closing stages.

Nah’ash Al Shahania (AF Al Buraq x Insheragh) took the penultimate race on the card, the Purebred Arabian Handicap (85–105) over 1400m (Class 2) for 5yo+ and 10 runners. The 6-year-old bay gelding, carrying the colours of HE Sheikha Reem bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, from the yard of Rudy Nerbonne and partnered by Lukas Delozier, returned to winning ways after three placed finishes this campaign, registering his second success in six starts with a determined performance to score by a length while providing his trainer with a second winner on the evening and his rider with a third in succession. Breaking smartly, Nah’ash Al Shahania settled just behind the early leaders as the front position changed hands rapidly before Sejjel (Al Mourtajez) established a strong and searching gallop shortly after the start. Ilasad (AF AlBahar) and Posuelo Py (AF AlBahar) tracked the pace, with the eventual winner travelling comfortably in their slipstream as the field stretched out through the early and middle stages. Midway through the race, Nah’ash Al Shahania advanced smoothly into second and, approaching the home turn, applied pressure to the leader before striking the front. Once in command he never relinquished control, maintaining a steady advantage despite persistent pressure from Posuelo Py and several others, including Jenkille Hipolyte (Al Mamun Monlau), who produced a late run from off the pace in the closing stages. Nah’ash Al Shahania held on gamely and established a clear margin, leaving his rivals to battle it out for the minor honours. That struggle proved fiercely competitive, with only a short head and a head separating the next three home. Posuelo Py, racing for Ibrahim Mohammed Al-Fadala and handled by Hamad Al-Jehani, secured second under Faleh Bughenaim, a short head ahead of Al Zwair (TM Fred Texas), who stayed on for Al Shaqab Racing, trainer Jean de Mieulle and jockey Pierre Charles Boudot, with Jenkille Hipolyte a head further back in fourth for his owner-trainer Osama Omer Al-Dafea under Arnaud de Lepine.

Mou’nes Al Shahania (Harran ASF x Majnona) captured the Local Purebred Arabian Handicap (60–80) over 2000m (Class 4) for 4yo+ and 11 runners in the fifth race on the card. The 5-year-old bay gelding, owned by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, trained by Rudy Nerbonne and ridden by Lukas Delozier, notched his third consecutive victory from just six career starts, which also include three placed finishes, staying on strongly to score by half a length and suggest there is more to come, another start in the making. Settled in midfield from barrier 2, Mou’nes Al Shahania was content to let others contest the early lead as stablemate Tariqu Al Shahania (Gazwan) pressed forward soon after the start to take control from Al Fareq (Al Mamun Monlau). Tariqu Al Shahania dictated the tempo through the early and middle stages ahead of SK Doctor (Al Mourtajez) and Al Fareq, with the eventual winner travelling comfortably off the pace. Approaching the home turn, Al Qaws (Dahess) advanced from behind mid-division to move into third behind Tariqu Al Shahania and SK Doctor, with Bin La Hoor (La Hoor) following. On straightening up, Al Qaws continued his forward move to press into second behind the long-time leader while the chasing pack began to close in as the race intensified. Inside the final 200m, Mou’nes Al Shahania launched his challenge with a sweeping run from off the pace, rapidly reeling in the leaders and striking the front. Al Fareq rallied strongly in pursuit, but the winner responded generously and held on gamely to the line. Al Fareq, representing Khalifa bin Sheail Al Kuwari and trained by Julian Smart, stayed on under Alberto Sanna to finish second, one and three-quarter lengths clear of Tariqu Al Shahania, who kept on for third in the same colours and for the same trainer as the winner under Faleh Bughenaim.

Kendah Al Shahania (Mister Ginoux x R B Kindle) captured the eighth race on the card, the feature Loyalty Cup, a 1600m Graduation Plate for 4yo Local Purebred Arabians, Class 4, contested by 10 runners. Carrying the colours of HE Sheikha Iman bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the bay filly built on her runner-up debut to open her account in decisive fashion, settling towards the rear before unleashing a sharp burst in the straight to seize control and score by 1¾ lengths. Trained by Rudy Nerbonne and ridden by Marco Casamento, she provided her trainer with a double on the day. Early pace was set by the front-running group while Kendah Al Shahania was content to bide her time in behind, travelling comfortably as the field began to string out approaching the home turn. Turning in, Qiltan (TM Fred Texas) had already moved into a prominent position and struck the front, but once the eventual winner was angled into the clear she quickened decisively, reeling him in with authority and drawing away inside the final stages. Qiltan, representing Wathnan Racing and prepared by Alban de Mieulle, stayed on under Soufiane Saadi to secure second, finishing a full 7 lengths clear of Asfaan Al Shahania (Assy), who ran on late under Lukas Delozier for HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani and trainer Rudy Nerbonne. The sizeable margin between the pair underlined how the winner and runner-up had pulled well clear of the remainder in the straight, effectively settling the race between themselves before the line.

Jalaad Al Shahania (Jaafer ASF x Djainka Des Forges) captured the fourth race on the card, The Late Abdulaziz Nasser Al-Fuhaid Cup, a Purebred Arabian Novice Plate for 4yo+ over 1400m, Class 5, contested by 11 runners. The six-year-old grey, representing Al Shahania Stud and trained by Rudy Nerbonne, had been knocking on the door with four consecutive placings this season and duly broke through on his fifth start, settling midfield before unleashing a decisive late surge to prevail by a quarter of a length under Lukas Delozier. Dabas (AF AlBahar) set a strong tempo from the outset and dominated the lead throughout, opening a sizeable advantage and appearing set for victory as he straightened for home. However, Jalaad Al Shahania began to close relentlessly in the straight, gradually eroding the margin before collaring the long-time leader inside the final 50m to snatch the verdict. Dabas, owned by Abdulrahman Batal Al-Otibi and trained by Nayef Batal Al-Otibi, stayed on gamely under Damien Morin to secure second, finishing 2¼ lengths ahead of Lattam. The latter, racing for Abdulrahamn Fahad Al-Attiyah and prepared by Hamad Al-Jehani, was held up for most of the trip before producing a late charge under Pierre-Charles Boudot to take third.

Ta’hoos Al Shahania (Harran ASF x Najda) landed the second race on the card, a Local Purebred Arabian Handicap for ratings 0–65 over 1200m, Class 6, contested by 14 runners. The five-year-old chestnut horse, owned by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani and trained by Rudy Nerbonne, recorded his second victory from nine career starts and maintained his remarkable record of never finishing outside the first three, surging from the rear to score decisively by 3½ lengths under Mohammed Hassan Ali Alabdulmalik. Settled at the back after the break, Ta’hoos Al Shahania watched as Kanz Al Adeed (AF AlBahar) led the early stages from Alam Al Zaeem (Alam Al Khalediah) and Taimoor (Nizam). Midway through the race, Thaar (La Hoor) improved to take over and maintained the advantage approaching the home turn, with Taimoor still tracking in second as the tempo lifted. Rounding the bend, Ta’hoos Al Shahania began a strong run from the rear alongside Habes (Harran ASF), both making rapid ground on the leaders. Though Thaar held a narrow advantage early in the straight, the final 300m saw Ta’hoos Al Shahania unleash a powerful surge to take command and quickly put the result beyond doubt, drawing clear in emphatic fashion. Taimoor, owned by Abdulaziz Saleh Al-Otaibi and trained by Mohammed Hassan Al Matwi, stayed on under Saleh Faraj Al-Otaibi to take second, finishing a length ahead of Habes. The latter, representing Abdulaziz Saleh Al Jaber and prepared by Hadi Al Ramzani, ran on under Soufiane Saadi to secure third.