Nah’ash Al Shahania (AF Al Buraq x Insheragh) continued his excellent early-season form with a decisive victory in Race 5, the Purebred Arabian Handicap (70–90) for 3YO+ over 1200m (Class 3), contested by 8 runners. The 5YO bay gelding, representing Al Shahania Stud, trained by Rudy Nerbonne and delivered with precision by Lukas Delozier, followed up a promising third on seasonal debut with a sharp win on his second outing, scoring by 1¾ lengths. Breaking from barrier 2, Nah’ash Al Shahania was dropped out early and settled at the rear while Kawaii D’Vialettes (AF AlBahar) set a strong and persistent tempo at the head of affairs. Lanvin De Faust (No Risk Al Maury) and Mesaieed (Majd Al Arab) raced close behind the leader, with the order remaining steady through the early stages. Approaching the home turn, Hamas La Gloire (AF AlBahar), who had sat near the rear, improved stylishly to move into second, becoming the immediate threat to the long-time leader. But once they straightened, Nah’ash Al Shahania began to unwind a devastating sprint from the back of the field. Accelerating with purpose, he swept past rivals one by one, moved into second and shortly after surged past Kawaii D’Vialettes to seize control in the final stages, putting the race firmly to bed. Kawaii D’Vialettes, racing for Mubarak Ali Al-Nuaimi and trained by Ahmed Al Jehani under Alberto Sanna, held on for second, finishing 1⅕ lengths ahead of Hamas La Gloire, who secured third for Yousuf bin Ebrahim bin Yousuf Al-Mahmoud and trainer Hamad Al-Jehani under Pierre Charles Boudot.

Ta’hoos Al Shahania (Harran ASF x Najda) translated consistent promise into a deserved first victory, producing a commanding performance in the day’s opener, the Local Purebred Arabian Maiden Plate for 3–7YOs over 1200m (Class 6), which brought together a field of 13 runners. The 4YO chestnut colt, representing H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, was saddled by Rudy Nerbonne and guided confidently by Lukas Delozier to a decisive two-length success on his fifth career start, having never finished outside the first three. Breaking alertly from barrier 5, Ta’hoos Al Shahania travelled strongly in third behind the early leader Wahaas (AF AlBahar), with Al Moheet Al Sakab (AF AlBahar) slotting in between the pair. Approaching the home turn, he was angled into second before sweeping to the front, maintaining a fluent rhythm as he lengthened away in the straight. At the 200m marker, a brief duel with Wahaas unfolded well clear of the rest, but Ta’hoos Al Shahania soon asserted his superiority, quickening again inside the final furlong to seal an emphatic win. Wahaas, trained by Ahmed Kobeissi for Abdullah bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Attiya and ridden by Faleh Bughenaim, kept on honestly for second, finishing 5¾ lengths ahead of Al Ta’er (Kalino). The latter, trained by Owaida Salem Al Hajri for owner Mubarak Ali Al-Nuaimi under Abdulla Rashid Al-Hajri, secured third as the best of the rest, himself a further six lengths in front of the fourth-placed runner.

Aneed Al Shahania (Azadi x Al Anga) maintained his outstanding strike-rate with a hard-fought victory in the Class 2 Purebred Arabian Conditions for 4YO+ over 2100m. The 5YO grey horse, owned by H.E. Sheikha Reem bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani and trained by Rudy Nerbonne, landed his fifth win from six career starts, with his only defeat being a runner-up effort. Under Lukas Delozier, he prevailed by a length in a tightly contested finish. The four-runner field raced in single file for much of the journey, with Khalil Du Croate (No Risk Al Maury), trained by Julian Smart for Khalifa bin Sheail Al Kuwari and ridden by Alberto Sanna, dictating the pace throughout. He was tracked by Sun Amer (Amer), owned by Khalid Mohammed Al-Harami, trained by Bader Al Balushi and ridden by Marco Casamento, Raed (Amer) and Aneed Al Shahania in that order, with little change in the running positions until the home straight. Once heads turned for home, Sun Amer briefly took over, but Aneed Al Shahania swept past him with a sharp acceleration to strike the front. Khalil Du Croate rallied strongly on the inside and Raed, representing Wathnan Racing for trainer Alban de Mieulle under Soufiane Saadi, also closed fast from behind, setting up a three-way battle to the line. Aneed Al Shahania, however, proved toughest in the final strides, holding off Khalil Du Croate by a length, with Raed a further length back in third. Sun Amer, owned by Khalid Mohammed Al-Harami, trained by Bader Al Balushi and ridden by Marco Casamento, finished fourth, only a short head behind the minor place getters.

Fatack Al Shahania (Burning Sand x Fiha) confirmed the promise he had shown on debut when he finished 2nd on debut toward the end of the last season, beginning his new campaign in perfect fashion by landing the Local Purebred Arabian Maiden Plate, Class 6, for 3–7YOs over 1200m, which drew 12 runners. The 4YO colt, breaking from barrier 6, scored stylishly by four lengths for H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani and trainer Rudy Nerbonne, with Damien Morin in the saddle. Fatack Al Shahania broke smartly to race just behind the early leader Karar Al Farres (Harran ASF), with Windsor (AF AlBahar) and Thaar (La Hoor) close up. Around the home turn, Morin urged the colt forward, and he responded generously, quickening to take command and stretch clear in the home straight. Ta’hoos Al Shahania (Harran ASF), also representing H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani and Rudy Nerbonne under Lukas Delozier, made steady headway from midfield to secure second completing a one-two for the connections, while Windsor stayed on for third a further 1¼ lengths behind.

In the penultimate and feature race of the day, Ray'q (Azadi x Zahwah) returned to the winner’s enclosure with a thrilling victory in the HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani Trophy for 4YO+ Local Purebred Arabians over 2100m. The 6YO horse, owned by H.E. Sheikha Reem bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani and trained by Rudy Nerbonne, secured his sixth win in just 10 starts after a fierce battle in the home straight. Jockey Olivier d'Andigne delivered a determined ride as Ray’q fought stride for stride with stablemate Aneed Al Shahania before edging ahead by a head at the line, completing a double for the rider. Galeb Al Shahania (Burning Sand) dictated the pace for most of the race, but Ray'q and Aneed Al Shahania stormed past in the home straight, pulling well clear of the rest of the field. The final stages turned into a thrilling duel between the two stablemates carrying the same colours, with Ray’q just managing to get his head in front. Aneed Al Shahania (Azadi), ridden by Lukas Delozier, completed a one-two for H.E. Sheikha Reem bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani and trainer Rudy Nerbonne, while Layeq (T M Fred Texas), owned by Khalifa bin Sheail Al Kuwari, trained by Julian Smart and ridden by Pierre Charles Boudot, finished a distant third, five lengths behind.

The fourth tight finish on the day came in race four as Al Shahania Stud’s Sheteer (Assy x Insheragh) displayed remarkable determination to land a hard-fought victory in the Purebred Arabian Handicap (75-95) for 4YO+ over 2300m. Trained by Rudy Nerbonne and ridden by Pierre Charles Boudot, the talented runner edged out Khalil Du Croate (No Risk Al Maury) in a nail-biting finish, securing the win by a short head. M'tawa El Saa'yeb (Jaafer ASF) set the early pace, with Alhafar (Al Mamun Monlau) in pursuit. Ikef De Bozouls (No Risk Al Maury) made a bold move from the outside to take third in the middle stages. As the field turned for home, several runners launched their bids, but it was Sheteer and Khalil Du Croate who emerged strongest. Locked in a relentless duel over the final 200m, Sheteer managed to push his head in front at the wire and win by a short head. Shamlowl (Al Mamun Monlau) stayed on well to finish third, two lengths behind the runner-up.