Aneed Al Shahania (Azadi x Al Anga) reaffirmed his rising-star credentials with a commanding display in the Local Purebred Arabian Conditions for 4YO+ over 2200m (Class 2), contested by four runners. The 5YO grey horse, racing for H.E. Sheikha Reem bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani, trained by Rudy Nerbonne and partnered by Lukas Delozier, secured his second straight win and the sixth of his exceptional seven-race career, stretching clear by 4 lengths. Remarkably, the only time he was beaten, he finished runner-up by just a head. Talg'at Al Shahania (Mared Al Sahra), representing the same owner-trainer combination as the winner under Damien Morin, dictated a steady tempo throughout the early and middle stages, with the runners travelling in single file: Aneed Al Shahania tracking closely, followed by Habes (Harran ASF) and Galeb Al Shahania (Burning Sand), the latter racing for Al Eida Racing and trainer Gassim Al Ghazali under Marco Casamento. The order remained unchanged until the approach to the home turn where Talg'at Al Shahania attempted to lift the pace. All four runners straightened for the run-in together, but as soon as Delozier asked the question, Aneed Al Shahania delivered a decisive and electrifying response. He surged to the front with authority, opening a widening gap that left no room for doubt. Galeb Al Shahania stayed on best of the remainder for second, finishing 3½ lengths ahead of Talg'at Al Shahania in third, but the race was all about Aneed Al Shahania, who once again underlined his status as one of the most exciting local Purebred Arabians in training.

Jeb'ran Al Shahania (Amer x Margouia) delivered a determined performance to open his account in the Purebred Arabian Maiden Rated Plate for 4YOs over 2200m (Class 9), run with 9 runners. The grey gelding, representing H.E. Sheikha Iman bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani, trained by Rudy Nerbonne and partnered by Lukas Delozier, was rewarded for his promising seasonal debut when beaten only a neck, this time prevailing by a short head. Der'h Al Shahania (Gazwan) set the early tempo, with Jeb'ran Al Shahania immediately tracking him while Dahman Al Shahania (Jaafer) and Caid Du Soleil (Al Mourtajez) followed in close order. The leading trio held their positions around the home turn before the race ignited in the straight. Delozier urged Jeb'ran Al Shahania to challenge and Smith produced Fadi (General), who had raced in mid-division for most of the journey, with a strong run to his outside. The pair quickly drew clear of the remainder, engaging in a gripping duel inside the final 300m. Stride for stride they surged to the line, forcing the judge to call upon the photofinish, which went narrowly the way of Jeb'ran Al Shahania. Der'h Al Shahania stayed on to finish the best of the rest, 2½ lengths behind the runner-up, confirming his consistency in third.

Mubkhar Al Shahania (Gazwan x Kampanule De Ghazal) showed determination and maturity beyond his experience to land Race 3, the Local Purebred Arabian Handicap (55–75) for 3YO+ over 2200m (Class 5), run with 13 runners. The 4YO grey colt, racing for H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, trained by Rudy Nerbonne and partnered by Lukas Delozier, doubled his career tally on just his fourth start, scoring by a narrow quarter of a length. The early stages were lively and constantly shifting. Kasser Al Shahania (Amer) made the running from the outset, with Mubkhar Al Shahania tracking him closely in the same colours, followed by Achmed (Tabarak) and Muale'm (Mared Al Sahra). Muale’m soon moved forward to take command, with the two stablemates in the white and blue colours in pursuit. As the race evolved rapidly, Rabee' Al Shahania (Asraa Min Albarq) advanced to challenge the leader while Achmed held third. Moments later, Azooz (Aziz ASF) swept into second behind the still-leading Muale’m as the field passed the 1000m. Approaching the home turn, the complexion changed yet again, with Rabee' Al Shahania taking over at the 700m, narrowly ahead of Azooz. The lead changed hands repeatedly through the early home straight. Kasser Al Shahania re-emerged at the front, only for Mubkhar Al Shahania to loom alongside, repeating their early-race duel. Just as Mubkhar Al Shahania moved ahead, Achmed surged with a powerful challenge and looked a genuine danger in the final stages. However, Mubkhar Al Shahania dug deep and held on gamely for a narrow, but deserved victory. Achmed, representing Wathnan Racing for trainer Alban de Mieulle under Soufiane Saadi, finished just a quarter of a length behind. Only a nose back came Al Fareq (Al Mamun Monlau), running for Khalifa bin Sheail Al Kuwari under Julian Smart and Marco Casamento, delivering a strong late run from the rear to claim third after a very tight battle for the minor honours.

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.

To this day, Arabella Al Shahania remains the most successful yearling filly of the season. Elegance, flawless refinement, and the softest expression: in Cannes, she earned her 3rd major title of the year at just the beginning of her journey, with Giacomo Capacci.