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.

First of her class with an impressive 92,86 points and named Gold Champion Yearling Filly, the exquisite Arabella Al Shahania continues to impress as she represents the latest generation of the Al Shahania superstars.

Mistiq Al Shahania and Chalino CJ turned heads and unveiled their brilliance on the grand stage, with respectively the Gold Champion Yearling Colt and the Silver Champion Junior Colt titles.

Al Shahania Stud emerged as the most decorated farm of GCAT Riyadh 2025, a true crowning moment!

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.

Basheer Al Shahania (Jaafer ASF x Bombe De Ghazal) continued his winning form with a commanding performance in the penultimate race of the card, a Purebred Arabian Graduation Plate for 5YO+ over 1900m. The 5-year-old horse, owned by H.E. Sheikha Reem bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani and trained by Rudy Nerbonne, secured his second consecutive victory under jockey Lukas Delozier, finishing two lengths clear of his nearest rival. Mared Al Jasra (Mared Al Sahra) set the pace of the four-runner race, with Basheer Al Shahania flanking him closely while Tareq (AF AlBahar) and Lagtaifia (Asraa Min Albarq) tracked behind in a compact field. The race unfolded at a steady tempo, with the order remaining unchanged until the final bend where Basheer Al Shahania made his decisive move, accelerating into the lead. In the home straight, he maintained his advantage with confidence, while Tareq finished strongly to claim second place, overtaking Mared Al Jasra, who was a further one and a half lengths behind in third.

In Race 2, the Local Purebred Arabian Maiden Plate for 4-6YOs over 1400m, Makarem Al Shahania (Munjiz x Unwa) built on her runner-up finish last time to secure a well-earned maiden victory on her fifth career start. Owned and bred by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, the 5YO mare was saddled by Rudy Nerbonne and guided to victory by Lukas Delozier, scoring by two and a quarter lengths. Agshar (Al Mourtajez) initially took the lead before Taimoor (Nizam) assumed command and maintained his position through the early and middle stages while the eventual winner travelled in mid-division. As the field entered the home straight, Agshar closed in on the leader, but it was Makarem Al Shahania who produced a sharp turn of foot, surging past them both to win decisively. Husam Al Shahania (Munjiz) finished second, while Mared Al Zaeem (Mared Al Sahra) took third, half a length behind the runner-up, just half a length ahead of Taimoor and Maraweeh Al Sahaab (AF AlBahar), who were separated by narrow margins, a neck and a further neck, in a tight battle for minor honors.