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.

Fatack Al Shahania (Burning Sand x Fiha) enhanced his growing reputation in the fifth race on the card, the Gulf Cup for Purebred Arabians bred in the GCC over 1600m, Class 1, contested by 13 runners. The five-year-old grey, carrying the colours of H.E. Sheikha Yasmeen bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani and trained by Rudy Nerbonne, recorded his third win from six starts and maintained his record of never finishing outside the first two, sweeping from the rear to prevail by a quarter of a length under Lukas Delozier. AJS Kabul (AF AlBahar) raced prominently throughout in second before striking the front on entering the home straight and looking the likely winner while Arman (Amer) travelled in midfield and tracked the pace without urgency. Fatack Al Shahania was held up at the rear through the early and middle stages, conserving energy as the tempo unfolded ahead of him. In the straight, AJS Kabul pressed on and briefly asserted, but Fatack Al Shahania produced a sharp burst in the concluding stages, sweeping past the leaders in the final strides to snatch victory close home. AJS Kabul, owned by Al Jeryan Stud and trained by M.H.K. Al Attiyah, who saddled last year’s winner AJS Jassas (AF AlBahar) in the same colours, raced prominently throughout before taking the lead in the straight and staying on under Oisin Murphy to take second, finishing three lengths ahead of Arman. The latter, representing Wathnan Racing and prepared by Alban de Mieulle, travelled in midfield and closed sharply under James Doyle to secure third, but did not threaten the first two.

Mou'nes Al Shahania (Harran ASF x Majnona) continued his upward curve with a strong success in the fourth race, a Local Purebred Arabian Handicap (55–75) for 4yos and up over 2200m, Class 5, contested by 11 runners. The five-year-old bay gelding, owned by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani and trained by Rudy Nerbonne, followed up his previous victory to register a second consecutive win and double his tally on just his fifth career start, drawing clear by two and a half lengths under Lukas Delozier. Settled at the rear when the signal was given, Mou'nes Al Shahania was content to bide his time as Aaneef Zakhir (Djendel), breaking from barrier 1, went forward to lead before being eased back behind Burkan Zakhir (La Hoor) and Bin La Hoor (La Hoor), who dictated the pace through the early and middle stages. Approaching the home turn, Mou'nes Al Shahania began a sweeping move from the rear, improving sharply to enter the home straight in third before quickly advancing into second. Inside the final 200m, he asserted decisively, hitting the front and establishing a clear advantage that was never threatened thereafter. Aaneef Zakhir, owned and trained by Osama Omer Al-Dafea and guided by Salman Fahad Al-Hajri, kept on resolutely to secure second, finishing one and a half lengths ahead of the third placed Al Maqam. The latter, by No Risk Al Maury and representing Khalifa bin Sheail Al Kuwari, trained by Julian Smart and ridden by Jefferson Smith, closed strongly from the rear to claim third, edging Burkan Zakhir, owned by Hassan bin Ali Hassan Al Matwi, trained by Mohammed Hassan Al Matwi and partnered by Saleh Faraj Al-Otaibi, by a head in a tightly fought contest for the minor honours.

Tariqu Al Shahania (Gazwan x Taraf) opened the nine-race card by shedding his maiden tag in the first race, a Local Purebred Arabian Premium Maiden Plate for 4–7yos over 2000m, Class 6, contested by seven runners. The five-year-old bay gelding, owned by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani and trained by Rudy Nerbonne, improved on his previous runner-up effort to score at the fourth attempt, prevailing by half a length under Lukas Delozier. Breaking smoothly from barrier 1, Tariqu Al Shahania settled neatly in second as Al Masdar (No Risk Al Maury) pressed on to establish a clear lead, stretching the field by more than three lengths through the early and middle stages. While the leader enjoyed a decisive advantage, the remainder of the runners were tightly grouped behind, with Tariqu Al Shahania holding a handy rail position less than a length clear of the chasing pack, headed by Sarooqu Al Shahania (Assy). Approaching the home turn, the early pressure began to tell on Al Masdar, whose advantage started to diminish. Seizing the moment, Tariqu Al Shahania was angled out from the rail and quickly moved up to challenge, drawing alongside and then edging past the long-time leader. At the same time, Windsor (AF AlBahar) accelerated into second to apply fresh pressure as the field straightened. Inside the final 200m, the contest developed into a sustained duel, with Tariqu Al Shahania and Windsor racing stride for stride. Showing resolve, the former found extra in the closing strides to hold his rival at bay and secure victory. Windsor, representing Umm Al Shukhut Farm and trained by Ibrahim Khaled Elahmed, stayed on strongly under Pierre Charles Boudot to take second, a further half a length ahead of Kasser Al Shahania. The latter, a stablemate of the winner and carrying the same colours, finished with a late flourish from the rear under Soufiane Saadi to claim third, closing rapidly on the runner-up as the line approached.

Samsa Al Shahania (Assy x Salma Al Khalediah) maintained his perfect record this season with a resolute victory in the penultimate race on the card, a Purebred Arabian Handicap (80–100) for 5yos and up over 2200m, Class 2, contested by eight runners. The six-year-old bay, racing for Al Shahania Stud and trained by Rudy Nerbonne, followed up his seasonal debut success to remain unbeaten from two starts this season, prevailing by half a length under Lukas Delozier, who completed a double on the day and had also partnered him on his winning return. Breaking well, Samsa Al Shahania and his stablemate Ward (Gazwan) were both prominent early, settling just behind the long-time leader Sidi Star (No Risk Al Maury), who dictated the pace through the early and middle stages. Positions at the front remained largely unchanged, with the field content to let the leader roll along, until Jalaad Al Shahania (Jaafer ASF) began to make ground from the rear, bringing the third stablemate into closer contention. Turning for home, the race took a decisive shape as Samsa Al Shahania was asked to move up and quickly applied pressure to the leader, with Ward following him through in a similar surge. Inside the final 300m, all three Al Shahania Stud runners were locked together at the head of the field, racing in the same colours and asserting clear superiority over the rest. In the closing stages, Samsa Al Shahania found most under pressure, edging ahead to secure victory. Ward, ridden by Pierre Charles Boudot, stayed on strongly to complete the one-two, while Jalaad Al Shahania, finishing with purpose under Soufiane Saadi, claimed third. The trio pulled clear to complete an impressive clean sweep for Al Shahania Stud, Rudy Nerbonne and the French jockeys, underlining the depth of quality within the stable.

Caid Du Soleil (Al Mourtajez x Theeba) returned to his best to land the eighth and final race, the Al Judhay Cup, a Purebred Arabian Premium Maiden Plate for 4–7yos over 2200m, Class 6, contested by 12 runners. The five-year-old grey, racing for Al Shahania Stud and trained by Rudy Nerbonne, put a series of recent efforts behind him to get off the mark at the seventh attempt and on his third start in Qatar, prevailing by a neck under Lukas Delozier, who completed a quick-fire double and a treble on the day. Settling into a comfortable rhythm early, Caid Du Soleil raced in fifth through the early and middle stages, tracking a leading group headed by Al Natibis Up (Al Mamun Monlau), who set the tempo ahead of Munahis (AF AlBahar), Bin Narain (Al Mourtajez) and Der’h Al Shahania (Gazwan). The order remained largely unchanged as the field made its way toward the home turn, with Al Natibis Up appearing firmly in control. Once straightened, the complexion of the race shifted. Munahis began to apply strong pressure to the leader, ranging up with intent while Caid Du Soleil was produced with a perfectly timed challenge, unleashing a telling late surge from just off the pace. In the final stages, he swept to the front as Munahis continued to battle relentlessly alongside, refusing to yield. The pair fought out a gripping finish, with Caid Du Soleil showing resolve to hold on gamely and secure a narrow victory. Munahis, owned by Sheikh Ahmad bin Mohamed bin Faleh Al Thani and trained by Hadi Al Ramzani, finished a close second under Jefferson Smith, beaten only a neck but a length and a half clear of the remainder. Lattam (No Risk Al Maury), representing Abdulrahman Fahad Al-Attiyah and trained by Hamad Al-Jehani, produced the fastest closing sectional under Pierre Charles Boudot to take third, completing the frame in a strongly run renewal of the Al Judhay Cup.

Fatack Al Shahania (Burning Sand x Fiha) produced another authoritative display to take the second race, a Local Purebred Arabian Novice Plate for 4yos and up over 1400m, Class 5, contested by 11 runners. The five-year-old grey, racing in the colours of H.E. Sheikha Yasmeen bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani and trained by Rudy Nerbonne, added a second career victory to his record at the fifth attempt, again doing so by a wide margin of three and three-quarter lengths. He finished runner-up in the other three starts. He was partnered by Lukas Delozier. Breaking sharply from barrier 3, Fatack Al Shahania initially moved to the lead before being headed by Raqeeq (Mister Ginoux), with Delozier content to settle his mount into second just ahead of Rabee’ Al Shahania (Asraa Min Albarq). The tempo remained steady through the early and middle stages, with little change among the leading positions. Turning for home, Husam Al Shahania (Munjiz), who had been racing in fifth through the early part of the contest, began to close strongly, improving first into third and then into second as the field straightened. For a brief moment, the leader appeared within range, but Fatack Al Shahania had more in reserve. Inside the final 300m, he produced a sharp and decisive turn of foot, surging back to the front and quickly opening up a commanding advantage to put the race beyond doubt. Husam Al Shahania, owned by Hassan bin Ali Hassan Al Matwi and trained by Mohammed Hassan Al Matwi, stayed on under Salman Fahad Al-Hajri to secure second, holding off the late challenge of Agshar (Al Mourtajez). Agshar, representing Al Galayel Stud and trained by Tareq Essa R A Abdulla, finished strongly from midfield under Szczepan Mazur to take third, only half a length behind the runner-up.

Abdulrahman bin Mansour Al Mansour, QREC Board Member, presented the H.E. Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani Trophy for Purebred Arabians, following Race 7, with Dean Lavy, Director of Al Shahania Stud, receiving the prize on behalf of the winning owner, Al Shahania Stud Mac’zoom Al Shahania (Mared Al Sahra x Vega De Faust) was rewarded for his consistency with a hard-fought success in the H.E. Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani Trophy for Purebred Arabians over 1750m. The five-year-old bay gelding, having filled the placings on three occasions earlier in the season, broke through at the fourth attempt, travelling smoothly from barrier two and settling second throughout before being driven out inside the final 200m to prevail by a quarter of a length. Prepared by Rudy Nerbonne and partnered by Lukas Delozier, the victory marked his third career win and his first success in Qatar from eight starts. Shabbab (Manark), carrying the colours of Al Shaqab Racing, made the running for the majority of the contest, setting a steady tempo through the early and middle stages. Under Faleh Bughenaim, he continued to show the way turning for home but came under pressure inside the final 200m, where both the eventual winner and runner-up closed sharply to overhaul him, leaving him to battle on gamely for third. Intisar De Monlau (Al Mamun Monlau), racing in the silks of Wathnan Racing, was settled towards the rear in the early stages before improving gradually into midfield. Ridden patiently by James Doyle, she produced a strong late run in the home straight, closing rapidly in the final 200m to press the winner and secure second, finishing 1¼ lengths ahead of the third-placed runner in a tightly contested finish for the minor honours.

Samsa Al Shahania (Assy x Salma Al Khalediah) made a successful Qatar debut in Race 6, a Purebred Arabian Novice Plate for 5YO+ over 2000m, a Class 5 contest with five runners, delivering a clear-cut success by 2¼ lengths. The lightly raced six-year-old bay horse, who had previously shown promise at Group level in France, doubled his career tally for Al Shahania Stud, under the guidance of trainer Rudy Nerbonne and with Lukas Delozier executing a measured ride. Settling into fourth in the early stages, Samsa Al Shahania raced ahead of Yaqoob (Al Mourtajez) as Awamir (No Risk Al Maury) set a steady tempo from the front, followed by Jeb’ran Al Shahania (Amer) and Safeer Al Shahania (Munjiz). After the first 200m, the order behind the leader reshuffled, with Yaqoob moving up, then Jeb’ran Al Shahania, Samsa Al Shahania and Safeer Al Shahania, the field remaining compact and unchanged through the middle stages. Approaching the home turn, Awamir lifted the pace, prompting Jeb’ran Al Shahania to move closer into second and then take over shortly after entering the straight. However, Samsa Al Shahania was immediately produced with purpose and, showing a sharp turn of foot, quickly latched onto the new leader before sweeping past within a couple of strides. Once in front, Samsa Al Shahania asserted decisively, pulling clear to put the race beyond doubt. Jeb’ran Al Shahania stayed on to secure second for H.E. Sheikha Iman bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani, also trained by Rudy Nerbonne to complete a one-two for the stable, while Awamir, having done the early work, battled on bravely to take third for Khalifa bin Sheail Al Kuwari and trainer Zuhair Mohsen under Abdulla Rashid Al-Hajri, paying for his early exertions over the staying trip.

Mubkhar Al Shahania (Gazwan x Kampanule De Ghazal) delivered a commanding front-running performance to land Race 8, the day’s feature Ras Mlaiji Cup, a Local Purebred Arabian Handicap (65–85) for 3YO+ over 2000m, Class 4, contested by five runners. The 4-year-old grey colt, carrying the colours of H.E. Sheikha Yasmeen bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani, under the care of Rudy Nerbonne and guided by Lukas Delozier, made it two wins in succession and the third of his career from just five starts, scoring by two and a quarter lengths. Breaking alertly, Mubkhar Al Shahania moved to the front shortly after the start, taking over from Chakib (Kalino). Once in control, he dictated terms with confidence, setting a steady yet decisive tempo and travelling comfortably at the head of affairs. Al Mutaghatris (No Risk Al Maury) tracked him throughout with the remainder of the field racing in close order behind. Approaching the home turn, Al Mutaghatris began to close and briefly reduced the margin, posing the first serious question to the leader. Mubkhar Al Shahania; however, had more to give. Turning into the home straight, he lengthened again, quickening decisively to reassert his authority and kick clear, putting the outcome beyond doubt well before the line. AJS Najma (AF AlBahar), racing for Al Jeryan Stud, prepared by M.H.K Al Attiyah and partnered by Szczepan Mazur, recovered from being relegated to last during the early stages and produced a strong late surge to secure second. Al Mutaghatris, representing Khalifa bin Sheail Al Kuwari, from the Julian Smart yard and guided by Damien Morin, stayed on gamely for third, a length behind the runner-up.