Our homebred 3-year-old Hamza Al Shahania succeeded at the Souq Waqif Int. Show in Doha and achieved the Gold Medal in the Junior Colts, after a great first place in the class.

Hamza is a son of EKS Mansour and Miss Marwan PA and represents a valuable asset for our farm.

The latest star at stud ARABELLA AL SHAHANIA (LR Solo Mio x Assilah Al Shahania) debuted as a yearling at the 6th Souq Waqif International Arabian Horse Show with an incredible success.

On the lead of Giacomo Capacci, Arabella won her class with the outstanding score of 93,60 points (which is also the highest score of the show) and went on to conquer the Gold Champion Yearling Filly Unanimously.

A great start for this beautiful homebred filly!

The Novice Plate for four-year-old and older Purebred Arabians over 2000m capped a remarkable day for Al Shahania Stud, trainer Rudy Nerbonne, and jockey Lukas Delozier as Nasser Al Shahania (Jaafer ASF x Nacree Al Maury) clinched a hard-fought victory to complete a superb treble for the connections. The 2000m race showcased a gritty performance by Nasser Al Shahania, who displayed determination to clinch victory in a tight finish. The lightly raced 5YO horse, representing Al Shahania Stud, is trained by Rudy Nerbonne and was expertly guided to the win by jockey Lukas Delozier. Nasser Al Shahania crossed the line half a length clear of Majeeb (Munjiz), who claimed second place. Awamir (No Risk Al Maury) finished just a short head further back in third, following a spirited battle for the minor placings.

The 1300m Maiden Plate for 4-6YO fillies and mares saw Asma Al Shahania (AF Al Buraq x Asmina) deliver a confident performance to secure her first career victory. Owned by Al Shahania Stud, trained by Rudy Nerbonne and ridden by Lukas Delozier, the lightly raced 5YO mare showcased her potential while completing a memorable double on the day for her connections and jockey. Crossing the line with a one-length advantage, Asma Al Shahania comfortably held off Al Nouf (Al Mourtajez), who took second place. Karla Du Croate (Mahabb) finished a further half a length back in third, rounding off the placings in a competitive maiden contest.

The 1300m Maiden Plate for 4-6YO Local Purebred Arabians opened the day in thrilling fashion as Maysoon Al Shahania (Mared Al Sahra x Mansourah ASF) made a perfect start to her career with a stunning victory. Owned by Al Shahania Stud, the 5YO mare, trained by Rudy Nerbonne and ridden by Mohammed Hassan Ali Alabdulmalik, showcased her potential by narrowly edging out her stablemate in a nail-biting finish. With just a nose separating her from the second-placed Messera Al Shahania (Burning Sand), the one-two finish marked a remarkable achievement for trainer Rudy Nerbonne, who was unstoppable on the day and completed a trio of wins. Deauville (AF AlBahar) finished four lengths further back in third

In the Purebred Arabian Novice Plate for 4YOs over 1400m, Gaeeda Al Shahania (Mared Al Sahra x Salma Al Khalediah) showcased her class once again, securing her second straight victory over the same course and distance to remain unbeaten in Qatar. The filly, owned by Al Shahania Stud, trained by Rudy Nerbonne and ridden by Lukas Delozier, produced another strong performance to win by three quarters of a length. Texas Traveler CS (T M Fred Texas) put up a strong challenge to take second place while Alnood (Mared Al Sahra) finished in third, further two and a half lengths behind.

Ray'q showed his class with a solid performance to win the Local Purebred Arabian Handicap (80-100) for 4YO+ over 2100m. The 5YO horse (Azadi x Zahwah), owned by H.E. Sheikha Reem bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani and trained by Rudy Nerbonne, was ridden confidently by Lukas Delozier. Despite the small field, Ray'q displayed his strength in the latter stages, edging ahead to secure a 2¼-length victory. This win marked a well-deserved return to form after a couple of solid performances. Suka'ar (Burning Sand) finished in second place, while Tajamhor (General) rounded off the placings in third, 1½ lengths behind the runner-up.

Gaeeda Al Shahania (Mared Al Sahra x Salma Al Khalediah) kicked off the day’s action with a strong performance to claim the Purebred Arabian Maiden Plate 3-6YO Fillies and Mares over 1400m. Owned by Al Shahania Stud, the 3YO filly, trained by Rudy Nerbonne and ridden by Alberto Sanna, showed determination to secure her maiden victory by a length. The early stages of the race saw a competitive pace set, with several runners vying for position. In the final furlong, Gaeeda Al Shahania surged forward to take the lead, holding off a late challenge from Jaazmina Du Soleil(Gazwan), who finished second, only a neck ahead of Shakeemah Gold (Al Mamun Monlau) in third.

Nah'aab Al Shahania (Burning Sand x Al Nefor), bred and owned by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, claimed victory in the 3YO Local Purebred Arabian Derby over 1400m. Trained by Rudy Nerbonne and ridden by Lukas Delozier, the colt demonstrated great tenacity, surging ahead in the home straight to secure a short-head victory over Jahanara (Al Mamun Monlau), owned by Wathnan Racing and trained by Alban de Mieulle. Windsor (AF AlBahar), owned by Umm Al Shukhut Farm, completed the placings, finishing third under jockey Fayos Martin Borja, 2¼ lengths behind the runner-up. Abdulla Rashid Al Kubaisi, QREC Racing Manager, crowned the winners.

Aneed Al Shahania (Azadi x Al Anga) delivered another impressive performance to extend his unbeaten streak in the Qatar National Derby for 4YO Local Purebred Arabians over 2100m. Owned by H.E. Sheikha Reem bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, trained by Rudy Nerbonne, and ridden by Lukas Delozier, the grey colt displayed his class by overtaking the long-time leader at the 200m mark and pulling away to secure a decisive 3¼-length victory. Arman(Amer), representing Wathnan Racing and trained by Alban de Mieulle, finished in second under James Doyle. A further five lengths behind in third was AJS Kabul (AF AlBahar), owned by Al Jeryan Stud, trained by M.H.K. Al Attiyah, and ridden by Szczepan Mazur. Horse owner and trainer Osama Omer E Al-Dafea crowned the winners.