Newbury: The historic Newbury Racecourse in the United Kingdom will host the UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses on Friday, as part of the calendar of the 33rd edition.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Cup series is staged in support of plans to develop the Arabian horse racing industry and to sustain the backing of owners and breeders around the world, encouraging them to acquire and breed Arabian horses. This work helps preserve the breed's authentic heritage, elevate its standing, and strengthen its presence at the most significant international festivals and racecourses.
The United Kingdom leg carries particular significance within the current edition, with the Cup race staged for the first time at Newbury, a course founded in 1905. Newbury now joins the list of leading global venues to have hosted races in the series, alongside ParisLongchamp, Churchill Downs, Doncaster, and San Siro. This reflects the standing the Prestigious Cup has attained and the success of its partnerships with the most important international racecourses and festivals.
The 1,600-metre race will be run on turf and is open to three-year-old Purebred Arabians at Group 3 level. It will feature a field of promising horses representing leading owners and studs, with prize money of £150,000. The field brings together a select group of promising Purebred Arabian horses representing leading owners and studs. Notable entries include Nehmo de Carrere, Amir Athbah, Eljas du Bienn, Lella de la Gloire, and RB Tryst, each representing prestigious ownership and training teams.
Newbury is the first of two United Kingdom legs within the 33rd edition's agenda. Doncaster Racecourse will host the second on 12th September, staged within the historic St Leger Festival. Together, they represent a distinguished British presence that reflects the global standing of the Prestigious Cup and the commitment to strengthening the profile of the Purebred Arabian horse at Europe's most important racecourses.
Faisal Al Rahmani, Secretary-General of the Higher Organising Committee of the UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses, expressed satisfaction with staging the Prestigious Cup races for the first time at Newbury Racecourse. He noted that the selection of Newbury reflects the Higher Organising Committee's commitment to staging races at historic courses and within the most important global festivals, providing ideal competitive opportunities for owners and breeders. This encourages them to continue their engagement with the breeding and care of Arabian horses, aiming to raise production levels and enrich the breed's journey with new champions capable of shaping its future.