Diamond Gem AA sparkles in UAE President's Cup at Pimlico

Diamond Gem AA displayed tactical patience early on before confidently surging ahead in the final stretch to outpace a competitive field

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Diamond Gem AA clinched the title in the US leg of the 32nd edition of the UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses, held on Saturday at the historic Pimlico Racecourse in Baltimore, Maryland.

The race took place as part of the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes, one of the most iconic events in American thoroughbred racing.

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the UAE President's Cup Series reinforces the UAE’s commitment to the global development of Arabian horse racing and the continued support of breeders and owners around the world.

The initiative aims to preserve the rich heritage of the Arabian horse and elevate its presence on the international stage.

This year’s US race saw a strong global turnout with a crowd of over 100,000 spectators and wide-reaching American media coverage, further cementing the President’s Cup’s legacy and reputation as one of the leading platforms for Arabian horse racing.

The event featured 14 races as part of the prestigious Preakness Stakes day, a pillar of the American Triple Crown series.