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Strong field for UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses race in Belgium

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September 02, 2025

The UAE President's Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses continues its European tour with the 11th stop, to be held on Tuesday at the Waregem Racecourse in Belgium.

Strong field for UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses race in Belgium

The prestigious race brings together an elite field of horses and studs in one of Europe's most prominent contests, as part of the 32nd edition of the Cup's global calendar.

The cup series continues to achieve remarkable success across Europe's historic tracks, under the guidance and support of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court.

The series reflects the UAE's commitment to promoting and nurturing the Purebred Arabian horse and enhancing its stature worldwide.

The Belgian race promises a strong lineup of top champions, run over 2,170 metres, classified as a Group 3 event for horses aged four years and above, with a total prize purse of €200,000, the richest prize ever offered for Arabian horse racing in Belgium.

The upcoming race has drawn together a truly international field of 12 contenders, each carrying both pedigree and promise.

At the forefront of the lineup stands the distinguished Al Zeer (FR), a son of Al Mamoun Monlau out of Asma Al Khalediah by Amer, owned by Mohamed F.A.H. Al Attiyah.

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