Nafe'eh wins UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses opener in Tunisia

This season’s UAE President’s Cup Series boasts gd prize pool exceeding Dhsl5 million, cementing its status as the most valuable and sought-after series in the history of Purebred Arabian horse racing

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The 32nd edition of the prestigious UAE President's Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses made perfect start on Sunday at the Kasr Al Saied Racecourse in Tunisia.

The opening round drew a massive audience and created a festive atmosphere celebrating the significance of this globally recognized cup.

In a thrilling upset, the horse Nafe'eh claimed the coveted title, defying expectations that favoured the trio Hatim, Lasvegas, and Khaddem.

The Tunisian round marked the emergence of a new champion, delivering an impressive performance to secure the win in the highly competitive Group I race over 2,000 meters. The race featured 15 elite horses from Tunisia and North Africa, aged four years and above, with a record-breaking prize of 500,000 Tunisian dinars - he highest in Tunisia's racing history.

Nafe'eh (by Noresk Al Muary out of Menjadour) is owned by Khaled Ben Othman, trained by Aymen Jaberi, and ridden by jockey Jose Santiago.

He completed the race in 2:23.03 minutes, finishing two lengths ahead of Lasvegas representing Dat Al Remal Stables while third place went to Hatim.