“Salute the Soldier” triumphs in Al Maktoum Challenge; qualifies to Dubai World Cup

Agencies |Dubai

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbhahrain.com

A Victorious Team horse made history, qualifying to the main round of the Dubai World Cup, which is scheduled to be held on March 27, 2021.

Owned by HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, “Salute the Soldier” won the 2021 Al Maktoum Challenge (Round 3).

The 2021 Al Maktoum Challenge was held at Meydan in the United Arab Emirates as part of the "Super Saturday" card which serves as a preview of the Dubai World Cup programme.

HH Shaikh Nasser said that the landmark victory embodies the royal support of HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, as well as the follow up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.  

He took pride at the victory of Salute the Soldier and its qualification to Dubai World Cup, which will put the "Victorious" team in front of a new test in which it will confirm the edge of Bahraini horses in world championships.

HH Shaikh Nasser stressed the crucial importance of the achievement, commending the efforts exerted by Bahraini coach Faouzi Abdullah Nass and jockey Adre De Vries.

Horses Care Affairs Authority Chairman Shaikh Daij bin Salman Al-Khalifa congratulated HH Shaikh Nasser on the achievement which confirms his support to Bahraini equestrian sport.