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Al Enzy wins Khalid bin Hamad Endurance Cup for Private Stables

TDT | Manama                      

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Sarhan Al Enzy of Al Safenat Stable was yesterday crowned winner of the private stables competition in the HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa Endurance Cup, which covered a distance of 120km.

Al Anzy triumphed in the presence and follow-up of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of HM the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Honourary President of Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF), and under the patronage of HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of the General Sports Authority (GSA) and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee.

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BREEF President HH Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah Al Khalifa awarded the winners after the event, which featured wide participation. Yusuf Saleh of Al Asayel Stable came second, while third place went to Ahmed Al Fateh Stable’s Mohammed Amy. Al Enzy won in four hours, 47 minutes and 50 seconds. Saleh followed in 4:48:10, while Amy clocked a mark of 4:48:11.

Commenting on the ride, HH Shaikh Nasser expressed appreciation to HH Shaikh Khalid for His Highness’ continued support, adding that such backing has contributed to fulfilling many objectives and supporting the youth and sports sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain, especially that the endurance races are exhibiting broad involvement of young people.

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HH Shaikh Nasser explained that HH Shaikh Khalid’s sponsorship led to the successful organisation of the event.

Additionally, HH Shaikh Nasser underlined that the large-scale participation in the race is clear evidence of the successful progress of the private stables and their high capabilities in preparing the horses ahead of the competition.

Furthermore, HH Shaikh Nasser explained that such races have always uncovered new talents. Meanwhile, HH Shaikh Nasser praised the sponsoring companies of the HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa Endurance Cup.