Al Boluchi wins private stables’ ride
TDT | Manama
The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
Nayef Hassan Al Boluchi of Al Zaeem Stable triumphed in the private stables’ race in the HM the King’s Endurance Cup Festival, held at the Bahrain International Endurance Festival.
Al Boluchi was victorious in the 120-kilometre event after clocking a time of five hours, 30 minutes and 45 seconds in the race.
Shaikh Saqer bin Khalid Al Khalifa of Ahmed Al Fateh Stable came second in 5:40:52, while third place went to Sama Masfaka of Enjaz Stable who posted a time of 5:43:52.
Defending champion Isa Hameed Al Enzi of Victorious Stable successfully managed to retain his title in the juniors’ race, also over 120km, clocking a winning time of 4:33:14.
Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF) president HH Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah Al Khalifa crowned yesterday’s winners.
Meanwhile, under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and on the instructions of HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of HM the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Honourary President of BREEF, the grand race of the HM the King’s Endurance Cup Festival takes place today, covering a distance of 160km.
All eyes will be fixed on the race which will exhibit wide participation.
HH Shaikh Nasser followed the juniors’ and private stables’ races yesterday.
HH Shaikh Nasser was keen to watch the race’s stages and provide valuable directions to the participants as well as to encourage them to give their all.
Commenting on the race, HH Shaikh Nasser underlined the prominent performances featured during the competition, adding that they underscore the successful march of the private stables in the endurance sport locally.
HH Shaikh Nasser also thanked the sponsors of the Festival, including Tamkeen, Batelco, Al Namal Group, Alba, Al Sharif Group, Huawei, Al Salam Bank, GFH Financial Group, BBK, Ithmaar Bank, Bahrain Development Bank, Hashim AlWedaei Law Firm, SAARA Group, Petro World and Ascon.
HH Shaikh Nasser pointed out that the coming races of the Festival will showcase further excitement.
“Juniors and youth races contribute to achieving many objectives via paving the way for an ideal environment for the participating jockeys who will be the future of the Bahraini endurance,” HH Shaikh Nasser explained, congratulating the winners of the races.
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