Khalifa Hassan al-Jehani-owned Account returned to winning ways, sealing a pillar-to-post victory to land the Lisha Cup under jockey Alberto Sanna at Al Uqda Racecourse on Saturday.Facing a tough challenge from Flaming Lord – ridden by Marco Casamento – in the Thoroughbred Handicap (70-90) feature contest, the Owaida Salem al-Hajri-trained Account never relinquished the lead during the 2,000m run to register a half length win.While Flaming Lord finished second, Rashid Ali al-Marri rode Court Poet to third place in the race.Also during Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club’s 12th Al Uqda Meeting that had seven races on the card, Tomas Lukasek claimed back-to-back titles, steering Tilaawah and Billabong to victories.Jockey Jefferson Smith also recorded a brace of wins with Khatar Des Forges and Al Jalilah.RESULTS12th Al Uqda Meeting: Lisha Cup DayWINNERS: (Horse, Trainer, Jockey)1 - Lisha Cup, Thoroughbred Handicap (70-90)Account, Owaida Salem al-Hajri, Alberto Sanna2 - Thoroughbred Handicap (70-90)Tilaawah, Hamad al-Jehani, Tomas Lukasek3 - Thoroughbred Handicap (60-80)Billabong, Hamad al-Jehani, Tomas Lukasek4 - Purebred Arabian Novice PlateKhatar Des Forges, Julian Smart, Jefferson Smith5 - Purebred Arabian Maiden Plate, Fillies & MaresSimaismah, Julian Smart, Samuel Legrix6 - Local Thoroughbred Maiden PlateAl Jalilah, Al Wasmiyah Farm, Jefferson Smith7 - Local Purebred Arabian Maiden PlateNafees Al Shahania, Mohamed Ghazali, Hamed al-Busaidi
January 14, 2024 | 12:35 AM