QREC chairman Sheikh Mohammed bin Faleh al-Thani (right) presents the Al Huwaila Cup to Mohamed Abdullah Abdulmalik at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club recently
By Chris Hoover/Doha

Alban de Mieulle trained Raihan has outstanding credentials to win Umm Al Zubar Cup, a local bred Pure Arabian Stakes, the main event of the 34th day’s races at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club tomorrow. 
The only threat to Raihan in this mile event, could come from Yousef Bentaher saddled Nasir Al Naif. Raihan has been a consistent performer and in the form that he is, the Umm Qarn Farms bred champion should romp home in style. Qatar’s leading jockey Jassim al-Kaabi will be on the saddle on the Alban trainee.
The QREC will conduct its first Sand Race Meeting today. Barrier trials were held on Sunday in preparation for its first ever race on sand in Qatar.
Today’s sections
1. Thoroughbred Maiden Plate, 1,200 metres: 1. Untouchable Bird, 2. Indian Narjes, 3. Sixpenny Moon
2. Pure Arabian Handicap for horses rated 50 to 60, 1,700 metres: 1. Al Mostarsil, 2. Al Adaid, 3. Al Tibr
3. Local bred Pure Arabian Handicap for horses rated 0 to 40, 1,200 metres: 1. Galia, 2. Nebari Al Hana, 3. Al Bouraq
4. Thoroughbred Stakes, 1,700 metres: 1. Honest Prospector, 2. Winsome Hearts, 3. Cave Lion
5. Pure Arabian Stakes, 1,200 metres: 1. Hadaf, 2. Ballyhooligan, 3. Compass Way
Tomorrow’s selections:
1. Local bred Pure Arabian Maiden Plate, 1,600 metres: 1. Jihad, 2. Raheel, 3. Tayel
2. Pure Arabian Maiden Plate for four-years-old and over, 1,400 metres: 1. Kinetic CS, 2. Maseratti CS, 3. Al Mustanfir
3. Pure Arabian Handicap for horses rated 30 to 60, 1,200 metres: 1. Pep Sakbe, 2. Za’eem, 3. Kassab El Sahraa
4. Pure Arabian Handicap for horses rated 60 and over, 2,400 metres: 1. Theeb, 2. Falak, 3. Gayth
5. Local bred Pure Arabian Handicap for horses rated 30 to 65, 1,400 metres: 1. Akhhal, 2. Jabar, 3. Helu Al Maany
6. Thoroughbred Handicap for horses rated 40 to 70, 1,000 metres: 1. Kahail, 2. Capulet Monteque, 3. Princess India
7. Local Thoroughbred Handicap for horses rated 30 to 70, 1,400 metres: 1. Motawajed, 2. Sharid, 3. Al Naif Victory
8. Umm Al Zubar Cup, a local bred Pure Arabian Stakes (open to Qatari jockeys only), 1,600 metres: 1. Raihan, 2. Nasir Al Naif, 3. Al Ejtiyah