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Jenkille Hipolyte delivered a rousing performance to claim the Al Arish Cup at the Al Uqda Racecourse Thursday.The seven-year-old bay, owned and trained by Osama Omer Al-Dafea, showed tenacity and class to prevail by a head in a nail-biting finish, under a well-timed ride from Arnaud De Lepine to the Purebred Arabian Conditions contest for four-year-olds and up over 1300m.The early lead changed hands repeatedly, with Taymoor Al Shahania showing the way initially before Shagraan took over briefly. That advantage was short-lived, however, as Kamun Du Nil surged forward to assume control, setting a solid tempo and maintaining the lead into the early part of the home straight.He was chased closely by Taymoor Al Shahania, Shagraan and Manjam, with Jenkille Hipolyte tracking that leading group patiently, always within striking distance. As the field straightened, Jenkille Hipolyte began to press in earnest, quickening smartly to reel in the front-runners.Inside the final 200m, he hit the front, but the contest was far from settled as Al Khbaib, who had been held up toward the rear for much of the journey, launched a thunderous late challenge from off the pace. The closing stages developed into a gripping duel, with Al Khbaib rapidly closing the gap and threatening to sweep past. Jenkille Hipolyte, however, dug deep under pressure, finding just enough to hold on gamely and secure victory on the line. Al Khbaib, racing for Al Shaqab Racing and trained by Jean de Mieulle, finished a close second under Olivier d’Andigne, beaten only a head, but two lengths clear of the remainder. RESULTS40th Al Uqda Race Meeting - Al Arish CupRESULTS (Horse, Trainer, Jockey)Al Arish Cup - Purebred Arabian Conditions (Class 2)Jenkille Hipolyte, Osama al-Dafea, Arnaud De LepineThoroughbred Handicap 75-95 (Shalfa Qualifier) (Class 3)Pacifiste, Mohd Ahmed Mohd Hasan al-Sulaiti, Jefferson SmithThoroughbred Handicap 70-90 (Class 3)Ponga (IRE), Khalifa Hamed Nasser al-Sawai, Mohammed Hassan Ali AlabdulmalikThoroughbred Handicap 70-90 (Class 3)Al Mundher (FR), Owaida Salem al-Hajri, Abdulla Rashid al-HajriThoroughbred Fillies And Mare Novice Plate (Class 5)Tabahi (IRE), Ibrahim Saeed al-Malki, Tomas LukasekLocal Purebred Arabian Handicap 0-65 (Class 6)Al Qaws (QA), Zuhair Mohsen, Saleh Faraj al-OtaibiLocal Thoroughbred Maiden Plate (Class 6)Jabroot (QA), Alban Elie De Mieulle, Soufiane SaadiPurebred Arabian Maiden Plate (4yo Only) (No Official Rating) (Class 6)Navarzato (FR), Mohammed al-Ghazali, Soufiane SaadiLocal Purebred Arabian Premium Maiden Plate (Class 6)Agshar (QA), Tareq Essa RA Abdulla, Szczepan M 

Maysara delivered a strong performance to claim the Al Noof Cup at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club’s Al Uqda Racecourse Saturday. The five-year-old mare, in the colours of Mohammed Abdulhadi al-Hajri and trained by Hamad al-Jehani, showed admirable versatility to win the 1300m Local Thoroughbred Open Race for the three-year-old+. Under a well-judged ride from Arnaud De Lepine, Maysara advanced from mid-pack before surging to the front in the closing stages, securing victory by ½ a length and giving her owner a second win on the day. Breaking cleanly from barrier five, Maysara was settled towards the rear as Doghan cut out the early fractions, tracked by Mutamarrid and the race favourite Harb. Midway through the race, Messaouda swept forward to take over, with Doghan and Harb keeping close tabs on the new leader. **media[382073]** The complexion of the race changed dramatically in the home straight. From the middle of the pack, Maysara unleashed a decisive turn of foot, slicing through her rivals and driving past Harb in the final strides to land the spoils. Harb, trained by Ibrahim Saeed Ibrahim al-Malki for Al Rabban Racing and ridden by Tomas Lukasek, kept on well for second, three lengths ahead of Lulwat Al Faisal, trained by Khalifa Hamed Nasser al-Sawai for Al Emadi Racing and ridden by Lukas Delozier, who stayed on to secure third. Axis edges a thrilling finish to break his maiden Axis was finally rewarded for his consistency, capturing his maiden victory on his ninth career start, and second appearance this season, with a determined, narrow success in a gripping opener, the Thoroughbred Maiden Plate for three-seven-year-olds over 1200m (Class 6), which attracted 13 runners. The three-year-old bay gelding, owned and trained by Ibrahim Saeed Ibrahim al-Malki, built on his second-place finish a week ago and delivered a perfectly judged effort under jockey Tomas Lukasek to prevail by a short head, with only a neck separating the runner-up and third. Axis broke alertly from barrier one and settled in a handy position behind the early pace, which was initially shared by Breakout Star and, shortly after, Megalithic. Torgot then assumed control and set the tempo until the home bend where Axis began to make his decisive move. Once in the straight, he swept to the front, but immediately faced fierce challenges from North Audley and Boss Dog, both finishing strongly on either side of him. The three contenders flashed past the post almost inseparable, but the photo finish confirmed Axis as the winner. Boss Dog, representing Aldeebl Racing for trainer Mohammed al-Ghazali under Alberto Sanna, took second by a neck from North Audley, giving trainer Ibrahim Saeed Ibrahim al-Malki a 1–3 finish through the ride of Lukas Delozier.