Emirates knights shine in Royal Windsor and Saif Al Mazrouei winning the title of 160 km race
Windsor on May 17 / WAM / The UAE team imposed its dominance on the CEI3 race, for a distance of 160 km within the ability of the Royal Windsor Championship in Britain, to confirm the Emirates knights of their leading global power position.
The knight, Saif Al Mazrouei, from the stables (MRM), crowned first place after a distinguished performance on the horseback “Polio Casilo”, destroying the race distance with a time of 7 hours, 19 minutes and 34 seconds, at a speed rate of 21.84 km/h.
The Emirati knight Saeed Hammoud Al -Khayari came from the M7 stables on the horse “Dragon Foye”, while the Bahraini knight, Fahd Hilal Al -Khatri, came third on the horse “Ves Fujuli”.
This is the seventh victory for the Emirates team in the history of its participation in the Royal Power race in Windsor since its inception in 2013, to enhance the country’s record as the most victory in the history of the event, which was previously crowned by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, in 2014.
This year’s version witnessed strong competitions within 3 international races: CEI3* for a distance of 160 km, CEI2* for a distance of 120 km, and CEI1*, which was held at a distance of 100 km, amid wide international participation where the Bahraini knight Saud Mubarak Sabt succeeded in winning the CEI2* for a distance of 120 km on the horseback “Jeronimo de Sofiter”, and the Emirates Knights imposed their control on the centers from the second to the second to the second to the second to the second to the second to second Fourth.
The M7 stables dominated the second and third places in the 120 km race after the knight Ahmed Abdel Rahman Al -Bastaki, a runner -up on the “SW Lillek” horseback, while Issa Rashid Al Mazrouei ranked third on the “SW Inskart” horseback, and the Emirati knight Musab Balkii came in fourth place on “Hesteville Valis” for F3 stables.
As for the CEI1* 100 km race, it was crowned by French Lea Vandic Erikov for F3 stables with the horse “Palkan Pelizka”, amid a strong brilliance of the Emirates Knights on the second to fourth places where the knight Rashid Mohammed Al -Balushi Al -Wasfa won the “Durkan de Genegenus” for F3 stables, and the Emirati knight, Manal Abdullah Al -Balushi from MRM stables in the center The third on the “Polio Charles” horseback, and the fourth place was Said Al -Balushi on the horseback “SM Esables”.
Sheikh Rashid bin Dalmouk Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Equestrian Club, said: “We congratulate the Emirates Knights on the historical achievement in one of the most prominent international power races, which is held in an ancient position that has long witnessed the late Queen Elizabeth II. This victory embodies the values of patience, discipline and dedication, and embodies the continuation of the legacy of our rational leadership in supporting and empowering the Emirates knights on the international scene.”
For his part, Ahmed Al -Kaabi, Director General of Dubai Equestrian Club, and head of the Emirati team said: “Our knights have shown a remarkable distinction in planning and implementation, along with the high sportsmanship. The efforts of the coaches, veterinary teams, and supporters were decisive in achieving this collective achievement, and we hope this victory will inspire the future generation of Emirates knights.”
The race was held in a distinctive atmosphere in the Royal Windsor Park, through historical monuments such as the statue of Queen Elizabeth II and the “Long Walk” corridor, which gave the event a unique character that combines sport, history and picturesque nature.
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