A new global launch for the Emirates Cup for Arabian Horses from Australia
New South Wales – Australia, 31 January / WAM / Australia hosted the first round of the third edition of the Emirates World Cup for Arabian Horses, which was launched at Willinga Park in the Pawley Point area in the state of New South Wales, with the participation of a group of horses and their owners from various parts of the country, in a new station that confirms the growing presence of the championship on the global scene, and the artistic and heritage value it represents that reflects the status of purebred Arabian horses.
The winners were crowned by His Excellency Dr. Fahd Obaid Al-Itfaq, UAE Ambassador to Australia, in the presence of Mohammed Ahmed Al-Harbi, Director General of the Emirates Arabian Horse Association, Vice Chairman of the Emirates World Cup for Arabian Horses Committee, and a number of Arabian horse owners and breeders and those interested in a spectacle that reflects the depth of international partnerships and continued institutional support for the tournament.
The filly, “Siméon Sifrit” by Simeon Stud, won the gold title for yearling fillies, followed in second place and won the silver title, “Mary M.I.,” by Greg and Jean Farrell, while she came third, winning the bronze title, “Zarhemela Lady Dominic,” by Peter Hornby.
“Vittoria ME” by Greg and Jean Farrell won gold for fillies, came in second place, won the silver title, “Munira Al Hassan” by Kay Edwards, and won the bronze title, “Nitaka FF” by Kate and Doyle Dertel.
The gold title for yearling colts went to “Barouk ME” by Greg and Jean Farrell, and “Senator FF” by Candace came in second place, while the bronze title went to “Atholl Hill True Passion” by Michelle Bishop.
“Simeon Shiva” by Simeon Stud won the gold title for mares, followed in runner-up and won silver by “Sapphire ME” by Greg and Jean Farrell, while the bronze went to “Javlia FF” by Kate and Doyle Dertel.
He topped the colts championship, and the gold title was won by “Kilary Ulysses” by Kelly Mason, and “Requiem RPS” by Nicky Frisby came in second place, while “DA Domenico” by Nicole Marie and William Henricus won the bronze title.
“Ubicutes AG” by Lalisa and Christopher Rosewall topped the stallions’ lead, winning the gold title, and “Echoes of Tomorrow” by Robin Rogers won the silver title, while “Zarhamela Maverick” by Peter Hornby won the bronze title.
The first round in Australia achieved great success, embodying the advanced organizational level, the strength of participation, and the growing interest in the Emirates World Cup for Arabian Horses, whether in terms of the number of participating horses or the diversity of owners and breeders, which enhances the presence of the tournament as a global platform for celebrating the beauty and originality of Arabian horses.
Willinga Park, located in the coastal area of Pawley Point, is an integrated destination for hosting international events, combining professional equestrian facilities, natural parks, art, and luxury accommodation. It extends over a vast area that includes training and competition arenas, advanced stables, hospitality facilities and integrated visitor services. It also includes an advanced horse hospital that provides care around the clock with rehabilitation programs under the supervision of specialized doctors.
It is noteworthy that the rounds of the second edition of the Emirates World Cup for Arabian Horses witnessed the participation of 791 horses belonging to about 460 owners, and the total value of the financial prizes amounted to 3 million and 986 thousand dirhams, while the number of winning horses reached 488 horses, and the number of winning owners was 342 owners, in clear confirmation of the growing international status enjoyed by the tournament, and the pioneering role of the UAE in consolidating the position of Arabian horses on the beauty map. Global.
The third edition of the Emirates World Cup for Arabian Horses comes as an extension of the great successes achieved by the first and second editions, as the rounds of this edition are held on all continents of the world, within an ambitious vision that aims to reach the largest possible segment of owners and breeders of Arabian horses around the world, and to enhance their position at the international level, in a way that embodies the leadership of the UAE in preserving the heritage of Arabian horses and advancing it globally.
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