Shaweesh, Divine Princess and Madaya shine
in Mesaimeer Cup Day

Shaweesh ridden by Saleh Salem Al Marri

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Ahmed Hassan Al Malki Al Jehani’s Shaweesh (Nizam x Mansourah ASF) had a string of disappointments after a novice win in February coming into the Wednesday start, March 17. Hamad Al Jehani trained 6yo bounced back to enter the winner’s circle for the third time when Saleh Salem Al Marri guided the grey horse to a two length victory in the PUREBRED ARABIAN HANDICAP (90 & below). Faleh Bughanaim ridden Bsheer finished runner up.

Divine Princess ridden by Marco Casamento

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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani’s Divine Princess (Amer x Nacree Al Maury) brushed aside a disappointing run last time around a month ago to shed her maiden status in fine fashion at Al Rayyan Park on Wednesday. Helmed by Marco Casamento in the PUREBRED ARABIAN MAIDEN PLATE (Fillies & Mares) (4-6yo), the Gassim Ghazali trained filly beat Francois Herholdt ridden Salsabeel by one and a half lengths, and in the process registering a one-two for the colours of the owner

Madaya ridden by Saleh Salem Al Marri

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Khalid Abdulaziz Al Kuwari’s Madaya (Amer x Ussania Du Pouy) was the 18th winner of the season for Qatari jockey Saleh Salem Al Marri when the horse landed the LOCAL PUREBRED ARABIAN MAIDEN PLATE in comfortable fashion on Wednesday. The apprentice jockey guided the 6yo grey to a breezy win, winning the 1100m sprint with two lengths and three quarters to spare, beating Khalid Al Balushi ridden Suka’ar.

Source: Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club. Photos: Juhaim/QREC