Abu Dhabi Turf Club is ready to roar back into action this Saturday, 08 November 2025, with an evening of high-stakes competition headlined by the Wathba Stallions Cup. As private owners line up their best contenders for the AED 70,000, 1600m feature, racing fans are bracing for a night filled with pace, passion, and pure racing theatre.
India’s star jockey Suraj Narredu, who was unable to participate in the Arabian Adventures Race at Meydan on November 7th, after his mount was withdrawn, will be back in action at the Abu Dhabi Turf Club. Narredu is booked for two exciting rides on the card, both under the training of Saqib Shaikh. In Race 6 – the Thoroughbred Sprint Handicap, he partners RABDAAN (USA), aiming for a strong performance over the sprint distance. Later in the evening, in Race 7 – The Sandstorm Stakes, Narredu will be aboard SUITED N BOOTED (GB), another promising runner from the same stable. Racing fans will be keen to watch the Indian ace make his mark as the Abu Dhabi meeting lights up the UAE racing weekend.
The excitement will begin at 17:30 with the Al Dhafra Challenge, a 1600m test offering AED 66,000 in prize money. Promising emerging talent and tactical rides, the first race will set the tone for an evening filled with speed, strategy, and suspense.
Following closely at 18:00, The Falconer’s Maiden will showcase promising young horses competing over the same 1600m distance. Enthusiasts will be on the edge of their seats as fresh talent makes its mark in the UAE racing scene.
By 18:30, all eyes will turn to the Wathba Stallions Cup, the headline event of the evening and a contest reserved for private owners. With AF Al Sanaa, AF Estitar, and Hazem Al Wathba among the notable contenders over 1600m of turf, the race promises a fascinating mix of class and competitiveness. The field also includes consistent runners such as AF Daloo, Samaa Al Gharbia, and Kareem, alongside the likes of Alnayer, Dastour, and Jaziat Al Hosen, each capable of springing a surprise. As strategy meets stamina, fans can expect thrilling duels and perhaps a decisive late surge that crowns a deserving winner. With AF Asham, AF Shara, AF Muataq, KT Ghaya, and MM Al Maysam also lining up, the combination of prize money, prestige, and pure racing passion ensures this is the one race no enthusiast will want to miss.
The action will continue with the Al Maqam Classic at 19:00, stretching over 2200m with AED 66,000 in stakes, testing endurance and pacing strategies. The Liwa Desert Dunes Handicap at 19:30 will challenge competitors over 2400m, likely producing tactical battles and breathtaking late surges.
As the evening progresses, speedsters will take center stage. The Thoroughbred Sprint Handicap at 20:00 offers a 1400m dash that will test raw pace and acceleration, while the night will conclude with The Sandstorm Stakes at 20:30, a 1600m race promising a dramatic finish under the floodlights.
This international race day at Abu Dhabi Turf Club is not just about winning – it’s about thrill, spectacle, and the sheer love of racing. Fans, owners, and jockeys alike will share in the electric atmosphere that only a premier racing evening can deliver. The Wathba Stallions Cup may take the headlines, but every race promises its own story, showcasing the dedication, skill, and passion that define the sport.
Horse racing enthusiasts will be watching eagerly, anticipating daring rides, photo finishes, and the kind of moments that make memories for years to come. Saturday at Abu Dhabi Turf Club will be a celebration of the sport, the horses, and the people who bring this world-class racing to life.
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