Purebred Arabian racing will step firmly into the spotlight on Wednesday, January 14, as the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club prepares to stage 36th Al Rayyan Race Meeting. The engaging eight-race card promises quality, variety, and steadily rising intensity through the afternoon and evening. The program will build toward the feature event, the Al Kharrara Cup – Purebred Arabian Handicap (85–105), a prestigious sprint worth 120,000 QAR, set to crown the day’s action at 7:05pm and underline QREC’s commitment to top-class Arabian competition.
Racing will get underway at 3:00pm with Race 1, the Purebred Arabian Maiden Plate, a Class 6 contest over 1900 metres. With 12 runners lining up for 50,000 QAR, the opener will provide an early glimpse of emerging Arabian talent, where patience, stamina, and composure are expected to shape the outcome.
The focus will briefly switch breeds in Race 2, the Thoroughbred Maiden Plate, scheduled for 3:35pm. Also run over 1900 metres, this Class 6 event will feature a full field of 15 runners competing for 50,000 QAR, offering a competitive and tactical challenge as inexperienced runners seek their first breakthrough.
At 4:10pm, Race 3 will showcase homegrown talent in the Local Thoroughbred Novice Plate. This Class 5 contest over 1700 metres, with nine runners vying for 60,000 QAR, is expected to reward progress and consistency as developing horses test their credentials at a slightly higher level.
Stamina will come into play in Race 4, the Thoroughbred Handicap (55–75) at 4:45pm. Run over a demanding 2500 metres, this Class 5 race will see 12 runners contest 55,000 QAR, placing emphasis on pace judgment and late strength.
The Arabian program will regain momentum in Race 5 at 5:20pm, the Local Purebred Arabian Handicap (55–75). This 1200-metre sprint will attract 12 runners in a Class 5 setup, again worth 55,000 QAR, and is likely to inject speed and urgency into the card.
Quality will rise sharply in Race 6 at 5:55pm, a Local Purebred Arabian Handicap (80–100). Despite a small but select field of three runners, the Class 2 contest over 1700 metres will carry significant intrigue, with 90,000 QAR on offer and little margin for error.
At 6:30pm, Race 7, the Purebred Arabian Conditions Race, will further elevate standards. Over 1900 metres, six runners will compete in this Class 2 event for 90,000 QAR, setting the stage perfectly for the finale.
All roads will then lead to Race 8, the Al Kharrara Cup, where eight elite Purebred Arabians will clash over 1200 metres in a Class 2 handicap at 7:05pm. With 120,000 QAR at stake, the feature is expected to deliver pace, precision, and prestige, offering a fitting conclusion to a well-balanced and thoughtfully structured midweek program at QREC.
Contenders: Posuelo Py, Mared Al Jasra, Ilasad, Naseeb Zakhir, Taymoor Al Shahania, Ghanem, Rammah, Tulaitila
As the lights glow brighter and competition intensifies, Qatar Racecards 14 January are set to reflect the depth, tradition, and growing excellence of racing in the 36th Al Rayyan Race Meeting at the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club.
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