Al Ain Racecourse will host a competitive nine-race Purebred Arabian meeting on Sunday, 1 February 2026, with racing taking place on the dirt track from late afternoon through to the evening. The card brings together a mix of handicaps and maidens across varying distances, offering a well-balanced programme for horses aged four years and older.
The highlight of the meeting comes in Race 6, a Purebred Arabian Handicap (80–100) run over 1400 metres. As the highest-rated contest on the card, it also carries the richest prize purse of the afternoon at AED 80,000, positioning it as the focal point of the evening and a key test for top-level performers in the division.
Proceedings get underway at 16:00 with Race 1, a Purebred Arabian Handicap (0–70) over 2000 metres. With AED 70,000 on offer, this staying contest is set to place an early emphasis on stamina and race management, setting the tone for the meeting.
Race 2 follows at 16:30 and brings maiden runners into focus in a Purebred Arabian Maiden over 1800 metres. Another AED 70,000 is at stake, providing lightly raced horses with a valuable opportunity to open their winning accounts.
At 17:00, Race 3 presents a Purebred Arabian Handicap (0–75) over 1800 metres. Closely matched on ratings, this race is expected to reward tactical positioning and a strong finish, once again carrying prize money of AED 70,000.
Attention then turns to the fillies and mares at 17:30 for Race 4, a Purebred Arabian Maiden over 1600 metres restricted to female runners. With AED 40,000 on offer, the contest highlights emerging talent within the division.
A similar test follows at 18:00 in Race 5, another Purebred Arabian Maiden for fillies and mares over 1600 metres, also worth AED 40,000, continuing the focus on developing performers.
After the feature race, speed becomes the dominant theme at 19:00 with Race 7, a Purebred Arabian Maiden sprint over 1000 metres. With AED 70,000 available, sharp gate speed and early positioning are likely to prove decisive.
The sprint action continues at 19:30 with Race 8, a Purebred Arabian Handicap (0–70) over 1000 metres, offering AED 40,000 and promising a fast-paced contest.
The meeting concludes at 20:00 with Race 9, another Purebred Arabian Handicap (0–70) over 1000 metres. With AED 40,000 on the line, the finale is set to deliver a quick and competitive end to an engaging evening of racing.
With a range of distances, competitive handicaps, and a standout feature race, the Al Ain meeting on 1 February shapes as an absorbing showcase of Purebred Arabian racing, underlining the depth and variety on offer at the venue.
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