The illustrious Abu Dhabi Turf Club will stage an extensive eight-race programme on 11 April 2026, bringing together Purebred Arabian and Thoroughbred runners across a varied card featuring sprint, middle-distance, and staying contests. The action will begin at 16:00 with the opening 1600-metre handicap and will continue through to the final race at 19:30, a 2400-metre staying handicap, with competitive fields assembled across all divisions and conditions.
The meeting will present a structured blend of handicaps and maiden events, with race distances ranging from 1200 metres to 2400 metres, ensuring a comprehensive examination of speed, tactical awareness, and stamina for the competing runners.
Kicking off proceedings at the prestigious Abu Dhabi Turf Club, Race 1 at 16:00, the Native Bloodline Sprint Handicap (0-75), will be run over 1600 metres for 4YO+ UAE-bred Purebred Arabians, carrying a total prize fund of AED 66,000. The lineup will include Zaidan Al Wathba, Zajil, Barjah, Boraq El Medam, and Maestro, with a strongly contested mile expected to demand both early positioning and strong finishing effort.
Continuing the evening action, Race 2 at 16:30, the Homeland Glory Handicap (0-85), will also be run over 1600 metres for 4YO+ Purebred Arabians, with AED 66,000 on offer. AF Layth, AF Saqara, AF Tharwaty, Singasong Al Maury, and Baudelaire De Ghazal will form a closely matched field where tactical judgment and race positioning are expected to play a key role.
Shifting focus at the world-class, Race 3 at 17:00, the Turf Club Crown Handicap (0-90), will be staged over 1400 metres for 3YO+ Thoroughbreds, carrying a prize fund of AED 66,000. Bombay Bazaar, Laneqash, Vercors, Impressive Act, and No Escape will line up in a sharp contest where finishing speed in the closing stages is likely to prove decisive.
At the highly respected Race 4 at 17:30, the Wathba Stallions Cup (0-70), will be run over 1200 metres for 4YO+ Purebred Arabians, offering AED 70,000 in prize money. AF Musalat, AF Shara, Bashasha Al Reef, Krist De Faust, and Samaa Al Gharbia will compete in a fast-paced sprint where early break and control of the lead will be crucial.
At the distinguished Race 5 at 18:00, the Al Asayl Maiden Division 1, will be staged over 2200 metres for 4YO+ Purebred Arabians, with AED 33,000 on offer. Mussaffah, Furynocturn Darteo, Alyah, Fa’adhel, and Goldzeed will contest this stamina-testing maiden where settling and late acceleration will be key.
At the iconic Abu Dhabi Turf Club, Race 6 at 18:30, the Al Asayl Maiden Division 2, will also be run over 2200 metres for 4YO+ Purebred Arabians, carrying an identical prize fund of AED 33,000. Yarmouk, AF Waa’ed, MH Muzana Epinette, Rushrush Alhaiza, and AF Mukhawwal will line up in another competitive staying contest for developing runners.
At the elite Race 7 at 19:00, the Arabian Triple Crown R3 (Group 3), will be staged over 2200 metres for 4YO Purebred Arabians, offering a significant purse of AED 300,000. RB Al Qaaher, Azzam AH, Verecondo, Yassa, and Ghazan Du Soleil will compete in a high-class field where stamina, race rhythm, and tactical positioning will all be tested at a serious level.
Bringing the meeting to a close Race 8 at 19:30, The Capital Grand Finale Handicap (0-85), will be run over 2400 metres for 3YO+ Thoroughbreds, with AED 66,000 in prize money. Laman Edelveys, Kathab, Lahresh, Aragon Castle, and Deciduous will line up in a demanding staying contest where endurance in the final stages is expected to be decisive.
The Abu Dhabi Race Cards 11 April will deliver a well-structured eight-race programme at the prestigious Abu Dhabi Turf Club, featuring Purebred Arabian and Thoroughbred action across sprint, mile, and staying distances in a highly competitive fixture. With several evenly matched handicaps across the card, race positioning, pace judgment, and finishing strength are likely to prove decisive factors throughout the evening.
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