The prestigious Abu Dhabi Turf Club presented a comprehensive eight-race programme on 11 April, delivering a well-balanced sequence of contests that combined speed-oriented sprints with stamina-testing middle-distance events. The meeting was conducted on a professionally managed surface and attracted a competitive lineup of runners representing established stables and accomplished riders. Throughout the afternoon, the races unfolded at a steady tempo, highlighting both tactical riding and disciplined preparation, while several leading trainers and jockeys secured multiple successes across the card.
Abu Dhabi Race Results 11 April : Full Details
Setting the standard in the opening contest, the Native Bloodline Sprint saw BORAQ EL MEDAM produce a controlled and efficient run to secure victory in 1:46.96. Ridden by Anas Al Siyabi, the winner maintained a steady rhythm before asserting late to finish ahead of BARJAH, while NASHMI AL HOSEN stayed on to take third place. Trainer Mohammed Al Shamsi’s preparation was evident in the horse’s composed finish.
Building on the competitive momentum, the Homeland Glory Handicap featured a strong closing performance from BAUDELAIRE DE GHAZAL, who secured victory in 1:46.15 under Bernardo Pinheiro. Trained by Hamad Al Marar, the runner was well-positioned throughout before finishing decisively. BF GALA ran a consistent race to take second, while ITALY completed the top three.
Maintaining a brisk pace in the third race, the Turf Club Crown saw IMPRESSIVE ACT emerge as the dominant performer. Clocking 1:24.55, the Bhupat Seemar-trained runner, under Qais Al Busaidi, showed early speed and sustained acceleration to hold off THE ICE PHOENIX, with MOSTABSHIR finishing third.
Delivering one of the sharper performances on the card, the Wathba Stallions Cup for Private Owners was claimed by GERYON, who completed the race in 1:19.41. Silvestre De Sousa guided the Musabbeh Al Mheiri-trained runner with precision, maintaining a strong tempo throughout. BASHASHA AL REEF finished second after a consistent run, while TS ARIZONA secured third.
Testing stamina over a longer distance, the Al Asayl Maiden Division 1 saw FEERA produce a well-judged effort to record victory in 2:33.16. Bernardo Pinheiro secured his second success of the meeting for trainer Hamad Al Marar. ZAWAN DE MIREVAL finished second after a steady performance, while ALSALAM completed the placings.
Continuing the pattern in the staying division, the Al Asayl Maiden Division 2 was won by YARMOUK, who delivered a composed and sustained run to finish in 2:32.38. Silvestre De Sousa partnered the Majed Al Jahoori-trained runner to success, with TAROUK DU LOUP taking second and MARLO DE FAUST finishing third.
Highlighting the feature endurance contest, the Arabian Triple Crown R3 saw AZZAM AH rise to the occasion with a strong staying performance, completing the distance in 2:29.27. Sandro Paiva rode the Qaiss Aboud-trained runner with patience and control. YASSA finished second after a competitive effort, while KAYLA DU SOLEIL secured third.
Bringing the meeting to a fitting conclusion, The Capital Grand Finale was claimed by LAMAN EDELVEYS, who produced a solid finishing effort to win in 2:33.39. Under Ray Dawson, the Bhupat Seemar-trained runner showed balance and control in the closing stages. SHEPPERTON LODGE finished second, while PANTANI completed the top three.
Overall, the meeting highlighted the consistency of leading connections. Trainer Hamad Al Marar recorded multiple victories, while Bhupat Seemar also enjoyed success across the card. Among jockeys, Bernardo Pinheiro and Silvestre De Sousa stood out with multiple winning rides, underlining their strong presence throughout the programme.
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