A well-structured ten-race programme unfolded at Al Ain Racecourse on Sunday, 22 February 2026, offering a measured blend of developing contests and established performers across varied distances. The fixture was conducted with clarity and order, culminating in the second leg of the Al Ain Marathon series, where stamina and disciplined pacing proved decisive. Several prominent stables asserted their influence over the course of the afternoon, shaping a card defined by consistency rather than spectacle.
Proceedings opened with SIMOUN securing Race 1 for jockey Ray Dawson and trainer Ibrahim Al Hadhrami, stopping the clock in 2:04.29. The winner travelled with purpose before asserting in the straight, giving the yard an early foothold on the programme. Race 2 followed in similar fashion as SALIM NOUR GRINE delivered a controlled performance under Kieran Shoemark for trainer Doug Watson, recording 2:05.75 after settling into a balanced rhythm throughout.
Race 3, a rated maiden, produced a polished display from QANDIL AW. Silvestre De Sousa positioned the Majed Al Jahoori-trained runner prominently from the outset, and the response in the closing stages was decisive as the time of 1:52.36 confirmed a professional breakthrough success. Ibrahim Al Hadhrami returned to the winner’s enclosure in Race 4 when MUTHABIR, ridden by Abdul Aziz Al Balushi, delivered a measured late effort to score in 1:49.25 after tracking the leaders with patience.
HM CHAMIKHA added another success in Race 5, where Qais Al Busaidi executed restrained tactics for trainer Saeed Al Shamsi. The winner quickened with authority inside the final furlong to record 1:49.51, maintaining composure under pressure. Race 6 saw AR SHAHD provide Ibrahim Al Hadhrami with further reward, Connor Beasley guiding the runner to victory in 1:38.69 after a contest that demanded sustained pace through the middle stages.
Race 7 continued the stable’s productive afternoon as NOSIN AW, again partnered by Ray Dawson, struck in 1:38.45. The performance was built on tactical awareness, conserving energy early before producing a steady, sustained challenge. Sprint honours in Race 8 went to EASY LAP for Saif Al Balushi and trainer Khalifa Al Neyadi, the pair clocking 1:06.64 in a brisk contest where early positioning proved critical.
Silvestre De Sousa completed a double in Race 9 when AAMEER secured victory for Majed Al Jahoori in 1:07.32. The runner showed natural pace from the gates and maintained momentum through the closing stages, underlining the yard’s effective preparation across multiple divisions on the card.
The meeting concluded with the second leg of the Al Ain Marathon series, where UDAY produced a resolute display over the extended trip. Ridden by Adam Al Balushi for trainer Mohammed Al Mahrooqi, the winner completed the journey in 5:01.72. The performance was characterised by stamina and composure, maintaining a consistent tempo before asserting in the latter stages to confirm superiority in the staying ranks.
Collectively, the Al Ain Race Results 22 February highlighted the depth of local training operations, with Ibrahim Al Hadhrami saddling multiple winners and riders Ray Dawson and Silvestre De Sousa each recording doubles. The programme reflected structure, discipline and progressive form lines across a balanced afternoon of racing.
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