Seven-Race Al Uqda Card Builds Toward the Wadi Al Sail Cup at Qatar Racing on January 29

A steady rhythm of competitive racing will unfold at the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club on Thursday, January 29, as the 43rd Al Uqda Race Meeting brings together a seven-race programme designed to test depth, stamina, and speed across the afternoon. Running from 3:00pm to 6:30pm, the card will gradually build toward its centrepiece, the Wadi Al Sail Cup – Thoroughbred Premium Maiden Plate, a Class 6 contest worth 85,000 QAR that is set to close the meeting under heightened anticipation.

The meeting will open at 3:00pm with the Thoroughbred Handicap 0–60, a Class 6 race over 2000 metres featuring a full field of 14 runners competing for 45,000 QAR. As the curtain-raiser, it will place immediate emphasis on balance and endurance, offering early clues about horses capable of sustaining a strong tempo over longer trips.

At 3:35pm, attention will shift to Purebred Arabian talent in the Purebred Arabian Handicap 45–65, another Class 6 contest run over 2200 metres. With 14 runners again declared and 45,000 QAR on offer, the race is expected to reward patience and tactical positioning, particularly as stamina becomes a decisive factor in the latter stages.

The third race at 4:10pm introduces local Thoroughbred form with the Local Thoroughbred Handicap 0–55, a Class 5 sprint over 1200 metres. A competitive field of 14 runners will contest the 45,000 QAR purse, bringing a sharper pace to the programme and providing a contrast to the longer-distance contests earlier in the afternoon.

Speed will remain central at 4:45pm with the Thoroughbred Handicap 55–75, also over 1200 metres but elevated to Class 5 and offering 50,000 QAR in prize money. With 14 runners declared, this race is likely to serve as a key form reference, showcasing horses pushing toward higher-grade company.

The fifth race at 5:20pm narrows the focus to quality over quantity. The Purebred Arabian Handicap for Fillies and Mares (65–85), a Class 4 event over 2000 metres, will feature a select field of six runners competing for 55,000 QAR. This contest is expected to reward composure and race management, with experience and stamina playing decisive roles.

At 5:55pm, the Local Purebred Arabian Handicap 65–85 continues the Class 4 theme over 2000 metres. With nine runners lining up for 55,000 QAR, the race will further sharpen the competitive edge ahead of the finale, demanding sustained effort and clean execution.

The meeting will culminate at 6:30pm with the Wadi Al Sail Cup – Thoroughbred Premium Maiden Plate, the defining contest of the afternoon. Run over 1200 metres, the Class 6 feature will see 14 runners compete for the day’s richest purse of 85,000 QAR. Positioned as the closing race, it is set to carry heightened expectation, presenting emerging Thoroughbreds with a clear chance to announce themselves and bring the 43rd Al Uqda Race Meeting to a decisive conclusion.
Contenders: Beach Breeze, Manos Arriba, Mockirr, Waajidd, Brotherhood Of Man, Fine Art Dealer, Lzaz Al Wasmiyah, Paroled, Saniyaat’s Star, Son Of Sarabi, Wonderful Friend, Castelluccia, Lucia Molly, Rose Of Spain

With its blend of Thoroughbred and Purebred Arabian races, varied distances, and steadily rising stakes, Qatar Racecards 29 January are set to deliver a balanced and forward-looking afternoon of racing.