Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) will light up Thursday, 20 November 2025 with a lively nine-race programme, but it’s the 7th Race – The Late Sheikh Ali Bin Faleh Al Thani Cup – Thoroughbred Conditions – that naturally takes centre stage. With Qr 120,000 on the line, this 2100-meter SHALFA Qualifier will set to gather Qatar’s standout thoroughbreds for a true examination of class and composure. As horses, jockeys and trainers converge, the stage is set for a contest rich in tension and ambition.
The excitement will kick off early in the afternoon with the Local Purebred Arabian Maiden Plate (Class 6) at 14:30, a 2100-meter contest offering Qr 50,000 in prize money. Young and promising purebred Arabians will aim to make a mark and capture the attention of the local racing community. Following this, the Purebred Arabian Maiden Plate for 3-year-olds only (Class 6) will take place at 15:05 over 1400 meters, again with Qr 50,000 on offer, showcasing budding talent in the Arabian racing circuit.
The program will then turn to thoroughbreds as the Thoroughbred Handicap 75-95 (Class 3) starts at 15:40 over 1400 meters with Qr 70,000 in prize money. This is expected to be a highly tactical race, where each jockey’s strategy could make all the difference in determining the winner. At 16:15, the Thoroughbred Open Race (2yo Only, Class 2) will see young thoroughbreds competing over 1400 meters for Qr 90,000, offering a glimpse into the future stars of Qatar racing.
Later in the afternoon, the Local Thoroughbred Conditions (Class 2) at 16:50 will test horses over 2100 meters, again for Qr 90,000, demanding both endurance and precise race execution. Following this, the Thoroughbred Handicap 85-105 (Class 2) at 17:25 will stretch over 2200 meters, promising a tactical battle and thrilling finishes as jockeys push their mounts to the limits.
All anticipation will build towards the evening’s highlight at 18:00, where the Late Sheikh Ali Bin Faleh Al Thani Cup – Thoroughbred Conditions (Class 2) will take center stage. As a SHALFA Qualifier over 2100 meters with Qr 120,000 in prize money, this race embodies the prestige and competitive spirit of QREC, promising breathtaking action that will have spectators on the edge of their seats.
The night will continue with exciting Arabian contests, starting with the Local Purebred Arabian Handicap 80-110 (Class 2) at 18:35, a 1400-meter sprint offering Qr 90,000, before concluding with the Purebred Arabian Conditions (Class 2) at 19:10 over 2100 meters, also with Qr 90,000 on the line. These races will offer a perfect blend of tradition and competitive racing, highlighting the depth and versatility of Qatar’s equestrian talent.
Racegoers and fans worldwide can look forward to a day of intense competition, strategic masterstrokes, and unforgettable finishes. With top-class horses, skilled jockeys, and renowned trainers in action, Thursday’s meeting at QREC promises to be a celebration of horseracing at its finest.
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