Sharjah will bring its 2025/2026 racing season to a refined and decisive close on Sunday, January 25, as the Sharjah Equestrian & Racing Club stages a high-quality six-race programme from 2:00pm to 4:30pm. The afternoon will be shaped around the feature event, Race 4 — The H.H. The Ruler of Sharjah Cup 2026 presented by Longines Master Collection, a prestige Purebred Arabian contest carrying AED 250,000 in prize money. More than a headline race, it will serve as the season’s defining moment, where class, preparation, and consistency are expected to converge on centre stage.
The card will open at 2:00pm with Race 1, the Longines Spirit Pilot, a 1200-metre Purebred Arabian maiden for 4yo+ bred in the United Arab Emirates. With 16 runners competing for AED 40,000, the opener is set to inject early pace into the afternoon, offering a platform for emerging talent to step into the spotlight. Momentum will build quickly with Race 2, the Longines Conquest, scheduled for 2:30pm. Run over 1700 metres, this UAE-bred Purebred Arabian contest will again draw a full field of 16 runners, all chasing AED 40,000 in what promises to be a tactically demanding race.
At 3:00pm, stamina will come into sharper focus with Race 3, Spirit Zulu Time, a 2000-metre maiden for 4yo+ Purebred Arabians. With 16 runners and AED 40,000 on offer, this race is expected to test both patience and staying ability, often a key indicator of future progress within the division.
The afternoon will reach its competitive peak at 3:30pm with the running of the undisputed centerpiece of the programme – Race 4, the H.H. The Ruler of Sharjah Cup 2026 presented by Longines Master Collection. Contested over 1700 metres by eight elite 4yo to 5yo UAE-bred Purebred Arabians, this prestige event will stand apart in both quality and consequence. With AED 250,000 at stake, the race is set to crown excellence and provide a fitting focal point for the season’s finale.
Contenders: Almotawassim, Es Shnaf, Jap Abeya, Zajil, Safiha Aw, Es Shadad, Shaddad Aw, Zahrat Baynounah
Attention will then turn to the Thoroughbred ranks at 4:00pm with Race 5, the Longines Spirit Pilot Flyback, a 2000-metre handicap (0–75) for 4yo+ and 3yo runners. A competitive field of 16 will contest AED 40,000, adding variety and intensity to the latter stages of the card.
The season will conclude at 4:30pm with Race 6, the Longines Prima Luna Sharjah Marathon. This 2700-metre handicap (0–85) for 5yo+ Purebred Arabians will test stamina and resolve, with 16 runners battling for AED 70,000 in a closing race designed to reward endurance and tactical judgment.
As the equestrian club crowns its season, these Sharjah Racecards 25 January will reflect everything the campaign has stood for: depth of talent, competitive balance, and a clear commitment to excellence. The final chapter will not whisper its arrival. It will announce it with purpose, poise, and promise.
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