Al Noof Cup Headlines Al Uqda Race Meeting as Wathnan Racing’s Doha Bu Thaila Faces Five Rivals
Mdmar – Doha
Al Uqda Racecourse hosts the 11th meeting of the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club’s 2026–27 season on Saturday, 14 November 2026, featuring an eight-race programme headed by the prestigious Al Noof Cup, a Class 2 open contest for locally bred Thoroughbreds over 1,300 metres on dirt, carrying a total prize fund of QAR 100,000.
The feature race, scheduled for 8:05 pm Doha time, has attracted six declared runners, with Wathnan Racing represented by Doha Bu Thaila, who will race under the supervision of trainer Alban Elie de Mieulle and the guidance of jockey Soufiane Saadi.
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Drawn in stall one, Doha Bu Thaila returns to competition looking to add another notable achievement to her record. The experienced mare has previously enjoyed significant success in Qatar, including victories in the Al Hamla Cup and Desert Flower Cup, establishing herself as a competitive performer in the locally bred Thoroughbred division.
Among her five opponents is Alwaad, trained by Zuhair Mohsen and ridden by Faleh Bughenaim, while Harb represents trainer Ibrahim Saeed Al Malki with Patrick Cosgrave in the saddle.
Sealine lines up under the supervision of M.H.K. Al Attiyah and jockey Szczepan Mazur, while Tafawok is prepared by Jihad El Ahmad and partnered by Alberto Sanna.
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Completing the field is Maysara, trained by Hamad Al-Jehani and ridden by Arnaud de Lepine, setting the stage for an intriguing contest among the six runners.
The supporting programme features races for Thoroughbreds and Purebred Arabians, including contests restricted to locally bred horses and a dedicated race for Qatari riders, providing a varied afternoon of competitive racing.
Attention will turn to the Al Noof Cup in the concluding race, where Wathnan Racing will be hoping Doha Bu Thaila can deliver another strong performance against five determined rivals at Al Uqda Racecourse.
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