MUSCAT, OCT 25
The second race meeting at Al Rahba Racecourse, organised by the World Horse Racing Club, delivered eight competitive races featuring Purebred Arabian and Thoroughbred horses across distances ranging from 1,200 to 2,000 metres. The meeting highlighted the depth of competition among owners, trainers and jockeys, with eight winners emerging across the programme.
The highlight for owner Mohammed bin Yousef al Balushi came in the sixth race, when Thunder Doro secured first place in the Thoroughbred contest over 1,600 metres. Trained by Hood bin Hamoud al Balushi and ridden by Issa bin Mohammed al Balushi, the winner delivered a strong performance to claim the top position.
Al Balushi expressed his delight at the victory, praising the efforts of the technical team in preparing the horse for competition. He said the result provided further motivation to continue investing in the development of his horses and maintaining their readiness for upcoming races.
He added that success on the track depends on close cooperation between owners, trainers and jockeys, supported by consistent training and careful preparation. He also highlighted the importance of Al Rahba's race meetings in providing a competitive platform for horses and professionals, expressing hope that Thunder Doro would continue to achieve positive results in future fixtures.
The second race went to Al Sabbah, representing the Royal Cavalry, in the Purebred Arabian contest over 1,200 metres. Jockey Anas bin Salim al Siyabi guided the horse to victory, under trainer Mohammed bin Issa al Balushi.
Al Siyabi said he was pleased with the result, noting that concentration, sound race management and the horse's technical readiness were important factors in securing the win. He added that such meetings help jockeys gain valuable experience while encouraging stronger competition among owners and trainers.
In the opening race, AGS Muwash claimed first place in the 1,200-metre Purebred Arabian contest for owner Hilal bin Ali al Khalili, trainer Kahlan bin Mohammed al Balushi and jockey Amer bin Ali al Rasbi.
Towtheeq, owned by Ammar bin Salim al Maskari, won the third race, a 1,200-metre Thoroughbred contest, under jockey Saeed bin Amer al Maskari and trainer Ahmed bin Khamis al Yazidi.
The fourth race, reserved for locally bred Purebred Arabians over 1,600 metres, was won by Lameh, representing Al Majid Racing. The horse was trained by Mohammed bin Salim al Siyabi and ridden by Amer bin Ali al Rasbi.
Yamamah Al Rasyat took the fifth race over 1,600 metres for owner Sultan bin Hamad al Busaidi, trainer Yahya bin Hamad al Busaidi and jockey Qais bin Saif al Busaidi.
In the seventh race, Al Manourah topped the field in the 2,000-metre Thoroughbred contest for owner Faisal bin Ibrahim al Farsi, trainer Mohammed bin Ibrahim al Farsi and jockey Tariq bin Ibrahim al Azri.
The meeting concluded with Salwa winning the eighth race, a 1,800-metre Purebred Arabian contest. Owned by Hamza bin Ali al Tai, the horse was trained by Marwan bin Hamoud al Balushi and ridden by Mounis bin Salim al Siyabi.
The eight race programme underlined the role of Al Rahba Racecourse in supporting Oman's horse-racing community and providing opportunities for local horses, owners, trainers and jockeys to demonstrate their abilities throughout the season.
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