The series forms part of the UAE’s efforts to develop Arabian horse racing and encourage owners and breeders worldwide to invest in the care and breeding of purebred Arabian horses, while enhancing their status in major international competitions.

Elite field to compete for €300,000 prize

The Italian leg will feature a high-calibre field of 10 elite Arabian horses competing in a Group 1 race over 2,100 metres on dirt, with prize money of €300,000. The race is open to horses aged four years and older and is scheduled to start at 18:20 local time in Milan.

The runners include AA Lahab, Al Zair, Al Tijani VD C, Buraq, Delirio, Galateo, Lino, Mashref, Orlando Go and RB Burn the Bill, setting the stage for a highly competitive contest among leading owners, trainers and jockeys.

Italy’s growing importance on the championship calendar

Italy remains one of the most important venues on the championship calendar, having established itself as a key destination for Arabian horse racing in Europe and attracting some of the continent’s leading stables and competitors.

Organisers highlight significance of Italian leg

Matar Suhail Al Yabhouni Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee of the President of the UAE Cup Series, said the Italian leg holds a distinguished position within the championship due to its significance in the European Arabian racing scene and the growing global profile of the series.

He added that the success achieved by the Italian round over the years has strengthened the presence of purebred Arabian horses in European racing and supports the Cup’s mission of promoting and developing Arabian horse racing worldwide.