Haseef Triumphs At UAE President's Cup For Purebred Arabian Horses In Poland

The colt "Haseef," representing Wathnan Racing, emerged victorious in the UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses during its Polish round. This event marked the 14th and final European leg, held as part of the Central European Derby at Służewiec Racecourse in Warsaw on 28th September 2025. The Cup concluded its 32nd edition with a significant audience of 20,000 spectators.

The UAE President's Cup Series is supported by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. This backing aims to elevate the Arabian horse's status globally and promote its ownership and breeding through a developed racing industry. The series enhances the presence of Arabian horses in prestigious international races.

The European rounds featured 11 major legs across various countries including France, Italy, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Turkey, Britain, Russia, and Poland. The Polish race was notable for its impressive turnout and competitive atmosphere. The prize fund reached 200,000 EUR, marking it as the highest in Poland's Arabian horse racing history.

"Haseef" (Al Mourtajez × Ghazwa by Zawam), trained by Damien de Watrigant and ridden by jockey Faleh Bughenaim, delivered an outstanding performance in the 2000m turf race (Group 3). Competing against 15 elite horses from Europe and Poland, "Haseef" secured victory with a time of 2:12.80 minutes.

During the race, "Haseef" strategically stayed behind the leaders until making a decisive move on the final turn. This allowed him to overtake his rivals in the home stretch. Second place went to "Katrin de Ghazal" (Gazwan × Karabosse de Ghazal by Munjiz), owned by Hilal Al Alawi and trained by Elizabeth Bernard Jean-François. Jockey Michael Forest rode this colt.

In third place was "Power Bolt" (Al Mourtajez × Oleya du Loup by Kerbella), owned by Rafal Płatk and trained by Van den Bos Catherine. Jockey J. Mariën guided this horse through the race. The event showcased top-tier competition among Europe's finest Arabian horses.

Notable Attendees

The race was graced by Prince Jan Lubomirski-Lanckoroński, Honorary President of Służewiec Racecourse; Mohammed Ahmed Al Harbi, UAE Ambassador to Poland; Faisal Al Rahmani from the Supreme Organising Committee of the UAE President's Cup Series; Mohammed Al Suwaidi from Wathnan Racing; along with Haseef's trainer and jockey.

Matar Suhail Al Yabhouni Al Dhaheri expressed gratitude towards His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his ongoing support of the Cup Series. He stated: "We extend our highest thanks and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan...for his continuous patronage of the prestigious Cup Series...We also take pride in the great success of the Poland leg...extending our gratitude to the management of Służewiec Racecourse for their distinguished organisational efforts."

With inputs from WAM