One of the events of the European Al Khalediah Arabian Horse Festival is a special Arabian Day at the Służewiec Racetrack. On August 18th Europa Stakes (2600, G3 PA), Al Khalediah Poland Cup (1600, Listed PA), Białka Stakes (2000, 52 500 PLN) or Sabellina Stakes (2000, 29 750 PLN) were posted.
In the richest (148 750 PLN) race of the day, Europa Stakes, the money was all on SALAM AL KHALEDIAH (Nashwan Al Khalidiah - Quesche du Paon/Akbar). He fulfilled the expectations and, with a great help from the pacemaker SAHM AL KHALEDIAH (Nayef Al Khalidiah - Sabbat Al Khalediah/Tiwaiq), beat the second BANDOLERO (Portmer - Botura/Samsheik) by no less than 7 lengths. Derby-winner DRAGON (Dahess - Djaima/Nonius) lost the third place in last strides to speedy NESMA AL MELS (Akbar - Jelifa Al Mels/Regal de Khan).
SALAM AL KHALEDIAH (Nashwan Al Khalidiah - Quesche du Paon/Akbar) j. S.Mazur (62.0), tr. M. Kacprzyk, o. AKF Polska Sp. z o.o., br. Khalid B.S.B. Abdul Aziz Al Saud
BANDOLERO (Portmer - Botura/Samsheik) j. and tr. S.Vasyutov (62.0), o. and br. Janów Podlaski State Stud
NESMA AL MELS (Akbar - Jelifa Al Mels/Regal de Khan) j. M.Abík (60.0), tr. A. Wyrzyk, o. C.J. Gołaszewski, br. M. Viguie
DRAGON (Dahess - Djaima/Nonius) j. A.Reznikov (59.0), tr. M. Janikowski, o. and br. Z. Górski
TOP MEDINA (Murhib - Topspeed Kossack/Marwan I) j. C.Fraisl (60.0), tr. M. Romanowski, o. and br. K.&R. Ask
Three fillies were in charge in the Al Khalediah Poland Cup sprint. Bookmakers’ favorite last year’s winner, unbeaten in Poland GENERAL LADY (General - Rivale d’Enfer/Dormane) wasn’t able to keep up with the killer pace made by BASALAH AL KHALEDIAH (Nayef Al Khalidiah - Jaleelat Al Khalidiah/Tiwaiq). It was a great opportunity to ANOOD AL KHALEDIAH (Nayef Al Khalidiah - Shaza Al Khalidiah/Khalid El Biwaibiya), who won almost effortlessly. Basalah turned out to be strong enough to defend the second place from General Lady.
ANOOD AL KHALEDIAH (Nayef Al Khalidiah - Shaza Al Khalediah/Khalid El Biwaibiya) j. S.Mazur (60.0), tr. M. Borkowski, o. AKF Polska, br. Al Khalediah Stables
BASALAH AL KHALEDIAH (Nayef Al Khalidiah - Jaleelat Al Khalidiah/Tiwaiq) pr.j. K.Mazur (60.0), tr. M. Kacprzyk, o. AKF Polska, br. Al Khalediah Stables
GENERAL LADY (General - Rivale d’Enfer/Dormane) j. A.Reznikov (60.0), tr. M. Janikowski, o. RMP Sp. z o.o., br. E.A.R.L. Haras du Grand Courgeon
MOHACZ (Chndaka - Minerva/Santhos) j. M.Abík (62.0), tr. M. Jodłowski, o. M. Metza-Jodłowska, br. L. Błachut
OUZBEKS DU PANJSHIR (Darweesh - Farah du Panjshir) j. C.Fraisl (60.0), tr. M. Romanowski, o. Polski Klub Wiejski Sp. z.o.o., br. P. Antenet
Pacemaking strategies played a crucial role also in youngsters’ Białka Stakes. Slow pace made by DRUG’S WIKTORIA (Drug - Waikiki/Dormane) let her stablemate and a big outsider TABARAK’S ELVIRA (Tabarak - Elea/Dormane), to give a firebolt finish and outspeed the favorites.
TABARAK’S ELVIRA (Tabarak - Elea/Dormane) j. M.Srnec (56.0), tr. P. Piątkowski, o. and br. E.&H. Chat
GATSBY DE BOUZOULS (Muguet de Pascade - Bab Al Shams/Barour de Cardonne) j. K.Grzybowski (58.0), tr. M. Romanowski, o. and br. S.A.R.L. Mezagri
SHAMILA (Dahess - Struna/Nougatin) j. S.Mazur (56.0), tr. K. Ziemiański, o. and br. Z. Górski
HAMAL (Jaafer ASF - HN Mira/Marvin El Samawi) app. j. S.Abaev (58.0), tr. P. Piątkowski, o. and br. Nessa Arabians
LINDAHL’S AVATAR (Pentagon - Arkona z Regula/Eltar) j. S.Vasyutov (58.0), tr. M. Romanowski, o. and br. A. Lindahl
Another filly surprised the bidders in Sabelina Stakes. The odds were biggest for last year’s Oaks winner SWEET DREAM (Murhib - Soleil Kossack/Marwan I). Unexpectedly SPECIAL ‘OA’ (Murhib - Sadjella/Djebbel) was powerful enough to pick up a home straight fight with her and beat her by a neck in the finish line.
SPECIAL ‘OA’ (Murhib - Sadjella/Djebbel) j. K.Grzybowski (59.0), tr. M. Romanowski, o. and br. R.A.G. Kolk-van Meerveld
SWEET DREAM (Murhib - Soleil Kossack/Marwan I) app. j. S.Abaev (62.0), tr. M. Łojek, o.T. Ruciński, br. M. Gromala
FLY HIPOLITE (Munjiz - Anna/Tidjani) j. and tr. W.Szymczuk (59.0), o.Günay Equestrian Invest, br. S. Chazel
AMAYA (Asraa Min Albaarq - Amina/Murat-Gazon) j. A.Kabardov (56.0), tr. M. Janikowski, o. and br. Z. Górski
SABELLA (Riyal - Sabala z Reguła/Gorec) j. M.Abík (56.0), tr. A. Wyrzyk, o.SK Ostrobrzeg, br. J. Eng
Full results available HERE
