Nashwa lands Qatar Nassau Stakes

Chichester: In presence of Qatar Olympic Committee President H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, the third day of the QREC-sponsored Qatar Goodwood Competition occurred on the Goodwood Racecourse in Chichester, England.

The five-day Competition will proceed as much as tomorrow.

H E Sheikh Joaan topped the winners of the day’s function, the Gr1 Qatar Nassau Stakes.

Additionally current on the occasions of the day have been Qatar’s Ambassador to the UK, H E Fahad bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, Qatar Racing and Equestrian Membership (QREC) Chairman Issa bin Mohammed Al Mohannadi, QREC Vice-Chairman and Chairman of the Asian Racing Federation Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al Attiya, QREC Board Member and Al Shaqab Government Director Khalifa bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, QREC Board Member Ahmad bin Mohammed Alabdulmalik, QREC Racing Supervisor Abdulla Rashid Al Kubaisi and Director of QREC Chairman’s Workplace and Supervisor of QREC Advertising and marketing Division Hesham Mohammed Al Ali.

The echoes of the occasions of the primary two days of the five-day Competition, have been very excessive hailed given their excellent success by way of each organisation and top-quality racing in addition to the large-scale participation of many stars, particularly with the growing attendance of race-goers.

The Qatari accomplishment on the second day has added to resounding success with Khalifa bin Sheail Al Kuwari’s Woman Princess touchdown the Gr1 PA Qatar Worldwide Stakes for the second yr in a row. The small-sized however mighty six-year-old mare stored the coveted title for Qatar for the fourth straight yr, cementing Qatar’s standing because the world’s chief in Arabian racing.

Nashwa (Frankel – Princess Loulou) confirmed herself as among the finest fillies of her technology by operating away with the G1 Qatar Nassau Stakes for her owner-breeder Imad Al Saga, beneath Hollie Doyle, the primary feminine jockey to win the 10-furlong showpiece.

Having raced in final early on, Nashwa made floor easily to problem on the surface of runners within the straight earlier than stretching away within the closing furlong for an authoritative length-and-three-quarter success. Aristia (Starspangledbanner) posted a career-best in second, with Lilac Street (Mastercraftsman) third after assembly hassle in operating.

Nashwa, who carried Doyle into the historical past books when successful the Prix de Diane final month, is a fifth win within the race for coach John Gosden and his first in partnership with son Thady.

“We have been drawn 9 and we didn’t wish to get caught on the surface with daylight,” mentioned John Gosden after the race.

“We’ve got relaxed in final and what they’ve executed is immediately pull the tempo up … Coming from final made it robust on her as they’re quickening down the hill, however Nashwa has obtained the category and, when the bottom levelled off, she was happier. She is flexible to try this from off the tempo. I believe subsequent time we would should put a pacemaker in. I believe we’ll keep in towards the fillies in one thing just like the Prix de l’Opera. I don’t wish to rush taking up colts this yr, perhaps subsequent yr.”

Jockey Doyle mentioned: “It’s fairly superior. She gave me some really feel. A change of techniques as we speak from France, however it paid off. Nashwa is A1, you may’t fault her … She now is aware of what she is doing.”

Successful proprietor Imad Al Sagar mentioned: “Nashwa is a homebred and I have to admit that I’m very emotional relating to her … Our goal would be the Prix de l’Opera on Arc day after which the Breeders’ Cup for the Filly & Mare Turf. She has had a busy season and we don’t wish to overdo it.”