For the first time, the President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses will start its 10th stop in Türkiye tomorrow

The Veli Efendi racecourse in Istanbul will host tomorrow (Sunday) the tenth leg of the 31st edition of the President of the State Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses, for the first time in the history of the prestigious cup races..

The Grand Cup series is held with the support and guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, with the aim of encouraging the acquisition and care of purebred Arabian horses, increasing their presence in the most important international festivals and races, and preserving their authentic heritage..

The new Turkish station will witness the participation of 12 horses, representing the best and strongest horse stables in the Turkish Republic, in the precious cup race, which will be held over a distance of 1600 meters in the third category, and is dedicated to colts and fillies aged four years and above..

His Excellency Faisal Al Rahmani, General Supervisor of the President’s Cup Arabian Horse Racing Series, said that organizing the tenth station in the Republic of Turkey represents a translation of the support and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and his keenness and great interest in supporting owners and breeders of Arabian horses around the world. It also reflects the status of the flourishing bilateral relations between the two countries and the bonds of common friendship, as Turkey pays great attention to Arabian horses, and organizes many races annually. Arabian horses enjoy a distinguished position in its history, which is consistent and in harmony with the message and objectives of the precious cup, which aspires to raise the status of Arabian horses by encouraging and supporting owners and breeders, and organizing races for them that contribute to developing their services and activities, and achieving integration in the Arabian horse system..

He expressed his pleasure at Turkey’s inclusion in the 2024 races list and agenda, and what it represents as an important addition to the journey of the precious cup races, which continues its goals and message in European and international tracks. He praised the wide participation in the first Turkish race, which reflects the prestigious status and value of the precious cup in countries around the world..