Al-Kaser tops Preparatory Races of Arabian Horses

RIYADH: Al-Kaser, owned and trained by Kuwaiti Meshal Mohsen Al-Metieri, claimed the 1800m Preparatory Races of Arabian Horses event, its first title under rider Ahmed Al-Azhari.

The promising horse won in 2:06.09 minutes, beating Niara into second place, with Faker De Boy third.

The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia Competitions Director, Salem bin Mahfouz, handed the winners prizes of SR900,000 ($240,000), distributed among the top three races, which took place at King Abdul Aziz Square circuit in Janadriyah.

The preparatory tournament introduces likely competitors in the Fields Championship final race to be held on Feb. 3, 2023, as well as horses due to feature in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup on Jan. 28.

Sana, a three-year-old owned by Mohamed Al-Marzuki and trained by Luis Moralis of Panama, won the first set of the 1800m Preparatory Races of Arabian Horses race in 1:55.52 minutes, pushing nominated winner Force into second, while Tabae finished third in the ranking.

Modhar, ridden by Saudi rider Mohammed El Nafazi, topped the final set of the open race in 2:08.40 minutes.

The three-year-old beat second-placed Bar Al-Olya, with nominated champion Eigabi third in the ranking.

The Preparatory Races of Arabian Horses race ceremony featured eight sets for different ages and categories, with prizes totaling SR595,000.