Wathnan Racing

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Wathnan Racing is the Emir of Qatar's horse racing group [1] with a presence in Qatar and Newmarket, England. [2]

The team had its best result in the 2023 Royal Ascot, [3] winning both the Queen's Vase and the Gold Cup. [4]

Wathnan Racing were the leading owners at the first attempt in the 2022-23 season,[ citation needed ] and were leading owners in the 2023-24 season. [5]

The 2023-24 Qatar racing season also brought for Wathnan the top Arab award, Abbes,[ citation needed ] and the highest-rated thoroughbred, Simca Mille.[ citation needed ] Champion trainer was Wathnan Racing's trainer Alban de Mieulle.[ citation needed ]

James Doyle joined Wathnan Racing as stable jockey for the 2024 season. [6]

References

  1. "Emir of Qatar goes on Royal Ascot spending spree snapping up six top contenders". Mirror. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  2. "Leading Qatari trainer to join ranks in Newmarket with backing of Wathnan Racing". Racing Post. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  3. "Big-spending mystery owner behind Gold Cup hero Courage Mon Ami revealed". Thoroughbred News. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  4. "Ranked Wathnan Racing Results – last three years". Thoroughbred Racing. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  5. "Wathnan Racing leading owners as QREC announces top performers of racing season". The Peninsula Qatar. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  6. "James Doyle set to partner Vandeek in July Cup as Wathnan Racing confirm weekend running plans" . Retrieved 2024-07-31.