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]