National Feeds to sponsor HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival’s activities Second leg of Sheikh Zayed Cup European Triple Crown in Duindigt
18 June 2015, Duindigt, Holland ~ The Duindigt racecourse in The Netherlands will stage the second leg of the Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup race series European Triple Crown on 28 June 2015.
The European Triple Crown in the Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup series organized by the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival is composed of three races in France, The Netherlands, and Poland.
Al Mouwaffak ridden by Julian Auge, won the first leg over 2000m on 17 April in Toulouse, France, to stay unbeaten in four starts. The second leg on 28 June will be run over 1900 metres in Duindigt with the total prize fund for the Group 3 race being €35,000. The third leg will be held in Warsaw, Poland 23 August. The horse with the maximum points from the three races will be eligible for the Triple Crown bonus.
The HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship (IFAHR) race will also be held on June 28 in Duindigt racecourse
The HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival has attracted another top UAE company to join in as a sponsor. The National Feed & Flour Production & Marketing Company (LLC) has stepped in as sponsors for the Festival.
Mr. Sultan Aouda, Managing Director of National Feed & Flour Production &Marketing Company (LLC) said, “First of all I have to thank His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and Minister of Presidential Affairs for giving us the opportunity to be part of the Festival.”
“The HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival is involved in equestrian activities, which include the promotion of the Arabian horse and this is part of our UAE Culture and heritage. Our company firmly believes in preserving our nation’s heritage and culture and it is with this aim that we are delighted to be part of the Festival,” he added.
Ms Lara Sawaya, Executive Director of the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival, Chairman of the International Federation of Horse Racing Academies (IFHRA), Chairman of Ladies & Apprentice Racing Committees in the International Federation of Arabian Horse Racing Authorities (IFAHR) thanked and welcomed National Feed & Flour Production & Marketing Company (LLC) as the latest sponsors of the Festival.
“We thank them for joining the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival as one of the sponsors and we hope to have a long and strong association,” she added.
The HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival is sustained by the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority and coordinated by Abu Dhabi Sports Council in cooperation with Emirates Racing Authority, IFAHR, Emirates Arabian Horse Society, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, General Authority of Youth and Sports Welfare with The National Archives as the official partner and Emirates airline as the official carriers and sponsored by Invest AD, Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Al Awani General Enterprises, Kabale, Al Wathba Centre, the UAE’s General Women’s Union, the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy, Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2015, Dr. Nader Saab Switzerland, Al Wathba Center, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, Eastern Mangroves Suites-Abu Dhabi by Jannah, Yas Channel, Omeir Travels and Racing Post.
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