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