The second race meeting at Al Rahba Racecourse brought together a competitive lineup of Purebred Arabian and Thoroughbred horses, showcasing the talents of local owners, trainers, and jockeys across eight races. Organized by the World Horse Racing Club, the event featured races spanning distances from 1,200 to 2,000 metres.
A standout moment occurred in the sixth race when Thunder Doro, owned by Mohammed bin Yousef al Balushi, claimed victory in the 1,600-metre Thoroughbred contest. The horse was trained by Hood bin Hamoud al Balushi and ridden by Issa bin Mohammed al Balushi. Following the win, Mohammed bin Yousef al Balushi emphasized the critical teamwork among owners, trainers, and jockeys, alongside rigorous preparation, as key factors in their success. He also highlighted the importance of Al Rahba’s race meetings in fostering competition and providing horses with valuable exposure.
The opening race featured AGS Muwash taking first place in the 1,200-metre Purebred Arabian category. The winning team included owner Hilal bin Ali al Khalili, trainer Kahlan bin Mohammed al Balushi, and jockey Amer bin Ali al Rasbi. The second race was won by Al Sabbah, representing the Royal Cavalry. Guided by jockey Anas bin Salim al Siyabi and trained by Mohammed bin Issa al Balushi, the horse secured victory in a 1,200-metre Purebred Arabian race. Al Siyabi noted the role of focus, effective race management, and technical readiness in their win, underscoring the value of such events in enhancing jockey experience and intensifying competition among participants.
Other winners included Towtheeq in the third race, owned by Ammar bin Salim al Maskari, ridden by Saeed bin Amer al Maskari, and trained by Ahmed bin Khamis al Yazidi in a 1,200-metre Thoroughbred race. The fourth race, limited to locally bred Purebred Arabians over 1,600 metres, saw Lameh of Al Majid Racing prevail, with training by Mohammed bin Salim al Siyabi and riding by Amer bin Ali al Rasbi.
In the fifth event, Yamamah Al Rasyat took the win over 1,600 metres for owner Sultan bin Hamad al Busaidi, with trainer Yahya bin Hamad al Busaidi and jockey Qais bin Saif al Busaidi in charge. The seventh race, a 2,000-metre Thoroughbred contest, was won by Al Manourah for the team of owner Faisal bin Ibrahim al Farsi, trainer Mohammed bin Ibrahim al Farsi, and jockey Tariq bin Ibrahim al Azri. The final race of the meeting, an 1,800-metre Purebred Arabian event, concluded with Salwa claiming victory. The horse was owned by Hamza bin Ali al Tai, trained by Marwan bin Hamoud al Balushi, and ridden by Mounis bin Salim al Siyabi.
The series of races demonstrated Al Rahba Racecourse’s continued role as a platform for Omani horse racing, enabling local talent and horses to compete and develop throughout the season.