DOHA (Qatar): The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) and Qatar National Bank have signed an agreement to sponsor the HH The Amir Sword Festival, which starts at Al Rayyan Racecourse tomorrow (February 18).
The three-day Festival will witness widespread local and international participation from highly qualified trainers along with their internationally and domestically outstanding racehorses.
As a sponsor of this massive event for the second year in a row, QNB and QREC emphasize Qatar’s significance towards the enhancement of the international standing value of Qatari racehorses, especially during the Covid-19 world pandemic.
“The HH Amir Sword Festival is the most prestigious event throughout the QREC’s season. I take this opportunity to thank the leadership of QNB for their continued support of QREC and the Festival,” said Issa Bin Mohammed Al Mohannadi, QREC Chairman.
The competition will take place over three days on the turf track at Al Rayyan Park. Each day will have a full card of quality races over different distances and for different categories and age ranges.
The finale will be the focus of top races topped by the HH The Amir Sword (Gr 1 QA) for Purebred Arabians and the H.H. The Amir Trophy (Gr 1 QA) for Thoroughbreds.
The other coveted titles include the H.H. The Amir Silver Sword for Purebred Arabians, the H.H. The Amir Shalfa for Thoroughbreds, the Qatar International Cup (Gr1 QA) for Purebred Arabians, the Al Biddah Mile (Gr 2 QA) for Thoroughbreds, the Dukhan Sprint (Gr 3 QA) for Thoroughbreds, and Al Rayyan Breeders Cup for local Thoroughbreds.
Salem Al Naimi, Assistant General Manager, QNB Public Relations, said: “QNB’s sponsorship of the H.H. The Amir Sword Festival is aimed to further enhance our partnership with the QREC and it also reflects the Group’s keenness to support this deep-rooted traditional sport.”
