Benghazi:The horse Adeeb Athbah triumphed in the seventeenth leg of the UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses, held at the Al Watan Shooting and Equestrian Club racecourse in Benghazi. This event marked the second consecutive year the prestigious cup was hosted in Libya as part of the 33rd edition's calendar.
According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE President's Cup series is supported by leadership dedicated to advancing the Arabian horse racing industry. This initiative encourages global owners and breeders to elevate the Arabian horse's status at premier international racecourses.
The race, part of the Third Libya Heritage Carnival, covered a distance of 2,000 meters and featured 15 elite Arabian horses. Adeeb Athbah, owned by Al Watan Club, trained by Nasser Smeiri, and ridden by Salim bin Al Habib Al Farchichi, secured victory with a time of 234.25. Following closely were RB To The House in second place, Hatem in third, AA Burning Down in fourth, and Lord de Lardous finishing fifth.
The event attracted over 5,000 spectators, highlighting the growing interest in Arabian horse racing in Libya and the prestige of the cup. The race was attended by prominent figures, including Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar and others, who honored the winners and presented the trophy to the owner of Adeeb Athbah.
Matar Suhail Al Yabhouni Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee, praised the successful event, noting the competition's high standards and public engagement. He emphasized the role of leadership support in achieving the cup's goals and expanding its influence in the Arabian horse racing community globally.
