Abu Dhabi: The storied UAE President鈥檚 Cup series for purebred Arabian horses makes a landmark stop in Sweden today, bringing the richest Arabian horse race in Scandinavian history to the heart of Stockholm. 

Held on Sweden鈥檚 National Day at the famous Gardet turf track, the sixth leg of the 32nd edition of the global series offers a 鈧�100,000 purse, drawing top talent from Europe and the Middle East.

The race, a 1,500-meter listed event for horses aged four and older, continues the cup鈥檚 international campaign under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, vice president, deputy prime minister, and chairman of the presidential court of the UAE. 

It is also a significant milestone in the UAE鈥檚 ongoing efforts to promote Arabian horse racing on the world stage.

A field of nine elite runners is set to compete, headlined by the returning Swedish fan favorite Rasmy Al-Khalediah, a two-time winner of this leg (2021, 2022), trained by Poland鈥檚 Janusz Koz艂owski and ridden by Eduardo Pedroza.

The UAE is represented by the promising filly Hawlah, owned by Yas Horse Racing Management. Sired by Mehabb and out of Dahyah bint Munjiz, she is trained by France鈥檚 Elisabeth Bernard with Valentin Seguy in the saddle.

Another major threat is Fareedah B, the winner of the 2023 and 2024 Swedish legs and fresh off a victory in the Netherlands stage earlier this season. Owned and trained by Peter Deckers, she will again be ridden by experienced French jockey Fabrice Veron.

Also in the mix are Wasmey Al Khalediah, Mashho T, No Risk No Reward, Ayman, Gindor de Bozouls, and Cappuccino 鈥� each hoping to break through on one of the biggest stages in European Arabian racing.

The Sweden leg follows successful stops in Tunisia, Morocco, France, the United States, and Italy, with each race reinforcing the cup鈥檚 mission to promote the legacy and competitiveness of the Arabian breed worldwide.

Matar Suhail Al-Yabhouni Al-Dhaheri, chairman of the higher organizing committee, emphasized the strategic importance of this stop.

鈥淯nder the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the UAE President鈥檚 Cup continues to drive the modern Arabian horse racing industry forward. Our Sweden stop highlights the strategic expansion of our support for owners and breeders across Europe.

鈥淭his leg reinforces our global commitment to Arabian horse racing, showcasing the UAE鈥檚 vision under his highness鈥檚 leadership,鈥� he added.

As the race today adds to Sweden鈥檚 national celebrations, all eyes will be on the track at Gardet for what promises to be a thrilling display of speed, heritage, and international rivalry at the highest level of Arabian flat racing.