Doha (Qatar) – Monday 28th April, 2014 - The Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and the Qatar Arabian World Cup, which take place on the first Sunday of October at Longchamp, are the two most prestigious flat races in the world for Thoroughbreds and Purebred Arabians on turf. 

To further enhance their reputation, France Galop, organiser of the event and the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (title sponsor) are proud to announce that prize-money for both races in 2014 has been increased as follows :

-          5 million € for Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

-          1 million € for Qatar Arabian World Cup

The increase in prize-money further cements the status of the two events as the richest flat races in the world on turf.

Staged under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohamed Bin Faleh Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) and promoted in conjunction with France Galop, the race is run on the same program as the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on the first weekend in October.

Sami Jassim Al Boenain, QREC General Manager and Chairman of the International Federation of Arabian Horseracing Authorities (IFAHR) said, “We are very excited to be cementing the Qatar Arabian World Cup’s position as one of the most prestigious races in the world.

“This initiative will ensure that Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Weekend will continue to stage the two most prestigious flat turf races in the world for thoroughbreds and Purebred Arabians for a long time to come.”

The Qatar Arabian World Cup is one of eight European Group 1 races for Pure Bred Arabians backed by Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club and among more than 45 throughout the seven-month season which begins in the Netherlands in April and also includes races in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Source: Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club
Photos: Juhaim CP