Shaikh Nasser hails Withering’s victory at Dubai World Cup

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, has expressed his utmost happiness following the victory of Victorious team’s horse Withering at the Al Bastakiya Trial event in Dubai World Cup, held at Meydan Racecourse. The race, which was for fillies aged three years old, covered a distance of 1,900 metres and it was sponsored by Longines.

HH Shaikh Nasser explained that this win is a source of motivation for the team to continue on the same path and confirm the position of the Bahraini equestrian sports at the international level. He described the Dubai World Cup as one of the biggest horse racing events worldwide. HH Shaikh Nasser thanked trainer Fawzi Nass and jockey Adrie De Vries for the win.