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Doha, Qatar: Toromona made a sensational return to form in the Al Jassasiya Cup yesterday. The seven-year-old gelding, owned by Rashid Awajan K A Al Khayarin and trained by Hamad Al Jehani, bounced back from a recent runner-up finish to secure a commanding victory at Al Rayyan Racecourse.
After briefly contesting the lead, Toromona surged ahead with a powerful burst of speed in the home straight, cruising to an huge 11-length win under jockey Lukas Delozier.
Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club Racing Manager Abdulla Rashid Al Kubaisi presented the trophy to the winners.
The 42nd Al Rayyan Race Meeting featured seven races, with The Dunkirk Lads, ridden by Soufiane Saadi, claiming the Thoroughbred Handicap 65-85 (Class 4) title.
Jockey Ivan Rossi guided Afandem to victory in the Local Purebred Arabian Handicap 65-85 (Class 4), while Jefferson Smith rode AJS Safwan to triumph in the Local Thoroughbred Handicap 35-55 (Class 4).
Qahwa, with Trevor Patel in the saddle, kicked off the day with an impressive win in the Thoroughbred Maiden Plate. This was followed by victories for Prince D’ossau (Purebred Arabian Maiden Plate) under Youssef Lachhab and Kera De Flauzins (Purebred Arabian Handicap 0-70), piloted by Abdelakrime Bendia.
42nd Al Rayyan Race Meeting - Al Jassasiya Cup
WINNERS (Horse, Trainer, Jockey)
Al Jassasiya Cup - Thoroughbred Handicap 80-100 (Class 2)
Toromona, Hamad Al Jehani, Lukas Delozier
Thoroughbred Handicap 65-85 (Class 4)
The Dunkirk Lads, Hadi Al Ramzani, Soufiane Saadi
Local Purebred Arabian Handicap 65-85 (Class 4)
Afandem, Ahmed Kobeissi, Ivan Rossi
Local Thoroughbred Handicap 35-55 (Class 4)
AJS Safwan, Mohammed Salama Ashour, Jefferson Smith
Purebred Arabian Handicap 0-70 (Qatari Riders Race) (Class 5)
Kera De Flauzins, Julian Colin Smart, Abdelakrime Bendia
Purebred Arabian Maiden Plate (Class 6)
Prince D’ossau, Ibrahim Saeed Al Malki, Youssef Lachhab
Thoroughbred Maiden Plate (3yo Only) (Class 6)
Qahwa, Ibrahim Saeed Al Malki, Trevor Patel
