HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Festival Finals
"One World, 6 Continents, Abu Dhabi The Capital"
7-14 November 2016

Sessions - Races

RB Burn shocks fancied field to win world’s richest race for Purebred Arabian horses

Lady jockey Walton, Apprentice Dunn emerge world champions It was like a bolt from the blue when little-known RB Burn under French jockey Gerald Avranche stunned a star-studded field to win the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s €1.2 million Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup Crown Jewel-IPIC (Group 1) - world’s richest race for Purebred Arabian horses -at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club race course on Sunday, November 13, 3016.

Four new members join as IFHRA holds GA in Abu Dhabi

The General Assembly of International Federation of Horse Racing Academies (IFHRA) was held at the National Archives, Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 on the sidelines of HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Racing Festival's 'One World Six Continents' programme.  Representatives from as many as 39 counties took part in the meeting which was telecast live on YAS TV and the Festival’s Web TV.

120-km Al Wathba Challenge Endurance ride

Al Kitbi strikes for M7 Stables - RESULTS The newly-formed M7 Endurance Stables based in Dubai got off to a winning start when Salem Hamad Saeed Malhoof Al Kitbi riding Burkaan edged out Mansour Saeed Mohammed Al Faresi on Tiswan Fageole to win the 120-km Al Wathba Challenge Endurance ride at the Emirates International Endurance Village in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Al Kitbi, riding the 12-year-old bay stallion finished hand-in-hand with MRM Stables’ Al Faresi on the 9-year-old bay gelding Tiswan Fageole with just a second being the difference between them after the 120-km ride.

Lady and Apprentice jockeys all set to battle for world titles in finals

HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak World Championships (IFAHR) 2016 The two finals of the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship (IFAHR) and the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Apprentice World Championship (IFAHR) precede the world’s richest race for Purebred Arabians and will be hotly contested by those who have qualified through the year.

Euros 1.2 million Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup Crown Jewel-IPIC (Group 1) on Sunday

Star-studded field for world’s richest race for Purebred Arabians Sunday’s Euros 1.2 million Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup Crown Jewel-IPIC (Group 1) race by the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival is not only the world’s richest race for Purebred Arabian horses but is also perhaps the most important two minutes of action for the Purebred Arabian racing fraternity. To be run at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club in the UAE capital, the 1600-metre contest has lived up to its ‘world’s top race’ tag by attracting the best Purebred Arabians currently in racing led by hot favourite Al Mourtajez.

Highly interactive debate on media and jockeys as HH Sheikha Fatima Conference ends

HH Sheikh Mansoor Festivals vows more training for jockeys One of the most important aspects of any event, role of media and public relations, came under the scanner on the second and final day of EARS HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Conference for Training and Education at the National Archive premises in Abu Dhabi on Friday, November 11, 2016. The conference was held under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister And Minister of Presidential Affairs, as part of the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival.

Lively discussions, tips galore for jockeys on day one

HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Conference for Training and Education Day one of the Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Conference for Training and Education featured some very informative facts and discussions on various jockey-related topics at the National Archives, Abu Dhabi, on Thursday, November 10, 2016.  The conference is being held under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister And Minister of Presidential Affairs, as part of the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival.

Abu Dhabi all set for world's richest race for Purebred Arabian horses

The UAE capital is all set to stage the second running of the world's richest race for Purebred Arabian horses - the Euros 1.2 million Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup Crown Jewel-IPIC (Group 1) on Sunday, November 13, 2016, at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club racecourse. Ms. Lara Sawaya, Executive Director of the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival, Chairperson of the Int’l Federation of Horse Racing Academies (IFHRA) and Chairperson of Ladies & Apprentice Racing Committees in the International Federation of Arabian Horse Racing Authorities (IFAHR) announced details of the various events and also heaped praise on the support of the sponsors of the Festival at a press conference held at the National Archives in Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday, November 9, 2016.

Impressive draw kick starts "One World, 6 Continents, Abu Dhabi The Capital" extravaganza

The HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival’s "One World, 6 Continents, Abu Dhabi The Capital" extravaganza got off to a smooth start with an open draw at the National Archives on Tuesday afternoon for the Euros 1.2 million Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup Crown Jewel-IPIC (Group 1) – the richest race in the world for Purebred Arabian horses which will be held on November 13, 2016. Even as the connections of the 16 runners picked their starting stalls, the lady jockeys and the Apprentice jockeys also got to know which horses each one of them will be riding in the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship final and the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Apprentice World Championship final respectively.

HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival’s final extravaganza of 2016 begins with draw for Euros 1.2 m Sheikh Zayed Cup Crown Jewel-IPIC (Group 1)

The stage is set for a fantastic week of action both on and off the field as over 800 guests arrive for the "One World, 6 Continents, Abu Dhabi The Capital" extravaganza which marks the end of the 2016 year of activities of  the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, the action kicks off with the Tuesday’s 12 noon Official Draw of the Euros 1.2 million Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup Crown Jewel-IPIC (Group 1) – the richest race in the world for Purebred Arabian horses which will be held on November 13, 2016 at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club as part of the grand finale.

SCHEDULE

Nov 7
Arrival of guests
Al Seef Resort &Spa by Andalus,
Park Rotana Hotel,
Anantara Eastern Mangroves

Nov 8
12 pm: Official Draw of The World Richest Pure Arabian Horse Race Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan - IPIC and the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies and Apprentice World Championship At the National Archive, Abu Dhabi

8 pm: Welcoming Dinner at Anantara Eastern Mangroves
Dress Code: Dresses for Ladies and Smart for Men

Nov 9
9am - IFHRA General Assembly only for IFHRA members at National Archive

12 pm - One World,6 Continents, Abu Dhabi The Capital - Press Conference at Anantara Pool Area Followed by Lunch

8 pm
Andalus Night at Al Seef Resort and Spa by Andalus
Dress Code:Dresses for Ladies and Smart for Men

Nov 10
HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Conference for Training and Education at the National Archive Conference Hall

10:00 am
Welcoming Speech of Dr Abdulla Alraisi: Director General of the National Archive

10:05 am
Welcoming Speech of TCA Abu Dhabi: (Mubarak or Sultan)

10.10 am
Speech of HE Matar Al Yabhouni: Board member of AD Sp Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Committee

10:15 am
Speech of National Feed and Flour Production and Marketing

10.20am
Speech of HE Sami Al Boueinan: Chairman of IFAHR

10.25 am
Speech of Essam Abdulla: General Manager Emirates Arabian Horse Society

10.30 am
Welcoming Speech of Lara Sawaya Executive Director of HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Festival & Chairperson of IFHRA

10:35 – 12:00 / Session 1: Jockey Training Worldwide and Prevention of Racing Accidents
Moderator: Derek Thompson (UK)

Speakers:
- Marcel De Bruyne, Director of Belgium Jockey Club
- Col Stephen Padgett, Director of Northern Racing School
- Yasser Mabrouk, Head of Arabic Department, Technical Mgr. Emirate Racing Association
- Kai Schirmann, Director, German Jockey School
- Pat Buckley, Racing Director, AD Equestrian Club

Talking Points:
-  Foundation Training
- Training Courses
- Exams
- Sharing international experiences to encourage the development of training with countries that do not currently have formal training.
- Content of course curriculae prior to licensing.

12.15pm - 1.10 pm
Luncheon at The National Archives

1.30 pm – 3 pm / Session 2: Jockeys - High Performance Athletes - At The Top
Moderator: Gary Capwell (UK)

Speakers:
-Remi Bellocq, Exec. Dir. North American Racing Academy
-Melissa Weatherly, Athlete Development and Industry Careers Advisor, Racing Victoria
- Anna Velasquez, School Director, Puerto Rico Jockey School
-Richard Mullen ( professional jockey ambassador of HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival)
-Julie Krone ( Star of fame jockey, Ambassatrice of HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival)

Talking Points:
- How to become a successful jockey
- How to maintain the high performance
- Continuing professional development for jockeys
- Advise to beginners

3.30 pm – 4:45pm / Session 3: Controlled Jockey Diet, Weight Control & Nutrition
Moderator: Victoria Shaw (Australia)

Speakers:
-Dr Georges Wilson, John Moores Liverpool University Researcher
- Chantal Sutherland, (Highest Earner Professional Female Jockey)
- Xavier, ( Professional Jockey/Ambassador of HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival)
- Acaena Amoros Business Partner Elixir London Clinic
- Dr Jamal Hout, Naet Practitioner)

8 pm: Salsa Night at the Anantara Eastern Mangroves
Dress Code: Dresses for  Ladies and Smart for Men

Nov 11
10:30 - 12:00 pm / Session 4: PR and the Media for Racing Industry Recruitment, Training and Education and Arbitration USA
a)  Ways to approach the Media
b)  What makes the Racing Industry more attractive
c)  Future of Jockeys and Stable Staff
d)  What can attract Young People to become a Jockey

Moderator: Philip Brannan

Speakers:
- Yaqoob Al Saadi, Director General of AD Sports Channel and YAS TV
- Derek Thompson, TV Presenter Racing (UK)
- Laura King, TV Presenter , DUBAI Racing
-Tony Smurthwaite, Managing Editor Racing Post (UK)
- Stefanie Corum, editor in Chief Finish Line Magazine (US)
- Jean Claude Allies, Paris Turf (FR)

12.30pm to 1.45 pm: Workshop with Derek Thompson and Lara Sawaya

8 pm: Fashion Night at Beach Rotana Hotel Featuring Amal Azhari Fashion Show
Dress Code: Stylish for Ladies and Smart for Men

Nov 12
10 am to 2 pm: IFHRA student workshop at Anantara Eastern Mangroves with the best coaches and Professional Jockeys followed by lunch at Ingredients

All the guests at 9 am leaves to Emirates Int'l Endurance Village, Al Wathba to watch the Al Wathba Challenge sponsored by National Feed and Flour Production and Marketing Co LLC and will have lunch at the VIP Area Lounge

8 pm: One World, 6 Continents Award Gala Dinner at the Emirates Palace Terrace
Long dress for ladies and black tie for men

Nov 13
Abu Dhabi Golf & Equestrian Club

One World,6 Continents, Abu Dhabi The Capital Featuring the World’s Richest Arabian Horse Race 1.2 million Euros

- UAE Martyrs Cup

- UAE Martyrs Trophy

- Wathba Stud Farm Cup

- HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Apprentice World Championship IFAHR

- 7pm Official opening Ceremony of the One World ,6 Continents , Abu Dhabi The Capital

- HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship IFAHR

- Shk Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown - IPIC

9.30 pm
Festive Party at the Anantara Eastern Mangroves

Nov 14
Departure of guests