H.H. THE AMIR SWORD FESTIVAL A L R A Y Y A N R AC E C O U R S E , D OH A , Q A T A R 17 TH , 18 TH A ND 19 TH FEBRUARY 2022 International Arrangements : Patricia Musial (de Mieulle), Head of International Affairs Unit Racing and Equestrian Club PO BOX 7559 Doha Qatar Email : p.musial@qrec.gov.qa | Office : + 974 4419 7632 | Mobile : + 974 5553 6839
ABOUT THE RACES HH The Amir Sword Festival is the high point of the Qatar racing calendar and each year puts Qatar firmly in the international sporting spotlight. This high-profile race meeting features the running of two of Qatar’s most thrilling races of the season H.H The Amir Trophy presented by Longines & H.H The Amir Sword sponsored by Al Hazm. Qatar’s premier racing event has become a drawcard for international owners and trainers and provides an opportunity for racegoers and visitors to witness some of the horseracing’s elite equine athletes in action. Thoroughbreds and Pure Arabian horses from around the world will gather at Al Rayyan Racecourse to battle it out for a stake of the US $4.34 million prize money and to cement their names in history.
LAST YEARS WINNER BOWERMAN
(GB)
TRAINED BY ADRIAN MCGUINNESS | RIDDEN BY RONAN WHELAN
IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING CUP QA GR2
Sponsored by
FRIDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2022 4 YEAR OLDS AND OLDER | ABOUT 1600M (1M) | TURF
US $200,000 1st
$114,000
2nd
$44,000
3rd
$22,000
4th
$12,000
5th
$8,000
Weights
Colts and Geldings to carry 58kg, Fillies and Mares 56kg. Maidens and Horses rated less than 90 by the QREC handicapper are not eligible Local Bred Allowance will NOT be applicable
International races are free to enter and will close at 12.00 noon GMT (3.00pm Qatar Time) Tuesday 18th January 2022. Supplementary entries for the International races close at 12 noon GMT (3.00pm Qatar Time) Wednesday 9th February 2022. Supplementary Entries will be 2% (to include Declaration to run fee) of the total prize money of the race. Declarations - 9.00am GMT (12.00 noon Qatar Time) Monday 14th February 2022 for all races. The declaration to run fee will be 1% of the total prize money of the race. Maximum number of runners 16. Shipment of invited horses will be arranged and paid for by QREC. (Please see ‘incentives’ for more details).
H.H THE AMIR TROPHY QA GR 1 PRESENTED BY LONGINES
presented by
SATURDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2022 4 YEAR OLDS AND OLDER | ABOUT 2400M (1M 4F) | TURF
US $1,000,000 1st
$570,000
2nd
$220,000
3rd
$110,000
4th
$60,000
5th
$40,000
Weights
Colts & Geldings to carry 58kg. Fillies & Mares to carry 56kg. Northern Hemisphere 4 Year Olds will receive 1kg. Maidens and horses rated less than 90 by the QREC handicapper are not eligible. Local Bred allowance will not apply.
LAST YEARS WINNER NOOR
AL HAWA (FR)
TRAINED BY GEORGES MIKHALIDES | RIDDEN BY ALBERTO SANNA
LAST YEARS WINNER MON’NIA
(FR)
TRAINED BY JULIAN SMART | RIDDEN BY TOMAS LUKASEK
H.H THE AMIR SWORD GR 1 PA SPONSORED BY AL HAZM
Sponsored by
SATURDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2022
4 YEAR OLDS AND OLDER | ABOUT 2400M (1M 4F) | TURF
US $1,000,000 1st
$570,000
2nd
$220,000
3rd
$110,000
4th
$60,000
5th
$40,000
Weights
Colts & Geldings to carry 58kg, Fillies and Mares to carry 56kg. 4 year olds will receive a 6kg WFA allowance Maidens and horses rated less than 90 by the QREC handicapper are not eligible.
DUKHAN SPRINT QA GR3 SPONSORED BY BREEDERS ‘ CUP THOROUGHBRED
Sponsored by
SATURDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2022 3 YEAR OLDS AND OLDER | 1200M (6F) TURF
US $250,000 1st
$142,500
2nd
$55,000
3rd
$27,500
4th
$15,000
5th
$10,000
Weights
Colts & Geldings to carry 58kg, Fillies & Mares 56kg. NH 3 Year Olds Less 7kg WFA Allowance | SH 3 Year Olds less 1.5kg WFA Allowance Maidens & Horses Rated Less than 90 by the QREC handicapper are not eligible. Local Bred Allowance will NOT be applicable Maximum number of runners 14
LAST YEARS WINNER TAXIWALA
(IRE)
TRAINED BY OSAMA AL-DAFEA | RIDDEN BY ALBERTO SANNA
LAST YEARS WINNER METHGAL
(FR)
TRAINED JULIAN SMART | RIDDEN BY MAXIME GUYON
QATAR INTERNATIONAL CUP GR1 PA SATURDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2022
4 YEAR OLDS AND OLDER | ABOUT 1600M (1M) TURF
US $250,000 1st
$142,500
2nd
$55,000
3rd
$27,500
4th
$15,000
5th
$10,000
Weights
Colts & Geldings to carry 58kg Fillies & Mares to carry 56kg 4 Year Olds will receive 4kg WFA allowance Maidens and Horses rated less than 90 by the QREC handicapper are not eligible.
AL RAYYAN MILE THOROUGHBREDS QA GR2
SATURDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2022 3 YEAR OLDS ONLY | ABOUT 1600M (1M) TURF
US $250,000 1st
$142,500
2nd
$55,000
3rd
$27,500
4th
$15,000
5th
$10,000
Weights
SH Bred Colts and Geldings to carry 58kg, Fillies 56kg NH Bred Colts & Geldings to carry 52kg, Fillies 50kg Should the top weight accepting be less than 58kg, weights will be raised to such weight (58kg) Local Bred Allowance will not apply.
LAST YEARS WINNER DEVIOUS
COMPANY (IRE)
TRAINED BY MOHAMMED GHAZALI | RIDDEN BY MAXIME GUYON
INTERNATIONAL RACES International races are free to enter and will close on Tuesday 18th January 2022. at 12:00noon GMT (3.00pm Qatar time) Supplementary entries will close on Wednesday 9th February 2022 at 12:00noon GMT - (3.00pm Qatar time) and will be 2% (to include Declaration to run) of the total prize money. Declarations: 9:00am GMT (12:00noon Qatar time) on Monday 14th February 2022 for all international races The declaration to run fees (1% of the purse) are due by the time of declaration (Monday 14th February 2022 at 9:00am GMT – 12:00 noon Qatar Time). Here are the details (to include $150 jockey fee). ITM Cup - $2,150 H H The Amir Trophy - $10,150 H H The Amir Sword - $10,150 Dukhan Sprint - $2,650 Qatar International Cup - $2,650 Al Rayyan Mile - $2,650
H.H. THE AMIR SWORD FESTIVAL INCENTIVES SUBSIDIES AND INCENTIVES 1. Travel Shipment of invited horses will be arranged and paid for by QREC. For countries where there is no direct travel available to Qatar due to quarantine protocols and a charter flight is the best option, a travel subsidy will be provided to the owners to assist with shipment costs for horses. Any shipment subsidy will terminate on landing in the event that the horse in question is to onward travel to race in another jurisdiction in the region.
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In the event a syndicate or group of owners has more than one horse participating at the HH The Amir Sword Festival, a nominated owner per horse will receive a maximum of two concessions - one for the owner and one for his/her spouse/partner.
No additional concessions will be reallocated. Please note concessions are not transferrable. Connections wishing to stay at hotels other than the Official Hotel will have to cover the cost and associated expenses.
In addition, QREC will pay for stables, fodder, veterinary fees and farrier. a) The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) will provide air tickets to Qatar for the connections of overseas horses selected to participate in the Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Cup (Qatar International Thoroughbred Cup) (QA Gr2), H.H The Amir Trophy – (QA Gr1), H.H The Amir Sword (Gr1 PA), Dukhan Sprint (QA Gr3), Qatar International Cup (Gr1 PA), Al Rayyan Mile (QA Gr2), HH The Amir Sword Festival Return business class air tickets on a carrier designated by the QREC will be sent to the following connections: i. Registered owner, up to 2 tickets ii. Trainer, up to 2 tickets iii. Jockey, one ticket b) Only the above connections are eligible for travel concessions and the following restrictions apply: i. In the event an owner has an interest in more than one runner, a maximum of two concessions will be granted - one for the connection and one for his/her spouse/partner. No additional concessions will be reallocated. ii. In the event an connection fulfills more than one role (i.e. owner/trainer), a maximum of two concessions will be granted - one for the connection and one for his/her spouse/partner. No additional concessions will be reallocated. iii. Owners, trainers or jockeys currently residing in Qatar are not eligible for travel subsidies. iv. In the event that trainers or jockeys have more than one horse participating at the HH The Amir Sword Festival, only one concessions will be granted. No additional concessions will be reallocated.
2. Hotel Accommodation a) Hotel accommodation, room only basis, will be provided at the Official Hotel. One room for a maximum of two persons will be provided to each of the following connections: i.
Registered owner, 4 nights
ii.
Trainer, 4 nights
iii. Jockey, 3 nights iv. Owners, trainers or jockeys residing in Qatar are not eligible for the hotel accommodation subsidies b) Only the above accommodation concessions will be granted and the following restrictions apply: i. Owners, trainers and jockeys wishing to be accommodated for a longer period than the number of nights listed above will cover the cost of any additional nights and associated expenses themselves. 3. Transport Service a) Transport between the following locations will be arranged by the QREC for owners, jockeys and trainers: i.
Hamad International Airport and the Official Hotel.
ii.
Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club for morning track work and the HH The Amir Sword Festival.
iii.
The venues of official functions.
4. Horse Transportation Trainer’s staff are not permitted to accompany horses on the flight. Return air tickets for two grooms will be paid for by QREC.
TEMPORARY IMPORT REQUIREMENTS QATAR Bloods within 30 days of export - along with the agreed exporting countries health certificate for Qatar. Flu vaccination booster - to already certified course, not within 14 days of export but within 60 days of export. • All invited runners must travel together where possible & share a pallet providing each horse with a stall and a half. • When tack and equipment cannot be accommodated on the pallet, all additional goods must fit into a LD3 container. • Any change from the transport arrangement which incurs additional cost will be at the owner’s expense. • All Shipping arrangements organised by the QREC & appointed shipping agents. • QREC and its transport agents will not be liable for any death of or injury to any invited horses during transportation to and from the Qatar or while in Qatar. • Horses from the same region will, as far as possible, travel on the same flights on existing cargo routes. • The QREC will arrange and cover the normal costs of return transport by road from the home stable to departure airport, and return air transportation to country of origin based. • All export certification & tests to meet the Qatar Import requirements is not included in the travel subsidy. • QREC nor its agents, will not be responsible for horse insurance. • Connections should have their own insurance arrangements. Equipment accompanying horses on flights - Limited to 150kgs per horse Please note that the following items are NOT permitted to be shipped along with tack: - Personal effects - Medication - Alcohol - Supplements List of available feed in Qatar will be supplied. NO FEED CAN TRAVEL WITH HORSES unless import permit is obtained, need 7 working days. This may delay the clearances in Doha of your equipment. Accommodation for grooms Grooms accommodation will be paid for by QREC. Transport for grooms A shuttle bus service will be provided to transport staff from the hotel to the QREC. Note: Subsidies for grooms of horses invited to the HH The Amir Sword meeting will be run until 26th February 2022 All working staff coming to Qatar (i.e. Head Lads, Grooms, Work Riders, Assistant Trainers) will be required to provide a copy of their passport which itself should be valid for travel for six months beyond the holder’s stay in Qatar.
H.H. THE AMIR SWORD FESTIVAL INVITATION PROTOCOL PARTICIPATION IN THESE RACES ARE BY INVITATION FROM QATAR RACING AND EQUESTRIAN CLUB ONLY.
The Handicapper will assign an International Rating to each horse that has been nominated or supplemented to the International races, including horses already based in Qatar. These ratings will form the basis for the selection procedure, although the Selection Panel will consider all relevant factors. The races are limited to 16 starters (except Dukhan Sprint 14 runners maximum). The QREC reserves the right, and has sole authority to decide on the number of runners in the race, after careful consideration of any entry’s overall standing and potential to perform adequately in the race. Consequently, no entry, whether local or International, is guaranteed selection even if fewer than the maximum 16 starters are selected.
DECLARATION TO RUN FEES The declaration to run fees (1% of the purse) are due by the time of declaration (Monday 14th February 2022 at 12:00noon). Here are the details (to include $150 jockey fee). ITM Cup - $2,150 H H The Amir’s Trophy - $10,150 H H The Amir’s Sword - $10,150 Dukhan Sprint - $2,650 Qatar International Cup - $2,650 Al Rayyan Mile - $2,650
The bank details for Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club are: Bank Name Bank Address
Account No Account Name Swift Code IBAN
: Masraf Al Rayan : PO BOX 28888 Al Shafi Street Al Rayyan Doha – Qatar Tel : + 974 4425 3333 : 0004 19999 8001 : Racing & Equestrian Club : MAFRQAQA : QA66 MAFR 0000 0000 0004 1999 98001
Address of Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club : Al Furousiya Roundabout PO BOX 7559 DOHA QATAR Tel : + 974 4419 7632
CONTACTS
INTERNATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS :-
ENTRIES (LOCAL) :-
Patricia Musial (de Mieulle)
Amira Sallam
Head of International Affairs Unit
QREC Racing Office
Racing and Equestrian Club
Racing and Equestrian Club
PO BOX 7559
PO BOX 7559
Doha
Doha
Qatar
Qatar
Email : p.musial@qrec.gov.qa
Email : amira@qrec.gov.qa
Office : + 974 4419 7632
Office:: + 974 44197631
Mobile : + 974 5553 6839
Mobile : + 974 5516 9110