Dubai, United Arab Emirates: As part of its long-standing pillar partnership with the Dubai Racing Club, Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has sponsored another awe-inspiring Racing at Meydan event.
The trophies of the seven races were presented by Mr Mirwais Azizi, Founder and Chairman of Azizi Developments; Mr Farhad Azizi, CEO; Mr Fawad Azizi, Deputy CEO; Mr Afzaal Hussain, Chief Operating Officer; Mr Mohamed Ragheb Hussein, Chief Development Officer; Mr Mohamed Haitham Mashal, Head of Construction; and Mr Tizian H. G. Raab, Head of Public Relations & Communications.
In his comments, Mr Mirwais Azizi said: “This annual series of events excites us all at Azizi Developments very much. Racing at Meydan brings communities together to celebrate and rejoice over a sport that is a significant part of the UAE’s rich culture and history. It is a truly moving experience for everyone, not just equestrians, and like many high-profile events hosted in the emirates, it puts Dubai on the world stage. It was a true pleasure to once again serve as a pillar partner for this monumental happening, one that reflects the leadership’s ambitions and Dubai’s standing as a highly advanced, welcoming and inclusive city. We applaud the remarkably talented victors of today’s race and now look forward to the onset of the Dubai World Cup.”
| Race | Purse | 1st Place Winner |
| Race 1: PUREBRED ARABIANS sponsored by Park Avenue by Azizi
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AED 80,000 | Horse – RB SEQONDTONONE
Trainer – Helal Alalawi Jockey – Abdul Aziz Al Balushi Stabel – Byerley Racing |
| Race 2: THOROUGHBREDS sponsored by Al Furjan by Azizi
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AED 82,500 | Horse – BOSPHORUS
Trainer – Bhupat Seemar Jockey – Dane O’Neil Stable – Al Rashid Stables |
| Race 3: THOROUGHBREDS sponsored by Mina by Azizi
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AED 105,000 | Horse – ROYAL MEWS
Trainer – Bhupat Seemar Jockey – Tadhg O’Shea Stable – Deva Racing |
| Race 4: THOROUGHBREDS sponsored by Aliyah by Azizi
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AED 87,500 | Horse – URSA MINOR
Trainer – Ahmad bin Harmash Jockey –Ray Dawson Stable – Mr. Hamdan Harmash |
| Race 5: THOROUGHBREDS sponsored by Riviera Beachfront by Azizi
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AED 95,000 | Horse – WOODDITTON
Trainer – Ahmad bin Harmash Jockey – Saif Al Balushi Stable – Mr. Abdullah Menahi |
| Race 6: THOROUGHBREDS sponsored by Riviera by Azizi
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AED 95,000 | Horse – AL MADHAR
Trainer – Musabbeh Al Mheiri Jockey – Antonio Fresu Stable – Tawfik A Saeid Ali |
| Race 7: THROUGHBRED sponsored by Creek Views by Azizi
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AED 95,000 | Horse – Al SALT
Trainer – Erwin Charpy Jockey – Dane O’Neil Stable – Shadwell |
The Racing at Meydan event is worth a combined AED 640,000 in prize money across its seven races. It takes place yearly from January to March and is a season of high-class international race days, championed by the most successful, high-profile owners, trainers, jockeys and horses, paving the way for the Dubai World Cup.
About Azizi Developments:
Azizi Developments is a leading developer based in Dubai, UAE. With tens of thousands of homes successfully delivered to local and international investors and end users of over 100 nationalities, the developer prides itself on its extensive portfolio of modern luxury developments across Dubai’s most sought-after residential destinations, its construction-driven approach, and its commitment to transparency and customer centricity. Azizi’s residential and commercial properties are investor friendly, catering to all lifestyles. The developer makes it its international mission to develop lifestyles and enrich the lives of its residents with a focus on catalysing the vision and development of the markets that it operates in.
Azizi currently has approximately 100 ongoing projects that are to be delivered by 2023, and an additional 100+ projects in planning, worth several billion US dollars, that are projected to be delivered between 2023 and 2025. The company has a strong track record and sizeable project pipeline through its extensive land bank and strategic partnerships with Dubai’s key master developers and is instrumental in developing world-class properties in MBR City, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Healthcare City, Al Furjan, Studio City, Sports City and Downtown Jebel Ali.
