3 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze, and Breds Dominating Beauty
Half of all gold titles, along with two silver and one bronze, totaling five titles, marked the sweeping results achieved by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud at the conclusion of the second leg of the 2026 Arabian Horse Tour in the Qatari capital. The tour, which restricted participation to champion horses, confirmed Dubai Stud’s position as the number one stud in the world, as it continues to lead the pack in the fiercest competition in the world. A position achieved in the first two stops of the new season, clearly demonstrating his intention to maintain the top spot he held in 2025.
The Dubai Stud champions triumphed in the second beauty contest of the Arabian Horse Tour, held with high-level Gulf participation, as part of the Europe and Middle East series, at the Katara Cultural Village Foundation in Doha, Qatar. The event, with a prize purse of two million and fifty thousand dollars, was truly one of the most exceptional international competitions.
Leading the pack was the yearling colt D Yaman, who made his competitive debut with a gold medal. He is sired by the champion stallion D Shahar and out of the mare D Reema. The filly D Roy secured the second gold title. She is sired by the world’s most prolific stallion, FA El Rasheem, and out of the mare D Rawaina.
The third gold title went to the stallion D Shahar, sired by Excalibur EA and out of the international mare D Shehana. The mare D Judy, sired by AJ Azzam and out of Elie Flamenca, secured the silver title, while the promising colt D Mazion claimed the bronze. D Fannan and out of D Al Shahbaa, she is the son of the stallion D Mazion.
Production Footprints: Dubai Stud’s production footprint continues its tradition of excellence, consistently achieving top rankings and solidifying its reputation as a leading stud for its global brand. The mares’ championship was a resounding success, with its offspring sweeping all titles. The legendary and prolific stallion FA El Rasheem and his son, the triple world champion and icon of continuous breeding, D Siraj, further cemented their position in the global breeding landscape, consistently achieving success at what experts consider the world’s most prestigious events. In addition to D Judy’s title, D Dhaira, bred by Dubai Stud and owned by Al Mirqab Stud in Qatar, also shone, winning the gold title for mares. D Dhaira is sired by the world-renowned stallion D Siraj and out of D Dabia. The mare D Bissan, owned by Qatar’s Al Shaqab Stud, also won the bronze title. She is sired by the iconic stallion FA El Rasheem and out of the mare Ellie Flamenca.
More Champions
The elimination rounds reflected the fierce competition among the champion horses participating in the second leg of the 2026 Arabian Horse Tour. This was particularly true for the distinguished horses of Dubai Stud. In addition to the five titles that secured the stud’s first place, half of the championship’s gold titles, and one silver and one bronze, several horses achieved high rankings in the elimination rounds. The two-year-old filly D Niran took first place in her group with 91.57 points. She is sired by D Siraj and out of the mare Ellie Jahra. The three-year-old filly D Dho also took first place in her group with 91.64 points. She is sired by D Siraj and out of the mare D Fanana. The stallion D Sharar also secured second place, behind his golden mate D Shahar, sired by D Siraj and out of the legendary mare FT Sheila, with a score of 91.14 points.
