A spectacular finale with elite participation and $4 million in prizes
The 23rd Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship concluded on April 5, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, amidst strong performances and exciting competition. A total of 155 horses from the most prominent local and international bloodlines competed for prize money totaling $4 million.
His Excellency Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, crowned the stallion “D Siraj,” owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud, as the champion of the main event of the two-day championship, which featured six main competitions.
“D Siraj” won the gold trophy in the Stallion Championship (4 years and older), ahead of “D Mazyan,” owned by Mohammed Sheikh Suleiman, who finished second and received the silver trophy. “YKS Siraj,” owned by Naila Hayek, came in third.
In the Yearling Fillies Championship, “Balma O,” owned by Al Shiraa Stud, took first place, followed by “Sila Al Rimas,” owned by Mohammed Tariq Al Hassan, and “Selin Al Badayer,” owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, in third. In the two-year-old filly category, “Ajeeba Al Badayer,” owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, won the title. “D Niran,” owned by Dubai Stud, came in second, and “Sama Al Jazil,” owned by Al Jazil Stud, finished third.
In the mares’ championship (four years and older), “A.J. Asai,” owned by Mohammed Sheikh Suleiman, took gold. “D Shehana,” owned by Dubai Stud, came in second, and “A.S. Salma,” owned by Sheikh Abdullah bin Majid Al Qasimi, finished third.
In the yearling colt championship, “Ghasham A.H.,” owned by Ahmed Saeed Mohammed Al Hameli, won first place. “FVA Executive,” owned by Naila Hayek, came in second, and “Jamran Al Hawajer,” owned by Ghanem Mohammed Obaid Al Hajeri, finished third. “D Burkan” of Dubai Stud also shone in the 2 and 3 year old colts championship, achieving first place and the gold medal, ahead of “Azzam Al Amal” of Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, and “Ashraf RC” of the Royal Cavalry of Oman, which came in third.
