Wathnan Racing Explained

Wathnan Racing is the Emir of Qatar's horse racing group^[1] with a presence in Qatar and Newmarket, England.^[2]

The team had its best result in the 2023 Royal Ascot,^[3] winning both the Queen's Vase and the Gold Cup.^[4]

Wathnan Racing were the leading owners at the first attempt in the 2022-23 season, and were leading owners in the 2023-24 season.^[5]

The 2023-24 Qatar racing season also brought for Wathnan the top Arab award, Abbes, and the highest-rated thoroughbred, Simca Mille. Champion trainer was Wathnan Racing's trainer Alban de Mieulle.

James Doyle joined Wathnan Racing as stable jockey for the 2024 season.^[6]

External links

• Wathnan Racing official website
• Wathnan Racing Instagram channel
• Wathnan Racing Youtube channel

Notes and References

1. News: Emir of Qatar goes on Royal Ascot spending spree snapping up six top contenders. Mirror. 2024-06-17. en.
2. News: Leading Qatari trainer to join ranks in Newmarket with backing of Wathnan Racing. Racing Post. 2024-06-17. en.
3. News: Big-spending mystery owner behind Gold Cup hero Courage Mon Ami revealed. Thoroughbred News. 2024-06-17. en.
4. News: Ranked Wathnan Racing Results – last three years. Thoroughbred Racing. 2024-06-17. en.
5. News: Wathnan Racing leading owners as QREC announces top performers of racing season. The Peninsula Qatar. 2024-06-17. en.
6. News: James Doyle set to partner Vandeek in July Cup as Wathnan Racing confirm weekend running plans. 2024-07-31. en.