Wathnan Racing's RB Mary Lylah Secures UAE President Cup Win In Turkiye

Doha, Qatar: RB Mary Lylah, fresh from her breakthrough at the top level in the Gr.1 (PA) Liwa International Stakesat La Teste, confirmed her excellent form by winning the Gr.3 (PA) UAE President Cup at Istanbul Veliefendi in Turkiye on Sunday.

The race, run over 2000m, was the 12th leg of the Arabian Purebred Classic Series.

Trained by Alban de Mieulle, ridden by Daniel Tudhope, and carrying the colours of Wathnan Racing, the 5-year-old mare showed once more her consistency and toughness, securing the 12th win of her career.

Wathnan Racing's representative receives the trophy after RB Mary Lylah won the Gr.3 (PA) UAE President Cup at Istanbul Veliefendi in Turkiye.

In a race led by Kocek, RB Mary Lylah travelled in fifth, racing two wide. Positions remained unchanged until the final bend, where she began to improve.

Turning for home, she was carried out wide by Tuncer, who drifted left, but she was still travelling easily, her jockey yet to ask for any effort.

Once given the signal, she quickly surged to the front inside the final 300m and went clear under a hands-and-heels ride, scoring by a dazzling 7 lengths margin.

Kati Zamani finished in second position, while Kralkarinka (Gursu) took third.

Bred by Diane Waldron (USA), RB Mary Lylah comes from a rich family.

She is out of Rich Kinkga (TH Richie), a triple winner in the United States including the Gr.3 (PA) Arabian Stallion Stakes and twice runner-up in the Gr.2 CRE Run Oaks Arabian Distaff Stakes.

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