Jalila Alghania Clinches End Of Year Cup

Doha, Qatar: Sheikh Talal Nasser Al-Thani-owned Jalila Alghania, ridden by Gavin Matt Ryan, delivered a commanding performance to secure the End Of Year Cup at Al Uqda Racecourse yesterday.

The four-year-old filly remained steady throughout the 1300m Local Purebred Arabian Graduation feature before accelerating in the home straight, completing a double for trainer Hadi Al Ramzani and jockey Ryan.

After the victory, Ryan praised Jalila Alghania for her consistency and speed.

“She's been knocking on the door for a while, so she well-deserved that win. She was fast from the start and picked up pace beautifully in the end,” he said.

The winners of the End Of Year Cup were crowned by Head of the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) Racing Operations Section Rashid Saed Adiba.

The victory capped off a successful final evening of 2025 for Al Ramzani and Ryan, who had already kicked off the seven-race meet with a win, following Hardan's triumph in the Purebred Arabian Handicap (45-65), winning the 1200m contest by more than two lengths.

Gavin Matt Ryan and Jalila Alghania on their way to win the End Of Year Cup.

Another trainer-jockey combination that enjoyed an exceptional day was Gassim Al Ghazali and Marco Casamento, who bagged three victories on the last meet of the year.

They opened their campaign with Al Ryan Park dominating the 1200m Purebred Arabian Maiden Plate by five lengths, followed by Al Kazim in the Purebred Arabian Handicap and Loaded Gun in the Thoroughbred Handicap, securing back-to-back wins for the pair.

Meanwhile, Ibrahim Khaled Elahmed's Royalty, under Damien Morin, claimed the 2000m Local Thoroughbred Handicap (0-55) by half a length after a thrilling battle. In addition, Saleh Salem Al-Marri rode Thanks Forever to victory in the Thoroughbred Handicap (0-70).

The QREC racing season will kick off the New Year with the 31st Al Rayyan Race Meeting – Umm Al Zubar Cup, featuring eight races this evening. The meeting will include the Umm Al Zubar Cup – Purebred Arabian Open Allowance Race (Class 2), with several prominent horses competing for the day's top title.

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