Al-Watan Shooting and Equestrian Club secured third place in the prestigious “Dubai Turf” race. This milestone occurred during the Dubai World Cup, one of the most prominent and high-stakes horse racing events globally. The achievement signaled a strong Libyan presence, with the horse “Andreas Vesalius” competing under the Sky Racing banner, asserting its dominance in the seventh race of the elite Group 1 category. The horse surpassed analysts’ expectations, fiercely competing against the world’s top-tier thoroughbreds from across the globe.
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This global excellence is rooted in a professional operational system within Al-Watan Club, where management and technical staff collaborated to prepare both horse and rider according to the highest modern sporting standards. International observers praised the technical caliber displayed by the team, emphasizing that the Libyan performance reflects a significant evolution in training methodologies and the ability to emulate world-class equestrian schools. The preparation involved not only field training but also meticulous strategic planning, including scientific monitoring of the horses’ nutrition and physical condition to ensure peak performance at the start of the race.
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The podium finish sparked a wave of pride across Libyan sporting circles. Club management emphasized that this bronze medal is just the beginning, serving as a catalyst to attract further international expertise and organize advanced training programs for young aspiring riders.