Wathnan Racing’s Chdia lands Qatar Gold Sword
His Excellency Sheikh Thani bin Hamad al-Thani awarded the Qatar Gold Sword to His Excellency Sheikh Jassim bin Tamim al-Thani after Chdia’s victory at Al Rayyan Racecourse Thursday. PICTURES: Juhaim Chdia delivered a dominant performance in the Gr 1 Purebred Arabian contest over 2000m, surging clear to secure a decisive victory for Wathnan Racing and capture the Qatar Gold Sword at Al Rayyan Racecourse Thursday. The five-year-old bay mare settled comfortably in midfield, always within striking distance, before unleashing a devastating turn of foot inside the final 300m. She swept past her rivals with ease and powered away with every stride to score by an emphatic three-and-a-half lengths. Trained by Alban de Mieulle, who celebrated a treble on the card, the mare was expertly partnered by Soufiane Saadi. Connections of Sovereign Spirit
