Where is Qatar in the Thoroughbred racing world?

There have been many changes in Qatars economic climate in the last 30 years. The emergence of one of the worlds best carriers Qatar Airways,  the world Cup Soccer secured for 2022,  but perhaps one area that might eclipse all those achievements is the emergence of the Thoroughbred racing Industry.

There is already a very proud tradition in Qatar in the Arab horse and Qatar are among the world leaders in this breed. The Qatar Racing club has done an excellent job and run successful race programmes each year.

The recent activity in the thoroughbred markets is catching the attention of the worlds press and recent purchases and success on the track in Ireland and the UK by Pearl Bloodstock have now caught the imagination of the racing public in Qatar.

Ryanbloodstock really hit the big time with the purchase of Joshua Tree on behalf of Kalifa Bin Hamad Al Attiyah 

This amazing story showed how shrewd an investment can be when three weeks after the purchase of  Joshua Tree from Coolmore by Ryan Bloodstock, the horse went out to Canada with Tom and Bernie Ryan of Ryan Bloodstock to win a large prize and trophy in the Pattison Canadian International, Group 1 rated race.

Joshua Tree who is still the reigning champion went on to compete in Japan before returning to win in Qatar. This period also saw Beethoven win the Derby in Qatar. Ryanbloodstock also bought the winners of several  races in Qatar for the same owners.

Ryanbloodstock successful breeders and bloodstock agents based in Ireland have naturally had a string of enquiries following this success and given their geographic location near the large and famous stud farms such as, Coolmore, Darly and Aga Khan they have great access to the cream of the thoroughbred nurseries.

Tom and Bernie Ryan insist that just because there are many enquires they will only buy when they find a horse suitable to the clients needs.

Tom Ryan states “It is important that we act in the best interests of our clients as we are building strong relationships particularly in Qatar and also in other Gulf States”.

 Ryanbloodstock can sense the growing interest from the Business Community and in particularly from the owners of Arab horses. This is following a similar pattern to the model in Dubai.

Ryanblooodstock see a growing feeling on the ground that Qatar will go on to achieve great things in Thoroughbred racing and breeding. Bernie Ryan agrees and  states “We are very excited about thoroughbred racing scene in Qatar and having lived and worked in the Middle East I have developed a love and a special attachment for this part of the world. The Arabic People love horses and their history shows that the horse always has a special place in their hearts”

It is now a very busy time with the sales season now upon us but it is also a good time to purchase privately as studs are preparing their horses for sale.

This timing combines very well with the Qatar racing Programme in January and also the Dubai Racing Carnival of 2012 on the cards.

For Further information on available thoroughbred and Arab Horses available from Europe:

Contact tom@ryanbloodstock.com or bernie@ryanblooodstock.com

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