The M7 Endurance Stables stormed the desert tracks and left no room for doubt in the three-star CEI 160km Mutadil Endurance Cup in Al Ula, Saudi Arabia, claiming the top two podium positions in a nail-biting finish. It was a spectacle of endurance, skill, and pure grit, as Salem Malhoof Al Kitbi and his unstoppable steed, Hameh, blazed across the finish line in an astonishing 7 hours, 49 minutes, edging out his teammate Saeed Al Khayari by a razor-thin one-second margin. The duo from M7 Stables dominated the race, proving once again that Emirati riders are a force to be reckoned with in the world of endurance racing.
The battle for third place was equally intense, as Matias Hernandez of Al Ain Stables, representing Uruguay, charged through the desert on Kherjin, finishing just eight seconds behind the leaders. The top riders displayed unparalleled stamina, resilience, and tactical prowess, pushing their horses to the limits in the grueling 160km ride through Al Ula’s breathtaking, yet punishing terrain.
But the action didn’t stop there! The 120km Al Fursan Endurance Cup brought even more drama to the endurance racing world. This time, the Emirati riders had to fight harder as Saudi Arabia’s Muhannad Al Salmi stole the show, clinching first place on Nebras Muscat with a winning time of 5:05:31. The battle for second was fierce, with Abdulla Al Amri finishing just one second behind, riding Shardell Jaeger for F3 Stables. Saif Al Mazrouei, representing MRM Stables, secured third place, completing the ride in 5:07:16.
The 2025 Al Fursan Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup has once again proven to be a battleground for elite endurance riders, showcasing unmatched perseverance, elite horsemanship, and fierce rivalries. With Emirati riders dominating the long-distance race and pushing boundaries in shorter distances, the future of endurance racing in the UAE looks unstoppable! 🏇🔥🚀
