An earlier announcement on IFAHR confirmed the 2012 date for The President of the UAE Cup, UK Arabian Derby (Group 1 PA) for 4 year olds only on Friday 13 July.

This race generously sponsored by Emirates Equestrian Federation has been run for the last 3 years at Ascot Racecourse, but this year has been transfered back to Newmarket Racecourse, the home of British Flat Racing and a part of the prestigious July Festival.

Early closing entries finish at 12.00pm (local time) on Wednesday 13 June, with supplementary entries to close on Wednesday 4 July.

Please use the attached UK entry form and fax to +44 (0)1635 230200 or email entries@aroracing.co.uk.

Race conditions:
For Purebred Arabians, 4 years old ONLY. Over 1m 2f (2000m)
Prize Fund: £50,000
Weights: Colts & Geldings, 9st 8lb. Fillies & Mares, 9st 3lb.

Entries also close for the newly sponsored Arabian Horse Organization Hawthorn Hill International Stakes (Group 2 PA) for 4 yrs old+, over 2000m at the same time.