Trainer Helal Al Alawi saddles 100th Winner In Al Ain Feature Race
UAE's local trainer Helal Al Alawi saddled his 100th career winner courtesy of Da’Areen at Al Ain Racecourse under Richard Mullen.
Da’Areen who is owned by HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, won the 2000m handicap fairly comfortably under Richard Mullen.
Mullen settled his mount in the middle of the 14 runners, seemingly seeking as much cover as possible and, as the runners started to emerge from the final bend, they looked the most likely winner with the jockey yet to move whereas most of the opposition looked either beaten or in trouble. The pair cruised into contention early in the straight, and once Mullen committed for home, soon had the race won with Da’Areen registering a fifth local and career win, as well as his second on a dirt surface having also won at Al Ain over 1600m in January.
Emirati Al Alawi, who trains from The Royal Stables in Al Ain, celebrated a career best 32 winners last season while this was number seven for this campaign and a very special one.
Credit: Emirates Racing Authority