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Qatar Racing to race more homebreds in the near future

In an interview in RP Sunday, Fahad speaks of his plans for the operation's future

Sheikh Fahad observes his horses in the round pen at Longholes
Sheikh Fahad observes his horses in the round pen at LongholesCredit: Edward Whitaker

Qatar Racing will look to race more homebreds in the future and plan to be less busy at this year's autumn yearling sales.

Sheikh Fahad Al Thani's operation, which was founded in 2012, has established itself as a leading performer in the ranks thanks to the successes of Group 1 winners Just The Judge, Simple Verse, Elm Park and recent Group 2 scorer Lightning Spear.

Over the past few years, Sheikh Fahad has been present at the major yearling sales purchasing a number of yearlings to race in his familiar maroon and gold silks.

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