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SHAIKH Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum raced to victory in the second round of the Endurance Grand Prix held at the Bahrain International Endurance Village in Sakhir on Saturday.
The UAE Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai steered his horse Tahhan to first place in four hours, 53 minutes and 14 seconds in the 120km contest following a fierce battle with Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa (4:53:53) and Dubai Crown Prince Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum (5:00:15) who finished second and third respectively.
Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation president Shaikh Nasser steered Farhoz De Paute while Shaikh Hamdan was astride Eo Fawati.
Riders from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE competed in the five-stage race.
Joining Shaikh Nasser in this five-stage race was Breef first vice-president and Al Khaldiya Stable leader Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa and other prominent Bahraini riders.
The winners were honoured at an awarding ceremony which was attended by His Majesty King Hamad.
