Ray'q showed his class with a solid performance to win the Local Purebred Arabian Handicap (80-100) for 4YO+ over 2100m. The 5YO horse (Azadi x Zahwah), owned by H.E. Sheikha Reem bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani and trained by Rudy Nerbonne, was ridden confidently by Lukas Delozier. Despite the small field, Ray'q displayed his strength in the latter stages, edging ahead to secure a 2¼-length victory. This win marked a well-deserved return to form after a couple of solid performances. Suka'ar (Burning Sand) finished in second place, while Tajamhor (General) rounded off the placings in third, 1½ lengths behind the runner-up.