The Purebred Arabian Novice Plate for 4YO+ over 2100m witnessed an impressive performance from Basheer Al Shahania (Jaafer ASF x Bombe De Ghazal), who showed plenty of improvement on his fourth start this season. The H.E. Sheikha Reem bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani-owned 5YO was given a well-timed ride by Lukas Delozier, securing victory for trainer Rudy Nerbonne, who recorded a one-two as he saddled the runner-up, Jalaad Al Shahania (Jaafer ASF), as well. Jalaad Al Shahania set the early pace, with Basheer Al Shahania tracking him closely in second, while Moorawqe (Munjiz) settled in third. The trio travelled smoothly at a steady pace, maintaining their positions. As they approached the final bend, Basheer Al Shahania and Jalaad Al Shahania pulled clear from the rest of the field, engaging in a fierce head-to-head battle down the home straight. In the closing stages, Basheer Al Shahania found an extra gear, accelerating strongly to win by one and a half lengths. Meanwhile, Muna (TM Fred Texas) produced the best of the rest, finishing a further five lengths behind in third.