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The Emir’s Sword Festival -
26th, 27th & 28th February 2016
Al Rayyan Racecourse, Doha, Qatar

The Emir’s Sword Festival -
26th, 27th & 28th February 2016
Al Rayyan Racecourse
SATURDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2016
THOROUGHBRED –
QATAR INTERNATIONAL THOROUGHBRED CUP –
3 YEAR OLDS AND OVER – 1600M (1M)
TURF
US $200,000
1st – $114,000 2nd – $44,000 3rd- $22,000 4th $12,000 5th - $8,000
Maidens and horses rated less than 80 are ineligible
Local Bred Allowance will NOT be applicable
Entries for the International races close on the 26th Jan.
Supplementary entries for the International races close on the 21st Feb.
Declarations - 12 noon (local time) 22nd Feb for all races.
The declaration to run fee will be 1% of the total prize money of the race.
Supplementary Entries on 21st February will be 2% (to include Declaration to run fee) of
the total prize money of the race.
Maximum number of runners 16.
Shipment of invited horses will be arranged and paid for by QREC.
(Please see ‘incentives’ for more details).

The Emir’s Sword Festival -
26th, 27th & 28th February 2016
Al Rayyan Racecourse
SUNDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2016
THOROUGHBRED –
H.H THE EMIR TROPHY –
3 YEAR OLDS AND OVER – 2400M (1M 4F)
TURF
US $1,000,000
1st – $570,000 2nd – $220,000 3rd- $110,000 4th $60,000 5th - $40,000
3 Year Olds and over
Colts & Geldings to carry 60kg, Fillies and Mares to carry 58kg.
PUREBRED ARABIAN –
H.H THE EMIR SWORD (GR1) –
4 YEAR OLDS AND OVER – 2400M (1M 4F)
TURF
US $1,000,000
1st – $570,000 2nd – $220,000 3rd- $110,000 4th $60,000 5th - $40,0000
4 Year Olds and Over
Colts & Geldings to carry 60kg, Fillies and Mares to carry 58kg.
THOROUGHBRED –
KATARA SPRINT CUP –
3 YEAR OLDS AND OLDER – 1200M (6F)
TURF
US $250,000
1st – $142,500 2nd – $55,000 3rd- $27,500 4th $15,000 5th - $10,000
Colts & Geldings to carry 60kg, Fillies & Mares 58kg
3 Year Olds Less 7kg WFA Allowance
Maidens & horses Rated less than 80 are ineligible
Local Bred Allowance will NOT be applicable

The Emir’s Sword Festival -
26th, 27th & 28th February 2016
Al Rayyan Racecourse
SUNDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2016
PUREBRED ARABIANS –
QATAR INTERNATIONAL CUP (GR1) –
4 YEAR OLDS AND OVER – 1600M (1M)
TURF
US $250,000
1st – $142,500 2nd – $55,000 3rd- $27,500 4th $15,000 5th - $10,000
4 Year Olds and Over
THOROUGHBRED –
LAFFAN MILE SHALFA CUP –
3 YEAR OLDS ONLY – 1600M (1M)
TURF
US $250,000
1st – $142,500 2nd – $55,000 3rd- $27,500 4th $15,000 5th - $10,000
3 Year Olds only
Entries for the International races close on the 26th Jan.
Supplementary entries for the International races close on the 21st Feb.
Declarations - 12 noon (local time) 22nd Feb for all races.
The declaration to run fee will be 1% of the total prize money of the race.
Supplementary Entries on 21st February will be 2% (to include Declaration to run fee) of
the total prize money of the race.
Maximum number of runners 16.
Shipment of invited horses will be arranged and paid for by QREC.
(Please see ‘incentives’ for more details).

THE EMIR’S SWORD FESTIVAL INCENTIVES
1. Travel
Shipment of invited horses will be arranged and paid for by QREC.
For countries where there is no direct travel available to Qatar due to quarantine protocols and a charter flight is the
best option, a travel subsidy will be provided to the owners to assist with shipment costs for horses.
In addition, QREC will pay for stables, fodder, veterinary fees and farrier.
a) The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) will provide air tickets to Qatar for the connections of overseas horses
selected to participate at The Emir’s Sword Festival. Return business class air tickets on a carrier designated by the QREC
will be sent to the following connections:
i. Registered owner, up to 2 tickets
ii. Trainer, up to 2 tickets
iii. Jockey, one ticket
b) Only the above connections are eligible for travel concessions and the following restrictions apply:
i. In the event an owner has an interest in more than one runner, a maximum of two concessions will be grantedone
for the connection and one for his/her spouse/partner. No additional concessions will be reallocated.
ii. In the event an connection fulfills more than one role (i.e. owner/trainer), a maximum of two concessions will
be granted- one for the connection and one for his/her spouse/partner. No additional concessions will be
reallocated.
iii.
iv.
Owners, trainers or jockeys currently residing in Qatar are not eligible for travel subsidies.
In the event that trainers or jockeys have more than one horse participating at The Emir’s Sword Festival
meeting, only one concessions will be granted. No additional concessions will be reallocated.
v. In the event a syndicate or group of owners has more than one horse participating at The Emir’s Sword Festival,
a nominated owner per horse will receive a maximum of two concessions - one for the owner and one for
his/her spouse/partner.
No additional concessions will be reallocated.
Please note concessions are not transferrable.
Connections wishing to stay at hotels other than the Official Hotel will have to cover the cost and associated expenses.
2. Hotel Accommodation
a) Hotel accommodation, room only basis, will be provided at the Official Hotel. One room for a maximum of two
persons will be provided to each of the following connections:
i. Registered owner, 5 nights
ii. Trainer, 5 nights
iii. Jockey, 4 nights
iv. Owners, trainers or jockeys residing in Qatar are not eligible for the hotel accommodation subsidies
b) Only the above accommodation concessions will be granted and the following restrictions apply:
i. Owners, trainers and jockeys wishing to be accommodated for a longer period than the number of nights listed
above will cover the cost of any additional nights and associated expenses themselves.
3. Transport Service
a) Transport between the following locations will be arranged by the QREC for owners, jockeys and trainers:
i. Hamad International Airport and the Official Hotel.
ii. Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club for morning track work and The Emir’s Sword Festival.
iii. The venues of official functions.

ASSISTANT TRAINERS, HEAD LADS, EXERCISE RIDERS AND GROOMS
1. Travel
a) Trainer’s staff are not permitted to accompany horses on the flight.
Return air tickets for two grooms will be paid for by QREC.
2. Accommodation
a) Suitable modern accommodation will be provided either within the QREC Quarantine Stables, which have limited
number of fully furnished rooms plus dining facilities or at a nearby hotel. Priority for accommodation at the QREC
Quarantine Stable will be given to grooms arriving early and then to non-English speaking persons.
b) Breakfast will be provided for all staff at the QREC Quarantine Stables and dinner will be provided for residents only.
3. Transport
a) A shuttle bus service will be provided to transport staff from the hotel to the QREC.
Note: Subsidies for grooms of horses invited to The Emir’s Sword Festival will be run until 4th March 2016

contacts
International Arrangements :-
Patricia Musial (de Mieulle)
Head of International Affairs Unit
Racing and Equestrian Club
PO BOX 7559
Doha
Qatar
Email : p.musial@qrec.gov.qa
Office : + 974 4419 7632
Mobile : + 974 5553 6839
Registrations/Racing :-
Kelly Harrison
QREC Racing Office
Racing and Equestrian Club
PO BOX 7559
Doha
Qatar
Email : k.harrison@qrec.gov.qa
Mobile : +974 7475 7819
For overseas runners :-
International Racing Bureau
Alton House,
117 High Street,
Newmarket,
Suffolk
CB8 9WL
Office : 44 1638 668881
Alastair Donald (Managing Director)
Email : alastair@irbracing.com
Mobile: + 44 7802 208 220
Adrian Beaumont (Racecourse Service)
Email :adrian@irbracing.com
Mobile: +44 7808 903158
The International Racing Bureau’s Agents worldwide :-
Australia
Jack Petley
jpetley@bigpond.net.au / + 61 2 9380 6390
France
Chantal Chappuis
chantalchappuis@orange.fr / + 33 607 76 32 34
Germany
David Conolly-Smith
david.conolly-smith@t-online.de / +49 89 3303 8098
Italy
Franca Vittadini
f.vittadini@gmail.com / + 39 0331 91 31 78
New Zealand
Mike Dillon
mikeddillon@gmail.com / + 64 7 839 6453
South Africa
Graeme Hawkins
graemeh@goldcircle.co.za / + 27 31 314 1582
USA
Cindy Niemetz (Los Angeles)
cinraybar@aol.com / +1 626 355 9750
Phil Hauswald (New York)
phil@irbracing.com / +1 516 697 4513

Compulsory Forms
VISTING HORSE REGISTRATION FORM:
HORSE DETAILS:
HORSE NAME:
SIRE:
DAM:
DATE OF BIRTH:
COLOUR:
SEX:
OWNER:
TRAINER:
RACING HISTORY:
RACING AUTHORITY WHICH YOUR HORSE IS CURRENTLY REGISTERED:
COUNTRIES IN WHICH YOUR HORSE HAS RACED IN TO DATE:
RECENT DATE OF RACING PRIOR TO THE ARRIVAL IN QATAR:
Kindly attach the following:
1. Horse Information Page
2. ID Page
3. Vaccination Page

COMPULSORY FORMS
COLOUR DETAILS
JACKET:
MAIN COLOUR:
DESIGN:
DESIGN COLOUR:
SLEEVES:
MAIN COLOUR:
DESIGN:
DESIGN COLOUR:
CAP:
MAIN COLOUR:
DESIGN:
DESIGN COLOUR:

Compulsory Forms
QID SPECIAL VISA APPLICATION FORM
All working staff coming to Qatar ( ie Head Lads, Grooms, Work Riders, Assistant Trainers)
are required to apply for an entry visa to Qatar.
PASSENGER DETAILS:
FULL NAME:
SEX:
MARITAL STATUS:
DATE OF BIRTH:
PLACE OF BIRTH:
FATHER’S NAME:
MOTHER’S NAME:
NATIONALITY:
PROFESSION:
PERMANENT ADDRESS:
INTENDED DATE OF ARRIVAL:
MAXIMUM INTEDED LENGTH OF STAY:
PASSENGER DETAILS:
PASSPORT NUMBER:
PLACE OF ISSUE:
DATE OF ISSUE:
DATE OF EXPIRY:
(All passports must be valid for a minimum of six months from expected date of travel)
IMPORTANT: A clear copy of a passport sized photo
(scanned or hard copy) must be submitted with this application.

Staff Details
ACCOMPANYING STAFF
Trainer:
Full Name:
Last First M.I.
Nationality:
Date of Birth:
Passport Number:
Work Position:
Estimated Stay:
Full Name:
Last First M.I.
Nationality:
Date of Birth:
Passport Number:
Work Position:
Estimated Stay:
Full Name:
Last First M.I.
Nationality:
Date of Birth:
Passport Number:
Work Position:
Estimated Stay: