Paris:The HH the Amir Trophy, a prestigious Thoroughbred race at the HH the Amir Sword Festival, has been elevated to Group 1 International status by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA).
According to Qatar News Agency, the decision was made during the IFHA meeting in Paris, with a delegation from the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) present. The delegation was led by Chairman Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al Attiya and included Vice CEO Ahmed Amanalla Al Sheebani, Head of International Affairs Patricia Musial, and Chief Steward Philip Dingwall.
In addition to the HH the Amir Trophy's new status, the IFHA also upgraded the Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Cup to Group 3 status. Furthermore, the Dukhan Sprint and the Al Rayyan Mile were granted Listed status, reflecting Qatar's growing prominence in the global horseracing scene and the high standards maintained at Al Rayyan Racecourse.