Arabian Race Set for April 2 at Santa Anita
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Santa Anita Park will feature the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Darley Awards Stakes, a top-level event with a $100,000 purse for Arabians, April 2.
The one-mile race, a grade I for the Arabian breed, is part of a global series of more than 100 events in 81 countries hosted by the HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival to promote Arabian racing at top venues throughout the world.
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In addition to increasing awareness for Arabian horses, the Sheikh Mansoor Festival is also focused on celebrating the jockeys as world-class athletes. Part of the festivities at Santa Anita April 2 will include a check presentation from Santa Anita and the Sheikh Mansoor Festival for $100,000 benefitting the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.