Bahraini jockey bags third place

Manama, Jan. 2 (BNA): Bahraini jockey Rashid Al Ruwaie bagged third place finish at the Al Mawrooth Al Shabi Youth Endurance Championship, held in Kuwait. Featuring 72 jockeys from GCC. The contest commenced on a 100km course and was divided into four stages. Al Wofra Stable's Al Ruwaie, riding Fireling, crossed the finish line travelling at a speed of 22.44 km/hr, behind Mohammed Al Mutairi of Kuwait and Saud Al Maymoni of Saudi Arabia who finished first and second respectively. The winner was galloping speed of 24.8 km/hr, while the runner up was riding his horse at a speed of 22.9 km/hr. The event also featured a competition for female jockeys, with Kuwaiti Heba Al Yaesh topping the podium, guiding her horse at a speed of 24.1 km/hr. She was followed by Qatari jockey Khulood Al Khouri and French jockey Marry Betitent who came second and third respectively.