Voskhod Tersk claimed victory in the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses at the Kazan International Racecourse on August 30, 2026, according to the Emirates News Agency. The horse, trained by Vasilenko V. and representing Tersk Stud, prevailed in the 1,800-metre dirt contest for purebred Arabians aged four and older. A total of 11 horses from Russia’s leading studs and stables entered the Listed-category race, which formed one leg of the prestigious international series. The win adds to the strong record of Russian participants in the competition.
The Russia leg took place within the calendar of the 33rd edition of the UAE President’s Cup and coincided with the 36th National Day Festival of the Republic of Tatarstan, the Emirates News Agency reported. Organisers positioned the event as a key stop that highlights the depth of purebred Arabian breeding in the region. Officials from the Higher Organising Committee oversaw the race and subsequent awards ceremony at the Tatarstan venue.
Tersk Stud entered the strongest contingent with three horses, including Nimbus Tersk trained by Bayramkulov M. as well as Voskhod Tersk and Velbot Tersk, both prepared by Vasilenko V., according to pre-race details distributed by WAM. Other participants featured Undertaker from Tatneft Company under trainer Kappushev M. and the homebred Pafos from the Kondrashov owner-trainer partnership. The field represented an elite cross-section of Russian Arabian racing operations competing for the cup title.
Previous editions of the Russia leg have produced repeat winners, with Avonmouth securing the title in both 2018 and 2019 while Sahar prevailed in 2021 and 2023, a WAM historical summary shows. Legioner claimed the 2022 crown, Panacea Tersk took the 2024 honours and Tawfeeq won the 2025 edition after a photo-finish battle. Such outcomes underscore the consistently high standard of competition at the Kazan track.
The UAE President’s Cup series continues to serve as a global platform for purebred Arabian horses under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, according to statements from the Higher Organising Committee carried by regional outlets. Multiple legs across Europe, Asia and other regions draw top breeders and trainers each year. The Kazan contest, staged on dirt, offered a distinctive test within the broader calendar that includes both Group and Listed races.
Representatives of the UAE Embassy in Moscow joined members of the Higher Organising Committee to crown the winners following the race, mirroring protocols observed at prior international stops. The victory for Voskhod Tersk delivered prize money to its connections while reinforcing Tersk Stud’s prominent position in Russian Arabian breeding. Organisers have indicated that full results and times from the August 30 fixture will inform preparations for subsequent legs in the 33rd edition.
