AJ Sabran claimed the gold medal in the Senior Stallions Championship during the fifth leg of the third edition of the Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup, the Emirates News Agency reported on October 8, 2026. The competition concluded the previous day at the Shanghai Juss International Equestrian Centre, where Sinmar Al Bidayer took silver and Fa Zha Yi earned bronze in that category. The event formed part of the 2026 Shanghai International Horse Culture Festival and drew participation from multiple Chinese owners and breeders.
The Emirates News Agency detailed that 81 horses owned by around 35 participants competed across several divisions at the Shanghai venue. In the Yearling Fillies Championship, Na Di La secured gold for owner Wang Renwei, with Nanshan Liuying claiming silver and Juedai Fenghua taking bronze, both for owner Dai Tongtong. Sa Bu Li Na won gold in the Junior Fillies Championship for owner Jiang Peng, followed by Ai Mi Li in silver and Ban Zhao Dynasty in bronze.
Senior Mares Championship gold went to Xi Wa Na owned by Qianan Xinda Bohan Horse Industry Co. Ltd., the Emirates News Agency stated, while Rayana WJ and Raya Al Khor, both owned by Dai Tongtong, took silver and bronze respectively. A Lei Li Ya captured gold in the Yearling Colts Championship for owner Qi Erpo, ahead of Man Su Er and Pan An, both owned by Jiang Peng. Xin Xiang Shi Cheng claimed gold in the Junior Colts Championship for owner Wang Yachao.
The fifth leg in China follows earlier rounds of the third edition held in Australia, Bahrain, Morocco and the United States, the Emirates News Agency noted in coverage of the series. Italy is scheduled to host the sixth leg in November before the edition concludes in Brazil later that month. The competition series operates under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who serves as chairman of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society.
A prior edition of the Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup attracted 791 horses belonging to approximately 460 owners and breeders from around the world, according to figures published by the Emirates News Agency. That edition distributed AED 3.986 million in prize money, with 488 horses and 342 owners securing awards across its international stops. The initiative seeks to support Arabian horse owners, breeders and the global advancement of the breed while highlighting the UAE’s role in preserving this heritage.
Organizers selected the Shanghai Juss International Equestrian Centre to host the China leg in recognition of growing interest in Arabian horses across Asia. The Emirates News Agency indicated that the festival setting helped bring together competitors focused on conformation and breeding standards rather than racing performance. Results from the event contribute to the cumulative standings that will determine overall honors at the conclusion of the full series in Brazil.
