British jockey David Badel wins Heir Apparent Thoroughbred Trophy

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David Badel guided Amico Mio across the finish line winning the Heir Apparent Thoroughbred Trophy to the applause of the crowd.

02/11

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David Badel is lead into the arena by Trainer Y Bentaher followed by second place Gerald Avrance. The trainer was overjoyed.

03/11

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The Arabian thoroughbred horses thunder out of the draws and down the straight in this 2200 meter long flat race. Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club have two tracks here, the grass track on the outside and the sand track tat runs inside the grass.

04/11

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David Badel is congratulated by a member of the Qatari Al Thani Royal Family after he won the Heir Apparent Thoroughbred Trophy.

05/11

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The winning horse, Amico Mio is paraded in the arena after his win. The 6 year old Arabian Thoroughbred is owned by Sheikh Nasser Bin Abdullah Bin Nasser Al Thani and trained by Y Bentaher

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Gerald Avranche came a respectable second place, winning £22000, the jockeys make a hasty reteat to get ready for the following race.

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An extatic David Badel leaving the arena after winning the Heir Apparent Trophy - Thoroughbreds and the £57,000 prize money.

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Jockey O Peslier is visably pleased after coming third in the race. His prise money was about £11,000 for third place.

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Jockey O Peslier bring third place Lancelot into the Arena after race 3.

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Gerald Avranche riding number 4 Dubawi King for trainer B Ghazali. Gerald Avranche finished in second place. He struggled to control his mount in the Arena.

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David Badel in the Arena before the start of race 3, the Heir Apparent Trophy - Thoroughbreds. David Badel road Amico Mio to victory for Trainer Y Bentaher.

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The Heir Apparent Trophy and Sword Day is the biggest racing event in Qatar. David Badel, riding Amico Mio, won the Trophy. The event is held in honour of the Heir Apparent of Qatar HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani. Doha. 9th February 2012