Leading Qatari trainer Hamad Al-Jehani to make Newmarket move for Wathnan
‘Hamad’s had a brilliant first season training Wathnan horses in Qatar’.
Wathnan Racing have extended their British presence further with the appointment of champion-elect Qatari trainer Hamad Al-Jehani in Newmarket. Al-Jehani will be based in the lower yard of Tom Clover’s Kremlin House Stable and will initially train a small string owned by Wathnan, the racing operation of Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The 35-year-old began training in 2013 and now oversees a stable of 80 horses in Doha, where he will remain for the winter having already trained 53 winners during their season.“I have been attending the sales in Newmarket for many years and have long been an admirer of the world-class facilities. I’m really looking forward to getting started.” Olly Tait, Wathnan Racing adviser, said: “Hamad’s had a brilliant first season training Wathnan horses in Qatar and we are delighted to be giving him this experience.
JEFF KOONS
(FRANKEL/QUIDURA BY DUBAWI)Colt 2020 🏇🏻 8 races🥇 2 wins🐎 6 PlacesEarning 💷85,019 🏆G1 QATAR DERBY O : Wathnan RacingT : Hamad Al-JehaniJ : Faleh Bughanaim Eng/Musallam Qatan 21/12/2023 pic.twitter.com/yWBlOXluhg — NAHEEZ RACING نحيز ريسنغ (@musallamqatan) December 21, 2023
much with our blessing. “It’s a great chance for him and I’ve no doubt he will be an enormous asset to Hamad Al-Jehani. Henry Morshead has worked with me and Tommy for the past season and will take over his place.”
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