Mira Jassem Al Ansari gallops to glory

Dubai - Shaikh Mohammed, Shaikh Hamdan attend endurance race

Mira Jassem Al Ansari won the CEN-90-km Dubai Crown Prince Ride for Ladies held at the Dubai International Endurance City.
His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the event along with Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai.
Also in attendance were Shaikh Saeed Maktoum Al Maktoum and Saeed Humaid Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Meydan.
The ride attracted a large number of riders with 114 female riders taking part.
Mira Jassem Al Ansari finished the 90km ride in three hours, three minutes and 22 seconds. She was followed by Aya Abdul Reda, who finished with a time of three hours, three minutes and 59 seconds.
Shaikha Futaim bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum had a time of three hours, five minutes and 31 seconds. At the end of the race, Shaikh Hamdan thanked the riders as well as the trainers for making the event a resounding success.
Chairman of the Board and CEO of Meydan Saeed Humaid Al Tayer and Deputy General Manager of Dubai Equestrian Club Mohammad Essa Al Adhab presented the trophies to the three winners.
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