Sultana in Mediterranean Championship heat today

The first leg from the 2010 Mediterranean Championship for jockeys gets underway this afternoon at the Cagnes sur Mer racetrack in France. This championship, organised by the Mediterranean Horse Racing Union, will be held in different countries...

The first leg from the 2010 Mediterranean Championship for jockeys gets underway this afternoon at the Cagnes sur Mer racetrack in France.

This championship, organised by the Mediterranean Horse Racing Union, will be held in different countries throughout the year and the first heat in France today will be run on a short distance of 1,600m.

Malta will be represented by young jockey Michael Sultana at the Mediterranean Championship.

At the Cagnes sur Mer racetrack he will ride Irish Churriana. This filly will carry a weight of 59 kilos.

The Malta Racing Club is an active member of the Mediterranean Horse Racing Union and on March 31 will host one of the Mediterranean Championship races and another heat for trotting drivers.

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