By Reem Al Daaysi
DONKEY racing is packing in the crowds and enthusiasts believe it should receive official recognition and support – both financially and promotionally – and get highlighted as a tourism attraction.
Races are staged every Friday on the side of a busy highway in Saar on a 400-metre make-shift race track created by donkey owners and fans, with riders vying for first place in three different categories – beginners, juniors and champions.
The GDN was on the scene of the Bar Saar Races (which is Arabic for Saar Desert Races) and witnessed high levels of competitiveness, dozens of donkeys in full flight with men and boys hanging on for dear life and many fanatical fans cheering on their favourite jockeys.
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