The message reads, in part:
“By uniting specialists and numerous fans of equestrian sports at Russia’s oldest Central Moscow Hippodrome, these prestigious, spectacular competitions demonstrate the best achievements of breeders of race horses, the skill of jockeys and coaches, and also facilitate the popularisation and development of national horse breeding.
Such a dignified tournament also promotes the strengthening of professional contacts, the exchange of accumulated experience, and the enhancement of the wonderful traditions of the national horse riding school.
I am certain that the 15th Russian Presidential Cup horse races will be held with the highest standards of organisation and be a true gift for all those present.”