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Group 1 winners for Godolphin after a truly Super Saturday

Hunter's Light, Group 1 Al Maktoum Challenge III

Sajjhaa, Group 1 Jebel Hatta

Secret Number, Listed Al Bastakiya

African Story, Group 3 Burj Nahaar

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14 March 2013

Alba crowns new partnership in style

Queen Of Alba

ADHG O’Shea rode his first winner under his new retainer with Thistle Bloodstock when landing the only Thoroughbred race on the card at Abu Dhabi on Sunday evening, a 2200m maiden. He made virtually every yard of the running on the Satish Seemar-trained Queen Of Alba, a 4yo filly losing her maiden tag at the 10th time of asking. O’Shea, formerly second jockey to Sheikh Hamdan, said: “She had been second on both her previous starts so deserved to get her head in front and it was always the plan to be positive on her. She responded well when I asked her to go for home turning in and was always going to hold on. “This new job is an exciting new adventure and I am really looking forward to going back to Ireland where we, Thistle Bloodstock, have some really nice horses to look forward to. They have invested a lot in the project and deserve plenty of success. “Sadly Jimmy Long, the main man so to speak, was not at Abu Dhabi on Sunday as he is in Scotland but hopefully I will have plenty more winners for him.”

Dawn Approaching 2000 Guineas test

ODOLPHIN'S Dawn Approach, warm favourite for the Newmarket 2000 Guineas following an unbeaten 2012, was unveiled as 1 of 72 entries for the first Classic of the season last week. Trained by Jim Bolger, Dawn Approach started a six race unbeaten run in a Curragh maiden just over a year ago before going on to Royal Ascot success and rounding his season off with a brace of Group 1s in the National Stakes and Dewhurst. Cristoforo Colombo, the subject of ante post support at the beginning of last week, is among a strong entry from Aidan O'Brien, which also includes impressive Racing Post Trophy winner Kingsbarns.Godolphin are also responsible for ante post 1000 Guineas favourite Certify, who was among 69 entries for the fillies' Classic. Also unbeaten, she signed off with a fourth success of the season in the Fillies' Mile at Newmarket in September. Joint favourite Just The Judge also features among the entries and were she to win would give Charlie Hills a first Classic success in a race his father, Barry, landed twice with Enstone Spark in 1978 and, more recently, Ghanaati in 2009. Guineas weekend takes place at Newmarket's Rowley Mile on May 4 and 5.

AL-ADIYAT CONTENTS News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/17 Endurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Bloodstock . . . . . . . . . . . .18/21 ERA Horses in Training Sale . . . . .20 Next week’s Race Conditions . . 23 Polo News . . . . . . . . . . . . .24/25 Qatar Review / Results . . . . . . 27 Nicholas Godfrey / Harry's Shorts . . . 29 Howard Wright / Pat Cummings . . . . 31 Tom Jennings / John Berry . . . 33 Derek Thompson / Alastair Nicolson . . 35 Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37/39 Akhbar Al Khail (Racing Calendar) . . 40/41 Photo Gallery . . . . . . . . . . 42/43 Review / Results Meydan (Thursday) . . . . . . . .44/45 Jebel Ali (Friday) . . . . . . . . .46/47 Abu Dhabi (Sunday) . . . . . . 48/49 Previews / Cards Meydan (Thursday) . . . . . . . . . .50 Meydan Card/Analysis . . .51/55 Sharjah (Saturday) . . . . . . . . . . .57 Sharjah Card . . . . . . . . . . .58/63 Abu Dhabi (Sunday) . . . . . . . . . 64 Abu Dhabi Card . . . . . . . . 65/69

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14 March 2013

Super Saturday indeed for Godolphin G ODOLPHIN enjoyed a special evening on Super Saturday last week, with the most international of all stables gaining the 200th and 201st Group 1 victories with Hunter's Light and Sajjhaa respectively. Simon Crisford, the Godolphin racing

manager, praised everyone who works for Godolphin. "We are absolutely delighted to get to 200 Group 1 winners and make a start towards 300. "It has been a tremendous team effort over the years and all credit to everyone at Godolphin.

"They have worked tirelessly to produce such great results for the company. "Well done to everybody and thank you - we look forward to the next 100. It has been a great night with four winners and sets us up nicely

for Dubai World Cup night on March 30. Hunter’s Light is a lovely horse and he was also our 199th Group 1 winner when he took the Premio Roma in November. “This was a great performance and he will go to the Dubai World Cup now.

Sajjhaa

Hunter's Light MAHMOOD AL ZAROONI started training for Godolphin in 2010 after assisting Saeed bin Suroor. He reflected on the 200 Group 1 winners achieved by Godolphin: “I played a small part in Godolphin reaching 200 Group 1 winners. “I am very proud to be one of the Godolphin team and 200 Group 1 winners is amazing - unbelievable. “I think His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed, who built this team, deserves praise for really supporting the horse business around the world. “People, such as Simon (Crisford) and Saeed (bin Suroor), have been involved with Godolphin for many years,

and I have to mention Frankie Dettori too for his contribution.” In celebration of Godolphin's 200th Group 1 victory, trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni picked out five of his favourite Group 1 wins: Monterosso - Dubai World Cup, Meydan, March 31, 2012 “Monterosso’s win was a very special day for me and the whole team as we also saddled the runner-up Capponi. I was confident that Monterosso would run a big race but the Dubai World Cup always attracts some of the world's best horses. The strong pace helped him a lot and we knew that he had the ability and he would be there or thereabouts. It can be hard to keep horses sound and

“He has always been a promising colt but he's taken a while to find his feet. I think he was finding soft ground to his favour a lot as a 3yo but he has grown up a bit now and goes on any type of surface. “He loves racing on the all-weather and the Tapeta surface

healthy, but this was one of those days when everything went right for us.” Rewilding - Prince Of Wales's Stakes, Royal Ascot, June 15, 2011 “Rewilding was one of my favourites, not only because he was a very good horse but also because he was so quiet and relaxed in his work. I was really happy to win the Dubai Sheema Classic with him but his win in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes was exceptional. He beat a very good horse in So You Think and it was fantastic to win a major race at a meeting like Royal Ascot.” Blue Bunting - 1000 Guineas, Newmarket, May 1, 2011

“Blue Bunting’s victory was very sweet for me. We knew that she had ability to run well in a Classic and the strong early gallop played to her strengths because she stayed a lot further than a mile. She proved that she was a very good filly again in the Darley Irish Oaks and Darley Yorkshire Oaks, so I have to thank her enormously for giving me three Group 1 races in quick succession.” Encke - St Leger, Doncaster, September 15, 2012 “It was a big surprise for a lot of people when Encke won the St Leger, least of all myself. I wasn't too keen to let him take his chance but HH Sheikh Mohammed wanted to run and

his decision was completely vindicated. The horse proved on the day that he is top class and it was great to win a second British Classic.” Buzzword Deutsches Derby, Hamburg, July 18, 2010 “Buzzword was a very important horse when I was starting out and his victory in the Deutsches Derby was my first Group 1 success. He wasn't the biggest of horses but he always tried his hardest in his races. HH Sheikh Mohammed said that it was important for me to experience racing throughout the world and Buzzword ran at all the big meetings, so the horse helped a great deal with my education as a trainer.”

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Sulamani

Lammtarra

To mark Godolphin’s 200th Group 1 success which he provided with Hunter’s Light at Meydan on March 9, 2013, trainer SAEED BIN SUROOR recollected five of his most memorable Group 1 victories: Dubai Millennium - Dubai World Cup, Nad Al Sheba, March 25, 2000 “Dubai Millennium was a very special horse and we knew from when he was very young that he was different from all of the others. There was a lot of pressure to win the Dubai World Cup but the horse was flying at the time and he won

like we thought he would. He beat the rest of the field so easily and he broke his own course record at Nad Al Sheba. He was such a good looking horse and so professional in everything that he did.” Daylami - Breeders’ Cup Turf, Gulfstream Park, November 6, 1999 “Daylami provided us with a first success at the Breeders’ Cup meeting and it was a very important victory for Godolphin. He was something special to me and a horse who I liked from the moment he came to us. I remember telling the media 10 days before the race that he would

win the Breeders’ Cup and it was satisfying to be proved right. He was a very tough horse and one of the best that I have trained.” Lammtarra - The Derby, Epsom Downs, June 10, 1995 “It’s very hard to find a horse who has won the Derby, the King George and the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, but Lammtarra was exceptional. We ran him in the Derby on his first start of the season and it was a tremendous result for the whole team. It’s the only time so far that we have been lucky enough to win the Derby and his victory was very special.”

Fantastic Light - Hong Kong Cup, Sha Tin, December 17, 2000 “Fantastic Light was a fantastic flagbearer for Godolphin and he won big races all over the world for us. He had a tremendous attitude and will to win. We had some fantastic victories with him including the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes, the Irish Champion Stakes and the Breeders’ Cup Turf. His win in the Hong Kong Cup ensured that he won the Emirates World Series, like Daylami the year before.”

Swain - King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes Ascot, July 26, 1998 “The King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes is a very tough race to win, but Swain managed to be successful twice. When he won the first time, he beat some of the best older horses around, like Pilsudski, Helissio and Singspiel. The second year he was successful, he took on a couple of very good 3yos in High-Rise and Royal Anthem. Ascot is one of my favourite racecourses and Swain was a very tough horse.”

really plays to his strengths at the moment.He is thriving here and is going to run a really big race in the Dubai World Cup. It depends on what else is going to turn up but, if he is running against the same horses as tonight, I would fancy him to win.

“This has always been a good lead up to the Dubai World Cup and we have had a lot of luck in this race. “He certainly belongs in the Dubai World Cup - he is better than his official rating and he will go there with a good shout.”

Trainer Saeed bin Suroor was obviously delighted to saddle Godolphin's 200th Group 1 winner and wasted little time in adding to the landmark figure as the mare Sajjhaa scored in the very next race, the Group 1 Jebel Hatta over 1800m on turf.

Saeed bin Suroor commented: “Reaching 200 Group 1 wins is a very important landmark. It's a great achievement and everyone who works for Godolphin should be very proud. “I have been lucky to have been involved with some fantastic

victories with Godolphin over the past 19 years and I hope that there are a few more special days to come in the future. “It was nice to get to 201 so quickly afterwards with Sajjhaa and the whole team should take the credit for trying so hard.”

Landmark

Horse

Year

1st G1 / Classic Win

Balanchine

English Oaks, Epsom, UK

1994

25th G1 Win

Cape Cross

Lockinge Stakes, Newbury, UK

1998

50th G1 Win

Kayf Tara

Irish St Leger, the Curragh, IRE

1999

75th G1 Win

Sakhee

Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, Longchamp, FR

2001

100th G1 Win

Sulamani

Arlington Million, Arlington Park, USA

2003

125th G1 Win

Electrocutionist

Dubai World Cup, Nad Al Sheba, UAE

2006

150th G1 Win

Pyro

Forego Stakes, Saratoga, USA

2009

175th G1 Win

Rewilding

Prince Of Wales’s Stakes, Royal Ascot, UK

2011

200th G1 Win

Hunter’s Light

Al Maktoum Challenge Rd 3, Meydan, UAE

2013

1500th Overall Win

Bab Al Salam

Christmas Party Nights At Kempton Park Handicap Stakes, Kempton Park, UK

2009

100th G2 Win

Campanologist

King Edward VII Stakes, Royal Ascot, UK

2008

100th G3 Win

Kite Wood

CGA Geoffrey Freer Stakes, Newbury, UK

2009

Novae Bloodstock Insurance Ben Marshall Stakes, Newmarket, UK

2011

G2 Darley Prix Kergorlay, Deauville, FR

2009

200th Listed Win

Balanchine

Race

500th Black Type Win

Blue Bunting

Secrecy Schiaparelli

Dubai Millenium

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14 March 2013

Darley lose Kazzia S HEIKH Mohammed's Darley breeding operation has lost one of its pearls after the death of 1000 Guineas and Oaks heroine Kazzia. The daughter of Zinaad died on Sunday from post foaling complications after delivering a Dubawi filly at Dalham Hall Stud in Newmarket. She was 14. The foal has been placed with a foster mare and is doing well. Kazzia began her racing career in her native Germany with Andreas Wohler, for whom she won a maiden at Hoppegarten and the Group 3 Premio Dormello at San Siro. Those runs caught the eye of Sheikh Mohammed and at the end of her juvenile season she was privately purchased to run for Godolphin.

On her first start carrying the royal blue silks, Kazzia landed the 1000 Guineas under Frankie Dettori - becoming the first German bred horse to win a British Classic in the process. Next time out she made all the running to defeat Quarter Moon by half a length in the Oaks, with the pair pulling 14 lengths clear of the third. She is the only filly since Salsabil in 1990 to win both Classics. After finishing fourth in the Yorkshire Oaks, Kazzia notched another front running victory in the Grade 1 Flower Bowl Invitational Stakes at Belmont and she signed off her career by finishing sixth in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf. Kazzia matched her achievements on the track at stud

with her first foal, Eastern Anthem, winning the Group 1 Dubai Sheema Classic at Nad Al Sheba. She is also the dam of Group 3 Prix de Conde winner Zeitoper and last year's Listed Pretty Polly Stakes scorer Kailani.

Hall back to try G and Win More

RAINER Michael Bell reports his 2011 Jebel Hatta winner Wigmore Hall to be in great form ahead of a return to Dubai. Third in that year's Dubai Duty Free, he was fourth in the same race last year but his handler

is weighing up Meydan options. Winner of the last two editions of the Group 1 Northern Dancer Stakes at Woodbine in Canada, the 6yo has been a great servant to his owners, the Hawtins and Bell said: "Wigmore Hall looks in fantastic form and is certainly now being geared up for Dubai. He is due to fly out on the 23rd March and has a couple of options to run in at the World Cup Meeting. He worked nicely Saturday morning with the whole Hawtin family in attendance and really caught the eye."

LAMOUR 3yo Pierro will miss the Randwick Guineas and will make his next Sydney autumn carnival appearance against older horses, the Gai Waterhouse stable has confirmed. "The plan at this stage is not to run in the Guineas and he will be saved for the Canterbury Stakes," Tulloch Lodge spokesman Mark Newnham said.

As well as her Dubawi filly foal, Kazzia has a 2yo colt by New Approach and a yearling filly by Shamardal. Darley stud director Liam O'Rourke said: "Kazzia was a wonderful racehorse and an

excellent mother, with a delightful temperament. She's the kind of mare you dream of - a Guineas and Oaks winner, and the dam of a Group 1 winner. We'll miss her but are grateful her foal has survived."

Pierro to miss Guineas The $350,000 Canterbury Stakes is a weight for age sprint race run over 1300m at Rosehill on Saturday week. Waterhouse's decision to keep Pierro for the Canterbury Stakes sets up a likely clash with the stable's Champion Racemare More Joyous. More Joyous, who worked between races at Warwick Farm on Saturday, has won the past two runnings of the Canterbury Stakes. She is earmarked to return in this year's race, an edition which takes on more significance than in 2011 and 2012 because it has been elevated to Group 1 status.

Pierro was expected to head along a traditional autumn path for 3yos after his tenacious return win over Rebel Dane in the Group 2 Hobartville Stakes at Rosehill last Saturday week. In a bid to keep what he thought would be his Guineas ride, jockey Nash Rawiller had an appeal against a five meeting suspension listed for a hearing on Monday. If his suspension is overturned, Rawiller could be expected to partner the Waterhouse-trained Proisir in the Randwick Guineas at Warwick Farm on Saturday. But there is some doubt about the promising runner taking his place in the $500,000 race, the first leg of an Autumn Triple Crown for 3yos. "Gai will probably make a decision this week about Proisir running," Newnham said. Proisir made his autumn return alongside Pierro when he finished third in the Hobartville Stakes.

"To get a 3yo to win at weight for age - it's full credit to the horse," said Kavanagh. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Melbourne Cup winner Green Moon was fourth. Meanwhile, at Warwick Farm in Sydney, Shoot Out won the Group 1 Chipping Norton

Stakes for a second year running and the 6yo has now won five Group 1s, dating back to the Randwick Guineas and AJC Derby as a 3yo. Regular pilot Hugh Bowman was again on top for trainer Chris Waller.

Shame speeding towards Royal Ascot I T was not just Super Saturday at Meydan. With a cracking card at Flemington in Australia last Saturday, Royal Ascot is very much on the radar for 3yo Shamexpress after a long range plan to win the 1200m Group 1 Newmarket Handicap came to fruition with Craig Newitt riding for trainer Danny Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien. Carrying only 7st 13lb, Shamexpress was produced from near the tail of the field to take Australia's premier sprint in a thrilling finish to the A$1 million contest. He arrived in time to grab favourite Moment Of Change

(gave a stone) in the shadows of the post to win by a short head with Sydney sprinter Aeronautical running the race of his life to finish another nose away third. "It's been a long-range plan since he ran third in the Coolmore on Derby Day," said trainer O'Brien. "He's come here in great shape and we got the ride right today. Craig just produced him beautifully and he really let go like a top class Group 1 sprinter." Shamexpress had failed on his most recent start in the Lightning Stakes when he weakened after racing on the speed in the race won by Black Caviar in track record time.

The trainer has already taken Glamour Puss and the 3yo colt Star Witness to race at Royal Ascot. "There's always the temptation to travel, particularly for straight course horses and that seems to be the forte for him," O'Brien said. "We'll let the dust settle but there would be a chance that we'll be off to Europe." On the same card, 3yos fought out the finish of the Darley Australian Cup, a 2000m Group 1 contest in which Super Cool, ridden by Michael Rodd for Mark Kavanagh, beat Fiveandahalfstar by a short head in the Super Saturday feature.

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ERRAZANO, part-owned by the Coolmore team, cemented his position as Kentucky Derby favourite with an impressive victory in the Grade 2

Velazquez rode this winner. The unbeaten son of More Than Ready was making his stakes debut after a near 17 length victory in allowance company at Gulfstream Park. Despite facing huge early pace pressure from Falling Sky, Verrazano overcame that rival and a stumble at the gate - before striding away in the stretch for a comfortable three length success over the fast finishing Java's War. "We found out he could travel, handle two turns over a quirky racetrack, and he got a little dirt in his face," said Todd Pletcher. "He's come a long way in 60 days." At this stage, with seven weeks to go, there is surely no more obvious candidate for the Kentucky Derby.

Tampa Bay Derby, a race his trainer Todd Pletcher won three years ago with subsequent Kentucky victor Super Saver, ridden by Calvin Borel. John

Jockey suspensions Name

Date Suspended

Kieren FALLON

Meydan 14.3.13

Sharjah 16.3.13

Abu Dhabi 17.3.13

Shane FOLEY

Meydan 14.3.13

Sharjah 16.3.13

Antioco MURGIA

Meydan 14.3.13

Sharjah 16.3.13

Christophe SOUMILLON

Meydan 14.3.13

Sharjah 16.3.13

Abu Dhabi 17.3.13

2013 Dubai World Cup Carnival Statistics (Thoroughbred only)

Dubai World Cup Carnival Cumulative Statistics (2012 - ) (Thoroughbreds only)

Owner

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Up Total Win%

Godolphin

26 17 20 10 8

55 136

19%

2,805,000 1,055,850 3,860,850

HH Sh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum 9

15%

858,000 193,200 1,051,200

Owners Godolphin HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum HE Shaikh Mansoor bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Trainer Saeed Bin Suroor Mahmoud Al Zarooni Mike De Kock Ali Rashid Al Raihe Mubarak Bin Shafya Musabah Al Muhairi Jockey Silvestre De Sousa Frankie Dettori Mickael Barzalona Christophe Soumillon Paul Hanagan Pat Cosgrave Royston Ffrench Tadhg Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shea Kieren Fallon

Mohd Khaleel Ahmed

25%

195,000

84,600

279,600

HH Sh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

11%

144,000

77,250

221,250

Winners 52 (+26) 15 (+9) 9 (+1) 9 Winners 35 (+17) 25 (+10) 23 (+13) 16 (+1) 6 5 Winners 21 (+9) 18 19 (+10) 15 (+7) 9 (+9) 5 5 4 (+2) 7 (+3)

Number in brackets 2013 winners

Cumulative Dubai Carnival Statistics 2004-2013 (Thoroughbreds only) Jockey Frankie Dettori Ted Durcan Ryan Moore Kevin Shea Weichong Marwing Christophe Soumillon Mickael Barzalona Silvestre De Sousa

Winners 102 47 (+1) 41(+1) 40 34 36 (+7) 28 (+10) 23 (+9)

Trainer

Winners

Saeed Bin Suroor

148 (+17)

Mike De Kock

116 (+13)

Mahmoud Al Zarooni Ali Rashid Al Raihe

Number in brackets denotes 2013 winners

41 (+1) 37 (+10) 37 (+2)

Place

Winning

Zabeel Racing International, Corp

50%

180,000

70,000

250,000

Mssrs Chandler, Westwood et al

50%

177,000

21,250

198,250

Universal Racing

67%

255,000

Win

Place

Winning

Trainer

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Up Total Win%

S bin Suroor

17 14 12 6

17.17% 1,947,000 757,000 2,704,000

M de Kock

13 8

18.06% 1,299,000 618,700 1,917,700

M Al Zarooni

10 8

12 5

14.93% 930,000 623,850 1,553,850

S Seemar

12.12% 312,000 148,500

460,500

D Simcock

20.00% 321,000

24,700

345,700

A R Al Raihe

4.00% 144,000 140,800

284,800

Jockey

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Up Total Win%

M Barzalona

10 5

19.61% 852,000 422,950 1,274,950

S De Sousa

9 10

20.00% 999,000 387,450 1,386,450

P Hanagan

18.37% 858,000 147,700 1,005,700

C Soumillon

18.92% 687,000 400,150 1,087,150

R Mullen

12.50% 312,000 186,000

498,000

K Fallon

5.77% 360,000 341,300

701,300

P Cosgrave

10.00% 210,000 165,850

375,850

J Spencer

11.11% 255,000 105,250

360,250

A Ajtebi

14.29% 270,000

342,500

Win

Place

72,500

Winning

T Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shea

6.06% 138,000

94,100

232,100

H Bentley

11.76% 171,000

52,800

223,800

Place

Winning

Sire

Doug Watson

Win

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Up Total Win%

Win

Pivotal

16% 1,424,760 239,608 1,664,368

Elusive Quality

15% 1,145,400 417,650 1,563,050

Singspiel

16%

401,880 379,382

781,262

Invincible Spirit

374,880 956,844 1,331,724

Oasis Dream

11%

801,600 409,364 1,210,964

Speightstown

40%

974,280 211,850 1,186,130

14 March 2013

ENDURANCE

by Tim Aroon

Al Kamda doubles seasonal tally R

ASHED Al Kamda picked up his second endurance silverware of the season winning the Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cup for Private Owners and Stables. He led from start to finish on Jazz Danski, a 9yo chestnut mare, in the CEN 100km race at the Dubai International Endurance City at the weekend. “It is not easy to win two races in a season with so much competition in this category for private owners and stables. So I am very excited and thrilled with this result,” Al Kamda said. “As always it was a very tough race. It was more difficult because the days are getting hotter and hotter. The plan was to keep a steady pace, which we managed to do. “We were in the front and that wasn’t something I really planned.

This mare has had a few races and she just kept going and going, and I was happy as long as she felt okay.” Al Kamda was chased all the way to the finishing line by Abdulla Tariq Al Mutawa on Danjuni while Abdulla Ghanim Al Marri came with a strong late run to take third on Obama. “My horse was doing his best in the last loop yet it was not good enough to take me ahead of the first two,” Al Marri, a winner

in Abu Dhabi last week, said. “Rashed (Al Kamda) and Abdulla (Al Mutawa) dictated the pace from the start and they and their horses did well to stay on strongly until the end. I tried my best to get as close as possible and was pretty happy to join them on the podium at the end.” Hamad Bador missed out on a podium finish after holding every chance on Churrasquito. He was fifth at the end of the first loop and moved to third in the next.

Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cup for Private Owners and Stables CEN 100km Rider

Horse

1. Rashed Saeed Al Kamda 2. Abdulla Tariq Al Mutawa 3. Abdulla Ghanim Al Marri 4. Hamad Bador 5. Abdulla Al Murr

Jazz Danska Danjuni Obama Churrasquito Lanimere Harrison

Stables/Owner

Time

Al Kamda Endurance Stables Al Khayool Private Stables Zabeel Endurance Stables Al Ain Stables Al Murr Bin Halwa Stables

3hrs 21min 42sec 3hrs 22min 04sec 3hrs 23min 53sec 3hrs 26min 13sec 3hrs 35min 59sec

Bahrain Statistics as at 8th March 2013 NAME

Runners WON 2nd 3rd

4th Unplaced 1ST PRIZE TOTAL PRIZE

OWNERS

1 AL NASSERIYEH

16 11 7

12415

19845

2 KUMAIL ABDULJALIL AL MALLAH

10 3

9490

12770

3 FAWZI ABDULLA NASS

4420

9240

4 H.E.SH. HAMAD BIN ABDULLA BIN ISA AL KHALIFA 57

5850

8710

5 AL ROUDHA STABLE

7085

9255

6 AL MONTASIR

15 14

9620

15205

7 H.E.SH. ISA BIN ABDULLA BIN ISA AL KHALIFA56

10 1

3250

6015

8 H.E.SH. HAMAD BIN MOH’D BIN RASHID AL KHALIFA 16

7555

9445

TRAINERS

1 ALLAN SMITH

199

36 29 24 26

39110

54895

2 JAMES NAYLOR

161

16 25 20 20

10530

20270

3 FAWZI NASS

107

15 15 12 12

11505

18495

4 SAMI SALOOM

13 14 3

13195

19925

5 ABDULLA KUWAITI

117

10 15 10 15

6065

11785

6 MOHAMMED HASSAN

6305

9030

7 OSAMA HASHIM

7 11 12

3575

6905

8 TALEB ALI

5850

8610

8 6

JOCKEYS

1 BRETT DOYLE

24 13 13 13

20815

29150

2 ALI ALSAFFAR

105

14 15 9

8730

14860

3 HASSAN ALSAFFAR

9 14

10010

14975

4 HUSSAIN MAKKI

8 13 11

7410

11225

5 GERALD AVRANCHE

10 13 15 12

7930

14155

6 ROSENNA JESSOP

11 3

10940

14740

7 ALBERTO SANNA

5 13

6890

10805

10 To Follow Final Leaderboard Robert Reynold . . . . . . . . . .325 Bertrand Shocktorap . . . . . .300 Mark Robertson . . . . . . . . . .265 Karen Stewart . . . . . . . . . . .250 Robert Germanos . . . . . . . . .245 Rose Ludovic . . . . . . . . . . . .235 Vimla Busgeeth . . . . . . . . . .225 Darren Mullins . . . . . . . . . . .220 Hassam Nasarullah . . . . . . .215 Sachin Busgeeth . . . . . . . . .215 Javesh Kundomal . . . . . . . . .210 Cathal Hayes . . . . . . . . . . . .200 Anas Mansour . . . . . . . . . . .200 Stephen Molyeneux . . . . . . .195 Justin Byrne . . . . . . . . . . . . .195

Richard Tasker . . . . . . . . . . .195 Andrea Uschold . . . . . . . . . .185 Kym Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 Hassan Iakiss . . . . . . . . . . .185 Heer Singh Rathore . . . . . . .185 Bahaa Barakeh . . . . . . . . . . .180 Gary Boon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 Joey Armaly . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 Ross Birkett . . . . . . . . . . . . .175 Sarah Osman . . . . . . . . . . . .175 John Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 Shai Busgeeth . . . . . . . . . . .160 Mark Ronbinson . . . . . . . . .155 Jack Davison . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Gary Capewell . . . . . . . . . . .155

IMPORTANT NOTICE Please note that the Pick 6 and associated competitions will be based on the FINAL six races on Dubai World Cup Night (Saturday 30th March)

14 March 2013

Adjusted Thoroughbred handicap ratings for horses who ran at Abu Dhabi (3rd March), Jebel Ali (8th March) and Meydan

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Dubai World Cup General Admission is Available Now Dh25 tickets can be purchased at the Ticket Office. General admission for the 2013 Dubai World Cup is Dh25 and children under 12-years of age will be free for the world’s richest day of racing to be held on March 30. Tickets for general admission are currently on sale at the Meydan Ticket Office which is adjacent to Gate B. The ticket office is open Sunday – Thursday, 8am – 8pm and on race days through to the end of racing.

No General Admission tickets will be available on Dubai World Cup Day. For purchase of Dubai World Cup general admission ticket sales on all other dates please contact Meydan: +971 4327 2110 ticketoffice@dubairacingclub.com.

14 March 2013

Krossfire and Song hit right notes in Houston races K

ROSSFIRE CS and DC Willeys Song emerged victorious in the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival’s Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup (Group 2) race and the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship (IFAHR) race respectively at the Sam Houston Race Park in Houston, Texas on Saturday night. In the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship (IFAHR) race for lady jockeys, Switzerland’s Sarah Leutwiller on 5yo DC Willeys Song came up with a driving finish to win from Sand On Fire (Leonie Vethaak up) with BR Funny Mooney under Sandie Beattie in third. The winning time in the US$25,000 race was 1:35.59 and the Swiss jockey was delighted with her win. “I have over 50 wins but this is surely one of the best and most cherished. It was my first time in Texas and the HH Sheikha Fatima

Cup does give us a great opportunity and I am so happy,” said the 31yo jockey. While an ostrich race drew attention, a camel race was equally thrilling and the fans then turned to the Group 2 contest for the Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup. In a shock result, the Rita Deleon–trained Krossfire CS won against some fancied opposition which included So Big Is Better and Golly Bret. Ridden by Contreras, the 4yo Krossfire CS posted one of his biggest wins and staved off a late challenge by the fast-finishing So Big Is Better under Ernesto Valdez-Jimenez. Golly Bret, the favourite finished third under Gerardo Mora in the US$30,000 Group 2 event. “I cannot believe it as it was a strong field. But my horse, it is his fourth win, proved he is improving and now I am looking for some big races from him,” said trainer Deleon, who is also co-owner of the winning horse. Abdul Rahman Al Jaber, Second Secretary at the UAE Embassy in

the US, Dr. Wadouda Badran, Consultant to the Supreme Council of Arab Women’s Organisation, Ms Lara Sawaya, Director of the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival, Abdul Mohsin Al Dossary, Assistant Under Secretary of Sports at the General Authority of Youth and Sports Welfare, Ali Moosa Al Khamiri of Dubai Equestrian Club, Stephen Bowey of Invest AD along with other officials and sponsors’ representatives attended the prize distribution and gave away the trophies. “We thank HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs and Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, Supreme President of the Family Development Foundation (FDF) and Head of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood for their support to this event which has helped boost ties between the UAE and the US,” Al Jaber said.

Willeys Song

“This is a marvellous event and the efforts of the UAE leadership in promoting the equestrian sport and particularly HH Sheikha Fatima’s initiative has helped women in the UAE and the world, to benefit,” said Dr. Badran. “This year there has been a much larger crowd and the two races were watched and cheered with great enthusiasm by the fans here. The Festival’s races have grown in stature and today we witnessed some top quality racing action which was a good advertisement for Arabian horses,” said Ms Sawaya. Abdul Mohsin Al Dossary, Assistant Under Secretary of Sports at the General Authority of Youth and Sports Welfare and Ali Moosa Al Khamiri of Dubai Equestrian Club hailed the progress made in equestrian sport and expressed their satisfaction and pride in the staging of the two races at the Sam Houston Race Park. “It was a festive atmosphere today and the racing fans here were treated to some exciting fare

on the tracks. We are happy to be part of this event,” said Bowey of Invest AD. The HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival is organised by the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority and co-ordinated by Abu Dhabi Sports Council in association with Emirates Racing Authority, IFAHR and Emirates Arabian Horse Society, supported by General Authority for Youth and Sports Welfare and Fegentri with Emirates airlines as the official carrier and sponsored by Invest AD, Arabtec Holding PJSC, SAS Investment, Al Rashid Investment, Areej Al Ameerat, Al Awani General Enterprises, Kabale, the UAE's General Women's Union, the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy, Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2013, Dr. Nader Saab Switzerland, Wathba Stud Farm and Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club.

Krossfire

14 March 2013

Officials hail HH Sheikh Mansoor, HH Sheikha Fatima’s support

OP officials from the Arab Women’s League, IFAHR and the Arabian Racing Cup in the US hailed the support of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs and Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, Supreme President of the Family Development Foundation (FDF) and Head of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood the Festival in promoting Purebred Arabian racing around the globe. “On behalf of the ARC Board of Stewards I thank HH Sheikh Mansoor and HH Sheikha Fatima for hosting and orchestrating this important event,” said Denise Gault, Chief Steward of Arabian Racing Cup. Dr. Wadouda Badran, Consultant to the Supreme Council of Arab Women’s Organisation, said, “This is an outstanding event which symbolises the success and excellence of women in sport. “I thank HH Sheikha Fatima for her dedicated efforts to empower women.” IFAHR Chairman Sami Boenain said, “This is a historic event which brings together friends with a common passion – the Purebred Arabian horse, and I thank the UAE leadership for their initiatives in this direction.” “The Darley Awards is recognition of the best Purebred horses and honours connections of Purebred Arabian horses - an aspect which reflects our role in promoting Purebred Arabian horses,” said Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority in a message. “The HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Darley Awards,

introduced last year, goes one step further in providing the much-needed impetus to women in Purebred Arabian racing. We congratulate all the winners and hope these awards will further encourage others to nurture and help the spread of Purebred Arabian horse racing,” he added. “Last year we have witnessed a historic step forward when the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival unveiled the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Darley Awards for women associated with Arabian racing around the globe,” Noora Al Suwaidi, Secretary General, UAE General Women's Union said. “As part of the Darley Awards function but with women at the global level being the focus, this is another initiative of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, Supreme President of the Family Development Foundation (FDF) and Head of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood the Festival,” she added. Earlier at the start of Sunday’s awards function at the JW Marriott in Houston, US, Abdul Rahman Al Jaber, Second Secretary at the UAE Embassy in the US welcomed the guests and said, “This is a new phase in the 26yo history of the Darley Awards and it is a positive one.” Lara Sawaya, Director of the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival and head of IFAHR ladies racing said,” This is a remarkable day and it is the love for Purebred Arabian racing which has brought all of us together and we stand together firmly to boost this noble creature which is a great racing horse.”

Valiant Boy, Dutch dominate Awards Ceremony in Houston Valiant Boy SBFAR, a 4yo bred by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan was a double winner while Dutch connections dominated in Sunday’s HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival’s 26th Annual Darley Awards and the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Darley Awards respectively. Valiant Boy SBFAR, with four wins and two second-place finishes in his seven starts won the Best 4yo Colt/Gelding in the US award and also won the Horse of the Year Award to dominate the Darley Awards. In the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Darley Awards, three from The Netherlands walked away with the beautiful trophies with Germany’s Susanna Santesson earning the Lifetime Award for her services to ladies flat racing and the German Jockey Club. Karin van der Bos from The Netherlands won the Best Owner while her countrywomen Jadey Pietrawiscz (Best Jockey) and Diana Dorenburg (Best Trainer) made it a Dutch dominance in the HH Sheikha Fatima Awards. At a glittering ceremony hosted by well-known racing commentator Derek Thompson at the JW Marriot Hotel in Houston, Texas, the Purebred Arabian fraternity came together to celebrate outstanding performances by horses and connections. Abdul Rahman Al Jaber, Second Secretary at the UAE Embassy in the US, Dr. Wadouda Badran, Consultant to the Supreme Council of Arab Women’s Organisation, Ms Lara Sawaya, Director of the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Flat

Racing Festival and head of IFAHR ladies racing, Sami Al Boenain, IFAHR Chairman, Jasim Abdul Mohsin Al Dossary, Assistant Under Secretary of Sports at the General Authority of Youth and Sports Welfare, Ali Moosa Al Khamiri of Dubai Equestrian Club, Dr. Kinsman Wright of Arabian Racing Cup, Richard Lancaster of Shadwell Stud Director, Stephen Bowey of Invest AD, Mansour Al Mansouri of the UAE Falconry Club, Margareet de Ruiter from the Dutch Arabian Racing, Genny Haynes, Director of ARO-UK, Michelle Morgan, Deborah Mihaloff, Denise Gault (Chief

Steward) and Diana Waldron – all from the ARC were among those who gave away the attractive trophies to the winners of the two award series.

The Winners: HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Darley Awards (International): Best Breeder: Marie Ange Bourdette (France) Best Owner: Karin van der Bos (The Netherlands) Best Jockey: Jadey Pietrawiscz (The Netherlands) Best Mare: Mkeefa (Qatar) Best Trainer: Diana Dorenburg (The Netherlands) Lifetime Achievement: Susanna Santesson (Germany) DARLEY WINNERS FOR THE YEAR 2012 HORSE OF THE YEAR: Valiant Boy SBFAR BREEDER: Bill Waldron OWNER: Sam Vasquez TRAINER: Ron Martino JOCKEY: Gregorio Rivera 3 YO COLTS/GELDINGS: Smoke House 3 YO FILLIES: Wycked 4 YO COLTS/GELDINGS: Valiant Boy SBFAR 4 YO FILLIES: Ms Dixie OLDER HORSE: So Big Is Better OLDER MARE: Sanddpiper

14 March 2013

BLOODSTOCK NEWS

Son of Moon eclipses sale rivals

A Foxwedge

First in foal for cunning Foxwedge

HITSBURY Manor Stud confirmed recently that new recruit Foxwedge has had his first Northern Hemisphere mare scanned in foal. The first mare covered by Foxwedge was Lomapamar, a half-sister to four black type performers, including Royal Lodge winner Mons. The highest rated son of Fastnet Rock with a Racing Post Rating of 125, Foxwedge mixed it with Australia's elite on the racecourse, winning the Group 1 MVRC William Reid Stakes and Group 2

ATC Roman Consul Stakes. He was also narrowly denied by crack sprinter Sepoy in the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes. Whitsbury Manor Stud Director Ed Harper said: "Although it was not a worry, as he has a full book of around 150 mares scanned in foal from his first season in Australia, it is great to get him off the mark at the first time of asking with us. We've been thrilled by the response he's had from European breeders and he's started the covering season very professionally."

Rajsaman on the board

ARAS de la Cauviniere newcomer Rajsaman has had his first two mares scanned in foal. The mares in question are Golding Star, a daughter of Gold Away who has foaled this season to Cauviniere stallion Air Chief Marshal and Touch Me Now, a winning King's Best half-sister to St James's Palace Stakes runner-up Hermival. Other mares in the first book of the 6yo son of Linamix are Prix Saint-Alary third Nonsuch Way, Prix Maurice de Gheest third Belliflore and Listed scorer Dont Teutch. Bred by the Aga Khan out of the winning Lammtarra mare Rose

Rajsaman (Grey)

Quartz, Rajsaman, is a brother to dual Listed winner Rosawa, the dam of Prix Marcel Boussac winner Rosanara. Rajsaman was a Listed winner over 1m at two and beat Siyouni to win the Prix de Fontainebleau at three for his original trainer Alain de Royer-Dupre. He was sold to Saeed Nasser Al Romaithi for ?440,000 at the 2010 Arqana Arc Sale, after which he won the Group 3 Prix Perth for Freddy Head at the end of his 3yo season. At four he won two Group 2 mile contests, the Prix du Muguet and Prix Daniel Wildenstein, and also finished third in the Prix d'Ispahan and Prix du Moulin.

winner and sire Peace Rules and to multiple stakes winner Wild Fashion. The colt was consigned by Jim Chapman's Breaking Point Farm. O'Byrne went to $575,000 for the sale's second most expensive offering, an Excel Bloodstock-consigned son of Dunkirk and he parted with

SON of Malibu Moon topped last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barretts March Sale of selected juveniles after selling to Demi O'Byrne for $675,000. The headline price contributed to the sale posting across the board gains in gross, average, and median prices. Three juveniles surpassed the half-million dollar mark at the auction in Pomona, California and that assisted with pushing the average price up 31.1 per cent to $143,459. Regular Coolmore buyer O'Byrne was the sale's leading buyer, securing three 2yos for $1,425,000. The sale topping son of Malibu Moon, who was bought on behalf of Michael Tabor, is out of the Forest Wildcat mare Fashion Cat, a half-sister to multiple Grade 1

$175,000 for a Flower Alley colt, who was offered by Steven Venosa's SGV Thoroughbreds. The top end of the market was strong, with 10 horses selling for $250,000 or more. The median rose by over 17 per cent to $100,000 and turnover increased by nearly four per cent to $8,751,000.

UAE THOROUGHBRED SIRE Sire

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Up Total Win%

Win

Place

Winning

Pivotal

13%

1,499,760

315,458

1,815,218

Elusive Quality

12%

1,193,400

508,650

1,702,050

Distorted Humor

19%

321,000

435,700

756,700

Oasis Dream

13%

954,600

441,414

1,396,014

Seeking The Gold

24%

504,000

259,200

763,200

Green Desert

14%

288,000

89,800

377,800

Dubawi

2,032,800

761,160

2,793,960

Singspiel

11%

449,880

447,982

897,862

THOROUGHBRED GRANDSIRE Darshaan

22%

2,134,560

496,090

2,630,650

Danehill

12%

978,000

537,878

1,515,878

Seeking The Gold

18%

1,156,680

288,640

1,445,320

Barathea

32%

2,107,200

115,320

2,222,520

Green Desert

10%

306,000

184,140

490,140

Selkirk

14%

930,240

476,870

1,407,110

Storm Cat

13%

276,000

124,810

400,810

Brief Truce

24%

513,000

157,878

670,878

UAE PUREBRED ARABIAN SIRE Bibi De Carrere

15 16 13 22

17 110

193

558,000

407,600

965,600

Mahabb

26%

1,424,760

218,030

1,642,790

Dormane

10 11 11

104

222,000

374,228

596,228

Akbar

14%

416,880

1,343,322

TH Richie

17%

138,000

97,650

235,650

Burning Sand

13%

207,000

118,540

325,540

Amer

105,000

109,816

214,816

Madoua De Piboul

15%

90,000

74,700

164,700

Calin Du Loup

16%

93,000

37,350

130,350

1,760,202

14 March 2013

by Beverley Townsend

Frankel povides a Compelling case

NOTHER of the first mares covered by dual world champion Frankel in his first season at Banstead Manor Stud in Newmarket has been confirmed in foal. The latest is Compelling, a 5yo daughter of Kingmambo bought by Reiko and Michael Baum for 325,000gns at last year's Tattersalls December breeding stock sale. Compelling is boarded at Charlie Wyatt's Dukes Stud in Newmarket

and Wyatt said: "I have corresponded with Michael and he is thrilled with the good news. "This is a very exciting time indeed for the owners as Compelling recently gave birth to a filly by Montjeu. "As well as her, there are three other mares from clients of Dukes Stud scheduled to visit Frankel, so there is a good deal of anticipation in the air among the team here, too."

Compelling was trained by David Wachman to win over 7f at Limerick as a 3yo. She is a half-sister to Flying Childers Stakes winner Requinto out of Phoenix Stakes heroine Damson, a daughter of Entrepreneur. Unbeaten 10-time Group 1 winner Frankel is set to cover a book of around 130 elite mares at a fee of ÂŁ125,000 this year. Chrysanthemum and Turama have also been scanned in foal to him.

Frankel

Violence in Kentucky

RADE 1 winner Violence has been retired from racing and will begin his stallion career next year at John Sikura's Hill 'n' Dale Farm in Lexington, Kentucky. The 3yo Medaglia D'Oro colt had been a leading fancy for this year's Kentucky Derby after an impressive juvenile campaign that saw him win the Grade 1 CashCall Futurity Stakes at Hollywood Park and the Grade 2 Nashua Stakes at Aqueduct. On his seasonal reappearance in the Grade 2 Fountain Of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park he was sent off a hot favourite only to be

beaten by Orb. After a post race assessment it was discovered the colt had fractured a median sesamoid in his off fore. Violence finished his career with three victories from four starts, amassing earnings of $623,000. A $600,000 yearling, Violence was bred in Kentucky by Dell Ridge Farm and is the second foal out of the winning Gone West mare Violent Blue. He is from the family of crack sprinter Dayjur as well as Grade 1 winners Maplejensky, Tale Of Ekati, Pleasant Home, Point Of Entry and Pine Island.

Violence (in pink)

HE Aga Khan's unbeaten Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe heroine Zarkava delivered her fourth foal in France on Saturday morning. The new arrival is a bay colt by Dubawi described by Georges Rimaud, the manager of HH the Aga Khan Studs in France, as "a very nice individual indeed, very strong with excellent bone and good depth". He is Zarkava's third colt in a row, after her 2yo by Sea The Stars and yearling by Galileo, both still, as yet, unnamed but eagerly awaited to go into training.

Excelebration

OOLMORE newcomer Excelebration has had 16 of his first mares covered scanned in foal. The son of Exceed And Excel has just returned to the covering shed "after being out of action for a short spell", according to a statement from Coolmore. Among the first 16 mares are Geoff Howard Spink's proven producer Evangeline, dam of Lowther Stakes winner Infamous Angel, and Ben Sangster's Asnieres, the dam of three stakes performers including Group 3 scorer Australie. Also in foal are Brook Stud's Connote, an Oasis Dream

Excelebration begins in style half-sister to Continent, John Deer's Habita, a Montjeu three-parts sister to Kutub, and Swynford Paddocks' stakes-placed Pinacotheque, a daughter of In The Wings from the family of Planteur. The Coolmore partners have several well-bred daughters of Galileo in foal, including Nigh, a half-sister to Kingsgate Native, as well as Purple and Cabin, who are

both from the illustrious Reprocolor family. Excelebration, a half-brother to Group 3 winner Mull Of Killough, won 8 of his 15 starts, including easy victories in last year's Prix Jacques le Marois and Queen Elizabeth II Stakes. He is standing his first season at Coolmore this year at a fee of â&#x201A;Ź22,500.

Dubawi colt for Zarkava Zarkava's first foal was an unraced 3yo filly by Dalakhani named Zerkaza. Zarkava, who won five Group 1s including the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches and Prix de Diane as well as the Arc, will now visit Redoute's Choice this season. Redoute's Choice, who is shuttling from Australia to the Northern Hemisphere for the first time this year, is standing at the Aga Khan's Haras de Bonneval in

Normandy. He sired his 100th stakes winner last month. Just a few hours after Zarkava, Valima produced a bay filly by Acclamation who is a half-sister to three stakes performers including last year's Prix de Diane heroine, Valyra. Rimaud described the filly foal as "elegant" and "well-proportioned". Valima, a daughter of Linamix, returns to Valyra's sire Azamour this year.

Zarkava

14 March 2013

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YOB Sex Sire

Dam

Owner

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HANKERING (IRE) SHY LADY (FRA) SHY LADY (FRA) BRAVE THE STORM (USA) AGATA (FRA) WENDYLINA (IRE) DAKHLA OASIS (IRE) THREAD (USA) LA TINTORETTA (IRE) TANASIE (GB) TRIPLE EDITION (USA) ALIZES (NZ) TREBLE SEVEN (USA) VIMY RIDGE (FR) SECRET FROM ABOVE (USA) QUEEN’S LOGIC (IRE) SUMOTO (GB) VIOLA DA BRACCIO (IRE) OWDBETTS (IRE) SILVER QUEEN (GB) MY FIRST ROMANCE (GB) ENJOYING (ARG) REEM DUBAI (IRE) GOLDEN ANTHEM (USA) ROUWAKI (USA) RIBBON GLADE (UAE) CLOUD CASTLE (GB) TWILIGHT TIME (GB) BLORENGE (GB) CAJUN TWO STEP (USA) ROYALE (IRE) KISS AND FLY (IRE) TOP TEN LIST (CAN) ASCOT CYCLONE (USA) CIUBANGA (IRE) STARSAZI (GB) MISE (IRE) FOLLOW THAT DREAM (GB) BINT MAKBUL (GB) VAL OF BELVOIR (IRE) SOLVIG (USA) DUCK OVER (GB) HASTEN (USA) ZAEEMA (GB) ELBAAHA (GB) WINDSHARP (USA) CHAUSSONS (IRE) HALCYON DAZE (GB) MOOD SWINGS (IRE) HI LILI (USA) BASHFUL (IRE) HALO RIVER (USA) HAMMIYA (IRE) ELFIN LAUGHTER (GB) ALNASREYA (IRE) BEATING THE BUZZ (IRE) SAUMAREINE (FRA) NIGHT HAVEN (GB) VENTURE HIGHWAY (GB) MOON CACTUS (GB) LIEGE (IRE) ROCK SALT (GB) DORRATI (USA) ATYAB (USA) OFF THE BLOCKS (GB) REEM AL BARARI CRINKLE (IRE) ROSE MELODY (IRE) HELLO MOLLY (FRA) CORETTA (IRE) LADY HIGH HAVENS (IRE) THREE PENNIES (GB) TEMPLE (GB) PERFECT GUEST (SAF) WEDDING OF THE SEA (USA) CRIQUETTE (GB) CRAIGMILL (GB) BUTTERFLY BLUE (IRE) HANDSOME ANNA (IRE) DUNLOSKIN (GB) MOON LIGHT SAIL (USA) BRIGHT MORNING (GB) JEMIMA (GB) SABRIA (USA) DANELAGH (USA) RUBIA BLONDE (ARG) FIRST BREEZE (USA) ASSERTIVE LASS (AUS) CANIS STAR (GB) SEEKING REGINA (USA) SAVE ME THE WALTZ (IRE) PORTO ROCA (AUS) CHAPARRA (AUS) ROSEANNA (FRA) ROCK THE BOAT (GB) IFTITAN (USA) ROSE OF TRALEE (FR) ENTENTE CORDIALE (USA)

F Nass Jaber Abdullah Jaber Abdullah Jaber Abdullah Saeed Manana Saeed Manana Jaber Abdullah Jaber Abdullah Mohd Matar Al Falahi Saeed Manana

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VERGLAS (IRE) SEEKING THE GOLD (USA) STREET CRY (IRE) ELUSIVE QUALITY (USA) STREET CRY (IRE) OASIS DREAM (GB) ZAFEEN (FR) DYNAFORMER (USA) CHOISIR (AUS) TIGER HILL (IRE) FORESTRY (USA) ANY GIVEN SATURDAY (USA) DUBAWI (IRE) TIGER HILL (IRE) PUT IT BACK (USA) KINGMAMBO (USA) ELUSIVE QUALITY (USA) CAPE CROSS (IRE) BERTOLINI (USA) CAPE CROSS (IRE) DUBAWI (IRE) SEEKERS REWARD (CAN) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER) SHIROCCO (GER)

SUMMARY TOTAL VALUE OF SALES AED TOTAL NUMBER OF HORSES SOLD AVERAGE SALE PRICE (Total Sales/Total number of horses sold) NUMBER OF HORSES WITHDRAWN NUMBER OF HORSES NOT SOLD

3,707,000 98 AED 37,827 24 13

Sultan Ali Saeed Manana Sh. Hamdan Bin Mohd Al Maktoum Elhag Elsadig Jaber Abdullah Sh. Ahmed bin Mohd Al Maktoum F Nass Sh. Ahmed Bin Mohd Al Maktoum Fahad Al Mutairi Saeed Jaber Mansoor Mohd Jaber Fathi Esaed Mohd Egziama Fathi Esaed Mohd Egziama F Nass Mark Gittins Saeed Mananah EERC F Nass F Nass Saeed Manana Fathi Esaed Mohd Egziama Mohd Abdulla Be Obaida Sh. Ahmed Bin Mohd Al Maktoum Sh. Rashid bin Dalmook Al Maktoum Jaber Abdullah Mohd Buti Al Dhafri Mohd Buti Al Dhafri HH Sh. Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum EERC Mohd Buti Al Dhafri Sh. Majid Bin Mohd Al Maktoum Sh. Saeed bin Mohd Al Maktoum Sh. Mansoor Bin Mohd Al Maktoum Jaber Abdullah Bouresly Racing Syndicate Sh. Juma Bin Dalmook Al Maktoum HH Sh. Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Sh. Maktoum Bin Mohd Al Maktoum H Sh. Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum HH Sh. Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Sh. Mansoor bin Mohd Al Maktoum HH Sh. Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Sh. Zayed Bin Almur Al Maktoum Sh. Saeed Bin Mohd Al Maktoum Saeed Manana Sh. Juma Bin Dalmook Al Maktoum Sh. Saeed bin Mohd Al Maktoum HH Sh. Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Saeed Manana Bouresly Racing Syndicate HH Sh. Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Sh. Hamdan Bin Mohd Al Maktoum HH Sh. Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum EERC Sh. Juma Bin Dalmook Al Maktoum HH Sh. Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Bukhamseen stables Mohd Ali Bihab Sh. Maktoum bin Mohd Al Maktoum Sh. Juma Bin Dalmook Al Maktoum Sh. Hamdan bin Mohd Al Maktoum Sh. Ahmed bin Mohd Al Maktoum Sh. Maktoum Bin Mohd Al Maktoum Mohammed Ramadan Al Aaser Sh. Hamdan Bin Mohd Al Maktoum Sh. Majid Bin Mohd Al Maktoum Sh. Maktoum bin Mohd Al Maktoum HH Sh. Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Sh. Juma Bin Dalmook Al Maktoum Sh. Saeed bin Mohd Al Maktoum Ilya Kulygin Fahed Ali Naser Al Mansouri Bouresly Racing Syndicate Sh. Hamdan Bin Mohd Al Maktoum Sh. Ahmed Bin Mohd Al Maktoum Sh. Maktoum bin Mohd Al Maktoum Sh. Juma Bin Dalmook Al Maktoum Sh. Hamdan bin Mohd Al Maktoum HH Sh. Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Sh. Saeed bin Mohd Al Maktoum Mohd Rashid bin Ghadayer Sh. Majid bin Mohd Al Maktoum Sh. Hamdan bin Mohd Al Maktoum

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32 96 12 1 60 24 58 59 68 31 60 9 58 31 31 76 28 89 40 54 52 1 69 32 5 54 40 27 1 69 5 18 56 56 69 32 16 7 16 27 8 27 60 75 24 32 71 21 32 12 63 16 7 26 68 69 7 8 90 17 40 32 96 40 8 9 54 69 40 94 17 31 25 31 32 40 12 53 21 68 63 54 14 61 40 73 22 32 90 22 21 22 40 5 5 78 22 22

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14 March 2013

Greek Ron on way to Saudi Arabia F Hong Kong Sale eagerly awaited

what they’ll be capable of. They’re a nice bunch with potential and I think we have seen today that there’s a little bit of something for all buyers to consider,” said the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Executive Manager, International Sale, Mark Richards, a former jockey in the UK. The Hong Kong International Sale (March) is the second of two auctions staged by HKJC this season following on from the Hong Kong International Sale (December).

LORIOUS sunshine greeted Hong Kong Jockey Club owners, members and guests at Sha Tin Racecourse last Saturday morning, for the Hong Kong International Sale (March) Breeze-Up. The sale itself takes place this Saturday and all 16 of the horses catalogued to pass through the Sha Tin parade ring went through their paces on the turf course. “It’s been a good morning and I’m pleased that all in all the horses have shown something of

HE aptly named Listed winner Forevertheoptimist topped this year's Emirates Racing Authority horses in training sale at Meydan last Wednesday when selling to Abdul Hakim Abusheikwas for Dh200,000. The 4yo son of Verglas has been in good form at Meydan this year and on his penultimate start landed a competitive sprint handicap for his previous owner and trainer Fawzi Nass. Forevertheoptimist, who was bought for 75,000gns by Oliver St Lawrence at the 2011 Tattersalls October horses in training sale, is out of an unraced half-sister to Media Mogul, a Grade 3 winner in the US. Youm Mutamiez, who won a conditions race on his penultimate start at Jebel Ali, was knocked down to Ahmed Abdulla Ali bin Ghalita for Dh190,000. The 6yo Seeking The Gold entire is closely related to to the Group 3 juvenile winner Ya Hajar

ULL MANDATE, sire of last season's Grade 1 Santa Anita Handicap winner Ron The Greek, has been sold to stand in Saudi Arabia in a deal brokered by Chad Schumer of Schumer Bloodstock. The 14yo son of A P Indy formerly stood at Hartley/De Renzo Stallions LLC in Florida. A $3.2 million yearling, Full Mandate won five races in the colours of Padua Stables and Fog City Stables including the 2003 Black Tie Affair Handicap at Arlington Park for trainer Steve Asmussen. At stud, Full Mandate has sired 182 winners of 638 races led by top older horse Ron The Greek, winner of the Santa Anita Handicap and Stephen Foster Handicap for Bill Mott. Ron The Greek also ran second in the Whitney Handicap and opened his 2013 campaign with an 11 and a quarter length victory in the Florida Sunshine Millions Classic at Gulfstream Park before running

fourth in the Santa Anita Handicap last Saturday. Full Mandate is also the sire of Willard L Proctor Memorial Stakes winner Thoroughly. "Full Mandate is the perfect stallion for racing in Saudi Arabia," said Schumer. "His progeny are sound, durable and best for racing on dirt."

Bred by G. Watts Humphrey, Full Mandate is out of the Deputy Minister mare Clear Mandate, whose three Grade 1 victories included the 1997 Three Chimneys Spinster Stakes. He is also a half-brother to the very useful dual Grade 3 winner Newfoundland.

Ron The Greek

Forever to remain Optimistic for new owner and Listed winner Atlantic Sport. Mahboob Mohd Hassan Mohsin went to Dh130,000 for Akeed Wafi, a son of Street Cry who has not won since landing a Gowran Park maiden for John Oxx in 2011. The 4yo is a half-brother to six winners, including the St James's Palace Stakes winner Zafeen, as well as the aforementioned Youm Mutamiez. Turnover for this year's renewal was Dh3,484,000 and the average was Dh35,551. The clearance rate was 88 per cent for 98 horses sold. As expected, dual Jebel Ali Stakes and Jebel Ali victor Treble Jig threatened to dominate proceedings but, not surprisingly, he failed to reach his reserve.

Youm Mutamie

Bidding stopped at Dh1.9million and his owner, Fathi Esaed Mohd Egziama said: “Treble Jig has been amazing since switching to the UAE and clearly loves Jebel Ali. He was here to be sold but was never going to be cheap. “He is only six, is an entire son of Gone West and his dam was a Grade 1 winner. “Having cost us £11,000 he owes us absolutely nothing and he will, hopefully, be back next season to defend his crowns in the Jebel Ali Stakes and Mile. He has been a great buy!” Gerard Bush, Chief Steward at ERA said: “The results compare favourably with last year and, obviously, it would have been

Forevertheoptimist

great to see Treble Jig sell well but, understandably, connections were looking for a certain price which was not reached. “This year’s victories by the likes of last year’s graduates Mantoba obviously help the sale’s profile and of course, if you go back a fair few years, subsequent

dual Listed and Group 3 winner Conroy went through this sale for about Dh25,000 so bargains can be found. “All in all we have to be pleased with the steady trade and we could not possibly have picked a better named sale topper than Forevertheoptimist!”

Akeed Wafi

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Next Weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Racing JEBEL ALI RACECOURSE

11th Meeting. Friday March 22, 2013 Rating for qualification published: on or before Sun. March 17, 2013 Weights published: Monday March 18, 2013 Penalties to apply in handicaps: a winner after Sat. March 16, 2013, 2.5 kg ENTRIES close: 0900 hrs Monday March 18, 2013 DECLARATIONS/JOCKEYS close: 0900 hrs Tue. March 19, 2013 IN HANDICAP RACES: NH 3YO+ & SH 4YO+ maximum weight 60.0 kg NH 3YO+ & SH 4YO+ minimum weight 53.0 kg. SH 3YO minimum weight 51.0 kg RACE 1 AED 80,000 (48000, 16000, 8800, 4800, 2400) For NH 4YO+ & SH 3YO+ For horses rated 70-85 Entry: AED 160 Declaration: Free

Thoroughbred HANDICAP 70-85 1600M (a8F) Dirt Oval Start

RACE 2 Thoroughbred MAIDEN AED 60,000 (36000, 12000, 6600, 3600, 1800) 1400M (a7F) For MAIDEN NH & SH 3YO+ Dirt Entry: AED 120 Chute Start Declaration: Free Weight: NH 3YO 56.0 kg SH 3YO 58.5 kg NH & SH 4YO+ 60.0 kg Allowances: Fillies & mares 2.0 kg Note: Should no NH 3YO enter or declare to run the weights will be adjusted by the Handicapper

RACE 3 Thoroughbred CONDITIONS 85+ AED 120,000 (72000, 24000, 13200, 7200, 3600) 1400M (a7F) For NH & SH 3YO+ Dirt For horses rated 85+ Chute Start Entry: AED 240 Declaration: Free Weight: NH 3YO 54.5 kg SH 3YO 58.0 kg NH & SH 4YO+ 59.5 kg Penalties: Winners of a Group or Graded OR 3 races since March 31, 2012 2.5 kg Winners of 2 races since March 31, 2012 2.0 kg Winners of 1 race since March 31, 2012 1.5 kg Allowances: Fillies & mares 2.0 kg Note: Maiden & handicap wins ARE INCLUDED for the purpose of penalties Should no NH 3YO enter or declare to run the weights will be adjusted by the Handicapper

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Thoroughbred HANDICAP 60-75 1800M (a9F) Dirt Oval Start

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14 March 2013

POLO

Ghantoot Polo To Face Defending Champions Habtoor Polo In What Will Be An Epic Dubai Gold Cup Final

UALIFICATION continued for the Dubai Polo Gold Cup culminating with the semi-finals being played on Monday which saw Habtoor Polo and Ghantoot Polo qualifying to seal their place in tomorrow's final. Let us review the last week of polo which has all been played at Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club near Desert Palm. Last Tuesday, Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club claimed an 8-3 victory over Mahra Polo. The Royal club has suffered mixed fortunes in this tournament, defeating Zedan Polo in their opening round before losing to bogey team and fellow capital-based rivals, Abu Dhabi Polo, who also turfed them out of the Dubai Silver Cup at the semi-final stage last month. This victory will serve as a good confidence boost before the crunch match with Habtoor, but Ghantoot’s players took nothing for granted. Ali Al Marri, Ghantoot’s Emirati player said: “We played well today and were happy to walk away with a win, but we are a long way from the final which is our ultimate goal in this tournament. We now look forward to our match with Habtoor having beaten them

going into the event.” The Emirati playmaker continued: “Having said that, we don’t rest on our laurels. Habtoor are the in-form team in this competition, defending their trophy and playing with home advantage and they will be very tough.” Mahra Polo drew first blood, but it was not long before Ghantoot found their stride, ending the first chukka with a two goal advantage at 3-1. The second chukka ended 5-2 to an increasingly confidentlooking Ghantoot and by the end of the third chukka, the Abu Dhabi side were leading 8-2. Mahra scored a consolation goal in the fourth period, but never looked like challenging for the lead. Last Thursday, Saeed Bin Drai’s team defeated Zedan by 7 goals to 6 in an exciting match, putting them through to the semifinals of the Gold Cup. It was a tight match with some outstanding goals. Zedan made a fast start taking the score to 3 goals to 1 but Bin Drai quickly rallied with some outstanding play from the game’s MVP, Salvador Ulloa, to tie the score at 3 apiece by the end of the first chukka. Amr Zedan´s team, with Nachi Heguy pulling the strings, maintained a one goal

difference through the second and third chukkas until Bin Drai Polo managed to tie the game. The last chukka started with the score five goals apiece. The excellent Juanjo Brane scored two decisive goals which secured victory for Bin Drai polo and with that, a ticket to the semi-finals of the Gold Cup. Last Friday saw two matches, with Abu Dhabi defeating Mahra by 6 goals to 3, and Habtoor Polo

victorious over Ghantoot by 8 goals to 7 after an epic overtime chukka, bringing to the end the qualifying round of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup. In the first game of the day, at the main field of the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, Abu Dhabi defeated Mahra by 6 goals to 3 and made their way to the semifinals with this victory. Mahra, as in almost all of the tournament, made a good start but

could not maintain this level and Abu Dhabi over-powered them in the last two chukkas of the game. In the second match, Habtoor Polo had to go into overtime to defeat Ghantoot by 8 goals to 7, thanks to a great goal from Nacho Bello. It was an exciting match, with great goals, one of them scored by Mohammed Al Habtoor in a game which could have gone either way. We did not know it at

14 March 2013

by Harry Tregoning

the time, but this was a dress rehearsal for Friday’s final and it could not have been closer. Habtoor were leading for most of the match but the Ghantoot team reacted strongly later on in play to force the game to overtime. Initially the Abu Dhabi-based side gained the early lead, finishing the first period with a one-goal advantage. Habtoor’s Nacho Bello opened the scoring but it was not long before Ghantoot’s Juan Zubiaurre and Facundo Sola scored to end the first chukka, 2-1. The second chukka saw Sola score twice more, while Mohammed Al Habtoor and Ezequiel Martinez notched for Habtoor. Going into the decisive third leading by 4-3, Martinez swiftly converted two early penalties before Habtoor teammate, Guillermo Cuitino buried a neck shot to take the home side into the lead by a single goal, 6-5. Cuitino proved his neck shot was no fluke, by scoring another in the fourth chukka to extend his side’s lead to 7-5, but Ghantoot fought back courtesy of a fine goal from Zubiaurre to bring them within one goal of their opponents. It was the Royal club’s top scorer, Sola, who claimed the equaliser to send his team into extra time. Habtoor Polo’s Bello sunk Ghantoot’s hopes of breaking their golden goal curse in this event. Ali Al Marri, Ghantoot’s Emirati star was upbeat after the game: “We lost today but we can take a

lot of good things from this match,” he said. “First of all, we are in the semi-final so it didn’t affect our progression in this event. Secondly, we were able to fight back from two goals down to get level and earn a fifth chukka and I think that demonstrates the kind of commitment and passion that we play with at Ghantoot.” In the semi-finals played on Monday, Habtoor Polo defeated Abu Dhabi by 8 goals to 6 and Ghantoot beat Bin Drai 9-5. Both semi-final matches were played to a high standard and had plenty of goals apiece.

The first match between Habtoor Polo and Abu Dhabi was a very tight and close game that went down to the wire. In the first three chukkas, both teams had a small margin between them. At the end of the first chukka, Abu Dhabi led by 3 goals to 2, then in the second period, they ended with 4 goals apiece and in the third, Habtoor held the advantage by 6-5. The one goal lead was very important for Mohammed Al Habtoor´s team who played the fourth chukka in a very intelligent way and with an earlier goal by Mohammed, managed to control

the game and achieve a victory. In the second game of the Gold Cup semi-finals, Ghantoot played a superb match with two great initial chukkas that were crucial to the final result. With a great performance by Facundo Sola, who scored four goals, Ghantoot went several goals ahead in the first half of the match (5-1 and 7-2) to

control the game in the second half. Despite Bin Drai reacting in the last chukka, they couldn’t manage to catch Ghantoot who finally won by 9 goals to 5. The competition has been superb so far and I would urge you to come and watch the final this Friday at Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club near Arabian Ranches.

Dubai Gold Cup Final Day Programme for 15th March 2013 10:00 am

Gates Open

11:00 am

Kid's Zone by Dubai Calendar

12:00 pm

Villa Romana VIP’s Lunch & Gold Lounge Opens, 3 Dj’s playing until late: * DJ Richard Round * DJ Serhan * DJ Danny Whitlock

13:30 pm

Cheerleaders Show

14:00 pm

Gold Cup, Subsidiary Final Bin Drai Polo Vs Abu Dhabi Polo

15:15 pm

Fashion Show in the Gold Lounge

15:40 pm

Cheerleaders Show

15:50 pm

U.A.E National Anthem

16:00 pm

Dubai Gold Cup Final 2013 Habtoor Polo Vs Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club

17:30 pm

Prize Giving Ceremony

18:00 pm

Gold Lounge Official Polo Party continues until late

Shuttle Buses from Habtoor Grand Hotel to the Polo Club: ** 12pm; 1pm; 2pm; 3pm; 4pm Shuttle Buses from Polo Club to Habtoor Grand Hotel: ** 8pm; 9pm; 10pm.

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14 March 2013

QATAR REVIEW

By Harry Tregoning

Al Rayyan Al Sakab wins Halul Island Cup R ACING continued at the Al Rayyan track in Doha last week with two good meetings to follow the excellent international meeting which had taken place at the end of February. In the feature race last Wednesday at the 40th meeting, Al Rayyan Al Sakab blitzed the opposition to claim the Halul Island Cup which was a race for local Thoroughbreds. The Mohammad Hamad Al Attiya-trained Al Rayyan Al Sakab sauntered home securing an easy seven length success over the 1200m on the sand track. The winner is a 4yo and looks to have a bright future after he led from pillar to post in this QR80,000 contest to secure his fourth win in five runs under Marvin Suerland. Trainer Jassim Al Ghazali had two winners during the six race card when both Uqab and Inside won. Uqab won the Local Thoroughbred Maiden Plate over 1100m with Yanis Aouabed in the saddle when the pair snatched the lead in the last 100m to overhaul the brave long time leader Marikh. Inside took the honours in the Thoroughbred Handicap race for horses rated 60 and below under a good Gerald Avranche ride who secured the race at the top of the finishing straight with a powerful surge. Having enjoyed a wonderfully successful previous week, leading owners Umm Qarn had a quieter night but nonetheless they had one winner. The Alban de Mieulle-trained Waddah triumphed for them in the Local Bred Pure Arabian Handicap for horses rated 40 to 70. Italian jockey Pier Convertino also managed to produce a race winning move at the beginning of the home straight. The best finish last Wednesday night was in the Thoroughbred

Handicap contest for horses rated 80 to 100 and Majd Al Shajaa just saw off Trompettiste and Johnny Hancocks in a head bobbing finish. The Salem Al Hajri inmate just stayed clear as Suerland rode the first part of a double. In the Local Bred Pure Arabian Maiden Plate, the Julian Smarttrained Al Azuur prevailed with jockey Marco Monteriso riding a well judged race on the winner who never saw another horse. Julian Smart and his team carried their form through to the feature on Thursday night, the Purebred Arabian Losail Cup which saw Laheeb Al Shahania back to his best. For the winner, it was a case of third time lucky this season, following two defeats in the Doha Cup and the Gulf Cup where he was placed both times. Darren Williams rode Laheeb Al Shahania to a facile victory. Winning trainer Smart commented: “It is fantastic to see Laheeb Al Shahania win today. After having gone through a surgery in December, I have run him three weeks in a row which is a very tough thing to do. But he has done a good job against very seasoned sprinters today and it definitely makes us happy with his effort. I think he has recovered fully and he will definitely be a

great horse for the next season.” Smart had another winner when Mekhbatt and Richard Mullen secured the Local Bred Pure Arabian Stakes. Mullen was riding with real confidence and, when he hit the front with a furlong to go, nothing was going to touch the combination. Amico Mio is one of the most popular horses in Qatar and Yousef Bentaher’s inmate was back to what he does best when winning the Thoroughbred Stakes over 1850m. After an injury setback, Amico Mio has proved his class once again. Having last won in November, his French jockey Stephen Ladjadj had few scares in this routine success. The very exciting Ibrahim Al Malki-trained Arabic and Mark Lawson stayed on well to just prevail from the fast finishing duo of El Ameen and Namibian Orator in virtually the last stride of the Thoroughbred Handicap for horses rated 50 to 70. A short head and a head separated the trio in one of the most exciting races witnessed this season. In another exciting finish, jockey Rosario Ponce steered Guide Al Khal to victory in the Pure Arabian Handicap race for horses rated 40 to 70 in another tight finish. New Pearl, trained by

Al Rayyan Al Sakab

Mohammed Khalid, was ridden to victory by Pier Convertino in the Thoroughbred Plate for 3yos. Bern Me Baby led most of the way but New Pearl, who responded gamely to the driving finish of Pier Convertino, came home with a rush to get the nod in an absorbing finish.

In the opening race of the day, the Thoroughbred Maiden Plate, the Zohair Moghsen-trained La Pampita was a comfortable winner over 2000m. David Bouland’s mount stormed clear from her rivals at the top of the straight to finish well clear of Suneagle.

Qatar Statistics 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Runs Prizemoney OWNER

1 2 3 4 5 6

Umm Qarn H.H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani Sh. Hamad Bin Mishal Bin Hamad Al Thani Injaaz Stud Mr. Hassan Ali Hassan Al Matwi Sh. Abdullah Bin Mishal Bin Hamad Al Thani

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

A. de Mieulle Jassim Ghazali J. Smart G. Mikhalides I. Al Malki Z. Mohsen Y. Bentaher M. Khalid

62 9 3 8 7 9

39 15 13 11 2 0 10 9 5 8 6 2

21 11 1 18 9 4

13 4 0 13 13 0

189 8,992,800 71 1,888,400 14 1,047,200 134 634,650 115 627,550 29 603,550

62 53 15 19 17 6 9 12

42 16 48 55 15 13 17 21 10 12 7 13 8 8 15 12

21 40 16 18 15 6 5 16

14 54 13 9 15 5 5 19

1959,096,800 5703,736,600 1222,550,100 1242,218,900 2041,073,400 78 835,150 78 683,600 163 669,400

29 33 4 19 24 20 22 17 21 12

37 13 19 15 1 1 20 23 29 22 17 16 13 29 21 22 9 12 15 13

21 15 0 21 14 29 16 12 14 18

17 9 0 16 21 17 14 21 20 17

1813,498,100 1703,333,350 6 2,720,500 1752,254,500 2011,878,400 1991,646,150 2021,306,050 1991,249,750 1811,173,150 1651,147,150

TRAINER

JOCKEY

Laheeb Al Shahania

1 P. Convertino 2 David Bouland 3 O.Peslier 4 Sylvain Ruis 5 Gerald Avranche 6 Stephan Ladjadj 7 Yanis Aouabed 8 Marvin Suerland 9 Mark Lawson 10 Darren Williams

14 March 2013

NICHOLAS GODFREY'S INTERNATIONAL POST

Dullahan and Little Mike not shine on Tapeta debuts

FEW weeks ago in this slot, I mentioned how US-trained horses have been notable only for their distinct lack of success in Dubai since the Meydan Tapeta replaced the Nad Al Sheba dirt on which they thrived for so many years. Bigger names like Royal Delta and Animal Kingdom are yet to arrive, but hopes for any improvement from American visitors at this year's Dubai World Cup meeting were not noticeably raised by the country's two representatives on the Super Saturday card. That said, neither Little Mike nor Dullahan was entirely disgraced - not entirely,

that is - and can probably do better on the big night itself, even if it would require quite a startling level of improvement for either to win. Before then, their Eclipse Award-winning trainer Dale Romans will have some thinking to do about which races to target after a couple of runs that raised more questions than answers. Remember, these were world-class performers, even if they might not have looked like it at Meydan, where Little Mike and Dullahan finished eighth and eleventh in their respective Dubai debuts. Three-time Grade 1 winner Little Mike was making his syntheti track

debut after a four-month layoff at the end of a season in which he won both the Arlington Million and Breeders' Cup Turf. Unable to establish the lead he loves so much, the 6yo was still in contention halfway down the Meydan stretch in the Maktoum Challenge before fading close home behind Hunter's Light, who duly became Godolphin's 200th Group or Grade 1 winner on a banner night for Saeed bin Suroor. Although not all artificial surfaces are alike, Little Mike's stablemate Dullahan is a proven synthetics specialist, having won three races at the top level including a triumph over older

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Please note the Meydan Pick 6 competition is from Race 1 to Race 6 inclusive.

The Double Tricast Competitions are Races 1+2, Races 3+4, Races 5+6

horses at Del Mar last summer in the $1 million Pacific Classic, a performance that was probably the best by any 3yo in the States last summer. Kicking off in Dubai over a trip short of his optimum in the Group 3 Burj Nahaar, he missed the break and was then taken out of his usual game when Kieren Fallon pushed him up the fence to keep tabs on his field. The 4yo is really an out-and-out closer, and he lacked punch in the straight as African Story burst through a pocket to score in the manner of a horse who will be hard to beat when he defends his Godolphin Mile crown later this month. As for the Americans, there were obviously mitigating circumstances. Both were having their first runs in a totally new environment and doubtless their trainer will have left much to work on before their major assignments, whatever they may turn out to be. Fallon, who has been so good in Dubai this year, will presumably be replaced by their regular riders but one thing will stay the same: they won't be able to get the Lasix they've raced on in the past. There are other significant worries. Dullahan is sure to better over the World Cup trip of 1m2f but his late-running style is not conducive to Meydan success; Little Mike probably needs to dominate, and surely won't be able to. He doesn't really stay 1m4f, which makes a Sheema Classic bid unlikely if he returns to turf, his

favoured surface, so the Duty Free looks the most sensible option. The bottom line is that while neither Little Mike and Dullahan are as bad as they looked, or even ran as badly as finishing position suggests, they both performed stones below their best. Dullahan, for example, posted a Racing Post Rating of 127 in the Pacific Classic compared to just 84 in the Burj Nahaar. Little Mike, who can always throw in a poorish effort if things don't go his way, posted a 121 at the Breeders' Cup; on Saturday, he was down to 102. That's a whole lot of improvement required in just three weeks. Then again, Meydan has long been a law unto itself and horses have been known to step up markedly on lacklustre debuts to look like world-beaters next time out, both on Tapeta and on turf. Just look at Shea Shea, but don't look at Igugu, who seems to have left her African form back in Africa. Which is sad. Nicholas Godfrey, Racing Post international editor

The news in brief

HARRY'S NEWS SHORTS

K/UAE: There is less than three months until the world’s premier Classic, the Investec Derby and 111 are left in the race including 16 split between Godolphin’s two trainers, Mahmood Al Zarooni (11) and Saeed bin Suroor (5) and the Chesham Stakes winner and Champagne Stakes third Tha’ir is the most fancied at this stage. India: With only six racedays in the season, Bharath Singh kept himself firmly in the running for the trainers’ championship by lifting the Wiseman Cup with Star Symphony thus ending the day on level terms with his closest rival Patrick Quinn who too added one to his tally with Fireback. In the Wiseman Cup itself, Star Symphony took advantage of a good lead by River Star, and Shailsh Shinde was able to enjoy a dream run to secure victory just ahead of the inconsistent Crown Rule who was having a going day. UK: This week the Cheltenham Festival has been taking place and by

the time of publication it is now half-way through. This afternoon at Jump Racing’s premier meeting sees the Ryanair Chase as the highlight and I am hopeful that the talented Cue Card will win a tough renewal. The World Hurdle will be a more tricky affair and without Big Bucks, Oscar Whiskey may have his chance to succeed. Tomorrow is the highlight of the year with the Cheltenham Gold Cup and Bob’s Worth goes off the favourite and I certainly think this lightly-raced chaser has a winning profile having won on all four of his appearances at the track. France: Ten days ago, Zarkava gave birth to her fourth foal who is a bay colt by Dubawi. Georges Rimaud, manager of the Aga Khan Studs in France, said of the foal that “he is a nice individual, very strong with bone and good depth”. Zarkava, who was the unbeaten winner of five Group 1s including that sensational victory in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, is due to visit

champion sire Redoute’s Choice who reached the milestone of 100 Stakes winners recently. Argentina: After being fourth to AP Candy in the Grade 2 Clásico Uberto F. Vignart on February 3 at La Plata, Music Van bounced back last Saturday and earned a trip to the winner`s enclosure when capturing the Grade 2 Clásico América, which is certainly the biggest win so far in his career, on Saturday at San Isidro racecourse in Buenos Aires under Jorge Ruíz Díaz. The 3yo son of Van Nistelrooy notched his fifth career win in good style. Hong Kong: The John Mooretrained Straight Gold displayed an exciting turn of foot to secure victory in the Singapore Turf Club Trophy at Sha Tin over 1000m last Sunday. Straight Gold sauntered home easily under Weichong Marwing to beat track specialist Go Baby Go by three-quarters of a length with Regency Luckback in third.

UAE: If you are stuck for something to do this afternoon why not pack a picnic and come and enjoy the Dubai Polo Gold Cup. It promises to be a smashing day with great entertainment and some top class polo. For more information visit dubaipologoldcup.com. UAE: Congratulations to Godolphin for securing their 200th and 201st Group 1 victories last weekend at Super Saturday. For many, one is a dream but this total so far is just incredible. Keep up the good work.

14 March 2013

THE WRIGHT WORD

SCAR acceptance speeches veer wildly between enthusiastic and excruciating, with a measure of eccentricity thrown in, but whatever variety they usually major on a parade of thanks to all and sundry. Jock Bennett’s ‘Oscar’ speech, after being named employee of the year at the recent Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards, was a praiseworthy exception. True, the 56yo, who began in racing at the age of 15 working for trainer Bill Watts and is now assistant to Mark Johnston, overcame his initial speechlessness to express gratitude to all those who had helped him along the way, including his wife Jacqui, “because she’s had to put up with a lot.” More than that, though, Bennett, who won his way through to the overall title after clinching the High Achiever category, made special mention of three other nominees – Laura Hamilton-Smith, Holly Harper and Jack Teal, who won through to the last stage of the Newcomer category. Final judging for the event, which Godolphin was backing for the ninth year and, with a total of £120,000 in prize-money, is the most prestigious of its kind in the world, takes place in London on the Sunday before the Monday ceremony. Arrangements give the participants, as well as the judges, a chance to mingle and to get to know each other, and it was on this basis that Bennett was able to pass comment on the youngsters.

Godolphin awards turn spotlight on future as well as past “It’s fantastic that we are still getting good staff in the game,” he told the lunchtime audience of influential British racing professionals, administrators and media. And referring specifically to the three newcomer nominees, he added: “They are the future, and well done to them.” Well done indeed to Godolphin and the organisers for including the category in the first place, for there is a natural tendency in most awards to put the emphasis on achievement at the highest level, even if in this instance the event is mainly aimed at recognising the unsung heroes and heroines of British racing. Getting on to the first rung of the ladder in racing and Thoroughbred breeding is often the hardest. Hamilton-Smith, (who was judged to be top in the category) Harper and Teal came at it from different directions. Hamilton-Smith sent her CV to Betfair co-founder Andrew Black a year before he started his Chasemore Farm stud, and was rewarded with a job when her initiative thrust her application to the top of the pile. Harper started at the bottom at Rose Dobbin’s

predominantly jumping yard, while Teal did work experience at Malcolm Jefferson’s stable before joining up fulltime on completing his GCSEs. All three are on their way to lasting careers in racing and breeding. Their example can be an inspiration to others with similar aspirations. Recruiting staff to work in racing or breeding in Britain is no easy matter. As vice chairman of the Northern Racing College in Doncaster, which with the British Racing School in Newmarket, provides the main training programmes for stable staff, I can vouch for the difficulties. The two schools offer government-backed courses for girls and boys leaving school aged 16 to 18, which aim to place successful candidates on a two-year programme with a racing stable or stud, following an introductory course of up to 10 weeks. Many courses' starters at the NRC come from an inner-city background, have had a difficult start in life and might never have been on the back of a horse. Government funding, which

outweighs industry financial support by 70-40, brings with it an insistence that students should attain literacy and numeracy skills, which in many instances have been totally lacking previously. Employers who question the need for life-skills education, and are critical if new staff are not super-proficient in stable craft and riding ability, despite the relatively short experience, overlook the way the system really works. It does work, although on a different level to that achieved in other jurisdictions, such as France, Ireland and South Africa, where youngsters combine riding and stablecraft with the normal school curriculum. The South African Jockey Academy in Durban has a well deserved reputation, which was amply demonstrated in Qatar recently, when two of its students - Nooresh Juglall and Donovan Dillon - were among the winners in a three-race international apprentices challenge series. Juglall, who at the start of this week had a seasonal tally of 572 rides, twice as many as all but one

1. Wright 2. Word 3.

apprentice riding in South Africa, 61 wins to the next apprentice’s 26 and prize-money earnings of 4.7m rand, three times more than any other, and Dillon not only showed their riding prowess but also played the part of perfect ambassadors for their respective native countries, Mauritius and South Africa. Creating the right impression off a horse is clearly as important to the administrators of the jockey academy as what can be achieved in the saddle. Applying the same attributes to the training of stable staff is the aim of Britain’s two racing schools, but their success depends much more on the encouragement of employers when youngsters enter the wider world of work. In this sense, the Godolphin awards serve a dual purpose, since they also provide valuable a measure of accomplishment for trainers. Associate Editor Racing Post

PAT CUMMINGS STATESIDE

Expensive Practice T

O no one’s surprise, the social media chatter was fast and furious amongst American racing fans after the performances of Dullahan and Little Mike on Super Saturday. As to all the bluster over their 11th and 8th place finishes, respectively, one is reminded of former NBA basketball star Allen Iverson’s line from an infamous press conference: “We’re talking about practice.” You can understand the negative attention these performances might draw given they took place in group level races with a combined $600,000 in purse offerings, but the goal was to gain fitness for the races with millions on the line. In the last two years, Dale Romans’ trainees have four wins from 14 starts in American Grade 1 stakes races, a 29% strike rate. Over the

last five seasons, Romans’ trainees have 10 wins from 50 starts in graded company when going second-off a layoff, which both Dullahan and Little Mike will do should they take their spots in the gate for the Dubai World Cup meeting. Recognising that both races were surely preps for the pricey goals at the end of March, the biggest question now might revolve around which race Little Mike contests. While normal speedball Treble Jig did not break with the pack in the Dubai City Of Gold, the hold-up pace was incredible. The final time was 3.39 seconds slower than the previous par for races at 2410m at Meydan, while the first 800m were run more than five seconds slower than standard. Given Little Mike’s penchant for running forward, and his affinity

for the grass, the Dubai Sheema Classic seems an ideal place for his tactics and ability to settle. Jerry Crawford, director of Donegal Racing, owners of Dullahan, reported on Sunday that John Velazquez, who won the 2005 Dubai World Cup on Roses In May, is booked to ride Dullahan.

McPeek possible for UAE return Trainer Kenny McPeek, who brought Hard Buck to Dubai in 2004 when second in the Dubai Sheema Classic, has floated the idea of sending 3yo Java’s War for the $2 million UAE Derby. McPeek reported on Twitter that the UAE Derby was one of two possible goals for his colt, who finished a closing second to the impressive Verrazano in the Group 2 Tampa Bay Derby, the

other being the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland. Java’s War was third in the Grade 1 Breeders’ Futurity at Keeneland and is a Listed winner on grass. The UAE Derby is one of seven races yielding 100 qualifying points towards the Kentucky Derby. Churchill Downs amended the qualifying rules to make America’s most famous race, eliminating accumulated graded/group-level stakes earnings, instituting a specific points system, under their own control. Willie Martinez, who rides Java’s War, is expected to be in the UAE to ride Breeders’ Cup Sprint winner Trinniberg in the Dubai Golden Shaheen.

Ghost Heard Previous unbeaten Flashback and well-regarded Goldencents

knocked heads through spirited fractions and as a result, both tasted defeat in last Saturday’s San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita. Hall Of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer prepared winner Hear The Ghost, a son of former American champion Ghostzapper, to a handy tally from off the pace. Editor www.dubairacenight.com

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TOM JENNINGS’ VIEW FROM IRELAND

Gordon Lord Byron stakes Golden Shaheen claims

ORDON Lord Byron punched his ticket to the Emirates for a tilt at the Group 1 Dubai Golden Shaheen, on Dubai World Cup night, just over two weeks away, when making a winning comeback at Dundalk on Friday evening.

Trained by Tom Hogan, Gordon Lord Byron returned to action in a six-furlong conditions race on his first appearance since a highly creditable fourth in the Hong Kong Mile at Sha Tin in December. Ridden by Wayne Lordan, the 118-rated 5yo sent off the red-hot

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1-4 favourite and faced only a couple of inferior rivals after the withdrawal of Burn The Boats at the start in the ?15,000 event. Settled behind the two leaders, Gordon Lord Byron made smooth headway to stalk Clancy Avenue before readily quickening past the Tommy Stack-trained 3yo approaching the final furlong. Passing the post, the winner had a comfortable three and a quarter lengths to spare, taking his record at the County Louth venue to three wins from just five starts. Hogan, speaking to IrishRacing.com, said: “He needed an outing like that as he’s got lazier. Wayne had to give him a slap but that will bring him on for Dubai. “This year it would have been hard to go to Dubai without a run first. He’ll go for the Golden Shaheen now, a six furlong race on the Tapeta. We’ll go anywhere that we get invited to.” Gordon Lord Byron, owned by Dr Cyrus Poonawalla and Morgan Cahalan, was a revelation last year

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and was one of the stars of the Irish season, graduating from smart handicapper to Group 1 winner. After chasing home Society Rock on his Group 1 debut at Haydock in the Betfred Sprint Cup in September, Gordon Lord Byron gained quick compensation the following month in the Prix de la Foret on Arc weekend, notching his first success at the top level. He rounded off the year in Hong Kong, producing another solid effort behind local champion Ambitious Dragon, beaten just over two lengths, demonstrating his versatility on only his third start over a mile. Ireland will be doubly represented in the Golden Shaheen, the third leg of the Global Sprint Challenge, after trainer Eddie Lynam revealed plans on Monday that his smart sprinter Balmont Mast, third in Saturday’s Mahab Al Shimaal, the local trial, will run next in the $2 million event. Stable companion Sole Power, shock winner of the Group 1 Nunthorpe three years

ago, will run in the Al Quoz Sprint for the third consecutive year, confirmed the County Meath-based trainer. The globe-trotting sprinter Sole Power, part-owned by Lynam with Sabina Power, wife of prominent Irish bookmaker David Power, ran well in Saturday’s Meydan Sprint, chasing home Mike de Kock’s Shea Shea, on his first outing since finishing a respectable fifth behind Wizz Kid in the Prix de l’Abbaye at Longchamp in October, where he was unsuited to the testing going. Lynam told the Sporting Life website: “Sole Power ran very well. It was his first run since the Abbaye five months ago. “He had a bit of a tummy on him and was a little bit fresh, but we were delighted with him. They broke the track record. It’s the Al Quoz Sprint next time for him and the Golden Shaheen for Balmont Mast. “He was just a bit further back than we wanted. He had a bad draw, but he ran some very good fractions from the four marker home, so hopefully he’ll go for the Golden Shaheen.”

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JOHN BERRY’S VIEW FROM NEWMARKET

Like a 'bad apple' T

HE issue of ‘medication’ in American racing isn’t going to go away, despite the Breeders’ Cup Committee having decided last week to back-track on its intention to make this year’s meeting Lasix-free. Opposition from America’s leading trainers to the idea that such a policy should be applied across the board has led to the Committee’s climb-down on all races bar the 2yos’ contests. And the ramifications of this are many. It probably isn’t overstating the situation to say that American racing’s standing in the eyes of the general public hangs in the balance. In general, the United States are the home of political correctness. And, by and large, one basic thread of political correctness in the current era is the espousal of the belief that sports should be drug-free. The Lance Armstrong debacle is yet merely one illustration that if there is one belief which unites everyone, it is the belief that drugs have no place in sport. Sheikh Mohammed, for

one, recognises this, his representative Olly Tait having resigned in protest from the Breeders’ Cup Committee and issued the following statement: “The Sheikh’s vision for the sport in America is a future where racing is enjoyed and admired by a new generation of participants and enthusiasts. A true world championship, to be enjoyed and admired by all, needs to be medication-free.” However, the American racing community seems set on burying its head in the sand and hoping that nobody will mind if it swims against this most powerful of tides of public opinion. It is not, however, only the American race-going public who will vote with their feet as the horsemen decide that racing is the only sport which isn’t prepared to bend to the wind of public opinion. American breeders will find the value of their stock declining on the international market as overseas investors become increasingly sceptical about buying yearlings

from families whose reputation has been established in an environment where ‘medication’ is permitted. As Sheikh Fahad Al Thani‘s representative David Redvers declared last week, “I was disappointed, bordering on appalled, that they’ve taken this massive step backwards. It makes me question severely the wisdom of continuing to buy yearlings out there when there seems to be absolutely no resolve to strengthen the breed by removing these masking agents.” While Lasix obviously made the headlines last week, the fact that most American jurisdictions permit horses to race on pain-killers, ie ‘bute’, is arguably even more worrying. As all horsemen have discovered to their cost, racehorses can and do break bones, often fatally. Fractures rarely come out of the blue, but are more often repetitive strain injuries. The warning signs are usually there, even if they can be hard to detect and interpret. However hard to spot they may be, though, they become even more obscure if the horse is working and racing on pain-killers. America is seemingly the most litigious nation

on earth, as well as the most politically correct. How about this scenario, then, in a society where a gaggle of lawyers chase every ambulance? A jockey is seriously injured, or worse, when a horse breaks his leg and falls in a race or a trial. It subsequently becomes clear (as was the case in Western Australia when Jason Oliver was killed when his mount broke down in a barrier trial in 2002) that the horse was racing on pain-killers. Could that jockey have made a worthwhile decision about whether it was safe to ride the horse? Of course he couldn’t – and it is only a matter of time before a court case establishes that point. Racing (or working) a horse on pain-killers isn’t just flying in the face of all accepted principles of medication in sport and putting one’s animal at significantly increased risk of sustaining a serious injury – it is inviting a jail sentence for the crime of culpable homicide. Such an occurrence is only a matter of time, and that observation is yet another reason why horsemen Stateside really need to think long and hard about their sport’s permissive attitude to ‘medication’.

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14 March 2013

TOMMO’S WORLD

by Derek Thompson

Swiss lawyer makes her case T HE Sam Houston racetrack in Texas was the setting over the weekend for the third leg of the Sheikh Mansour Global Racing Festival and it went the way of Switzerland in the shape of Sarah Leutweiler. The 29yo lawyer from Zurich rode a stylish race on the locally bred Willeys Song and came home in good style much to the delight of the capacity 10000 crowd! The seven furlong race attracted a truly international field of 12 runners including the American jockey Sandee Beatiie who had ridden over 500 winners but it was the impressive Leutweiler - twice lady jockeys world champion who looked different class. There was also a listed race, the Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan cup and this produced a tremendous finish with the gutsy Krosfire holding the late

challenge of the hot favourite So Big Is Better. Both of the Arab races produced plenty of interest from the massive crowd, although to be fair it was a fun night at the races, and amidst the 10-race card were a couple of races for ostriches and camels! I've seen plenty of camel races in my time - this was for local celebrities who raised a lot of money for charity - but I've never seen an ostrich race before and it certainly provided plenty of fun and hilarity. The venue, the Sam Houston racetrack named after the first governor of Texas, was OK but it didn't exactly set the world alight considering it is the racetrack for the richest city in America! However it was good to see the name Cash Asmussen among the list of trainers at the track and although the former

American and European champion jockey was away on business in Hong Kong, his Gambini won the one mile race saddled by his assistant Erica Cook. One thing that did stand out at the racecourse were the number of television monitors that brought in races from all over the world. I understand there are over 1500 TV sets at the track - is this a world record?! Then, on Sunday, the great and good of American racing, not to mention the many of us who had flown in on Emirates put our best on for the 26th annual Darley Awards at the JW Marriott hotel in the heart of Houston. It was an honour to host such a prestigious awards ceremony very well organised by Lara Sawaya - and the general feeling the morning after the night before was that these

were the best ever Darley Awards. After the ceremony I conducted an auction of nominations and this helped raise over $20,000! I must also say well done to Denise Gaunt, Chief Steward of the American Arabian Racing Cup, who made us all feel very welcome and never stopped rushing around making certain all her visitors were well looked after. I also managed to fit in a visit to the Houston Rodeo which runs for the whole month and it was amazing! There must have been around 30,000 people there and apart from the usual attractions of trying to sit on those bucking broncos, there were classes for some of the most pampered cows and pigs in the world! Indeed before one class I saw a lady using a hair dryer on her star pig!

I didn't stay to see if all her hard work paid off because it was back to the airport for the overnight flight to London and then straight in the car to the Cheltenham Festival! From temperatures of around 20 degrees in Texas it was back to reality with a wind chill of minus nine! The hard-working ground staff had covered the track to make certain it was raceable and that meant putting down a staggering 65 acres of frost covers!

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competition is from Race 1 to Race 6 inclusive.

The Double Tricast Competitions are Races 1+2

Races 3+4

Races 5+6

ALASTAIR'S SPINNING WORLD OF RACING

ODOLPHIN enjoyed a magnificent Super Saturday, Hunter’s Light providing the operation with its 200th victory at the highest level in Round Three of the Al Maktoum Challenge and Sajjhaa followingup just over half-an-hour later with success in the Grade 1 Jebel Hatta. Indeed, the cake was replete with icing: not only are the pair Darley homebreds, but they are also by the Darley stallions Dubawi and King’s Best respectively.

Super Saturday For Godolphin Heights, Hunter’s Light is a grandson of Shirley Heights’ daughter Dayanata, whose full-brother Darshaan was crowned French Champion Three-Year-Old of 1984 following his defeat of Rainbow Quest and Sadler’s Wells in the Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club and subsequently enjoyed an outstanding career at stud.

Two Rounds For Hunter

Sensational Sajjhaa

Having added Round Two of the Al Maktoum Challenge to his victory in last November’s Group 1 Premio Roma, Hunter’s Light travelled smoothly in midfield until quickening past his stable companion Prince Bishop entering the final 200m. One of 29 Graded and Group winners by Darley’s Irish 2000 Guineas hero Dubawi, the progressive chesnut is one of nine to have triumphed at the highest level. Inbred 4x3 to the Derby and Irish Derby hero Shirley

Successful against her own sex earlier at the Carnival in the Grade 2 Cape Verdi and Grade 2 Balanchine, Sajjhaa made a successful transition to open company in the Jebel Hatta. All dressed up with nowhere to go for much of the home straight, the robust bay quickened instantly when a gap finally appeared entering the final 100m to seal victory in a matter of strides. One of twenty-six Graded and Group winners by Darley’s Japanese

based 2000 Guineas hero King’s Best, Sajjhaa is the eighth to triumph at the highest level, joining such luminaries as the Classic aces Eishin Flash, Royal Diamond and Workforce. By Darshaan, Sajjhaa’s dam Anaamil is out of Polish Precedent’s Group 3 Lancashire Oaks victrix Noushkey, who finished second to Ramruma in the 1999 Oaks. Noushkey is a half-sister to two high-class individuals by Niniski in the Group 1 Prix du Cadran hero San Sebastian and the Classic-placed Chesa Plana, the latter of whom produced the Grade 1 Japan Cup and Group 1 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud ace Alkaased to King’s Best’s sire Kingmambo.

Fine Double For Mesopotamia Sajjhaa’s sixth dam, Mesopotamia was the Champion Juvenile Filly in Britain and Ireland in 1963 and enjoyed further

success on the evening as the fifth dam of another Godolphin star in African Story, who retained his Grade 3 Burj Nahaar crown in stylish fashion in his first race for 10 months and looks to have every chance of repeating his victory in last year’s Grade 2 Godolphin Mile on World Cup night. The Grade 2 Dubai City Of Gold turned into a sprint up the home straight after a dawdling pace, Jakkalberry wearing down Cavalryman and Await The Dawn in the final strides to add to his victory in the 2010 Group 1 Gran Premio di Milano. By the Group 1 Champion Stakes ace Storming Home, Jakkalberry is out of Claba Di San Jore, who produced the 2007 Group 1 Derby Italiano hero Awelmarduk to another son of Machiavellian, Almutawakel, and the Group 1 Premio Presidente Della Repubblica and 2011 Derby Italiano ace Crackerjack King to Machiavellian’s grandson

Shamardal. In the Grade 3 Mahab Al Shimaal, Reynaldothewizard confirmed the promise of his impressive conditions victory at the end of January, powering clear of Ganas in the final 200m. The 16th Graded and Group winner by Winstar Farm’s US Champion Sprinter Speightstown, the robust bay is the second foal of the dual Listed victrix Holiday Runner, whose first, the Street Cry filly Seventh Street, was successful in the Grade 1 Apple Blossom and Go For Wand Handicaps.

14 March 2013

JEBEL ALI RACECOURSE

2012/2013

UAE 2012/2013 CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th RunsPrizemoney

OWNERS Sh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum 8 11 Fathi Esaed Mohd Egziama 7 1 Sh Mansoor bin Mohd Al Maktoum 6 4 Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda 5 1 Sh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum 4 9 Sh Hamdan bin Mohd Al Maktoum 4 5 Sultan Ali 3 1 TRAINERS Musabah Al Muhairi 21 11 Ali Rashid Al Raihe 12 12 Satish Seemar 11 3 Dhruba Selvaratnam 4 9 Mubarak bin Shafya 3 1 Doug Watson 2 12 JOCKEYS Wayne Smith 18 7 Richard Mullen 7 2 Paul Hanagan 6 9 James Doyle 5 5 Royston Ffrench 4 6 Tadhg O’Shea 3 3

1st

10 0 4 1 7 4 0

6 1 4 0 4 4 0

7 1 4 0 6 5 0

5 1 5 2 4 7 0

66 15 43 15 50 53 6

904,100 1,259,850 393,500 164,000 541,750 458,750 168,000

8 7 5 9 15 21 15 12 8 7 9 4 7 4 6 4 3 1 1 1 10 9 7 5

82 130 91 50 22 65

2,247,700 1,216,600 762,800 541,750 209,450 671,150

4 6 3 7 1 4

49 55 34 36 51 45

1,971,750 503,050 619,500 451,300 346,000 328,350

5 7 4 2 10 4

1 5 2 4 9 5

5 2 3 4 7 4

ADU DHABI EQUESTRIAN CLUB 1st

2nd

OWNERS H H Sh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan 21 16 Sh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan 9 7 Sh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum 7 7 Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda 7 6 Al Reef Stables 5 4 Ali Haddad 4 3 Sh Hamdan bin Mohd Al Maktoum 4 3 TRAINER Ernst Oertel 21 16 Eric Lemartinel 12 9 Dr Jaber Bittar 11 10 Majed Al Jahouri 9 7 Ibrahim Al Hadhrami 5 7 Anthony Manuel 4 6 JOCKEY Tadhg OShea 14 8 Gerald Avranche 9 6 Dane ONeill 6 1 Richard Mullen 5 8 Sam Hitchcott 4 5 Harry Bentley 4 4

2012/2013

3rd

4th

5th

Runs Prizemoney

16 7 9 4 3 1 0

10 8 4 4 6 2 2

10 6 5 5 6 1 1

125 77 80 55 50 20 18

1,441,250 1,677,600 681,200 412,800 304,100 482,850 216,000

16 4 10 6 6 3

10 10 17 7 4 7

10 11 13 5 3 5

126 99 122 56 47 70

1,438,250 986,550 664,500 1,666,850 279,600 227,700

10 2 5 2 4 6

5 4 5 6 2 4

5 6 3 7 11 1

71 57 42 68 65 50

924,350 707,750 485,350 372,750 285,700 969,500

SHARJAH EQUESTRIAN & RACING CLUB 2012/2013 1st

1 2 3 4 5

2nd

OWNERS H H Sh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan 5 6 Sh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum 4 3 Sh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan 3 0 Sh Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum 2 3 Abdulla Ali Abdul Ghani Al Khouri 2 1

3rd

4th

5th

Runs Prizemoney

5 1 1 2 1

4 3 0 2 0

3 1 2 4 0

29 21 22 37 4

148,350 101,300 54,450 66,800 55,500

3 5 3 3 1

3 5 3 2 2

4 3 4 0 1

35 31 53 20 16

175,000 150,450 88,050 70,250 67,400

2 1 2 3 3

2 0 3 6 3

2 0 1 4 1

27 18 19 29 20

134,450 105,750 117,100 70,450 65,750

TRAINERS 1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

Anthony Manuel Ernst Oertel Jaber Bittar Julio Peromingo Doug Watson

Tadhg O’Shea Dane O’Neill Patrick Dobbs Richard Mullen Adrie de Vries

6 5 4 2 2

5 6 1 2 3

JOCKEYS 5 6 5 2 4 1 2 0 2 3

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

Runs

Prizemoney

29 20 21 15 6 11 9 2 13 3

22 11 14 15 7 11 6 4 6 7

27 9 16 11 6 8 13 4 10 8

316 156 165 174 96 109 100 34 114 84

6,333,544 14,306,478 1,601,072 2,378,034 685,416 2,130,400 957,952 1,427,624 1,522,900 1,037,288

24 38 15 17 13 24 13 5 10 10

18 30 19 21 8 23 21 12 8 10

19 39 18 24 8 17 19 11 10 7

206 363 212 254 125 219 187 108 76 84

2,389,032 3,575,780 3,277,522 3,383,740 10,178,070 2,726,496 789,350 1,255,770 7,103,636 2,119,650

25 16 10 12 13 7 19 22 10 16

15 24 15 7 13 5 17 21 8 18

22 23 12 11 18 5 7 26 14 9

215 224 167 154 159 87 150 232 129 142

2,546,200 3,145,356 2,803,708 4,893,184 2,073,916 5,487,634 2,453,904 1,304,756 1,961,328 1,322,840

OWNERS Sh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Godolphin H H Sh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Sh Hamdan bin Mohd Al Maktoum Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda Sh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Sh Mansoor bin Mohd Al Maktoum Fathi Esaed Mohd Egziama Sh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Sh Majid bin Mohd Al Maktoum

35 29 26 15 14 12 9 8 7 7

34 21 22 18 11 9 7 2 14 5

TRAINERS Ernst Oertel Ali Rashid Al Raihe Musabah Al Muhairi Satish Seemar Saeed bin Suroor Doug Watson Dr Jaber Bittar Eric Lemartinel Mike de Kock Majed Al Jahouri

31 30 30 29 20 16 16 14 13 12

25 31 22 16 18 26 12 9 9 9

JOCKEYS Tadhg OShea Richard Mullen Wayne Smith Paul Hanagan Dane ONeill Silvestre De Sousa Harry Bentley Royston Ffrench Patrick Cosgrave Patrick Dobbs

27 24 22 21 20 16 14 11 11 10

21 16 21 23 8 14 12 20 9 17

MEYDAN SEASONAL STATISTICS 2012/2013 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

5th

Runs

Prizemoney

11 9 9 4 3 1 2 3

9 14 5 5 2 1 6 2

156 14,306,478 149 4,646,944 99 1,678,434 47 886,988 29 628,360 9 1,019,300 42 548,602 26 452,800

20 18 13 8 14 9 9 7 13 8 10 8 12 15 16 7 10 8 12 5 9 7 9 7 5 4 3 5 4 7 4 12

8 12 10 18 8 6 3 11

125 10,178,070 115 2,347,490 75 7,079,636 179 1,902,980 70 5,718,168 110 1,702,596 50 562,800 88 743,922

6 4 6 7 4 11 3 5

81 67 55 72 40 66 56 74

OWNERS Godolphin Sh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Sh Hamdan bin Mohd Al Maktoum Sh Majid bin Mohd Al Maktoum Sh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Zabeel Racing International, Corp Sh Mansoor bin Mohd Al Maktoum Sh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan

29 21 20 16 13 9 6 10 10 5 3 2 4 1 2 4 1 0 3 3 4 3 2 4

TRAINERS Saeed bin Suroor Satish Seemar Mike de Kock Ali Rashid Al Raihe Mahmoud Al Zarooni Doug Watson Abdulla bin Huzaim Musabah Al Muhairi

JOCKEYS Paul Hanagan Silvestre De Sousa Mickael Barzalona Richard Mullen Christophe Soumillon Dane ONeill Harry Bentley Kieren Fallon

13 8 5 11 13 4 10 6 8 10 6 5 7 6 8 7 2 3 6 6 9 5 7 8

2 3 4 5 4 6 4 7

4,092,334 5,280,134 4,712,516 2,199,106 4,020,512 1,214,516 1,254,254 2,738,706

14 March 2013

STATISTICS 2 0 1 2 / 2 0 1 3

compiled by

Mark Monkhouse www.comeracinguae.com

S e a s o n

UAE Jockeys’ Championship

UAE Owners’ Championship Owner 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U/p Total Hrs HH Sh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum 35 34 29 22 27 166 313 84 Godolphin 29 21 21 12 10 67 160 78 HH Sh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan 26 22 21 14 16 66 165 42 HE Sh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum 15 18 15 14 10 100 172 51 Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda 14 11 6 7 6 52 96 33 HE Sh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan 12 9 11 11 8 58 109 34 HE Sh Mansoor bin Mohammed Al Maktoum 9 7 9 6 13 56 100 23 Fathi Esaed Mohd Egziama 8 2 2 4 4 14 34 8 HH Sh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum 7 14 13 6 10 67 117 37 HE Sh Majid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum 7 5 2 6 7 54 81 25 HE Sh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan 7 3 1 4 4 25 44 14 Al Reef Stables 6 5 3 8 7 44 73 26 Ali Haddad 6 3 1 3 1 11 25 6 Jaber Abdullah 6 1 5 4 9 28 53 15 HE Sh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum 5 5 13 13 6 68 110 30 HE Sh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan 5 2 3 4 3 26 43 12 Zabeel Racing International, Corp 5 1 1 5 2 13 27 9 Sultan Ali 4 1 1 0 1 9 16 7 HE Sh Saeed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum 3 6 3 0 3 43 58 19 HE Sh Maktoum bin Mohammed Al Maktoum 3 5 5 6 5 24 48 11 HE Sh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan 3 4 8 9 8 37 69 21 Saeed Mananah 3 2 2 3 5 21 36 8 Abdulla Ali Abdul Ghani Al Khouri 3 2 2 3 0 4 14 3 Mohd Abdulla Bel Obaida 3 2 2 1 1 14 23 6 HE Sh Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum 2 3 2 3 4 37 51 18 Ahmed Hareb Mohd Hareb Al Otaiba 2 2 0 2 0 3 9 2 Mohd Khaleel Ahmed 2 1 3 0 2 3 11 3 Ahmad Al Falasi 2 0 2 2 1 6 13 4 Rashed Mohd Mahran Al Bloushi 2 0 1 2 0 5 10 2 Ahmad Al Shaikh 2 0 1 1 3 8 15 4 Mssrs Chandler, Westwood et al 2 0 1 1 0 0 4 1 Majid Ahmed Ali Al Owais 2 0 1 0 0 2 5 4 Saeed Naser Al Romaithi 2 0 0 0 1 13 16 5 Majid Jahangard & Mrs Maryam Nasser Saeid 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 Universal Racing 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 EERC (Mngr: Mrs Rebecca Byrne) 1 5 8 6 1 18 39 7 HE Sh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan 1 4 3 3 5 38 54 18 Ali Abdulaziz Al Owais 1 4 0 2 1 10 18 5 Ali bin Suroor Al Dhahiri 1 3 2 3 2 7 18 5 Fawzi Abdulla Nass 1 2 3 6 1 21 34 11 Mohd Matar Al Falahi 1 2 2 3 2 13 23 5 Al Yaquob Arabians 1 2 2 2 1 9 17 5 Thistle Bloodstock Ltd 1 2 1 0 2 10 16 6 Nabil Mourad 1 2 1 0 1 2 7 1 Abdulla Salim Al Garir 1 2 1 0 1 3 8 2

Win% Win 11 4,558,440 18 10,460,400 16 969,000 9 876,960 15 474,000 11 1,541,760 9 396,000 24 1,278,000 6 778,920 9 503,880 16 171,000 8 198,000 24 434,880 11 312,000 5 213,000 12 464,880 19 818,400 25 168,000 5 135,000 6 120,000 4 84,000 8 129,000 21 75,000 13 117,000 4 36,000 22 60,000 18 717,600 15 72,000 20 84,000 13 284,880 50 651,360 40 33,000 13 48,000 100 96,000 67 938,400 3 69,000 2 30,000 6 30,000 6 30,000 3 42,000 4 27,000 6 30,000 6 21,000 14 60,000 13 45,000

Place Winnings 1,775,104 6,333,544 3,974,878 14,435,278 632,672 1,601,672 1,427,474 2,304,434 211,416 685,416 1,498,040 3,039,800 561,952 957,952 150,974 1,428,974 743,980 1,522,900 471,608 975,488 55,700 226,700 131,650 329,650 304,650 739,530 147,560 459,560 417,570 630,570 309,080 773,960 303,300 1,121,700 25,300 193,300 223,822 358,822 239,766 359,766 146,250 230,250 115,200 244,200 28,700 103,700 47,400 164,400 33,200 69,200 31,300 91,300 314,028 1,031,628 43,898 115,898 19,850 103,850 33,224 318,104 78,200 729,560 5,500 38,500 3,000 51,000 0 96,000 0 938,400 266,450 335,450 57,750 87,750 39,550 69,550 59,050 89,050 368,132 410,132 41,550 68,550 29,300 59,300 56,440 77,440 46,550 106,550 33,850 78,850

1st 29 29 15 9 8 7 7 6 5 5 5 3 3 3 3 3

2nd 27 21 18 7 2 14 5 1 5 2 1 6 5 2 2 1

3rd 23 21 15 9 2 13 2 5 12 3 1 3 5 2 2 1

4th 17 12 14 6 4 6 6 4 13 4 5 0 6 3 1 0

5th 25 10 10 13 4 10 7 9 6 3 2 3 5 5 1 1

U/p Total Hrs 120 241 62 67 160 78 100 172 51 56 100 23 14 34 8 67 117 37 54 81 25 28 53 15 67 108 29 26 43 12 13 27 9 43 58 19 24 48 11 21 36 8 14 23 6 7 13 5

Win% Win 12 4,294,440 18 10,460,400 9 876,960 9 396,000 24 1,278,000 6 778,920 9 503,880 11 312,000 5 213,000 12 464,880 19 818,400 5 135,000 6 120,000 8 129,000 13 117,000 23 153,000

Place Winnings 1,566,076 5,860,516 3,974,878 14,435,278 1,427,474 2,304,434 561,952 957,952 150,974 1,428,974 743,980 1,522,900 471,608 975,488 147,560 459,560 413,170 626,170 309,080 773,960 303,300 1,121,700 223,822 358,822 239,766 359,766 115,200 244,200 47,400 164,400 25,300 178,300

1st 26 12 12 7 6 6 6 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1

2nd 22 9 8 3 7 5 3 4 2 3 2 0 0 0 4 4 3

3rd 21 11 6 1 6 3 1 8 2 2 0 1 1 0 3 0 2

4th 14 11 7 4 5 8 3 9 3 3 2 2 0 0 3 2 3

5th 16 8 5 4 2 7 1 8 0 4 0 0 0 0 5 1 2

U/p Total Hors Win% 66 165 42 16 52 103 32 12 45 83 30 14 25 44 14 16 46 72 22 8 44 73 26 8 10 24 5 25 37 69 21 4 4 14 3 21 37 51 18 4 3 9 2 22 5 10 2 20 2 5 4 40 4 6 1 33 38 54 18 2 10 18 5 6 7 18 5 6

Win 969,000 1,541,760 399,000 171,000 264,000 198,000 434,880 84,000 75,000 36,000 60,000 84,000 33,000 48,000 30,000 30,000 30,000

Place 632,672 1,498,040 181,366 55,700 209,028 131,650 304,650 146,250 28,700 33,200 31,300 19,850 5,500 0 57,750 39,550 59,050

2nd 21 16 21 23 8 14 12 20 9 17 13 11 7 6 10 5 7 6 8 7

3rd 25 16 10 12 13 7 19 22 10 16 14 13 3 8 11 9 7 8 4 3

4th 15 24 15 7 13 5 17 21 8 18 15 12 7 4 10 2 6 4 9 11

5th 22 23 12 10 18 5 7 26 14 9 14 5 8 6 7 4 14 4 5 8

U/p 105 122 85 80 86 40 81 133 76 71 83 57 37 21 47 62 82 10 52 61

Tlt 215 225 165 153 158 87 150 233 128 141 149 108 72 55 93 90 123 39 84 95

Win% 12.56 10.67 13.33 13.73 12.66 18.39 9.33 4.72 8.59 7.09 6.71 9.26 13.89 18.18 8.60 8.89 5.69 17.95 7.14 5.26

Win 1,554,840 1,961,160 1,980,000 3,709,440 1,470,000 3,862,320 1,796,280 501,000 1,141,800 426,000 642,960 369,000 466,440 3,135,360 1,579,800 1,539,360 204,000 2,528,160 276,000 475,320

Place 991,360 1,184,196 825,058 1,170,496 603,916 1,598,314 660,974 803,756 819,528 896,840 594,528 622,352 414,620 1,577,156 2,438,556 427,150 223,600 1,492,352 430,870 571,902

Winnings 2,546,200 3,145,356 2,805,058 4,879,936 2,073,916 5,460,634 2,457,254 1,304,756 1,961,328 1,322,840 1,237,488 991,352 881,060 4,712,516 4,018,356 1,966,510 427,600 4,020,512 706,870 1,047,222

UAE Trainers’ Championship Trainer E Oertel A R Al Raihe M Al Muhairi S Seemar S bin Suroor D Watson J Bittar E Lemartinel M de Kock M Al Jahouri A Manuel M Al Zarooni I Hadhrami M bin Shafya D Selvaratnam G Duffield A bin Huzaim D Simcock J Peromingo I Ellahi E Charpy

1st 31 30 30 29 20 16 16 14 13 12 10 10 8 8 6 6 6 3 2 2 1

2nd 25 31 22 16 18 26 12 9 9 9 14 8 7 6 14 5 5 0 3 3 7

3rd 24 38 14 17 13 24 12 5 10 10 7 12 7 9 14 5 4 1 3 2 5

4th 18 30 20 21 8 23 21 12 8 10 12 5 4 10 6 4 6 0 3 3 3

5th 19 39 18 24 8 17 19 11 10 7 10 8 3 6 7 5 5 2 3 4 5

U/p 89 195 108 146 58 112 106 57 26 36 65 27 34 47 66 42 58 9 34 37 54

Ttl 206 363 212 253 125 218 186 108 76 84 118 70 63 86 113 67 84 15 48 51 75

Hrs 53 81 52 73 54 54 60 28 25 26 38 41 19 22 35 22 27 6 17 18 24

Win% 15.05 8.26 14.15 11.46 16.00 7.34 8.60 12.96 17.11 14.29 8.47 14.29 12.70 9.30 5.31 8.96 7.14 20.00 4.17 3.92 1.33

Win 1,433,880 1,942,920 2,493,960 2,282,160 7,302,960 1,317,000 453,000 785,880 4,780,320 1,541,760 243,000 3,422,400 177,000 363,000 513,960 165,000 447,960 1,181,280 48,000 36,000 45,000

Place Winnings 955,752 2,389,632 1,632,860 3,575,780 782,812 3,276,772 1,101,580 3,383,740 2,875,110 10,178,070 1,409,496 2,726,496 333,600 786,600 473,870 1,259,750 2,323,316 7,103,636 1,486,990 3,028,750 201,250 444,250 2,295,768 5,718,168 143,600 320,600 695,802 1,058,802 677,720 1,191,680 151,986 316,986 205,640 653,600 90,896 1,272,176 37,800 85,800 33,200 69,200 196,940 241,940

Jockey W Smith R Mullen P Hanagan D O’Neill S De Sousa M Barzalona T O’Shea H Bentley P Dobbs R Ffrench K Fallon J Doyle C Soumillon M Monaghan (3kg) A de Vries P Cosgrave T Durcan S Al-Mazrooei (3kg)

1st 20 19 18 14 11 10 9 9 7 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 3 2

2nd 17 10 17 5 12 6 5 5 15 13 10 8 6 7 6 5 4 1

3rd 8 10 9 9 5 8 13 9 14 11 10 10 8 4 7 5 2 7

4th 9 14 6 9 2 4 8 12 16 15 10 8 4 9 8 2 8 2

5th 8 13 10 15 5 6 12 6 6 17 5 7 4 4 1 8 4 5

U/p 50 70 56 54 36 21 72 50 48 75 44 60 10 38 34 42 43 43

Tlt 112 136 116 106 71 55 119 91 106 138 86 100 39 68 62 68 64 60

Win% 17.86 13.97 15.52 13.21 15.49 18.18 7.56 9.89 6.60 5.07 8.14 7.00 17.95 8.82 9.68 8.82 4.69 3.33

Win 1,860,000 1,829,160 3,622,440 1,224,000 3,760,320 3,135,360 840,840 965,280 351,000 270,000 1,525,800 561,960 2,528,160 276,000 270,000 970,800 323,880 90,000

Place 738,010 1,001,680 1,005,886 515,496 1,516,216 1,577,156 629,188 398,454 868,290 610,490 1,427,984 480,828 1,492,352 399,820 503,842 701,778 497,864 86,450

Winnings 2,598,010 2,830,840 4,628,326 1,739,496 5,276,536 4,712,516 1,470,028 1,363,734 1,219,290 880,490 2,953,784 1,042,788 4,020,512 675,820 773,842 1,672,578 821,744 176,450

Jockeys ’ Championship (Purebred Arabians)

UAE Owners’ Championship (Purebred Arabians) Owner HH Sh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan HE Sh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda HE Sh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan HH Sh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Al Reef Stables Ali Haddad HE Sh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan Abdulla Ali Abdul Ghani Al Khouri HE Sh Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum Ahmed Hareb Mohd Hareb Al Otaiba Rashed Mohd Mahran Al Bloushi Majid Ahmed Ali Al Owais Saeed Naser Al Romaithi HE Sh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan Ali Abdulaziz Al Owais Ali bin Suroor Al Dhahiri

1st 27 24 22 21 20 16 14 11 11 10 10 10 10 10 8 8 7 7 6 5

Jockeys ’ Championship (Thoroughbreds)

UAE Owners’ Championship (Thoroughbreds) Owner HH Sh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Godolphin HE Sh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum HE Sh Mansoor bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Fathi Esaed Mohd Egziama HH Sh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum HE Sh Majid bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Jaber Abdullah HE Sh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum HE Sh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Zabeel Racing International, Corp HE Sh Saeed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum HE Sh Maktoum bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Saeed Mananah Mohd Abdulla Bel Obaida Sultan Ali

Jockey T O’Shea R Mullen W Smith P Hanagan D O’Neill S De Sousa H Bentley R Ffrench P Cosgrave P Dobbs J Doyle A de Vries G Avranche M Barzalona K Fallon A Ajtebi S Hitchcott C Soumillon M Monaghan (3kg) T Durcan

Winnings 1,601,672 3,039,800 580,366 226,700 473,028 329,650 739,530 230,250 103,700 69,200 91,300 103,850 38,500 48,000 87,750 69,550 89,050

Jockey T O’Shea G Avranche S Hitchcott A Ajtebi D O’Neill H Bentley R Mullen P Cosgrave S De Sousa R Ffrench A de Vries D O’Donohoe P Hanagan J Doyle P Dobbs C Sanchez J Rosales X Ziani

1st 18 10 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2

2nd 16 5 6 4 3 7 6 4 2 7 5 2 6 5 2 1 5 4

3rd 12 3 4 6 4 10 6 5 2 11 6 3 3 4 2 0 4 3

4th 7 5 5 2 4 5 10 6 3 6 4 2 1 7 2 4 9 6

5th 10 6 11 0 3 1 10 6 0 9 4 1 0 7 3 4 2 2

U/p 33 24 52 24 32 31 52 34 4 58 23 25 24 23 23 25 52 35

Tlt 96 53 84 42 52 59 89 60 16 95 46 37 37 49 35 37 74 52

Win% 18.75 18.87 7.14 14.29 11.54 8.47 5.62 8.33 31.25 4.21 8.70 10.81 8.11 6.12 8.57 8.11 2.70 3.85

Win 714,000 466,440 159,000 545,760 246,000 831,000 132,000 171,000 102,000 231,000 99,000 123,000 87,000 81,000 75,000 63,000 42,000 33,000

Place 362,172 375,270 179,050 147,800 88,420 262,520 182,516 117,750 82,098 193,266 118,510 55,050 164,610 113,700 28,550 26,350 118,300 72,400

Winnings 1,076,172 841,710 338,050 693,560 334,420 1,093,520 314,516 288,750 184,098 424,266 217,510 178,050 251,610 194,700 103,550 89,350 160,300 105,400

14 March 2013

AKHBAR AL KHAIL (ERA Official Weekly Racing Calendar) – Sunday March 10, 13 - Issue 20

CONDITION BOOK Meydan Racecourse. Thursday March 14, 2013 Confirmation of handicap brackets below. RACE 2 Thoroughbred HANDICAP 60-75 & NH 3YO 75-90 AED 60,000 (36000, 12000, 6600, 3600, 1800) 1600M (a8F) For NH & SH 3YO+ All Weather For NH 4YO+ & SH 3YO+ rated 60-75 Chute Start For NH 3YO ONLY rated 75-90; Entry: AED 120; Declaration: Free RACE 6 Thoroughbred HANDICAP 65-85 AED 70,000 (42000, 14000, 7700, 4200, 2100) 1900M (a9.5F) For NH 4YO+ & SH 3YO+ All Weather For horses rated 65-85 Oval Start; Entry: AED 140; Declaration: Free Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club. Sunday March 17, 2013 Wathba Stud Farm Cup Championship For Private Owners Only Please find below a list of horses that qualify for the Private Owners Championship to be held at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club on Sunday March 17, 2013. HORSE TRAINER AF AAMAAQ (AE) Ibrahim Al Hadhrami AF DHAHAM (AE) Eric Lemartinel AF LAFEH (AE) Gillian Duffield AF MAYA HAB (AE) Ahmed Al Shamsi AF MURSID (AE) Gillian Duffield AF QAMOOS (AE) Eric Lemartinel AF THARB (AE) Anthony Manuel AL WAQQAD (AE) Anthony Manuel ARYAF (AE) Fakhruddin Nizamuddin AS MUHEEB (AE) Khalifa Al Neyadi BEN SEDDIQ (AE) Saifaldin Deeb BOSOOL (AE) Ahmed Al Shamsi GABAS NOOR (AE) Ibrahim Al Hadhrami GIRL POWERR (US) Samir Hawaa JOYOUS DREAM (FR) Dhruba Selvaratnam LATIFA PRINCESS (AE) Saifaldin Deeb MAGIK DU PAON (FR) Eric Lemartinel MH WAFI (AE) Saleha Al Ghurair MOOSER (AE) Eric Lemartinel NOHAM DU CAYROU (FR) Anthony Manuel PRIME D’OR (FR) Ibrahim Al Hadhrami SAWBAH (AE) Anthony Manuel TABRA (OM) Ibrahim Al Hadhrami UMFREY DE L’AVANT (FR) Ibrahim Al Hadhrami UNIQUE DE LA GARDE (FR) Ibrahim Al Hadhrami VICTOR ADAM (AE) Ibrahim Al Hadhrami YAZAN (AE) Anthony Manuel ZELLS FRED (US) Omar Mohammed Daraj Note: ARYAF (AE) is on the Starters List STEWARDS REPORTS Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club. Sunday March 3, 2013 Race 1. Al Raha Beach 1600m ES ZERIYAB (AE) (A Murgia) was slow to begin. GALI RICH (US) (T O’Shea) and ZABEL STAR (AE) (D O’Neill) were crowded shortly after the start between BAREEZ W’RSAN (AE) (R Mullen) and FYLTHY RICH (US) (S Hitchcott). SOLO RESTORETO (AE) (M Monaghan) jumped awkwardly and bumped with HAJJAM (AE) (D O’Donohoe) and then shifted inwards crowding MADANI (AE) (J Doyle) in onto ZERGAT LA’AYOUN (AE) (G Avranche). THA’ER (AE) (C Sanchez) shifted outwards away from IBN AL SABJ (AE) (S Al Mazrooei) shortly after the start. AS ALLYA (AE) (X Ziani) veered inwards inside the line of the rail at the gap near the 1500m. Near the 1100m, SOLO RESTORETO (AE), when racing keenly, shifted inwards abruptly, causing FYLTHY RICH (US) to be momentarily eased. Near the 250m MADANI (AE) and THA’ER (AE) bumped. ES ZERIYAB (AE) hung outwards making the home bend. Jockey R Ffrench reported that VAINQUEUR DU CLOS (FR) hung outwards throughout the race and he had difficulty controlling the colt. Trainer Mr S Deeb, was advised that VAINQUEUR DU CLOS (FR) would be required to complete a racecourse gallop to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to it being permitted to be entered to race again. Jockey J Doyle reported that MADANI (AE) raced very greenly throughout. Jockey J Doyle (MADANI [AE]) was reprimanded for breaching ERA Instruction 8(ii)(c)(vii) in that he used his whip without allowing time for his mount to respond. Race 2. Al Taweelah 2200m MANAN (US) (T Durcan) was slow to begin. MANISHA (AE) (M Monaghan) reared as the gates opened and lost ground. Trainer Mr E Oertel was advised that he must attempt to rectify the starting gate manners of MANISHA (AE) prior to its next race start. Race 3. Ajban 1600m ARYAF (AE) (H Bentley) was fractious in the starting gates and then began awkwardly and lost ground. Trainer Mr F Nizamuddin

was advised that ARYAF (AE) would be required to complete a satisfactory stalls test prior to it being permitted to be entered to race again. DUZAR (FR) (C Sanchez) and NOHAM DU CAYROU (FR) (P Cosgrave) were slow to begin. RICHLEAU (US) (T O’Shea) raced keenly in the early stages. Near the 300m, MUNSEF (GB) (P Hanagan), which was tiring, was crowded and eased between NOHAM DU CAYROU (FR), which shifted outwards away from SHAHRYAR (AE) (M Monaghan), and KANA’AN (AE) (D O’Donohoe), which shifted inwards. A short distance later, KANA’AN (AE) shifted inwards causing NOHAM DU CAYROU (FR) to be eased. Passing the 200m, AMEER AL SRAYA (AE) (D O’Neill) drifted outwards causing TRESOR DE FAUST (FR) (R Ffrench) to be momentarily eased. Race 4. Al Jazira 1600m RICHLORE (US) (T O’Shea) and UNA DU BIBAL (FR) (P Cosgrave) were slow to begin. AF SATAAH (AE) (W Smith) hung outwards making the home bend. RICHLORE (US) was held up for clear running in the early parts of the home straight and then passing the 150m, shifted inwards hampering YAKOOTA W’RSAN (AE) (R Mullen). Race 5. Wathba Stud Farm Cup For Private Owners Only 1000m LATIFA PRINCESS (AE) (M Monaghan) was slow to begin. ZAD AL TAIF (AE) (S Al Reffai) and UMFREY DE L’AVANT (FR) (R Ffrench) were crowded at the start between GIRL POWERR (AE) (X Ziani) and AL MUNTASER (QA) (W Smith). Jockey R Ffrench reported that UMFREY DE L’AVANT (FR) hung outwards during the race, and when placed under pressure in the home straight, ran inwards. A post-race veterinary examination of UMFREY DE L’AVANT (FR) revealed the horse to be lame in the right fore tendon. Trainer Mr I Al Hadhrami was advised that UMFREY DE L’AVANT (FR) would be required to undergo a suitability to race examination by the ERA Veterinary Officer prior to it being permitted to be entered to race again. Race 6. Madina Zayed 1600m (Thoroughbreds) KIZ KULESI (GB) (T O’Shea) was fractious in the starting gates and then began very awkwardly and lost ground. Trainer Mr I Mohammed was advised that he must attempt to rectify the starting gate manners of KIZ KULESI (GB) prior to its next race start. ALRAASED (USA) (M Monaghan) began awkwardly and then raced very keenly in the early and middle stages. AKEED WAFI (IRE) (R Ffrench) and MABAANY (GB) (P Hanagan) both raced keenly in the early stages. Report Summary Fines: Race 4: Trainer Mr M Ramadan (FAZZA [AE]) – ERA Rule 51(vi): AED 250 Warnings: Race 2: MANISHA (AE) – Trainer Mr E Oertel – rectify starting gate manners. Race 6: KIZ KULESI (GB) – Trainer Mr I Mohammed – rectify starting gate manners. Reprimands: Race 1: Jockey J Doyle (MADANI [AE]) – ERA Instruction 8(ii)(c)(vii) Vet Embargoes: Race 5: UMFREY DE L’AVANT (FR) – Trainer Mr I Al Hadhrami – suitability to race examination. Stall Tests: Race 3: ARYAF (AE) – Trainer Mr F Nizamuddin – 1 satisfactory stalls test. Racecourse Gallops: Race 1: VAINQUEUR DU CLOS (FR) – Trainer Mr S Deeb Riding Changes: Race 1: Jockey G Avranche replaced Jockey A Nicholls on ZERGAT LA’AYOUN (AE) Race 2: Jockey A Murgia replaced Jockey A Nicholls on SNF MAHER (AE) Race 3: Jockey R Ffrench replaced Jockey A Nicholls on TRESOR DE FAUST (FR) Race 4: Jockey S Hitchcott replaced Jockey A Nicholls on DAHMA W’RSAN (AE) Race 6: Jockey D O’Donohoe replaced Jockey G Carroll on ENERGIA DUST (BRZ) Scratchings: Race 1: ZENSSATION CS (US) – Trainer Mr M Al Subouse – ERA Rule 60(ii): 02.03.13 Race 4: WAJFAH W’RSAN (AE) – Trainer Mr B Al Ketbi – ERA Rule 60(ii): 28.02.13 Race 4: ES YAKA’A (AE) – Trainer Mr S Deeb – ERA Rule 60(ii): 02.03.13 Race 5: SAWBAH (AE) – Trainer Mr A Manuel – ERA Rule 60(ii): 27.02.13 Race 6: REDEMPTOR (GB) – Trainer Mr E Charpy – ERA Rule 60(ii): 03.03.13 Weight Changes: Race 1: Jockey G Avranche was given permission to ride 0.5kg over at 55.0kg Race 2: Jockey J Doyle was given permission to ride 0.5kg over at 55.0kg Race 3: Jockey T Durcan was given permission to ride 0.5kg over at 54.5kg

Race 4: Jockey P Dobbs was given permission to ride 0.5kg over at 55.5kg Race 4: Jockey A Murgia was given permission to ride 0.5kg over at 53.0kg Race 5: Apprentice M Monaghan was allowed to claim Nil of his allowance to ride at 53.0kg Race 5: Apprentice C Kelly was allowed to claim on 1.0kg of her allowance to ride at 52.0kg Race 6: Apprentice M Monaghan was allowed to claim 1.5kg of his allowance to ride at 53.0kg Post-Race Samples: Post-race samples were taken from the winners of all Races and UMFREY DE L’AVANT (FR) (2nd Race 5) Jebel Ali Racecourse. Friday March 8, 2013 Race 1. Al Habtoor Motors 1200m After arriving at the starting gates, PRESS OFFICE (USA) (D O’Donohoe) was examined by the ERA Veterinary Officer and was passed fit to start. BLUE TIGER (GB) (X Ziani), PRESS OFFICE (USA) and BACKSTAGE TOUR (GB) (T O’Shea) were slow to begin. MARHI (USA) (C Kelly) began awkwardly and then raced very greenly in the early stages. HONEST BOY (GB) (T Durcan) mis-strode for a short distance leaving the 800m. Jockey J Doyle reported that TAJAMAL (IRE) hung inwards throughout. Jockey R Mullen reported that PRICE IS TRUTH (USA) did not handle the surface today. A post-race veterinary examination of PRESS OFFICE (USA) revealed no significant abnormalities. A post-race veterinary examination of AL WASL (IRE) (C Sanchez) revealed the horse to be lame in the right hind. Trainer Mr M Ibrahim was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required for AL WASL (IRE) prior to it being permitted to be entered to race again. Race 2. Arabian Scandinavian Insurance Co. 1200m ENJOY DUBAI (ARG) (M Monaghan) began awkwardly. Shortly after the start, ART OF WAR (SAF) (H Bentley) drifted inwards crowding FESTIVAL CITY (GB) (T O’Shea) in towards DISCOVERER (IRE) (W Smith). Also, shortly after the start, HACIENDA (IRE) (P Dobbs) drifted outwards crowding GOLDEN SHAHEEN (IRE) (A Al Subosi) out towards DISCOVERER (IRE). AL RAZI (USA) (R Mullen) and PENNISTON LINE (IRE) (J Doyle) bumped shortly after the start. Race 3. Jebel Ali Sprint Sponsored by Shadwell (Listed) 1000m FACTORY TIME (IRE) (T Durcan) and KANAF (IRE) (P Hanagan) bumped and were crowded on jumping between SHOLAAN (IRE) (J Doyle) and OASIS DANCER (GB) (D O’Neill). Race 4. Commercial Bank of Dubai 1400m PRINCESS ROSE ANNE (IRE) (D O’Donohoe) stood flat footed as the starting gates opened and lost ground. Trainer Mr M Ibrahim was advised that PRINCESS ROSE ANNE (IRE) would be required to complete a satisfactory stalls test prior to it being permitted to be entered to race again. MR CHURCHILL (IRE) (A Al Subosi) and HABALWATAN (IRE) (S Al Reffai) bumped on jumping. Race 5. Beam Group of Companies – BEMCO 1400m PRINCE SHAUN (IRE) (P Dobbs) reared as the starting gates opened. CRACKDOWN (IRE) (S Hitchcott) jumped out at the start and bumped BROUGHTONS DAY (GB) (R Mullen). Race 6. E-Sports 1600m HISTORIC FIND (GB) (T O’Shea) was slow to begin and Jockey T O’Shea advised that the colt never travelled at any stage of the race. Jockey K Fallon (ENCIPHER [USA]) was fined AED 2,500 for breaching ERA Instruction 8(ii)(c)(i) in that he used his whip in the forehand position forward of the saddle. Report Summary Fines: Race 2: Trainer Mr M Ramadan (TAKE YOUR PARTNER [GB]) – ERA Rule 51(vi): AED 250 Race 6: Jockey K Fallon (ENCIPHER [USA]) – ERA Instruction 8(ii)(c)(i): AED 2,500 Vet Embargoes: Race 1: AL WASL (IRE) – Trainer Mr M Ibrahim – veterinary certificate required. Stall Tests: Race 4: PRINCESS ROSE ANNE (IRE) – Trainer Mr M Ibrahim – 1 satisfactory stalls test. Weight Changes: Race 1: Jockey T Durcan was given permission to ride 0.5kg over at 54.5kg Race 4: Jockey D O’Donohoe was given permission to ride 0.5kg over at 53.5kg Pre-Race Samples: Pre-race samples were taken from randomly selected runners in Races 3 – 6 Post-Race Samples: Post-race samples were taken from the winners of all Races and KILT ROCK (IRE) (2nd Race 3), SHOLAAN (IRE) (3rd Race 3) Meydan Racecourse. Saturday March 9, 2013 Race 1. Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 (Group 1) 2000m (All-Weather) (Purebred Arabians) VERSAC PY (FR) (P Hanagan) and SERAPHIN DU PAON (FR) (T O’Shea) began awkwardly. NASEEM (FR) (H Bentley)

14 March 2013 was impeded for clear running making the home bend until passing the 300m. Jockey S de Sousa reported that RASIKH (FR) hung outwards throughout. Jockey A Ajtebi reported that AWAM (FR) hung outwards throughout. Race 2. Al Bastakiya (Listed) 1900m (All-Weather) DARKENING (IRE) (T O’Shea) was difficult to load, was fractious in the starting gates, and then stumbled on jumping. Trainer Mr I Mohammed was advised that DARKENING (IRE) would be required to complete a satisfactory stalls test prior to it being permitted to be entered to race again. DEAUVILLE PRINCE (FR) (R Kingscote) and STASIO (USA) (W Buick) bumped on jumping. SECRET NUMBER (GB) (K Fallon) was slow to begin. SNOWBOARDER (USA) (M Barzalona) raced keenly in the early stages, and passing the 1700m was eased when ZAHEE (NZ) (C Soumillon) was eased inwards away from I’M BACK (IRE) (S de Sousa) when that horse eased. SNOWBOARDER (USA) then continued to race very strongly and was restrained away from the heels of ZAHEE (NZ) placing Jockey M Barzalona in some difficulty until the 1500m. Leaving the 100m, ELLEVAL (IRE) (F Lynch) and SNOWBOARDER (USA) raced tight and were both restrained to the inside of ZAHEE (NZ), when that horse drifted inwards away from SECRET NUMBER (GB), which was shifting inwards. On enquiry, whilst it was acknowledged that Jockey K Fallon (SECRET NUMBER [GB]) had shifted inwards, the Stewards felt that ZAHEE (NZ) had contributed to the incident by shifting inwards away from SECRET NUMBER (GB), and accordingly Jockey K Fallon was given the benefit of the doubt and was issued a warning. Jockey A Delpech (EMOTIF [ARG]) was reprimanded for breaching ERA Instruction 8(ii)(c)(i) in that he used his whip in the forehand position forward of the saddle. Jockey W Buick reported that STASIO (USA) was making an irregular noise with its breathing. A post-race veterinary examination of STASIO (USA) revealed no abnormalities. Race 3. Meydan Sprint (Listed) 1000m (Turf) SOLE POWER (GB) (J Murtagh) began awkwardly. MEDICEAN MAN (GB) (H Bentley) was crowded on jumping between DANDY BOY (ITY) (P Dobbs) and MONSIEUR JOE (IRE) (W Buick). Jockey R Ffrench (VOCATIONAL [USA]) reported that he accidentally dropped his whip near the 300m. Race 4. Mahab Al Shimaal (Group 3) 1200m (All-Weather) Approaching the 1000m, HITCHENS (IRE) (S de Sousa) drifted inwards away from REYNALDOTHEWIZARD (USA) (R Mullen), which drifted inwards marginally as it quickened forward, and in doing so HITCHENS (IRE) bumped JAASOOS (IRE) (J Doyle) in onto KRYPTON FACTOR (GB) (K Fallon), which was edging outwards slightly. HITCHENS (IRE) and JAASOOS (IRE) then bumped for a short distance. Race 5. Dubai City Of Gold (Group 2) 2410m (Turf) After being loaded into the starting gates, MASTERSTROKE (USA) (M Barzalona), took fright, became fractious and became cast in the starting gates. MASTERSTROKE (USA) was removed from the starting gates, examined by the Veterinary Officer and was a late scratching at 6.50pm on veterinary advice as it was found to be lame in the right hind. Trainer Mr M Al Zarooni was advised that MASTERSTROKE (USA) would be required to complete a satisfactory stalls test and that a veterinary certificate would be required prior to it being permitted to be entered to race again. CAVALRYMAN (GB) (S de Sousa) and JAKKALBERRY (IRE) (R Moore), which were in the adjoining starting gates to MASTERSTROKE (USA), were both removed from their starting gates, examined by the Veterinary Officer and were passed fit to start. TREBLE JIG (USA) (W Smith) began awkwardly and then raced very strongly in the early to middle stages. Race 6. Burj Nahaar (Group 3) 1600m (All-Weather) BARBECUE EDDIE (USA) (D O’Neill) began awkwardly and then raced keenly and wide in the early to middle stages. DULLAHAN (USA) (K Fallon) and SAAMIDD (GB) (W Buick) were slow to begin. NAWWAAR (USA) (R Ffrench) raced keenly in the early stages. CAPITAL ATTRACTION (USA) (T O’Shea) travelled wide in the early and middle stages. Jockey W Buick (SAAMIDD [GB]) was fined AED 1,500 for breaching ERA Instruction 8(ii)(c)(i) in that he used his whip in the forehand position forward of the saddle. Race 7. Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 (Group 1) 2000m (All-Weather) PRINCE BISHOP (IRE) (R Moore) and MENDIP (USA) (J Murtagh) began awkwardly. Approaching the 150m, SURFER (USA) (R Mullen) drifted inwards slightly, obliging KASSIANO (GER) (W Buick) to be eased momentarily and angled around the heels of SURFER (USA). Jockey J Murtagh reported that MENDIP (USA) was reluctant to race in the early stages of the race. When questioned regarding the performance of LITTLE MIKE (USA), Jockey K Fallon advised that in his opinion the horse may not have acted effectively on the surface. When questioned regarding the performance of DADDY LONG LEGS (USA), Jockey C Soumillon advised that as soon as LITTLE MIKE (USA) moved up to his inside near the 800m, the horse was immediately under pressure and then failed to respond. A post-race veterinary examination of DADDY LONG LEGS (USA) revealed no abnormalities.

Race 8. Jebel Hatta (Group 1) 1800m (Turf) After arriving at the starting gates, the Tongue Tie on MASTER OF HOUNDS (USA) (P Cosgrave) was refitted. CITY STYLE (USA) (M Barzalona) began awkwardly. Shortly after the start, IGUAZU FALLS (USA) (J Murtagh) and SIDE GLANCE (GB) (J Spencer) were crowded between SHARESTAN (IRE) (S de Sousa) and THE APACHE (SAF) (C Soumillon), which shifted inwards. SIDE GLANCE (GB) then raced keenly in the early stages. Near the 1500m, ZAIN SHAMARDAL (IRE) (R Ffrench) was restrained when racing to the inside of SAJJHAA (GB) (W Buick), which was racing to the inside of CITY STYLE (USA), which was racing to the inside of IGUGU (AUS) (A Delpech), which was racing keenly. On enquiry, whilst it was established that IGUGU (AUS) had shifted inwards at this stage of the race, the Stewards felt that Jockey A Delpech had made sufficient efforts to stop the mare from shifting inwards, and that the racing manners of IGUGU (AUS) were the main contributing factor to this incident. Accordingly no action was taken against Jockey A Delpech (IGUGU [AUS]). SAJJHAA (GB) was impeded for clear running after making the home bend until leaving the 200m. Jockey A Delpech (IGUGU [AUS]) was fined AED 1,500 for breaching ERA Instruction 8(ii)(c)(i) in that he used his whip in the forehand position forward of the saddle. Report Summary Fines: Race 6: Jockey W Buick (SAAMIDD [GB]) – ERA Instruction 8(ii)(c)(i): AED 1,500 Race 8: Jockey A Delpech (IGUGU [AUS]) – ERA Instruction 8(ii)(c)(i): AED 1,500 Warnings: Race 2: Jockey K Fallon (SECRET NUMBER [GB]) – ERA Rule 69(i) Reprimands: Race 2: Jockey A Delpech (EMOTIF [ARG]) – ERA Instruction 8(ii)(c)(i) Vet Embargoes: Race 5: MASTERSTROKE (USA) – Trainer Mr M Al Zarooni – veterinary certificate required Stalls Tests: Race 2: DARKENING (IRE) – Trainer Mr I Mohammed – 1 satisfactory stalls test. Race 5: MASTERSTROKE (USA) – Trainer Mr M Al Zarooni – 1 satisfactory stalls test. Riding Changes: Race 1: Jockey D O’Neill replaced Jockey S Hitchcott on TZAR DU PAON (FR) Race 3: Jockey J Doyle replaced Jockey A Murgia on SECRET ASSET (IRE) Race 7: Jockey M Barzalona replaced Jockey A Ajtebi on MONTEROSSO (GB) Scratchings: Race 1: STATUS SYMBOLL (US) – Trainer Mr N Al Kaabi – ERA Rule 60(ii): 09.03.13 Race 1: PARIS GAGNER (FR) – Trainer Mr D Watson – ERA Rule 60(ii): 09.03.13 Race 1: RICH FRYNCHMAN (US) – Trainer Mr H Castellanos – ERA Rule 60(ii): 09.03.13 Race 2: FORTIFY (USA) – Trainer Mr M Al Zarooni – ERA Rule 60(ii): 08.03.13 Race 7: SAINT BAUDOLINO (IRE) – Trainer Mr M Al Zarooni – ERA Rule 60(ii): 07.03.13 Weight Changes: Race 6: Jockey J Geroudis was given permission to ride 0.5kg over at 57.5kg Pre-Race Samples: Pre-race samples were taken from all runners in all Races. Post-Race Samples: Post-race samples were taken from 1st, 2nd and 3rd in all Races. VETERINARY LIST Horse Date Embargoed Embargo Trainer AF ASHRA’AT (AE) 15.12.12 Veterinary certificate of soundness required M Hussain AL WASL (IRE) 8.3.13 Veterinary certificate of soundness required M Ibrahim ANCESTRAL FORE (SAF) 1.12.12 Indefinite veterinary embargo M de Kock BAASIL (GB) 16.12.12 Suitability to race examination J Salman BARQ (IRE) 14.1.11 Veterinary certificate of soundness required A bin Huzaim CAITYLNS HOT (US) 3.2.13 Suitability to race examination H Al Hammadi COMRADESHIP (IRE) 10.2.12 Bled, must perform a satisfactory gallop R Bouresly DESERT LAW (IRE) 2.3.13 Bled, must perform a satisfactory gallop S bin Suroor EXCEEDED (GB) 22.11.12 Paddock & tunnel schooling required R Bouresly GARBAH (AE) 24.1.13 Bled, must perform a satisfactory gallop A Al Raihe HAPPY DUBAI (IRE) 17.1.13 Bled, must perform a satisfactory gallop A Al Raihe HEDRA (AE) 3.2.13 Veterinary certificate of soundness required A Manuel HIGH COMEDY (GB) 6.12.12 Veterinary certificate of soundness required K Al Neyadi IBN SINA (IRE) 22.11.12

Bled, must perform a satisfactory gallop H Albloushi ITHOUGHTITWASOVER (IRE) 7.2.13 Veterinary certificate of soundness required M Johnston MANAROLA (GB) 24.2.12 Veterinary certificate of soundness required I Mohammed MASTERSTROKE (USA) 9.3.13 Veterinary certificate of soundness required M Al Zarooni MYSTICISM (USA) 21.2.13 Paddock schooling required S bin Suroor REX IMPERATOR (GB) 21.2.13 Veterinary certificate of soundness required D Nicholls ROCKS OFF (GB) 16.2.13 Veterinary certificate of soundness required F Nass ROCKY US (AE) 3.2.13 Suitability to race examination A Manuel RS SANJAR (AE) 22.2.13 Bled, must perform a satisfactory gallop K Al Neyadi SAFIR BAINUNA (AE) 10.2.13 Racecourse gallop required A Al Mehairbi SHUJA (USA) 2.2.13 Veterinary certificate of soundness required A bin Huzaim SNOWMASTER (USA) 25.10.12 Bled, must perform a satisfactory gallop S Seemar SOUL OF A NATION (USA) 25.1.13 Veterinary certificate of soundness required R Bouresly SWITZERLAND (IRE) 24.2.13 Bled, must perform a satisfactory gallop A Al Raihe TAISEER (FR) 23.12.12 Veterinary certificate of soundness required M Ramadan UMFREY DE L’AVANT (FR) 3.3.13 Suitability to race examination I Al Hadhrami VAINQUEUR DU CLOS (FR) 3.3.13 Racecourse gallop required S Deeb WAFFLE (IRE) 24.1.13 Veterinary certificate of soundness required DT Barron VETERINARY WITHDRAWAL CERTIFICATES Veterinary Withdrawal Certificates have been submitted for the following horses and under Rule 60 (ii) the horse may not run until the date shown, unless a Veterinary Certificate staring its suitability to race, is received by the Registry Office: Horse Date Withdrawn May Not Run Before Fortify (USA) 8.3.13 18.3.13 Paris Gagner (FR) 9.3.13 19.3.13 Rich Frynchman (US) 9.3.13 19.3.13 Saint Baudolino (IER) 7.3.13 17.3.13 Status Symboll (US) 9.3.13 19.3.13 STARTERS LIST The following horses are required to pass a stalls test under the supervision of the ERA Starter: Horse Date Embargoed Embargo Trainer AL GHARAAF W’RSAN (AE) 8.2.13 3 stalls tests B Al Ketbi ARYAF (AE) 3.3.13 1 stalls test F Nizamuddin BARQ (IRE) 14.1.11 1 stalls test A bin Huzaim BARTOLOMEU (GB) 3.1.13 1 stalls test E Oertel BIBI BASHA (AE) 9.12.12 1 stalls test J Bittar DARKENING (IRE) 9.3.13 1 stalls test I Mohammed ESPIRITU (FR) 8.2.13 1 stalls test G Al Marri JAP AL ATAAF (AE) 22.2.13 1 stalls test I Ellahi MASTERSTROKE (USA) 9.3.13 1 stalls test M Al Zarooni MH DHAWI (AE) 24.2.13 1 stalls test S Al Ghurair PRINCESS ROSE ANNE (IRE) 8.3.13 1 stalls test M Ibrahim REX IMPERATOR (GB) 21.2.13 1 stalls test D Nicholls SAFIR BAINUNA (AE) 10.2.13 1 stalls test A Al Mehairbi SICERTARYA (AE) 24.2.13 1 stalls test A Manuel SOUL OF A NATION (USA) 25.1.13 1 stalls test R Bouresly STONEFIELD FLYER (GB) 21.2.13 1 stalls test K Dalgleish TEVEZ THE TIGER (USA) 11.3.11 1 stalls test S Seemar TLAAD (USA) 30.11.12 2 stalls tests I Mohammed Any declaration to run any of the above in races will not be accepted until embargo has been removed.

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14 March 2013

MEYDAN REVIEW (THURSDAY)

by Mark Jackson

Super Super Saturday for Godolphin L

AST week’s Super Saturday certainly lived up to its billing, especially for Godolphin and trainer Saeed bin Suroor who combined to win four of the seven Thoroughbred races, including both the Group 1 features. These were landmark victories for the Godolphin team with Hunter’s Light providing Godolphin trainers with their 200th Group 1 winner in the Group 1 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3, over the same 2000m Tapeta course and distance as the Dubai World Cup. Bin Suroor will be hoping that Hunter’s Light can emulate three of his previous winners of this race, Dubai Millennium, Street Cry and Electrocutionist who all went on to win the world’s richest horse race, the World Cup, after landing this prize. Silvestre de Sousa rode the winner and said: “He just keeps improving and after our win in Round 2 of the Al Maktoum Challenge he was even more impressive here with the slight step up in trip suiting him. “This is my first Group 1 winner in Dubai and the same horse supplied me with my first European Group 1 so he is clearly a real favourite of mine. Hopefully he has a big chance in the Dubai World Cup itself.”

The trainer’s quartet were all ridden by different jockeys and William Buick was in the saddle on Sajjhaa who opened her account at the highest level in the concluding Group 1 Jebel Hatta, quickly making the Godolphin tally 201. This race was run over the same 1800m turf course and distance as the Dubai Duty Free. Sajjhaa, now a 6yo mare, was actually winning for a third time at the 2013 Dubai World Cup Carnival after claiming the Cape Verdi and the Balanchine Stakes and Bin Suroor said: “She has really thrived in the Dubai weather and has pleasantly surprised us with how much she has improved. William had to be patient waiting for a gap and he gave her a great ride.” Earlier, the trainer saddled African Story to win the Group 3 Burj Nahaar for the second year running. Mickael Barzalona rode him on this occasion to a comfortable success and the horse will surely be hard to beat as he defends his crown in the Godolphin Mile, over the same 1600m on the Tapeta, in three weeks. Kieren Fallon was aboard Secret Number who initiated the quartet in the Listed Al Bastakiya, the 1900m stepping stone towards the UAE Derby.

Hunter's Light Nieshan won the Group 1 Purebred Arabian version of the Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3, over the same course and distance as the Kahayla Classic, to become the first horse to win the race three times. Trained in Abu Dhabi by Eric Lemartinel, he was ridden by Gerald Avranche who said: “These are his optimum conditions and I was always happy. He was always going to be hard to pass once we hit the front and Eric has done remarkably well with this horse.”

Both the sprints on the card were won impressively with the Mike de Kock-trained Shea Shea breaking the 1000m turf track record in the Listed Meydan Sprint, before Richard Mullen won the Group 3 Mahab Al Shimaal on Reynaldothewizard for his main employer Satish Seemar. The pair kicked clear 200m out in the 1200m all-weather contest to post a career best effort. The other turf race, the 2410m Group 3 Dubai City Of Gold, was

won by Jakkalberry, trained in the UK by Marco Botti and running for the first time since an excellent third in last year’s Melbourne Cup. Also third in last year’s Dubai Sheema Classic, he could run in that race again this year with the 3200m Dubai Gold Cup also a feasible alternative.

Pick 6 Favourites Race 3 1. Shea Shea . . . . . . . . . .2190 2. Sole Power . . . . . . . . . .990 3. Russian Soul . . . . . . . .459 4. Spirit Quartz . . . . . . . .459 Race 4 1. Krypton Factor . . . . . .3165 2. Time Prisoner . . . . . .1116 3. Reynaldothewizard . . .355 4. Balmont Mast . . . . . . .239 Race 5 1. Masterstroke . . . . . . .2270 2. Await The Dawn . . . .1665 3. Jakkalberry . . . . . . . . . .403

Sajjhaa

4. Laajooj . . . . . . . . . . . . .393

Shea Shea

Race 6

PICK 6 RESULTS

1. Moonwalk In Paris . .1713

6 out of 6 Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No winner 5 out of 6 Selections . . . . .3 winners each received Dhs 3,810

2. African Story . . . . . . .1244 3. Dullahan . . . . . . . . . . . .858 4. Aesop’s Fables . . . . . . .600 Race 7

4 out of 6 Selections . . . . . ( 44 Winners 14 received Dhs 500) 3 out of 6 Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507 Correct

1. Hunter’s Light . . . . . .2703 2. Monterosso . . . . . . . . .716 3. Little Mike . . . . . . . . . .701

2 out of 6 Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,756 Correct 1 out of 6 Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,190 Correct

4. Kassiano . . . . . . . . . . . .611 Race 8 1. Igugu . . . . . . . . . . . . .2060

Total Entries

5,637

2. The Apache . . . . . . . .1104 3. Sharestan . . . . . . . . . . .973

Reynaldothewizard

Double Tri-Cast Races: No winner

4.Sajjhaa . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519

14 March 2013

MEYDAN RESULTS Race 1 - A L M AKTOUM C HALLENGE R OUND 3 (GR .1) - 2000m(a10f) - Purebred Arabians Purse: US $ 55,000 (1st: 33,000; 2nd: 11,000; 3rd: 5,500; 4th: 2,750; 5th: 1,650; 6th: 1,100) For 5 year olds & older. 1 - NIESHAN (FR) 7yrs. CH H TT . . . . . . . . .Gerald Avranche (56) Akbar (FR) / Jade Des Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eric Lemartinel Mr. Ali Haddad 2 1.25 VERSAC PY (FR) 6yrs. B H B . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul Hanagan (56) Njewman (FR) / Elipse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Erwan Charpy H.H.Sh. Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum 3 2 NASEEM (FR) 5yrs. CH H SR TT . . . . . . . . .Harry Bentley (56) 4 5.25 RASIKH (FR) 6yrs. CH H TT . . . . . . . . . .Silvestre De Sousa (56) 5 0.5 SERAPHIN DU PAON (FR) 7yrs. CH H SR CP1 . . . . . .Tadhg O’Shea (56) 6 1 ITS FAR FROM OVER (US) 5yrs. B H . . . . . . .Ted Durcan (56) 7 0.5 KERIM (FR) 5yrs. CH M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Royston Ffrench (54) 8 3.75 FRYVOLOUS (FR) 10yrs. B G SR V2 CP- . . . .Patrick Cosgrave (56) 9 Hd MH AL WADI (AE) 7yrs. CH H . . . . . . . . . . . .James Doyle (56) 10 2 JARNIN (FR) 10yrs. CH G B TT . . . . . . . . . . .Kieren Fallon (56) 11 9.5 TZAR DU PAON (FR) 6yrs. CH H B . . . . . . . .Dane O’Neill (56) 12 Nk AWAM (FR) 5yrs. CH H TT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ahmad Ajtebi (56) 13 26 FRYSK ME NOW (FR) 9yrs. GR G SR B . . . .D O’Donohoe (56) Time: 2—19.81- 13 Ran - Non-Runners: Status Symboll, Paris Gagner, Rich Frynchman

Race 2 - A L B ASTAKIYA ( LISTED) - 1900m(a9.5f) - Thorougbreds Purse: US $ 250,000 (1st: 150,000; 2nd: 50,000; 3rd: 25,000; 4th: 12,500; 5th: 7,500; 6th: 5,000) For NH & SH 3 year olds Only. 1 - SECRET NUMBER (GB) 3yrs. B C . . . . . .Kieren Fallon (54.5) Raven’s Pass (USA) / Mysterial . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saeed bin Suroor Godolphin 2 2 ZAHEE (NZ) 3yrs. B C SR . . . . . . . . .Christophe Soumillon (59) Dylan Thomas (IRE) / Zaheeya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike de Kock Sh. Mohd Bin Khalifa Al Maktoum 3 1.75 SNOWBOARDER (USA) 3yrs. CH C SR . . .Mickael Barzalona (54.5) 4 Nk ELLEVAL (IRE) 3yrs. B G . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fergal Lynch (54.5) 5 2.25 EMOTIF (ARG) 3yrs. BR F SR . . . . . . . . . .Anthony Delpech (57) 6 0.75 I’M BACK (IRE) 3yrs. B C TT . . . . . . .Silvestre De Sousa (54.5) 7 8.5 DEAUVILLE PRINCE (FR) 3yrs. B C . . . .Richard Kingscote (54.5) 8 1.75 TARBAWI (IRE) 3yrs. B G CP1 . . . . . . . . . .Wayne Smith (54.5) 9 2.75 DARKENING (IRE) 3yrs. B G . . . . . . . . . . .Tadhg O’Shea (54.5) 10 Dist STASIO (USA) 3yrs. B C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .William Buick (54.5) Time: 2—01.35 - 10 Ran - Non-Runner: Fortify

Race 3 - M EYDAN S PRINT ( LISTED) - 1000m(a5f) - Thorougbreds Purse: US $ 175,000 (1st: 105,000; 2nd: 35,000; 3rd: 17,500; 4th: 8,750; 5th: 5,250; 6th: 3,500) For NH & SH 3 year olds & older. 1 - SHEA SHEA (SAF) 5yrs. B G SR . . . .Christophe Soumillon (59) National Emblem (SAF) / Yankee Clipper . . . . . . .Mike de Kock Mssrs M C Berzack & B Joffe 2 2.5 SOLE POWER (GB) 6yrs. BR G . . . . . . . . . .John Murtagh (59) Kyllachy (GB) / Demerger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edward Lynam Mrs. Sabena Power 3 1 RUSSIAN SOUL (IRE) 5yrs. B G SR CP . . . . .Ryan Moore (59) 4 Hd RUSSIAN ROCK (IRE) 6yrs. B H . . . . . . . . . .Wayne Smith (59) 5 Nk SPIRIT QUARTZ (IRE) 5yrs. B G . . . . . . . . .Jamie Spencer (59) 6 0.75 MEDICEAN MAN (GB) 7yrs. CH G CP . . . . .Harry Bentley (59) 7 Ns SEACHANTACH (USA) 7yrs. B G SR B TT . . .Marc Monaghan (59) 8 Ns MONSIEUR JOE (IRE) 6yrs. B G . . . . . . . . .William Buick (59) 9 0.5 DANDY BOY (ITY) 7yrs. B G . . . . . . . . . . . .Patrick Dobbs (59) 10 SHd BALLISTA (IRE) 5yrs. B G . . . . . . . . . . .Richard Kingscote (59) 11 1 INVINCIBLE ASH (IRE) 8yrs. B M SR CP . . .Kieren Fallon (57) 12 Nk RED DUBAWI (IRE) 5yrs. CH H . . . . . . . . . .Paul Hanagan (59) 13 1.75 SECRET ASSET (IRE) 8yrs. GR G HD . . . . . . .James Doyle (59) 14 2.5 VOCATIONAL (USA) 4yrs. B F . . . . . . . . .Royston Ffrench (57) 15 2 SILAAH (GB) 9yrs. B G SR CP TT . . . . .Silvestre De Sousa (59) 16 4 MY SPECIAL J’S (USA) 3yrs. B F HD . . . .Tadhg O’Shea (53.5) Time: 0—57.02 (Track Record) - 16 Ran

Race 4 - M AHAB A L S HIMAAL ( GR .3) - 1200m(a6f) - Thorougbreds Purse: US $ 200,000 (1st: 120,000; 2nd: 40,000; 3rd: 20,000; 4th: 10,000; 5th: 6,000; 6th: 4,000) For NH & SH 3 year olds & older. 1 - REYNALDOTHEWIZARD (USA) 7yrs. B G B TT . . . . .Richard Mullen (57) Speightstown (USA) / Holiday Runner . . . . . . . . . .Satish Seemar Zabeel Racing International, Corp 2 4 KRYPTON FACTOR (GB) 5yrs. B/Br G B . . . .Kieren Fallon (57) Kyllachy (GB) / Cool Question . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fawzi Nass Mr. Fawzi Abdulla Nass 3 1.5 BALMONT MAST (IRE) 5yrs. B G . . . . . . .John Murtagh (57) 4 Nk TIME PRISONER (USA) 6yrs. Gr/Ro H SR . . . .Mickael Barzalona (57) 5 0.5 GANAS (IRE) 5yrs. B G SR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tadhg O’Shea (57) 6 0.5 HITCHENS (IRE) 8yrs. B G . . . . . . . . . . .Silvestre De Sousa (57) 7 2 JAASOOS (IRE) 9yrs. CH G SR . . . . . . . . . . . . .James Doyle (57) 8 8.75 AUGUST RUSH (SAF) 6yrs. CH G SR TT . . . .Ryan Moore (57) 9 2 FARIDAT (USA) 8yrs. Db/br H . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yutaka Take (57)

Going: All-Weather (Standard) Turf (Good) 10 3.5 ALAZEYAB (USA) 7yrs. B G V TT . . . . . . . .Paul Hanagan (57) Time: 1—11.89 - 10 Ran

Race 5 - D UBAI C ITY

G OLD ( GR .2) - 2410m(a12.5f) - Thorougbreds

Purse: US $ 250,000 (1st: 150,000; 2nd: 50,000; 3rd: 25,000; 4th: 12,500; 5th: 7,500; 6th: 5,000) For NH 4 year olds & older & SH 3 year olds & older. 1 - JAKKALBERRY (IRE) 7yrs. B H TT . . . . . . .Ryan Moore (57) Storming Home (GB) / Claba di San Jore . . . . . . . . . .Marco Botti ATB Jakkalberry Synd, Porter & Duke 2 0.5 AWAIT THE DAWN (USA) 6yrs. B H SR . . . . .Patrick Cosgrave (57) Giant’s Causeway (USA) / Valentine Band . . . . . . .Mike de Kock Ms K M Partridge, Mssrs M de Kock, C S Haynes, G M Grant, J Malherbe & Dr J McVeigh 3 SHd CAVALRYMAN (GB) 7yrs. B H SR . . . .Silvestre De Sousa (57) 4 6.5 SILVANER (GER) 5yrs. DkB H . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ted Durcan (57) 5 Nk LAAJOOJ (IRE) 5yrs. B H SR . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ahmad Ajtebi (57) 6 1 PLANTAGENET (SPA) 6yrs. CH H . . . . . . .William Buick (57) 7 Nk BURANO (IRE) 4yrs. CH C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kieren Fallon (56) 8 27 TREBLE JIG (USA) 6yrs. B H TT . . . . . . . . . .Wayne Smith (57) Time: 2—35.36 - 8 Ran - Non-Runner: Masterstroke

Race 6 - B U R J N AHAAR ( GR . 3 ) - 1600m(a8f) - Thorougbreds Purse: US $ 200,000 (1st: 120,000; 2nd: 40,000; 3rd: 20,000; 4th: 10,000; 5th: 6,000; 6th: 4,000) For NH 4 year olds & older & SH 3 year olds & older. 1 - AFRICAN STORY (GB) 6yrs. CH G . . .Mickael Barzalona (57) Pivotal (GB) / Blixen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saeed bin Suroor Godolphin 2 2.25 CAPITAL ATTRACTION (USA) 6yrs. CH G SR . . . . .Tadhg O’Shea (57) Speightstown (USA) / Cecilia’s Crown . . . . . . . . . . . .Ernst Oertel H.E.Sh. Sultan Bin Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan 3 1.75 MOONWALK IN PARIS (FR) 5yrs. B G SR . . . .Ahmad Ajtebi (57) 4 3 DISA LEADER (SAF) 7yrs. B G SR . . . .Johnny Geroudis (57.5) 5 SHd SAAMIDD (GB) 5yrs. B H CP TT . . . . . . . . .William Buick (57) 6 0.5 UNBRIDLED OCEAN (USA) 5yrs. Gr/Ro H . . . .Richard Mullen (57) 7 3.5 FANUNALTER (GB) 7yrs. B G . . . . . . . . . . .Patrick Dobbs (57) 8 1 ROYAL RIDGE (SAF) 4yrs. CH G SR . . . . . . .Paul Hanagan (57) 9 Nk NAWWAAR (USA) 4yrs. CH C SR . . . . . . .Royston Ffrench (57) 10 1.25 RED JAZZ (USA) 6yrs. B H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ryan Moore (57) 11 1.25 DULLAHAN (USA) 4yrs. CH C TT . . . . . . . . .Kieren Fallon (57) 12 0.5 AESOP’S FABLES (USA) 4yrs. B C . . . .Silvestre De Sousa (57) 13 2.75 BARBECUE EDDIE (USA) 9yrs. Db/br G SR B . . . . . .Dane O’Neill (57) 14 4.25 ZAFEEN SPEED (GB) 6yrs. CH G V TT . . . . .Wayne Smith (57) Time: 1—36.89- 14 Ran

Race 7 - A L M AKTOUM C HALLENGE R OUND 3 (GR .1) - 2000m(a10f) - Thorougbreds Purse: US $ 400,000 (1st: 240,000; 2nd: 80,000; 3rd: 40,000; 4th: 20,000; 5th: 12,000; 6th: 8,000) For NH 4 year olds & older & SH 3 year olds & older. 1 - HUNTER’S LIGHT (IRE) 5yrs. CH H . . .Silvestre De Sousa (57) Dubawi (IRE) / Portmanteau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saeed bin Suroor Godolphin 2 2.75 KASSIANO (GER) 4yrs. B G SR . . . . . . . . . .William Buick (57) Soldier Hollow (GB) / Kastila . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saeed bin Suroor H.E.Sh. Majid Bin Mohd Al Maktoum 3 Nk PRINCE BISHOP (IRE) 6yrs. CH G V1 . . . . . .Ryan Moore (57) 4 Nk SURFER (USA) 4yrs. CH C SR . . . . . . . . . . .Richard Mullen (57) 5 1 JAMR (GB) 5yrs. BR G SR V . . . . . . . . . . .Patrick Cosgrave (57) 6 Nk TREASURE BEACH (GB) 5yrs. B H SR . . . .Jamie Spencer (57) 7 0.75 HAATHEQ (USA) 6yrs. B H SR . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul Hanagan (57) 8 1.5 LITTLE MIKE (USA) 6yrs. B G TT . . . . . . . . .Kieren Fallon (57) 9 5.75 MONTEROSSO (GB) 6yrs. B H SR TT . .Mickael Barzalona (57) 10 2.75 TRAILBLAZER (JPN) 6yrs. B H . . . . . . . . . . . .Yutaka Take (57) 11 3.75 MENDIP (USA) 6yrs. Db/br H . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Murtagh (57) 12 27 DADDY LONG LEGS (USA) 4yrs. CH C SR TT . . . . .Christophe Soumillon (57) Time: 2—03.65 - 12 Ran - Non-Runner: Saint Baudolino

Race 8 - J EBEL H ATTA ( GR . 1 ) - 1800m(a9f) - Thorougbreds Purse: US $ 300,000 (1st: 180,000; 2nd: 60,000; 3rd: 30,000; 4th: 15,000; 5th: 9,000; 6th: 6,000) For NH 4 year olds & older & SH 3 year olds & older. 1 - SAJJHAA (GB) 6yrs. B M H . . . . . . . . . . . . .William Buick (55) King’s Best (USA) / Anaamil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saeed bin Suroor Godolphin 2 0.75 THE APACHE (SAF) 5yrs. B H SR . . .Christophe Soumillon (57) Mogok (USA) / Apache Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike de Kock Sh. Mohd Bin Khalifa Al Maktoum & Winston Chow 3 1 CITY STYLE (USA) 7yrs. CH G SR . . . .Mickael Barzalona (57) 4 0.75 SIDE GLANCE (GB) 6yrs. BR G . . . . . . . . . .Jamie Spencer (57) 5 0.5 MASTER OF HOUNDS (USA) 5yrs. B H SR TT . . . .Patrick Cosgrave (57) 6 0.5 IGUGU (AUS) 5yrs. B M . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anthony Delpech (55) 7 0.5 SHARESTAN (IRE) 5yrs. B H . . . . . . . . .Silvestre De Sousa (57) 8 0.5 IGUAZU FALLS (USA) 8yrs. CH G TT . . . . .John Murtagh (57) 9 0.75 SO BEAUTIFUL (FR) 4yrs. CH C . . . . . . . . . .Paul Hanagan (57) 10 2 ZAIN SHAMARDAL (IRE) 5yrs. B H TT . . .Royston Ffrench (57) Time: 1—48.96 - 10 Ran

14 March 2013

JEBEL ALI REVIEW (FRIDAY)

by Mark Jackson

Russian just keeps on Rocking R

USSIAN Rock and his connections’ love affair with Jebel Ali continued last Friday afternoon with the 6yo sprinter becoming only the second horse to defend his crown in the Jebel Ali Sprint on Friday afternoon. Only Try Prospect (1996/97) had previously won this race twice but the Musabah Al Muhairitrained sprinter, under normal pilot Wayne Smith, repeated his win of 12 months ago in the 1000m dash to complete another clean sweep of the three Jebel Ali features for both themselves and owner Fathi Esaed Mohd Egziama. The same trio are also responsible for Treble Jig, winner of both the Jebel Ali Stakes and Mile in each of the last two seasons. Last year’s clean sweep was unprecedented so a second such achievement is clearly unique. As was the case last year, Russian Rock arrived here on the back of victory in the course and distance prep a fortnight ago and that proved the key line of form with Kilt Rock and Sholaan chasing him home both on that occasion and this time. Smith said: “What can you say? It has been a remarkable two seasons for us here at Jebel Ali. To win all three big races last year was remarkable but to do so

Baransky

again is unbelievable. They both just love this surface and steep hill finish. “Musabah and the team deserve a lot of credit for getting both horses here fit and well on each occasion and they have now racked up 11 course wins between them. Hopefully both will be back next season to defend their crowns.” Russian Rock was then a gallant fourth the following evening on Super Saturday at Meydan. Al Muhairi actually saddled a treble, with Smith aboard Special Boy, easy winner of a 1400m handicap and Paul Hanagan partnering Muarrab to win a 1200m handicap. Trainer and jockey also supplied the runner-up on two occasions on another great Jebel Ali afternoon for the team. Champion Jockey Tadhg O’Shea produced the Abdulla bin Huzaim-trained Backstage Tour to win the opening 1200m maiden, to deny Smith and Daar Rashid and the jockey was again just denied in the concluding 1600m handicap. His mount Interpret was closing fast but could not catch Kieren Fallon on the Ismail Mohammedtrained Encipher. Baransky was the other winner, impressing in a second 1400m handicap for Satish Seemar with stable jockey Richard Mullen performing the steering.

Russian Rock

Pick 6 Favourites Race 1 1. Price Is Truth . . . . . . 2,311 2. Daar Rashid . . . . . . . . . 713 3. Bravo Ragazzo . . . . . . 701 Race 2 1. Muarrab . . . . . . . . . . 2,499 2. Al Razi . . . . . . . . . . . 1,741 3. Penniston Line . . . . . . . 837 Race 3 1. Russian Rock . . . . . . 5,085 2. Kilt Rock . . . . . . . . . . . 689 3. Sholaan . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Race 4 1. Momaris . . . . . . . . . . 3,111 2. Baransky . . . . . . . . . . . 918

Special Boy

3. Remotelnx . . . . . . . . . . 791

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. . . . . . . . . .1 winner received Dhs 10,000 . . . . . . . . .29 winners received Dhs 1,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307correct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,837 correct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,664 correct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,477 correct

Total Entries

7,252

Backstage Tour

1. Special Boy. . . . . . . . 4,414 2. Prince Shaun . . . . . . . . 690 3. Mutual Force . . . . . . . . 579 Race 6 1. Qannaas . . . . . . . . . . 2,240 2. Interpret . . . . . . . . . . 2,110 3. Kessraa . . . . . . . . . . . 1,065

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JEBEL ALI RESULTS Race 1 - A L H ABTOOR M OTORS - 1200m(a6f) - Thorougbreds Purse: 60,000 (1st: 36,000; 2nd: 12,000; 3rd: 6,600; 4th: 3,600; 5th: 1,800) Maiden for NH & SH 3 year olds and older. 1 - BACKSTAGE TOUR (GB) 3yrs. CH C SR . . . . .Tadhg O’Shea (54) Manduro (GER) / Welsh Diva . . . . . . . . . . . .Abdulla bin Huzaim H.E.Sh. Hamdan Bin Mohd. Al Maktoum 2 0.75 DAAR RASHID (USA) 3yrs. B C SR . . . . . . .Wayne Smith (54) Exceed And Excel (AUS) / Sayyedati Symphony . . . . .Musabah Al Muhairi Mr. Mohd Abdulla Bel Obaida 3 Nk BRAVO YOUMZAIN (IRE) 3yrs. B C . . . .Saeed Al Mazrooei (51) Invincible Spirit (IRE) / Grizel . . . . . . . . . . . .Ali Rashid Al Raihe Mr. Jaber Abdullah 4 1 SHARK IN THE SEA (GB) 4yrs. B C B1 TT . . . . .Harry Bentley (58.5) Sakhee (USA) / Wassendale . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ali Rashid Al Raihe Mr. Rashid Ali Alraihe 5 3.5 BRAVO RAGAZZO (IRE) 3yrs. B C SR . . . . . .Royston Ffrench (54) Pivotal (GB) / Kitza (IRE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ali Rashid Al Raihe Mr. Jaber Abdullah 6 5 TABIB (IRE) 4yrs. B G SR . . . . . . . . . . . .Patrick Cosgrave (58.5) 7 2.5 BLUE TIGER (GB) 4yrs. B G CP1 TT . . . . . .Xavier Ziani (58.5) 8 0.5 FIERINESS (IRE) 7yrs. CH G B . . . . . . . .Marc Monaghan (55.5) 9 8.25 PORTO ALEGRE (GB) 6yrs. B G SR1 TT . . . . . .KPG Appu (58.5) 10 3 HONEST BOY (GB) 3yrs. B C EP . . . . . . . . . .Ted Durcan (54.5) 11 1.75 PRICE IS TRUTH (USA) 3yrs. CH C SR TT . . . .Richard Mullen (54) 12 3 MARHI (USA) 4yrs. B C SR B1 TT . . . . . . . .Caroline Kelly (54) 13 3 AL WASL (IRE) 7yrs. B H SR TT- . . . . . . .Carlos Sanchez (58.5) 14 10 GREAT NAMOOS (GB) 4yrs. B C . . . . . .Antioco Murgia (58.5) 15 0.5 TAJAMAL (IRE) 4yrs. B G . . . . . . . . . . . . . .James Doyle (58.5) 16 1.75 PRESS OFFICE (USA) 5yrs. Db/br H V- TT- . . . . .D O’Donohoe (58.5) Time: 1—12.41 - 16 Ran - Non-Runner: Merjaan

Race 2 - A RABIAN S CANDINAVIAN I NSURANCE C O . - 1200m(a6f) - Thorougbreds Purse: 65,000 (1st: 39,000; 2nd: 13,000; 3rd: 7,150; 4th: 3,900; 5th: 1,950) Handicap for NH 4 year olds and older & SH 3 year olds and older. Rated 70-85 1 - MUARRAB (GB) 4yrs. B G . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul Hanagan (59) Oasis Dream (GB) / Licence To Thrill . . . . .Musabah Al Muhairi H.H.Sh. Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum 2 2.75 AL RAZI (USA) 6yrs. B G SR B TT . . . . . . .Richard Mullen (60) Distorted Humor (USA) / Sweet Serendipity . . . . . .Satish Seemar H.E.Sh. Mansoor Bin Mohd Al Maktoum 3 4.5 FESTIVAL CITY (GB) 5yrs. B G SR CP B- . . . .Tadhg O’Shea (55) Green Desert (USA) / Harvest Festival . . . . .Abdulla bin Huzaim H.E.Sh. Saeed Bin Mohd Al Maktoum 4 0.75 ART OF WAR (SAF) 8yrs. B G B TT . . . . . .Harry Bentley (55.5) Kahal (GB) / Cariad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ali Rashid Al Raihe Mr. Darwish Abdullah Al Bishri 5 3.25 NEED TO KNOW (SAF) 4yrs. B G B . . . . .Royston Ffrench (58) Western Winter (USA) / Promisefrommyheart . . . .Ali Rashid Al Raihe H.E.Sh. Mansoor Bin Mohd Al Maktoum 6 1.25 DISCOVERER (IRE) 4yrs. B C EP . . . . . . . . . .Wayne Smith (60) 7 2.25 GOLDEN SHAHEEN (IRE) 6yrs. B G . . .Ahmed Al Subosi (54) 8 2.25 EFFORT (GB) 7yrs. CH G SR . . . . . . . . .Saeed Al Mazrooei (55) 9 2.5 HACIENDA (IRE) 6yrs. BR G V . . . . . . . . . . .Patrick Dobbs (58) 10 3.25 TAKE YOUR PARTNER (GB) 5yrs. B H CP1 B- TT . . . .Dane O’Neill (55.5) 11 1.5 PENNISTON LINE (IRE) 4yrs. B G SR1 . . . .James Doyle (57.5) 12 15 ENJOY DUBAI (ARG) 4yrs. B C B2 TT . . .Marc Monaghan (55) Time: 1—11.62 - 12 Ran

Race 3 - S HADWELL ( LISTED) - 1000m(a5f) - Thorougbreds Purse: 500,000 (1st: 300,000; 2nd: 100,000; 3rd: 50,000; 4th: 25,000; 5th: 15,000; 6th: 10,000) For NH & SH 3 year olds and older. 1 - RUSSIAN ROCK (IRE) 6yrs. B H . . . . . . . . .Wayne Smith (56) Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE) / Mala Mala . . . . . .Musabah Al Muhairi Fathi Esaed Mohd Egziama 2 0.75 KILT ROCK (IRE) 6yrs. CH G . . . . . . . . . . .Patrick Dobbs (56) Giant’s Causeway (USA) / Eliza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Doug Watson EERC (Mngr: Mrs Rebecca Byrne) 3 0.5 SHOLAAN (IRE) 4yrs. B G SR B1 . . . . . . . . . .James Doyle (56) Invincible Spirit (IRE) / Jazz Up . . . . . . . . . .Dhruba Selvaratnam H.H.Sh. Ahmed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum 4 2.5 LUI REI (ITY) 7yrs. B G V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kieren Fallon (56) Reinaldo (FR) / My Luigia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fawzi Nass Mr. Fawzi Abdulla Nass 5 3.25 OASIS DANCER (GB) 6yrs. B/GR G SR . . . .Dane O’Neill (56) Oasis Dream (GB) / Good Enough (FR) . . . . . . . . . .Doug Watson A Dale 6 0.5 SPIN CYCLE (IRE) 7yrs. B G B1 TT . . . . . .Marc Monaghan (56) 7 1.75 HAJOUM (IRE) 7yrs. B H B TT . . . . . . . . . .Royston Ffrench (56) Emirates Entertainment A ltus Ad Festu m

Going: Fast (All Races on Dirt) 8 SHd KANAF (IRE) 6yrs. B G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul Hanagan (56) 9 7.25 TEMPLE MEADS (GB) 5yrs. CH H B1 . . . .Richard Mullen (56) 10 4 FACTORY TIME (IRE) 4yrs. B C TT . . . . . . . . .Ted Durcan (56) Time: 0—59.09 - 10 Ran

Race 4 - C OMMERCIAL B ANK

D UBAI - 1400m(a7f) - Thorougbreds

Purse: 75,000 (1st: 45,000; 2nd: 15,000; 3rd: 8,250; 4th: 4,500; 5th: 2,250) Handicap for NH & SH 3 year olds & older. For NH 4 year olds & older & SH 3 year olds & older rated 60-75. For NH 3 year olds Only rated 75-85 1 - BARANSKY (GB) 5yrs. B G TT . . . . . . . . . .Richard Mullen (60) Green Desert (USA) / Mount Elbrus . . . . . . . . . . . .Satish Seemar H.E.Sh. Hamdan Bin Mohd. Al Maktoum 2 Nk MOMARIS (GB) 5yrs. B G V . . . . . . . . . . . . .James Doyle (58.5) Dubai Destination (USA) / Anaamil . . . . . . .Dhruba Selvaratnam H.H.Sh. Ahmed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum 3 1.25 SUITED AND BOOTED (IRE) 6yrs. CH H B . . . .Wayne Smith (59.5) Tagula (IRE) / Carpet Lady . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Musabah Al Muhairi Mr. Fahad Al Mutairi 4 1.25 REMOTELINX (IRE) 5yrs. CH G SR . . . . . . .Tadhg O’Shea (57) Choisir (AUS) / La Tintoretta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anthony Manuel Mr. Mohd Matar Al Falahi 5 3.25 FIRSTKNIGHT (GB) 5yrs. B G TT . . . . . . . . .Patrick Dobbs (56) Kyllachy (GB) / Wedding Party (GB) . . . . . . . . . . . .Doug Watson Mr. Rajendra Lalit Agarwal 6 7.25 PRINCESS ROSE ANNE (IRE) 8yrs. CH M SR- B- . . . . .D O’Donohoe (53.5) 7 1 HANNIBAL HAYES (USA) 4yrs. CH C PE1 . . . . .Harry Bentley (53) 8 2.5 OUZINKIE (IRE) 3yrs. B G . . . . . . . . . . .Royston Ffrench (55.5) 9 1 MR CHURCHILL (IRE) 4yrs. B C B . . .Ahmed Al Subosi (53.5) 10 13 HABALWATAN (IRE) 9yrs. B H TT . . . . .Safwan Al Reffai (60) Time: 1—26.28 - 10 Ran

Race 5 - B EAM G ROUP

C OMPANIES - 1400m(a7f) - Thorougbreds

Purse: 75,000 (1st: 45,000; 2nd: 15,000; 3rd: 8,250; 4th: 4,500; 5th: 2,250) Handicap for NH & SH 3 year olds & older. For NH 4 year olds & older & SH 3 year olds & older Rated 60-75. For NH 3 year olds Only Rated 75-85 1 - SPECIAL BOY (IRE) 4yrs. B G . . . . . . . . .Wayne Smith (58.5) Invincible Spirit (IRE) / Ezilla . . . . . . . . . . . .Musabah Al Muhairi H.E.Sh. Mansoor Bin Mohd Al Maktoum 2 2.75 BIRCHAM (IRE) 3yrs. CH C SR . . . . . . . .Patrick Cosgrave (56) Dubawi (IRE) / Royale Danehill . . . . . . . . . . . .Ismail Mohammed Mr. Sultan Ali 3 2.5 WADI WANDERER (IRE) 6yrs. B/Br G H1 V . . . . .Marc Monaghan (55) Key Of Luck (USA) / Ascot Cyclone . . . . . .Musabah Al Muhairi Mr. Mohd Abdulla Bel Obaida 4 1 PRINCE SHAUN (IRE) 8yrs. B G TT . . . . . . .Patrick Dobbs (57) Acclamation (GB) / Style Parade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Doug Watson EERC (Mngr: Mrs Rebecca Byrne) 5 Hd MUTUAL FORCE (USA) 5yrs. B H SR- B1 TT . . . .Saeed Al Mazrooei (57) Arch (USA) / Freeroll (USA) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ali Rashid Al Raihe H.E.Sh. Majid Bin Mohd Al Maktoum 6 8.25 NEEDLELEAF (USA) 6yrs. B H SR TT . . . . . .Harry Bentley (59.5) 7 0.5 BROUGHTONS DAY (GB) 6yrs. B G B TT . . . . . .Richard Mullen (54) 8 2.25 CRACKDOWN (IRE) 7yrs. B G CP . . . . . . .Sam Hitchcott (58.5) 9 22 MUSLEH (USA) 7yrs. B G TT . . . . . . . . . . .Sultan Al Anazi (53) Time: 1—25.72 - 9 Ran Emirates Entertainment A ltus Ad Festu m

Race 6 - E - SPORTS - 1600m(a8f) - Thorougbreds Purse: 100,000 (1st: 60,000; 2nd: 20,000; 3rd: 11,000; 4th: 6,000; 5th: 3,000) Handicap for NH 4 year olds & older & SH 3 year olds & older. Rated 80-95 1 - ENCIPHER (USA) 4yrs. B C . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kieren Fallon (59) Elusive Quality (USA) / Secret Charm . . . . . . .Ismail Mohammed Mr. Sultan Ali 2 1 INTERPRET (USA) 5yrs. B H . . . . . . . . . . .Wayne Smith (55.5) Distorted Humor (USA) / Quendom . . . . . . .Musabah Al Muhairi H.E.Sh. Majid Bin Mohd Al Maktoum 3 Nk IZAAJ (USA) 6yrs. CH G TT- . . . . . . . . . . .Patrick Cosgrave (59) Giant’s Causeway (USA) / Miss Coronado . . .Mubarak Bin Shafya H.E.Sh. Mansoor Bin Mohd Al Maktoum 4 Nk QANNAAS (USA) 4yrs. Db/br G SR TT . . . .Paul Hanagan (56.5) Hard Spun (USA) / Windsong . . . . . . . . . . . .Ali Rashid Al Raihe H.H.Sh. Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum 5 1.75 KESSRAA (IRE) 7yrs. B G SR . . . . . . . . . . . . .James Doyle (60) Kheleyf (USA) / Safe Care (IRE) . . . . . . . . . .Dhruba Selvaratnam H.H.Sh. Ahmed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum 6 2.25 TROJAN NIGHTS (USA) 5yrs. CH G . . . . . .Harry Bentley (60) 7 Nk CURZON LINE (GB) 4yrs. B G SR TT . . .Royston Ffrench (57.5) 8 1.5 ENERY (IRE) 4yrs. B C . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marc Monaghan (53.5) 9 Dist HISTORIC FIND (GB) 4yrs. CH C B . . . . . .Tadhg O’Shea (59.5) Time: 1—38.19 - 9 Ran

14 March 2013

ABU DHABI REVIEW (SUNDAY)

by Brett Williams

Rakha scores as Al Jahouri dominates Liwa Oasis Rakha

BU DHABI’S penultimate meeting of the season, last Sunday, was highlighted by the 1400m Group 1 Liwa Oasis and trainer Majed Al Jahouri, who is enjoying an amazing season, saddled a remarkable 1-2-3-4 with Royston Ffrench aboard winner Rakha, who led close home to deny stable companion Areem a third win at the highest level this season, with stablemates Thakif third and Masharab fourth. All four are owned by the trainer’s main patron HE Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan and winning jockey Ffrench said: “It was a truly gutsy performance and a remarkable result for the yard. She is exceptionally tough and gave her all to lead close home. ”I rode her two starts ago when she was second to Thakif, third tonight, and thought this extra 400m would suit her. Luckily it has!” That race provided a new track record as did AF Shbas in the following 1000m conditions stakes, sponsored by Wathba Stud and restricted to horses labelled as owned by ‘private owners’. Dane O’Neill was in the saddle for trainer Tony Manuel who said: “These Wathba Stud races are a

AF Shbas

great initiative and gives us all, who do not train for The Royal Family, a great chance to win a few races and it really has been a great initiative – and long may it continue!” O’Neill added: “It has been a good season and I have really enjoyed it. It is great to have this turf track at Abu Dhabi to give these Purebred Arabians the opportunity to race on grass and regularly.” Champion Jockey Tadhg O’Shea was in double form, landing the main support race, the 2400m Group 3 concluding round of the Arabian Triple Crown on the exciting Skoop, before making virtually all on Queen Of Alba in the only Thoroughbred race, the concluding 2200m maiden. O’Shea said: “Skoop has plenty of speed but stays well which is great for a Purebred Arabian. He was keen early on so made his own job more difficult but he really does seem to have a touch of class and, all being well, he is a serious prospect for next year.” He is trained by Ernst Oertel, who still has a chance of being crowned Champion Trainer this season after a truly memorable campaign.

The jockey completed his double on Queen Of Alba and said: “That is great to get my first winner for Thistle Bloodstock for whom I will be riding as retained jockey in Ireland this summer. She deserved to get her head in front after some good efforts in defeat.” Racing opened with a 1600m conditions race, in which Adrie de

Vries made almost every yard of the running on Talmoud for trainer Jaber Bittar. De Vries said: “That actually was not the plan but he jumped so well I had to be positive on him. He is a nice horse and could be a really nice type for next year.” The winning scenario could not have been more different in the following 2200m handicap with

O’Neill initiating his own double when producing the Gill Duffield-trained Takaamul to lead in the dying strides. Duffield said: “Winning races now in the UAE is so difficult, any winner is a bonus so this is a nice victory. That is six for the campaign now and we keep ploughing on but it does get more difficult every season.”

Skoop

Queen Of Alba

14 March 2013

ABU DHABI RESULTS

Going: Good-Firm (All Races on Turf)

Race 1 - AL SAMHA - 1600m(a8f) - Purebred Arabians

Race 4 - LIWA OASIS (GR.1) - 1400m(a7f) - Purebred Arabians

Purse: 35,000 (1st: 21,000; 2nd: 7,000; 3rd: 3,850; 4th: 2,100; 5th: 1,050) Conditions for 4 year olds & older. For Maiden & Winners of 1 Race Only. 1 - TALMOUD (AE) 5yrs. B H . . . . . . . . . . . .Adrie De Vries (56.5) Bibi De Carrere (FR) / Laila De Carrere . . . . . . . . .Dr Jaber Bittar H.E.Sh. Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan 2 3 UNIQUE DE LA GARDE (FR) 5yrs. GR H CP . . . .Royston Ffrench (57) Dormane (FR) / Gozela Des Esteves . . . . . .Ibrahim Al Hadhrami Mr. Ali bin Suroor Al Dhahiri 3 1 HAB NESSNAS (AE) 4yrs. CH C SR EC . . . .Tadhg O’Shea (55.5) Al Nasr (FR) / Madawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ernst Oertel H.H.Sh. Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan 4 2 DUZAR (FR) 5yrs. CH H . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carlos Sanchez (58.5) Munjiz (FR) / Koralya De Nerak . . . . . . . . . . . .Majed Al Jahouri H.E.Sh. Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan 5 3.5 DJANET MONLAU (FR) 6yrs. B M CP1 . . . . .Ted Durcan (56.5) Dormane (FR) / Osaka Domenjoi . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gillian Duffield Athbah Stud 6 Nk RAAD W’RSAN (AE) 6yrs. GR H B . . . . . .Marc Monaghan (53) 7 Nk BH FATAN (AE) 6yrs. B G B . . . . . . . . . . . .Dane O’Neill (56.5) 8 1.25 KANA’AN (AE) 5yrs. B H CP . . . . . . . . . . .D O’Donohoe (56.5) 9 SHd KALAHARI DESERT (AE) 5yrs. CH H SR CP . . . .Sam Hitchcott (56.5) 10 3 A’NNABAK W’RSAN (AE) 7yrs. CH H B2 P- TT . . .Richard Mullen (56.5) 11 10 RS MUJAHID (AE) 8yrs. B H . . . . . . . . . . . .Xavier Ziani (56.5) 12 3.5 DYNAMIK’AL FAUQUEY (FR) 8yrs. B H . .Jesus Rosales (57) 13 2.25 MH LAZZAZ (AE) 5yrs. CH G . . . . . . . . .Gerald Avranche (55) 14 1 MH AREEB (AE) 4yrs. CH C . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wayne Smith (54) 15 16 NAJM (FR) 4yrs. CH C B TT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harry Bentley (56) Time: 1—42.35 - 15 Ran - Non-Runners: Barq, Richly Blessed, Ubu Al Mels, Abu Al Maarek, Zad Al Taif

Purse: 250,000 (1st: 150,000; 2nd: 50,000; 3rd: 25,000; 4th: 12,500; 5th: 7,500; 6th: 5,000) For 5 year olds and older. 1 - RAKHA (FR) 5yrs. CH M TT . . . . . . . . . . .Royston Ffrench (55) Mahabb (AE) / Shamayl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Majed Al Jahouri H.E.Sh. Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan 2 SHd AREEM (FR) 5yrs. B H SR TT . . . . . . . . . . . .Ahmad Ajtebi (57) Mahabb (AE) / Canelle De Carrere . . . . . . . . . . .Majed Al Jahouri H.E.Sh. Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan 3 Hd THAKIF (FR) 5yrs. CH H SR TT- . . . . . . . . .Harry Bentley (57) Mahabb (AE) / Sheena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Majed Al Jahouri H.E.Sh. Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan 4 2.5 MUSHARAB (FR) 6yrs. B H TT . . . . . . . . . . . .Dane O’Neill (57) Njewman (FR) / Koralya De Nerak . . . . . . . . . .Majed Al Jahouri H.E.Sh. Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan 5 1.75 BIGG N RICH (US) 6yrs. CH H CP TT . . .Gerald Avranche (57) Falina Des Fabries (FR) / Viraac . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eric Lemartinel Athbah Stud 6 4.5 BURNING FANCY (US) 7yrs. GR M . . . . . .Tadhg O’Shea (55) 7 10 MESTOR (FR) 5yrs. CH H SR- B- TT . . . . . .Adrie De Vries (57) 8 Nk TM SUPER BIRD (US) 7yrs. CH M . . . . . . . . . .Ted Durcan (55) 9 11 SALAAMAH (FR) 6yrs. B M B . . . . . . . . . . .Richard Mullen (55) 10 Dist ZELLS FRED (US) 7yrs. CH H B . . . . . . . . . . .Wayne Smith (57) Time: 1—27.64 (Track Record) - 10 Ran

Race 2 - SWEIHAN - 2200m(a11f) - Purebred Arabians Purse: 85,000 (1st: 51,000; 2nd: 17,000; 3rd: 9,350; 4th: 5,100; 5th: 2,550) Handicap for 4 year olds & older. For 4 year olds Rated 0-94 For 5 year olds & older Rated 0-85 1 - TAKAAMUL (GB) 7yrs. CH G CP . . . . . . . . .Dane O’Neill (59) Djebbel (FR) / Valina Des Fabries . . . . . . . . . . . .Gillian Duffield H.H.Sh. Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum 2 Hd AF KAMAASH (AE) 7yrs. B H B . . . . . . . .Harry Bentley (53.5) Madoua De Piboul (FR) / Fauvette Al Maury . . .Ibrahim Al Hadhrami Mr. Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda 3 Ns MANISHA (AE) 5yrs. GR M SR CP . . . .Royston Ffrench (54.5) Darike (FR) / Al Misk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ernst Oertel H.H.Sh. Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan 4 3 IBN BATTUTA MONLAU (FR) 6yrs. CH H B TT . . .Wayne Smith (53.5) Dormane (FR) / Okapie Domenjoi . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eric Lemartinel Mr. Rashed Mohd Mahran Al Bloushi 5 Nk MANAN (US) 6yrs. B H B TT . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ted Durcan (55.5) Doran (FR) / Mangaline Du Loup . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eric Lemartinel Athbah Stud 6 1.5 RAKED (FR) 8yrs. B H B TT . . . . . . . . . .Gerald Avranche (59.5) 7 0.75 SHAMSHOUM (AE) 6yrs. CH H . . . . . . . . .Richard Mullen (53) 8 0.75 FORGEHILL CEZANNE (FR) 7yrs. B H SR . . . . . . .Tadhg O’Shea (60) 9 2 FRYNCHMAN (US) 6yrs. CH H SR B1 CP- TT . . . . .D O’Donohoe (58) 10 10 ELRAAWY (FR) 6yrs. CH H CP1 . . . . . . . .Sam Hitchcott (55.5) Time: 2—26.24 - 10 Ran

Race 3 - ARABIAN TRIPLE CROWN R.3 (GR.3) - 2400m(a12f) - Purebred Arabians Purse: 200,000 (1st: 120,000; 2nd: 40,000; 3rd: 20,000; 4th: 10,000; 5th: 6,000; 6th: 4,000) For 4 year olds Only. 1 - SKOOP (FR) 4yrs. CH C SR CP . . . . . . . . .Tadhg O’Shea (55.5) Njewman (FR) / Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ernst Oertel H.H.Sh. Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan 2 3.25 NAJM ALEMARAT (FR) 4yrs. CH C SR CP . . . .Sam Hitchcott (54) Dormane (FR) / Fryga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ernst Oertel H.H.Sh. Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan 3 3 MERZAL (FR) 4yrs. B C SR1 . . . . . . . . . . .Harry Bentley (55.5) Bibi De Carrere (FR) / Mizzna . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Majed Al Jahouri H.E.Sh. Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan 4 2.25 BAYAN (AE) 4yrs. B C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D O’Donohoe (54) Bibi De Carrere (FR) / Bahera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr Jaber Bittar Al Reef Stables 5 2.5 VAZS MANE SON (US) 4yrs. GR C B . . . .Adrie De Vries (58.5) Dormane (FR) / Golly Gal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Salim Al Hakmani Royal Cavalry Oman 6 2.25 LIVE RICH (US) 4yrs. CH C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Xavier Ziani (54) 7 0.75 PILEPOILE (FR) 4yrs. B C SR B- . . . . . .Safwan Al Reffai (56.5) 8 Dist SHARIS (AE) 4yrs. B C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jesus Rosales (54) Time: 2—42.22 - 8 Ran

Race 5 - WATHBA STUD FARM CUP- 1000m(a5f) - Purebred Arabians Purse: 50,000 (1st: 30,000; 2nd: 10,000; 3rd: 5,500; 4th: 3,000; 5th: 1,500) Conditions for Fillies & Mares 4 year olds & older That Have Not Won 2 Races. 1 - AF SHBAS (AE) 5yrs. CH M . . . . . . . . . . . .Dane O’Neill (56.5) Al Kesbe (FR) / Sambaa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anthony Manuel Mr. Abdulla Ali Abdul Ghani Al Khouri 2 1.5 AF ASEFAH (AE) 5yrs. GR M CP TT . . . . . . .Wayne Smith (55) Burning Sand (US) / Fleur Du Cayrou . . . . . . . . .Eric Lemartinel Mr. Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda 3 3 AF HASBA (AE) 5yrs. B M V . . . . . . . . . . .Tadhg O’Shea (56.5) Mahabb (AE) / Bucelia Du Cayrou . . . . . . . . . . . .Gillian Duffield Mr. Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda 4 1.25 SAWBAH (AE) 5yrs. B M . . . . . . . . . . . . .Richard Mullen (56.5) Toufan (GB) / Tahera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anthony Manuel Mr. Ali Abdulaziz Al Owais 5 2.25 MAWARED EL MEDAM (AE) 4yrs. B F CP TT . . . .Gerald Avranche (54.5) Djelmidor (FR) / Farida Du Bac . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eric Lemartinel Mr. Ahmad Saeed Al Mazrooei 6 1 AF MUJERAH (AE) 5yrs. CH M V TT . . . . . . . .Ted Durcan (55) 7 0.5 FAZZA (AE) 5yrs. GR M SR TT- . . . . . . . . .Carlos Sanchez (55) 8 0.75 ISTARA (FR) 4yrs. CH F CP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jesus Rosales (56) 9 0.75 SABLA (AE) 6yrs. B M B TT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D O’Donohoe (55) 10 0.5 AMJAD AL DHAFRA (AE) 5yrs. GR M B1 . . . .Salima Al Taleei (55) 11 4 LATIFA PRINCESS (AE) 4yrs. B F . . . . . .Sam Hitchcott (55.5) 12 5.5 BENT GUETLATOU (AE) 4yrs. GR F . . . .Royston Ffrench (54) Time: 1—01.20 - 12 Ran - Non-Runners: Girl Powerr, Special Zell, Af Onshoda, Az Laheeb

Race 6 - HABSHAN - 2200m(a11f) - Thoroughbreds Purse: 35,000 (1st: 21,000; 2nd: 7,000; 3rd: 3,850; 4th: 2,100; 5th: 1,050) Maiden for NH 4 year olds & SH 3 year olds & older. 1 - QUEEN OF ALBA (IRE) 4yrs. B F SR H . . . .Tadhg O’Shea (54.5) Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE) / Mad Madam Mym . . . . .Satish Seemar Thistle Bloodstock Ltd 2 0.75 LA KALAM (GB) 6yrs. CH M . . . . . . . . . . .Carlos Sanchez (55) Dubawi (IRE) / Jathaabeh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mohd Ibrahim Mr. Malaz Ibrahim Abdelmagid 3 0.5 MUTAYASER (GB) 5yrs. B G B TT . . . . . . . .Dane O’Neill (57) Shamardal (USA) / Borgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ali Rashid Al Raihe H.H.Sh. Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum 4 3 PETTY OFFICER (IRE) 5yrs. B H V . . . . . . .Adrie De Vries (57) Dubawi (IRE) / Miss Particular . . . . . . . . . . .Mubarak Bin Shafya H.E.Sh. Ahmed Bin Mohd Al Maktoum 5 Nk FA’IZ (IRE) 4yrs. B/Br G CP . . . . . . . . . . . .Sam Hitchcott (56.5) Dansili (GB) / Carisolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Erwan Charpy H.E.Sh. Maktoum Bin Mohd Al Maktoum 6 4 CHIBCHAN (IRE) 5yrs. B H V TT . . . . . . . . .Harry Bentley (57) 7 0.75 COVERT DESIRE (GB) 5yrs. CH H SR B . . . .Royston Ffrench (57) 8 1.75 COOL WIND (IRE) 5yrs. CH M TT- . . . . . . . .Wayne Smith (55) 9 1.75 WISE THOUGHTS (GER) 5yrs. B G BP TT . . . .Richard Mullen (57) 10 0.5 HAMLOOL (IRE) 5yrs. B H B . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jesus Rosales (57) 11 0.5 THE BARBARIAN KING (SAF) 4yrs. B G . . .Gerald Avranche (57) 12 3.5 ROMAGNE (GB) 5yrs. B H SR1 . . . . . . .Saeed Al Mazrooei (54) 13 3.25 MUHAMEE (IRE) 4yrs. CH G SR- B1 . . . . . . .Ted Durcan (56.5) 14 6 ROYALISM (IRE) 5yrs. B G TT . . . . . . . . . . .D O’Donohoe (57) Time: 2—14.86 - 14 Ran - Non-Runners: Greeta’s Cape, Hickory Cat, Shark In The Sea

14 March 2013

MEYDAN PREVIEW (THURSDAY)

By Brett Williams

Iconic could be the one M EYDAN’S final domestic meeting of the season is also their penultimate one of the campaign with only the Dubai World Cup fixture, just over two weeks later, to follow. The two most valuable races on the all Tapeta six race card, both carrying Dh80,000 in prize money, are handicaps with the sprinters going first in a 1200m dash in which Kaiss looks an interesting contender for trainer Satish Seemar whose string have been in fine form all season. A winner last time at Jebel Ali, he has yet to win on this surface but has run some fine races in defeat and he has the benefit of stable apprentice Marc Monaghan’s invaluable claim. Stable jockey Richard Mullen partners Dubai Iconic and appears a massive danger to all seeking a third career win on only his sixth outing. Unraced until this season, the 5yo has registered both his victories on this surface over 1400m but the drop in trip is not expected to be a problem. Another who arrives here in great form is Muarrab, a winner last week at Jebel Ali on only his second local start. He has won on a similar surface in Europe and must go well for Musabah Al Muhairi who is another trainer who has had his horses in great heart throughout the campaign. Stable jockey Wayne Smith rides Discoverer, well beaten behind Muarrab last time but has won on this surface at Meydan, when beating Kaiss. It really does look wide open with

Dubai Iconic a nice blend of seasoned handicappers taking on young, progressive rivals. The following 2200m handicap is equally as valuable and Doug Watson looks to hold a strong hand with Pat Dobbs aboard the admirable Dr Faustus and Dane O’Neill on stable companion Mantoba. A case can be made for both, along with the trainer’s third runner Udabaa. Midnight Moon has to be of interest receiving weight from all 11 of his rivals. A maiden winner here over 2000m last time, that form looks good with the subsequent victory of Queen Of Alba, runner-up on that occasion. Ukranian was a course and distance winner last time when given a fine ride by Royston Ffrench and the pair should go close again for Champion

Trainer Ali Rashid Al Raihe. Adrie de Vries rides Rebel Song, a winner here on his penultimate start before a good run on the Abu Dhabi turf. Trained by Mubarak bin Shafya, he has to be of great interest on this occasion given his great record on this kind of surface. Seemar and Mullen combine with Eddie Jock, seeking his first UAE victory at the 31st attempt and he can run another solid race. Enery looks an interesting contender for Al Muhairi and Smith who, remarkably considering he could still be Champion Jockey again, has not ridden a winner at Meydan this season! With all to play for in both the jockeys’ and trainers’ championships, this meeting starts what could well be a pivotal weekend in the ultimate destiny of both.

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Meydan 14 March 2013 Stable / Organization

Tipster

Grandstand Stable

Ali Al Raihe

Al Aasfa Stable

Mubarak Bin Shafia

Emaar Stable

Abdullah Bin Hazzaim

Al-Nakhil Stable

Yousif Bin Ghilan

Oasis Stable

Musabah Al Muhairi

Reef Stable

Abdullah H. Salim

Jebel Ali Stable

Dhruba Selvaratnam

Zabeel Stable

Satish Seemar

Al Falah Stable

Saif Aldin Deeb

Al Ketbi Stable

Bakhit Al Ketbi

R. Alkhaima Stable

Abdullah Altamimi

12 Al-Nakhil Club - AlAin

Mohd Ramadan

Al Wathba Stable

Sultan Almarzoqi

Al-Ain Club

Mohd Ibrahim

Almazroi Stable

Sameer Hawaa

16 Al Shamsi Stable

Mohd Omar Mohd

Victory Stable

Mahmood Husain

Mark Monkhous

Green Stable

Erwan Charpy

Red Stable

Doug Watson

Bouresly Stable

Bouresly

Etihad Stable

Anthony Manuel

23 Dubai Racing Chanel (A)

Tawfiq Mohd

Leslie Wilson

Gulf News

25 Dubai Racing Chanel (E) 26

Al-Bayan

Ross Birkett Baha Eddin Atta

Al-Roeya

Isam Al Sayed

Khaleej Times

Hisham Al Gizouli

Raceweek

Peter Ward

Al-Khaleej

Isam Hajo

Al-Watan

Kamal Mohd Almubarak

32 Al Khayal Magazine 33

D.R.C

Wael Dhaw Yassir Mabrook

D.I.R.C

Martin Talty

The National

Amith Passela

Al-Medmar Magazine

Rashid Abdul Baqi

Al-Adiyat (A)

Mohammed Taha

Al-Adiyat (E)

Mark Jackson

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Race Race Race Race Race Race

13 16 15

12 5 12

7 4 5

6 7 6

10 9 10

11 1 11

4 4 14

5 5 4

4 13 2

7 6 4

10 10 2

2 2 2

15 15 9 6

12 3 7 12

5 1 1 1

6 2 4 6

10 10 10 10

11 2 2 2

4 6 9 6

2 5 5 5

1 5 4 12

7 7 7 7

10 10 10 2

2 2 2 5

6 4 6 9 6 6 4 6 14

5 12 5 5 8 12 7 12 5

12 1 4 1 2 5 5 1 5

7 7 7 6 7 7 7 6 6

2 12 10 10 12 10 10 10 12

5 2 9 2 8 2 2 2 2

Scoring System : 10 Points for win, 5 points for 2nd, 2 points for 3rd

Dr Faustus

Muarrab

SELECTIONS 6:35 Mark Jackson

Ormindo