Arabian Horse World
ARABIAN RACING
2016
Y E A R B O O K
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Al Mourtajez (Dahess x Arwa by Nuits St. Georges), 2015 IFAHR leading racehorse four years old and older.
P R E S E N T I N G T H E 2 0 1 5 I N T E R N AT I O N A L A N D U. S . S TA K E S R E S U LT S AND BREEDING STALLIONS FOR 2016
MARED AL SAHRA
2002 Grey, Height: 1,55m
Race Record
From 19 career starts: Total Prize Money of 604,399 EUR.
Multiple Group 1 winner and producing sire including CHADDAD, MEEYUR, MOUHEEB, Wathah and Al Majh’hoor.
6 Wins – Including: H.H. The Emir’s Sword (Gr.1 PA) Doha H.H. The Heir Apparent Trophy, Doha, Qatar Cup, Doha
Progeny CHADDAD (c. 2010 Nisaee) of 3 career starts in France, 1 win the Qatar Total Arabian Trophy des Poulains (Gr.1 PA), Saint Cloud, 2 places including 3rd Coupe Du Sud Ouest Des Purs Sang Arabes (Gr.3 PA), Bordeaux MEEYUR (f. 2011 TM La Belle Proper) of 8 career starts in France and the UK 3 wins in France including Prix Damas (Gr.3 PA), Dax. 5 places, 2nd Jebel Ali Racecourse Za’abeel Int’l Stakes (Gr.1 PA), Newbury. 2nd French Arabian Breeders Challenge Sprint (Gr.2 PA), Toulouse. 3rd French Arabian Breeders Challenge Pouliche (Gr.3 PA), Toulouse MOUHEEB (c. 2010 Sanytiki) – 1 win in Turkey Uluslararasi Ali Riza Bey Kosusu (Gr.2 PA), Veliefendi, 3 places in Turkey including 2nd Uluslararasi Malzgirt Kosusu (Gr.1. PA), Veliefendi 3rd Uluslararasi Ali Riza Bey Kosusu (Gr.2 PA), Veliefendi Wathah (c. 2011 The Wright Stuff) – 1 win in France, 4 places, 3rd Qatar Total Arabian Trophy des Poulains (Gr.1 PA), Saint Cloud Al Majh’hoor (c. 2010 Dixie Darlene) of 17 career starts in Qatar 3 wins, PA Derby Trial, Doha. 12 places 3rd H.H The Emir’s Sword (Gr.1 PA), Doha. 2nd Qatar Gold Trophy (Gr.2 PA), Doha and Qatar P/A Derby (Gr.2 PA), Doha Rasi (c. 2011 Dixie Darlene) of 7 career starts in Qatar and the UK 3 wins, 3 places3rd Emirates NBD International Stakes, Newbury
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Wafi Amer Bushra
Tidjani Massamarie Margau
Shabab Sarhah Lahoom Rahifa Flipper Managhi Managanate Mandore
2016 Stud Fee 3,000 € (+ VAT) Shipping Charges not included
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SHADWELL STUD PRESENTS
International ArabianStallions
FOR 2016
Madjani
Tidjani x Salama, by Sibawaih Horse of the Year in the UAE in 2005, 2006, 2007 Winner of 3 Kahayla Classics (Gr.1) Sire of Stakes winners HANDASSA (Gr.2) and RB FRYNCH BROAD (Gr.2) and winners RB MADJYK MAN, BON BAISER DE FAUST, NIRAAN, THE SECRET, MARADJA DES FORGES, MADJANTHAT, TAREK AL MELS, ASHRAAF‌ Standing at Haras de Saint-Faust (France) $2,500 (frozen semen)
No Risk Al Maury
Kesberoy x Nectarine Al Maury, by Baroud III Winner of 6 Group 1 races & leading Arabian Racehorse in Europe and Middle East Out of the outstanding dam-line that produced countless international Group winners First 3YOs in 2016 Standing at Haras de Saint-Faust (France) $2,000 (frozen semen)
Denise Gault Race Street Management, Inc. Tel: +1 (831) 625-4275 P.O. Box 5747 Carmel, California 93921 racestreetinc@aol.com www.racestreet.com
Also standing at Haras de Saint Faust - France : AL SAOUDI Nuits St Georges x Fatzica, by Fatzour Triple Group 1 winner Sire of VETLANA DE FAUST, NAJLAA, VOYOU DE FAUST, VULKAIN D’ALBRET, DJOULDIA DE FAUST, ARIS DE CARRERE, AL CHAHIRA, KAREEM KB, VENT DE FAUST… €500 SPECIAL OFFER FOR US BREEDERS: For your first MADJANI or NO RISK AL MAURY nomination booked, get a FREE NOMINATION TO AL SAOUDI! Contact RaceStreet Management for further details.
Standing at Shadwell Stud - England : AL JAKBAR Al Sakbe x Essaada, by Hosni Qatar Total French Arabian Breeders’ Cup Mile (Gr. 1, Longchamp), Prix Nefta (Gr.2, Toulouse) Sire of winners AL MURJAAN, AGHSAAN, AL KABEER £500 (natural cover only)
Standing at Mandolynn Hill Farm - USA : CHNDAKA Dormane x Malika Fontenay, by Medicq Allah National Day Cup (Gr.1, Abu Dhabi), Al Nahyan International Stakes (Gr.1, Kempton) Sire of EXPLOSIVE HEAT MHF, QUEENS RANSOM BVF, MUHFUZA FATA, DC ROYAL TIGRE, MAJAALES, MAGHAZI, BEE VEE BEE, ALAZAR MHF, FIRST KISS HLF, CHINAACTIC… $2,000 (natural cover) / $2,500 (frozen semen)
KAOLINO Dormane x Cary De Carrere, by Passem Dubai Kahayla Classic (Gr. 1, Nad Al Sheba), Al Saad Mazrat Al Ruwayah (Gr. 2, Nad Al Sheba), Mazrat Al Ruwayyah (Gr. 2, Nad Al Sheba) Sire of KALINO, SMOKE HOUSE, KATONAHOTINROOF MHF, KAO KAT MHF, MOTOWN RISING, ZAYIN ZACHILLES, KAMIKAZE, TRU KAOLINA, AS ALKHATTAF… $2,500 (natural cover or frozen semen)
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RACING YEARBOOK Arabian Horse World ’s Arabian Racing Yearbook 2016
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Table of Contents 24 2015 Group 1 IFAHR Pattern Race Results 38 2015 Grade 1 U.S. Race Results 40 2015 Group 2 IFAHR Pattern Results 45 2015 Grade 2 U.S. Race Results 47 2015 Group 3 IFAHR Pattern Races 52 2015 Grade 3 U.S. Race Results 60 Top Ranked U.S. Racehorses — Darley Preview 62 Leading U.S. Runners, Owners, and Trainers 65 Santa Anita — The Most Prominent California Racetrack to Host Arabian Racing
rabian Horse World is proud to present our fourth annual Arabian Racing Yearbook in which we include all the world’s PA stakes and U.S. Graded stakes results from 2015 in one keepsake reference volume. We are grateful to our advertisers who make this project possible, the racing organizations that provide us with statistics, the photographers whose work brings racing to life in our pages, and of course the race sponsors, without whom Arabian racing as we know it wouldn’t exist. The Arabian’s gifts have been celebrated through the ages, often as they relate to racing, as described below by Emir Abd-el-Kadar, the famed nineteenth-century Arab leader and an authority on the Arabian horse. This passage is from Horses of the Sahara, by Eugène Daumas, a cavalry officer in the Algerian territory between 1835 and 1850: We took part in the horse races. Though it was early morning, the crowd was as dense as at the season of pilgrimage. We arrived at the peep of the day with horses whose hooves were hollow as cups. The stars had announced good fortune to them. They are drawn up according to the purity of their race. The noble is placed by the side of the noble. They have been brought to excite the admiration of the spectators, impatient to see them appear in the lists. Horsemen mount them, hardy as bars of iron and short of stature. Their voice is like the roaring of the lion. Seated on their coursers they look like starlings hovering over the tableland of a mountain.
66 Ms Dixie — In Appreciation of the Three-Time Darley Winner
At last they draw up the line. The steeds … disperse immediately like a covey of grey partridges discovered by a falcon.
68 A Conversation with Michelle Morgan
In being present we experience the greatest gratification.
70 Arabian Racing Cup 2015 — Year in Review
These are horses that never drink any but the purest water, and never feed on any but the choicest food.
72 A Conversation with Nelly PhilippotHermanne 76 A Conversation with Paul and Manuela Daverio
And here we are, some 180 years later, and our Arabian horses are still thrilling us every time they set foot on the world’s racetracks. This is the horse of our dreams, the original swift runner.
78 Top International Racehorses 80 2015 IFAHR Top International Purebred Arabian Racehorse Rankings 82 Heritage Arabian Racing Club 86 Monarch AH — Where is He Now? 95 Racing Yearbook Index of Advertisers
— Denise Hearst, Publisher On the cover:
The top ranked 2015 IFAHR racehorse four years old and older Al Mourtajez (Dahess x Arwa by Nuits St. Georges), also pictured at top left, owned by Al Shaqab Racing of Qatar and trained by Thomas Fourcy.
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Cre Run’s Purebred Arabians & connections have won 24 Darley Awards and will be honored again at Darleys Hollywood 2016! ~ LYNN ASHBY ~ Winner of the 2014 Darley Trainer of the Year Award in 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, and 2014, Nominee for 2015 Darley Champion Trainer
~ OUR PRINCESS ~ Winner of the 2014 Darley 4 Year Old Filly of the Year Award, Nominee for 2015 Darley Champion Older Mare
~ THESS IS AWESOME ~ Winner of the 2013 Darley 3-Year-Old Colt of the Year Award, Nominee for 2015 Darley Champion Older Horse
~ ALL N ALL ~ Nominee for 2015 Darley Champion 4-Year-Old Filly
~ ROYAL RICHESS ~ Nominee for 2015 Darley Champion Older Mare ~ MONARCH AH ~ A 3 Time Darley Champion including Horse of the Year Pictured at age 29, at his home in Abu Dhabi, 2016
A grand tribute to the immortal racing stallion MONARCH AH Grandsire of three of our Darley Nominees. OUR PRINCESS, ROYAL RICHESS, ALL IN ALL and LYNN ASHBY photos copyright
THESS IS AWESOME photo © Lone Star Park Publicity; MONARCH AH photo by Deb Mihaloff
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Sales brokered by Race Street Management, Inc. RB CHAMPAGNE TASTE (Majd Al Arab x Djenzel) Darley Champion 4-Year-Old Colt Leading Stakes Winner in Oman KALINO (*Kaolino x Virlaxy by *Virgule Al Maury) Winner of the HH Sheikh Zayed Cup Jewel Crown, the richest Arabian race in the world at 1.2 million euro KATONAHOTINROOF MHF (Kaolino x Morning Lyght by Monarch AH) Winner of The National Cup of Oman GRRAFFITI BVF (Kaolino x Reed And Rite by *Wiking) Multiple winner in Oman THE SECRET (Madjani x More Adoraable by *Virgule Al Maury) Multiple winner in UAE RB BIG N RICH (TH Richie x Burnie Gee PW by Burning Sand) Multiple Group stakes winner in UAE SILK STOCKKINGS (Line Dancer x Seraph Wings) Winner in UAE
DENISE GAULT RECEIVING THE HH SHEIKHA FATIMA LIFETIME AWARD AT THE 2015 DARLEY AWARDS.
DENISE GAULT AND SILK STOCKKINGS AT AL W’RSAN STUD IN ABU DHABI.
U.S. Representative for International Race Sires: MADJANI, NO RISK AL MAURY, AL SAOUDI, MUNJIZ, MAHABB, and BIBI DE CARRERE, Contact us for breeding information.
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THE LEADING SIRE
DA H E SS Amer x Danie du Cassou (Dahr) €5,000 FROZEN SEMEN Sire of an unprecedented number of international Group/Graded horses inc. Al Mourtajez, Mahess Du Soleil, Samima, Dahor de Brugere, Vahess du Croate, Djebelia Al Mels, Djet Taouy, Delishess, AJS Rudainah, Cakouet de Bozouls, Thess Is Awesome, All N All, Anes Almusawama, Macallan etc.
2015 Successes include: AL MOURTAJEZ 2015 IFAHR World Top Rated Arabian Racehorse. 1st Qatar Arabian World Cup G1-PA, 1st HH The Emir’s Sword G1-PA, etc.
SAMIMA
MAHESS DU SOLEIL
THESS IS AWESOME
ALL N ALL
1st Qatar Cup Prix Dragon G1-PA, 1st Dubai Int’l Race Stakes LR-PA etc.
The winner of 4 races inc. 1st Shadwell Arabian Derby G1-PA, etc.
2nd Arabian Classic Handicap Gd.1, already 2013 USA Champion, etc.
1st Texas Yellow Rose Stakes Gd.2, etc.
STANDING AT HARAS DE THOUARS, FR : +33 (0)553 688 838 . ht47@wanadoo.fr QATAR : SIAN JONES : +(974) 331 752 30 . alshaqabracingfarm@gmail.com AL SHAQAB RACING : contact@alshaqab-racing.com
THE RoyAL CAVALRy oF oMAN
JosCo dU CAyRoU Munjiz x Josepha du Cayrou (Tidjani) 1-Josco du Cayrou
2 - Valiant Boy
Delaware Park Arabian Classic Gr1 Two times winner of the President of The United Arab Emirates Cup Gr1
H 2014 Horse of the Year (USA)
3 - Tabarak Harwood International Stakes Gr1 HH The Emir’s Sword Gr1 Coupe de France des Chevaux Arabes Gr1 Doha Cup Gr1
4 - Aziz Al shahania 3rd Qatar International Derby Gr2 3rd Qatar International Trophy Gr2
Al Rayyan Cup (Prix Kesberoy) Gr1 at deauville
JosCo dU CAyRoU 3yo jt-champion, won the Al Rayan Cup (Prix Kesberoy) Gr1 and was also second of the Qatar Arabian Trophy des Poulains Gr1 at Saint Cloud (from Al Mamun Monlau), beating Ghalib, Aziz al Shahania, Rathowan etc. Unbeaten as a four-year-old in two starts: Prix Magic de Piboul, at Toulouse, beating Ghalib sheikh Zayed (Prix Hannibal) Gr2 at Toulouse, in a canter beating Ghalib, Sartejano etc.
standing at Haras de soRELIs
2016 Stud fee: €1,800 ex-VAT (frozen semen) + shipping cost
Jean-Pierre dERoUBAIX + 33 (0)6 07 52 38 84 bloodstock@orange.fr
Catherine de LARTIGUE +33 (0)6 14 56 96 71 catherine.delartigue@sorelis.fr
AF ALBAhAR
AJS Intifadah (Kareema) Doha L/B P/A Oaks Trial 13 November 2014
:Grey :Born in 2004 in the United Arab Emirates Wafi AMER Bushra
Sabaan AL hAnOuF Saihab
Shabab Sahrah Lahoom Rahifa Obayyan Al Obayyah Rabdan Al Sahabiah
His sire Amer is one of the most successful current Arabian racing sires. BEst proGEny :
2011 AJs Intifadah, filly ex Karreema (Djandale), 13 starts, 4 wins, 3 places : 1st L/B P/A Guineas, 1200m, 1st Doha L/B P/A Oaks Trial, 1400m, 1st Losail Cup, 1200m. 2011 sendeed Al Galayel, colt ex Mezooh (Arawak d’Aroco), 6 starts, 4 places: 2nd Sumaysimah Cup, 1600m 2011 Jenjal, colt ex Gold Label (Akbar), 6 starts, 2 wins, 2 places 2011 BInt JAKKArtA, filly ex Jakkarta (Kesberoy), 7 starts in France, 2 wins, 5 places: 1st Shadwell Prix Razzia III (Gr.3pA) La Teste, 1st Al Rayyan Cup (Gr.1pA) Deauville, 2nd Prix nevadour (Gr.3pA) La Teste, 3rd Qatar Arabian Trophy des Pouliches de 3 ans (Gr.1pA) Saint-Cloud, 3rd Qatar Arabian Trophy des Juments (Gr.1pA) Longchamp 2011 naamah, filly ex najmat Al Sharq, 20 starts, 2 wins, 14 places. Winner of the “Local purebred Arabian Guineas” at Doha 2011 Bayriq, colt ex Al Jawade, 6 starts, 2 wins, 1 place 2012 Alsaker, colt ex Jakkarta, 3 starts, 1 win, 2 places : 1st Prix Akbar La Teste, 2nd Al Rayyan Cup Prix Kesberoy (Gr.1pA) Deauville,3rd Qatar Arabian Trophy des Poulains de 3 ans (Gr.1pA) Saint-Cloud.
Bint Jakkarta (Jakkarta) Al Rayyan Cup (Gr.1PA) Deauville 16 August 2014
2016 stUd fEEs : contact us
Contact: Thouars - 47340 Castella - France Tel.: +33 (0)5 53 68 88 38 Email: secretariat@harasdethouars.com www.harasdethouars.com
ALReADy HAS wINNING PROGeNy AND GROuP PA PLACeD RuNNeRS IN FRANCe
NEW at stud!
AMERETTO :Grey :Born in 2006 in France Wafi AMER Bushra
Drug WIN TAOUY Edwina
2016 sTUD FEEs:
Shabab
2000 € + VAT Frozen semen France
Sahrah
(Payable live foal)
Lahoom
2000 € + VAT Frozen semen Export (Payable at the booking prior to semen being sent)
Rahifa
1500 € + VAT IA in Fresh semen at Haras de
Prizrak
Thouars (Payable live foal)
Karinka
1000 € excluding VAT for mares having one Gr.1PA or Gr.2PA races/ or having progeny won Gr.1PA or Gr.2PA races/ or siblings having won a Gr.1PA or Gr.2PA races. (Payable live foal in France and at the booking for export prior to semen being sent).
Dormane Jaffa du Berlais
His sire Amer is one of the most successful current Arabian racing sires. His mare Win Taouy is also the mare of: DJET TAOUY (Dahess), 4 wins and 14 places for 29 starts. Winner of The President of the UAE Cup (Gr.1PA) Newmarket, Shadwell Dubai International Stakes (Gr.1PA) Newbury, HH Sh. Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup (Listed PA) Newbury, President of the UAE Cup – Coupe d’Europe des Chevaux Arabes (Gr.1PA) Saint–Cloud, 2nd QREC Harwood International Stakes (Gr.1PA) Doncaster, Shadwell Stud Dubai International Stakes (Gr.1PA) Newbury (twice) and 3rd Internatinal IFAHR Trophy (Gr.2PA) Istanbul.
Contact: Thouars - 47340 Castella - France Tel.: +33 (0)5 53 68 88 38 Email: secretariat@harasdethouars.com www.harasdethouars.com
Owned by :
EDWINA STUD
Managing Director : Manuela Daverio-Scharfenberg Mobile : + 41 79 656 37 00 - Email : edwina.stud@gmail.com
AMERETTO :Grey :Born in 2006 in France
RACE RECORDs 2009
1st Gran Premio UNIRE del Cavallo Arabo Intl. Gr. I - Chilivani – Sardinia 1st Premio Vernazza - Grosseto – Italy 1st Premio Asciano - Grosseto - Italy 1st Gran Premio d’Autunno del Purosangue Arabo Gr. I - Grosseto - Italy
2010
1st Premio Spello - Grosseto – Italy
2012
2nd Qatar NEAR Al Khawr Cup - Hoppegarten - Germany 3rd Wathba Stud Farm Cup (Gr.3PA) - Jagerspro - Sweden 2nd Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup (Listed PA) Hoppegarten - Germany 3rd Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup (Gr.3PA) – Duindigt - Holland 1st Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan – Nagroda Europy (Gr.3PA) - Warsaw - Poland 4th The President of the UAE Cup (Gr.2PA) Baden-Baden Germany
2013
2nd Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup Hoppegarten – Germany 2nd Qatar Cup – Duindigt – Holland 1st Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup (Gr.3PA) Cup Duindigt – Holland 1st Sh. Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup – Nagroda Europy (Gr.3PA) - Warsaw - Poland 2nd Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup (Gr.2PA) BadenBaden – Germany
2014
2nd Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup (Listed PA) – Hoppegarten – Germany 1st The President of the UAE Cup (Gr.2PA) Baden-Baden Germany 1st Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup (Gr.3PA) – Duindight – Holland 1st Sh. Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup – Nagroda Europy (Gr.3PA) - Warsaw - Poland
2015
2nd Wathba Stud Farm Cup (Gr.3PA) - Jagersro - Sweden 1st Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahan Inter. Cup – Warsaw Poland 2nd Sh. Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup (Gr.3PA) – Duindigt – Holland 1st Sh. Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup – Nagroda Europy (Gr.3PA) - Warsaw - Poland
Four time winner oF tHe SHeikH ZAyed Bin SultAn Al nAHyAn triple Crown Cup 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
SERAPHIN du Paon
DJELFOR
The only son of AKBAR to win the
President’s Cup & Kahayla Classic Gr.1PA Stellar damline, brother to multiple Group 1PA horses Top rated 5 year old son of leading sire Akbar RACE RECORD
At 3 years old : 1st Prix Cheri Bibi Gr.2PA, 2100m, Dax and 3rd Prix Ourour, 2000m, Toulouse. At 4 years old and +: 1st Dubai Kahayla Classic Gr.1PA, 2000m, Dubai ; HH President Cup Gr.1PA, 2200m, Abu Dhabi ; UAE Arabian Derby Prestige, 2200m, Abu Dhabi ; HH The President Cup prep, 2200m, Abu Dhabi 2nd Dubai Khalaya Classic Gr.1PA, 2000m, Dubai ; HH President Cup, Gr.1PA, 2200m, Abu Dhabi 3rd HH President Cup Prep, 2200m ; Al Maktoum Challenge Gr.1PA, 2000m
Born in France in 2006 by Akbar ex Bint el Bedia by Elias
AKBAR FANTASIA
Seraphin du Paon
ELIAS BINT EL BEDIA BELVEDERE
MANGANATE DJEBELLA II GOSSE DU BEARN FLEUR D’AVRIL ESMET ALI ROUZNAMA MISK LABIBA
Dubai Kahayla Classic (Gr.1PA) Meydan, 2010
STUD FEE 2016: €1.800 live foal in France AI Fresh semen /
€2.000 Frozen semen
France + export
Contact: Haras de Thouars Thouars - 47340 Castella - France - Tel.: +33 (0)5 53 68 88 38 - email: ht47@wanadoo.fr Also standing:
Abu Alemarat, Al Nasr, Calin du Loup, Darike, TH Richie, Zefiro de Nulvi
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Abu ALEMARAT
A line of
leading and influential international
Performing sires
His sire, Al Nasr was Top 3 Purebred Arabian Sire in the UAE for season 2008-2009 Abu Al Emarat was an outstanding athlete being the 2008 Triple Crown Champion in the UAE and also the leading four year old. He was also the first Triple Crown champion to perform at the highest level and managed to outclass Group 1 winners during the short time he was on the track. RACE RECORD 8 starts, 5 wins and 1 place : Triple Crown Winner 2008 1st Emirates Arabian Triple Crown, Round I (Abu Dhabi, 1600m). 1st Arabian Triple Crown, Round II, Gr.3PA (Abu Dhabi, 2200m). 1st Abu Dhabi Arabian Triple Crown, Round III, Gr.3PA (2400m). 1st Golden Shaheen, (Abu Dhabi, 2200m). 1st Hydra Silver Cup, Conditions (Abu Dhabi, 2200m) 2nd H.H The Presidents Cup, Gr.1PA (Abu Dhabi, 2200m)
STUD FEE 2016:
€1.500 live foal in France AI Fresh semen Frozen semen France + export
Born in France in 2004 by Al Nasr ex Madawa by Djelfor
WAY TO GO AL NASR MANGALIE D’ALBRET
Abu Alemarat
DJELFOR MADAWA MARINELLA
WIKING BRUSALLY ORSATA MANGANATE D’IDIDA MANGANATE DJEBELLA II IN CHAAALLAH MA BELLE
BEST PROGENY 2011 - Aurora Forta filly ex Bay Brulee (Sam Tiki), 3 starts, 1 place: 2nd Emirates Equestrian Federation International Stakes (Gr.2PA) 2011 - Hathlool colt ex Al Qahira (Dormane), 4 starts, 4 places: 2nd Prix Denouste Toulouse, 2nd Shadwell Prix Tidjani (Gr.3PA) La Teste, 2nd Al Rayyan Cup (Gr.1PA) Deauville, 2nd Prix Cheri Bibi (Gr.2PA) Bordeaux le Bouscat. 2011 - SHAHEER colt ex Jameela (Tidjani), 6 starts, 3 wins including Arabian Triple Crown R2 (Gr.3PA) Abu Dhabi and UAE Arabian Derby Abu Dhabi ; 3 second places : Prix Akbar La Teste, Prix Flipper Mont-de-Marsan, Qatar Arabian Trophy des Poulains de 3 ans (Gr.1PA) Saint-Cloud. 2012 - Men Alemarat colt ex Men Abu Dhabi, 2 starts, 1 place: 3rd Prix Akbar La Teste 2012 - DEYAAR filly ex Florine de Carrere, 5 starts, 1 win: ShadwellVéronique Briat-Prix Razzia III (Gr.3PA) La Teste and 3 places including 2nd Prix Nevada II (Gr.3PA) La Teste
Contact: Haras de Thouars Thouars - 47340 Castella - France - Tel.: +33 (0)5 53 68 88 38 - email: ht47@wanadoo.fr Also standing:
Al Nasr, Calin du Loup, Darike, Seraphin du Paon, TH Richie, Zefiro de Nulvi
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GROUP 1 note:
The Middle East racing season ran from November 2014-May 2015. Only those Middle East races run during these dates were included in the listings.
I FA H R p a t t e r n ra c e s
National Day Cup
Group 1 PA, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, 12/7/2014 Distance: 1,600 m raced on turf, 4 years+, entries: 10 Prize money: 109,902 EUR (500,000 AED) 1st
Thakif (FR)
by Mahabb x Sheena, 01:42:63, 57.0 kg, 65,941 EUR (30,000 AED); Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Harry Bentley
2nd Areem (FR)
by Mahabb x Canelle De Carrere, 57.0 kg, 21,980 EUR (100,000 AED); Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mansoor Al Nahyan; Trainer: M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa
ANDREW WATKINS PHOTO
3rd AF Lafeh (AE)
by Amer x Houriya Bouznika, 57.0 kg, 10,990 EUR (50,000 AED); Owner: Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda; Trainer: A Al Raihe; Jockey: Royston Ffrench
Also ran: 4th-Shayel Aldhabi (AE) by Bibi De Carrere (FR) x Anshoudat Farah (AE); 5th-Abu Alabyad (FR) by Akbar (FR) x Ortie (FR); 6th-Haanoof (FR) by Quazar (FR) x Shamayl (FR); 7th-Sha’Red (FR) by Bibi De Carrere (FR) x Rudina (US); 8thNymphea Du Paon (FR) by Mahabb (AE) x Safira Du Paon (FR); 9th-Okba (AE) by Bibi De Carrere (FR) x AF Yasater (AE); 10thSahib Du Clos (FR) by Kerbella (FR) x Isis Du Clos (FR)
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Al Maktoum Challenge Round 1
Group 1 PA, Meydan Racecourse, UAE, 1/8/2015 Distance: 1,600 m raced on dirt; 5 years+; Entries: 7 Prize money: 46,468 EUR (201,964 AED) Bigg N Rich (US) by Falina Des Fabries (FR) x Viraac (US), 1:48:90, 57.0 kg, 27,881 EUR ($33, 000 AED); Owner: Athbah Stud; Trainer: E. Lemartinel; Jockey: Wayne Smith 2nd Raaziq (FR) by Munjiz (FR) x Sheena (FR), 57.0 kg, 9,294 EUR ($11,000 AED); Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa 3rd AF Lafeh (AE) by Amer x Houriya Bouznika (MA), 57.0 kg, 4,647 EUR ($5,500); Owner: Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda; Trainer: A Al Raihe; Jockey: Royston Ffrench
ANDREW WATKINS PHOTO
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Also ran: 4th-Richlore (US) by TH Richie (US) x Lore (US); 5th-Sha’Red (FR) by Bibi De Carrere (FR) x Rudina (US); 6th-Haajeb (FR) by Mawood (AE) x Shumoos (FR); 7th-Burj Khalifa (FR) by Dormane (FR) x Fryga (US)
Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2
Group 1 PA, Meydan Racecourse, UAE, 2/5/2015 Distance: 2,200 m raced on dirt; 5 years+; entries: 10 Prize money: 48,592 EUR (201,966 AED) Richlore (US) by TH Richie (US) x Lore (US), 2:32:13, 55.0 kg, 29,155 EUR ($33,000 AED); Owner: H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Salem Al Ketbi; Jockey: Adrie de Vries 2nd Raaziq (FR) by Munjiz (FR) x Sheena (FR), 57.0 kg, 9,718 EUR ($11,000); Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Majed Al Jahouri; Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa 3rd Maseh ASF (GB) by Burning Sand (US) x Margouia (FR), 57.0 kg, 4,859 EUR ($5,500); Owner: Abdul Ghani Abdulla Abdul Ghani Al Abdul Ghani; Trainer: Helal Al Alawi; Jockey: George Buckell Also ran: 4th-Haanoof (FR) by Quazar (FR) x Shamayl (FR); 5th-Callateral (US) by Calin Du Loup (FR) x Tomoka Kate (US); 6th-Ghadeer (GB) by Munjiz (FR) x Dorswane Du Cayrou (FR); 7th-Ainhoa Madjanis (FR) by Madjani (FR) x Ainhoa Anais (FR); 8th-Nymphea Du Paon (FR) by Mahabb (AE) x Safira Du Paon (FR); 9th-Alize (FR) by Azadi (FR) x Aqaba (FR); 10th-Manade Athbah (GB) by Khoutoubia (FR) x Manade (FR)
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ANDREW WATKINS PHOTO
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HH The President of the U.A.E. Cup
Group 1 PA, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, UAE, 2/15/2015 Distance: 2,200 m raced on turf, 5 years+, entries: 15 Prize money: 716,394 EUR (2,972,142 AED) Abu Alabyad (FR) by Akbar (FR) x Ortie (FR), 2:25:66, 57.0 kg, 429,836 EUR (1,800,000 AED); Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Adrie de Vries 2nd Shayel Aldhabi (AE) by Bibi De Carrere (FR) x Anshoudat Farah (AE), 55.0 kg, 143,279 EUR (600,000 AED); Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Salem Al Ketbi, Jockey: Patrick Dobbs 3rd Skoop (FR) by Njewman (FR) x Speed (FR), 57.0 kg, 71,639 EUR (300,000 AED); Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Salem Al Ketbi; Jockey: Tadhg O’Shea
SCOOP DYGA PHOTO FROM QATAR COUPE DE FRANCE 06/30/13
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Also ran: 4th-Myra De Monlau (FR) by Munjiz (FR) x Manzana
(FR); 5th-Areem (FR) by Mahabb (AE) x Canelle De Carrere (FR); 6th-Versac PY (FR) by Njewman (FR) x Elipse (FR); 7th-Ghadeer (GB) by Munjiz (FR) x Dorswane Du Cayrou (FR); 8th-Haanoof (FR) by Quazar (FR) x Shamayl (FR); 9th-Manan (US) by Doran (FR) x Mangaline Du Loup (FR); 10th-Raaziq (FR) by Munjiz (FR) x SHEENA (FR); 11th – Simbar Du Loup (FR) by Akbar (FR) x Kenza Lotoise (FR); 12th-Daffagh Al Asayl (AE) by Darike (FR) x Denyai (FR); 13th-Nymphea Du Paon (FR) by Mahabb (AE) x Safira Du Paon (FR); 14th-Maseh ASF (GB) by Burning Sand (US) x Margouia (FR); 15th-Ainhoa Madjanis Madjanis (FR) by Madjani (FR) x Ainhoa Anais (FR)
Qatar International Trophy
Group 1 PA, Doha, Qatar, 2/25/2015 Distance: 1,600 m raced on grass, 4 years+, fillies and mares; entries: 12 Prize money: 214,762.33 EUR (885,071.82 QAR) Mister Ginoux (FR) by Amer x Nacrée Al Maury, 1:44:68, 54.00 kg, 122,414.53 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr Julien Auge 2nd Al Anga (GB) by Amer x Kerbelle Du Loup, 56.00 kg, 47,247.71 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: W. J. Lee 3rd Aden (GB) by Burning Sand x Mayada, 56.00 kg, 23,623.86 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Richard Mullen JUHAIM PHOTO
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Also ran: 4th-Nashmi (GB) by Amer x Dani de Cassou; 5thAbhar (GB) by Majd Al Arab x Akie Croix Noire; 6th-Lucky Sand (USA) by Burning Sand x Vague de Gemme; 7th-TM Thunder Struck (USA) by Majd Al Arab x Bonnett; 8th-Mayasa (USA) by Majd Al Arab x Frynch; 9th-Queens Ransom BVF (USA) by Chndaka x Seraph Wings; 10th-Mutazz (QA) by Amer x Zeinah; 11th-Dr Burn (USA) by Burning Sand x Isis de Gargassan; 12thAziz Al Shahania (GB) by Prince D’Orient x Baldora De Brugere
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HH The Emir’s Sword
Group 1 PA, Doha, Qatar, 2/26/2015
Distance: 2,400 m raced on grass, 4 years+, fillies and mares, entries: 7 Prize Money: 644,287 EUR (2,664,493 QAR) 1st
Al Mourtazez (FR) by Dahess ex Arwa, 2:39:47, 58.00 kg, 367,243.59 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge
2nd Djainka Des Forges (FR) by Kerbella x Djamour Des Forges, 56.00 kg, 141,743.14 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Richard Mullen Al Majh´hoor (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x Dixie Darlene, 58.00 kg, 70,871.57 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Khalifa bin Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: B. Doyle
ANDREW WATKINS PHOTO
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Also ran: 4th-Farh (FR) by Nizam x Fifth; 5th-Taraf (QA) by Burning Sand x Gethaabah; 6th-Vetlana de Faust (FR) by Al Saoudi x Svetlana; 7th-Raddad (QA) by Ouragan Du Cayrou x Rhamane Du Danet
Liwa Oasis
Group 1 PA, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, UAE, 3/1/2015 Distance: 1,400 m raced on grass, 5 years+, entries: 6 Prize money: 121,518 EUR (500,000 AED) Sha’Red (FR) by Bibi De Carrere (FR) x HH Rudina (US), 57.0 kg, 72,911 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Silverstre De Sousa 2nd Areem (FR) by Mahabb x Canelle De Carrere, 57.0 kg, 24,304 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mansoor Al Nahyan; Trainer: M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Ahmad Ajtebi 3rd Girl Power (US) by Calin Du Loup (FR) x Dixies Chick (US), 55.0 kg, 12,152 EUR; Owner: Saeed Hadher Abdullah Al Mazrouei; Trainer: Saeed Hadher Al Mazrouei; Jockey: Tadhg O’Shea
ANDREW WATKINS PHOTO FROM LIWA OASIS 3/1/15
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Also ran: 4th-TM Super Bird (US) by Burning Sand (US) x Heaven Kan Wait (US); 5th-Ainhoa Madjanis (FR) by Madjani (FR) x Ainhoa Anais (FR); 6th-Ghadeer (GBby Munjiz (FR) x Dorswane Du Cayrou (FR)
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Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3
Group 1 PA, Meydan Racecourse, UAE, 3/7/2015 Distance: 2,000 m raced on grass, 5 years+, entries: 11 Prize money: 49,854.75 EUR (202,004 AED) Versace OY (FR) by Njewman (FR) x Elipse (FR), 2:19:33, 57.0 kg, 29,913 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Erwan Charpy; Jockey: Paul Hanagan 2nd AF Lafeh (AE) by Amer x Houriya Bouznika (MA); 57.0 kg, 9,971 EUR; Owner: Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda; Trainer: Ali Rashid Al Raihe; Jockey: Royston Ffrench 3rd Abu Alabyad (FR) by Akbar (FR) x Ortie (FR), 57.0 kg, 4,986 EUR; Owner: H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Adrie de Vries
ANDREW WATKINS PHOTO
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Also ran: 4th-Vulcain Du Clos (FR) by Monsieur Al Maury (FR) x Jamaa Du Breuil (FR); 5th-Maseh ASF (GB) by Burning Sand (US) x Margouia (FR); 6th-Richlore (US) by TH Richie (US) x Lore (US); 7th-Mushrae (FR) by Munjiz (FR) x Djezika (FR); 8th-Haanoof (FR) by Quazar (FR) x Shamayl (FR); 9th-Simbar Du Loup (FR) by Akbar (FR) x Kenza Lotoise (FR); 10th-Raaziq (FR) by Munjiz (FR) x Sheena (FR); 11th-Tatweer (FR) by Bibi De Carrere (FR) x Kaarine (FR)
Emirates Championship
Group 1 PA, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, UAE, 3/15/2015 Distance: 2,200 m raced on grass, 5 years+, entries: 9 Prize money: 256,217 EUR (1,000,000 AED) Its Far From Over (US) by Doran (FR) x A Foreign Affair (US), 2:26:30, 57.0 kg, 153,730 EUR; Owner: Khalfan Hamad Al Qubaisi; Trainer: Yousif bin Ghilan; Jockey: Oisin Murphy 2nd Nymphea Du Paon (FR) by Mahabb (AE) x Safira Du Paon (FR), 55.0 kg, 51,243 EUR; Owner: H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Salem Al Ketbi; Jockey: Shane Karlsson 3rd Shayel Aldhabi (AE) by Bibi De Carrere (FR) x Anshoudat Farah (AE), 55.0 kg, 25,622 EUR; Owner: H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Salem Al Ketbi; Jockey: Tadhg O’Shea
ANDREW WATKINS PHOTO
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Also ran: 4th-Skoop (FR) by Njewman (FR) x Speed (FR); 5th-Myra De Monlau (FR) by Munjiz (FR) x Manzana (FR); 6th-Simbar Du Loup (FR) by Akbar (FR) x Kenza Lotoise (FR); 7th-Ghadeer (GB) by Munjiz (FR) x Dorswane Du Cayrou (FR); 8th-Haanoof (FR) by Quazar (FR) x Shamayl (FR); 9th-Girl Powerr (US) by Calin Du Loup (FR) x Dixies Chick (US) photo from Emirates Championship 03/15//15
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Dubai Kahayla Classic Empowered by IPIC
Group 1 PA, Meydan, United Arab Emirates, 3/28/2015 Distance: 2,000 m raced on dirt, 5 years+, Entries: 15 Prize Money: 776,638.71 EUR (3,104,593 AED) Manark (FR) by Mahabb x Mendra, 2:16:30, 57.00 kg, 465,983.22 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Erwan Charpy; Jockey: Dane O’Neill 2nd Valiant Boy SBFAR (FR) by Darweesh x Thumb Print, 57.00 kg, 155,327.74 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Elizabeth Merryman; Jockey: Joel Rosario 3rd Raaziq (FR) by Munjiz x Sheena, 57.00 kg, 77,663.87 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Kieren Fallon
ANDREW WATKINS PHOTO
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Also ran: 4th-Djainka Des Forges (FR) by Kerbella x Djamour Des Forges; 5th-Abu Alabyad (FR) by Akbar x Ortie; 6th-AF Lafeh (UAE) by Amer x Houriya Bouznika (MA); 7th-Callateral USA (FR) by Calin du Loup x Tomoka Kate; 8thRichlore (UAE) by TH Richie x Lore; 9th-Vulcain du Clos (FR) by Monsieur al Maury x Jamaa du Breuil; 10th-Myra de Monlau (FR) by Munjiz x Manzana; 11th-Taraf (QA) by Burning Sand x Gethaabah; 12th-Maseh (GB) by Burning Sand x Margouia; 13th-Bigg N Rich (GB) by Falina Des Fabries x Viraac; 14thVersac PY (FR) by Njewman x Elipse
HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup
Group 1 PA, Lingfield Park, Great Britain; 5/9/2015 Distance: 1,600 m raced on dirt; 4 years+, entries: 10 Prize money: 84,609.74 EUR (68,000 GBP)
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Lahoob (GB) by Amer x Dirama, 1:45:54, 42,304.87 EUR; Owner: HE Al Sheikh Nasser Mohd Nasser Al Hashar; Trainer: Ms. B. Deutrom; Jockey: Harry Bentley 2nd Al Hibaab (FR) by Al Sakbe x Ietlato De Carrere (FR), 16,921.95 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mrs. Gillian M. Duffield; Jockey: Mr Tadhg O’Shea 3rd Ghazwa (FR) by Zawam x Gharnooga, 10,153.17 EUR; Owner: Dr. Mohammad Al Nujaifi; Trainer: Mr Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier
JOHN HOY PHOTO
Also ran: 4th-Radames (FR) by Kerbella x Mlaika; 5thSamima (FR) by Dahess x Oleya du Loup; 6th-Salaama (GB) by Mahabb x Qosheeyya; 7th-Spirited Game (GB) by Vert Olive x Keen Game; 8th-Karar (UAE) by Dahess x Laila; 9thVlastelin Kolets by Newmarket x Velvichia; 10th-Delishess (USA) by Dahess x Polish Rye
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President of the UAE Cup - Coupe d’Europe des Chevaux Arabes Group 1 PA, Longchamp, France; 5/10/2015 Distance: 2,000 m raced on grass; 4 years+, entries: 11 Prize money: 50,000 EUR 1st
Prada T (HOL) by Djendel x Pascha Z, 54.00 kg, 25,000 EUR; Owner: Mr. G. T. Zoetelief; Trainer: Mr. Gerd T. Zoetelief; Jockey: Antoine Hamelin 2nd Sir Bani Yas (FR) by Amer x Nassem El Baher, 59.50 kg, 10,000 EUR; Owner: His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon 3rd Ghadanfar Al Khalidiah by Dormaine x Edele De Carrer, 59.50 kg, 7,500 EUR; Owner: Al Khalediah Stables; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem NOELLE DERRE PHOTO
Also ran: 4th-Farh (FR) by Nizam x Fifth; 5th-Djet Taouy (FR) by Dahess x Win Taouy; 6th-Valentin (FR) by Amer x Naira; 7th-Amaar (GB) by Amer x Feline Du Cassou; 8th-Beune de L’Ardus (FR) by Akbar x Neva de L’Ardus; 9th-Poulain Kossack (HOL) by Nougatin (FR) x Pengalia Kossack; 10thSpeed Kossack (HOL) by Nougatin x Speedy V Kossack; 11thHandassa (FR) by Madjani x Ziva
Qatar Coupe de France des Chevaux Arabes Group 1 PA; Chantilly, France; 06/29/2015 Distance: 1,600 m raced on grass; 3 years; Entries: 9 Prize money: 50,000 EUR Mabrooka (FR) by Mahabb x Shamayl, 55.00 kg, 25,000 EUR; Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: D. Guillemin; Jockey: Mr. Alexandre Gavilan 2nd Muraaqib (FR) by Munjiz x Tashreef AT, 57.00 kg, 10,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. F. Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. Francois-Xavier Bertras 3rd Cakouet de Bozouls (FR) by Dahess x Udjidor de Bozouls, 57.00 kg, 7,500.00 EUR; Owner: Mr. K. Gozdzialski; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem
ISSAM EL SAYED PHOTO
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Also ran: 4th-Amjad Al Aziz (FR) by Dahess x Aghami; 5thHamza (TUN) by Samir x Ioussra; 6th-Fawarah (FR) by Dahess x Tippie; 7th-Sablia (RUS) by Benedick x Sigulda; 8th-Sri Lanka (RUS) by Dilijans x Al Sakba; 9th-Hercey Seine (FR) by Majd Al Arab x CR Samborsta
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Shadwell Dubai International Stakes
Group 1 PA, Newbury, Great Britain, 7/26/2015 Distance: 2,000 m raced on grass, 4 years+, entries: 5 Prize Money: 62,213.04 EUR (50,000 GBP) Gazwan (GB) by Amer x Arc de Ciel, 2:24:36, 31,106.52 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Harry Bentley 2nd Djet Taouy (FR) by Dahess x Win Taouy, 12,442.61 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry of Oman; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. David Michaux 3rd Handassa (FR) by Madjani x Ziva, 7,465.57 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. F. Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. Francois-Xavier Bertras Also ran: 4th-Lahoob (GB) by Amer x Dirama; 5th-Al Hibaab (FR) by Al Sakbe x Ietlato De Carrere
GAVIN JAMES PHOTO
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Dubai Duty Free Hatta International Stakes
Group 1 PA, Newbury, Great Britain, 7/26/2015 Distance: 2,000 m raced on grass, 4 years+, fillies and mares, entries: 8 Prize money: 31,106.52 EUR (25,000 GBP)
Djainka Des Forges (FR) by Kerbella x Djamour Des Forges, 2:25:79, 15,553.26 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Harry Bentley 2nd Loraa (FR) by Mawood x Aleefa, 6,221.30 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier 3rd Hurra (FR) by Asad Saif x Hamiya, 3,732.78 EUR; Owner: Al Nujaifi Racing LTD; Trainer: Mrs. D.A.K. Dorenberg; Jockey: Mr. JeanBaptiste Hamel Also ran: 4th-Bachair Qardabiyah (FR) by Dormane x Turkia; 5th-Delishess (USA) by Dahess x Polish Rye; 6th-Tawaazun (FR) by Monsieur Al Maury x Magie de Faust; 7th-Nekhen Taoui (FR) by Djebbel x Win Taoui; 8th-LB Farrah (GB) by Sambist x Simeon Safira
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Jebel Ali Racecourse Za’abeel International Stakes Group 1 PA, Newbury, Great Britain, 7/26/2015 Distance: 1,200 m raced on grass, 4 years+, entries: 6 Prize money: 31,106.52 EUR (25,000 GBP) 1st
Al Mouhannad (FR) by Nizam x Al Ryme, 1:21:21, 15,553.26 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry of Oman; Trainer: C. Baillet; Jockey: Thomas Henderson 2nd Meeyur (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x TM La Belle Proper, 6,221.30 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: P. Sogorb; Jockey: Harry Bentley 3rd Ghazwa (FR) by Zawam x Gharnooga, 3,732.78 EUR; Owner: Dr. Mohammad Al Nujaifi; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. JeanBaptiste Hamel
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Also ran: 4th-Radames (FR) by Kerbella x Mlaika; 5thSalaama (GB) by Mahabb x Qosheeyya; 6th-AJS Intifadah (QA) by AF Albahar x Karreema
Qatar International Stakes
Group 1 PA, Goodwood, Great Britain, 8/1/2015 Distance: 1,600 m raced on grass, 4 years+, entries: 13 Prize money: 497,704.34 EUR (400,000 GBP) Sir Bani Yas (FR) by Amer x Nassem El Baher, 1:46:35, 248,852.17 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. JeanFrancois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem 2nd Prada T (HOL) by Djendel x Pascha Z, 99,540.87 EUR; Owner: Mr. G. T. Zoetelief; Trainer: Mr. Gerd T. Zoetelief; Jockey: Mr. A. De Vries 3rd Mister Ginoux (FR) by Amer x Nacrée Al Maury, 59,724.52 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge STEVEN CARGIL PHOTO
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Also ran: 4th-Ba’sil (GB) by Amer x Somra; 5th-Gidwa (GB) by Amer x Djamour des Forges; 6th-Kalino (USA) by Kaolino x Virlaxy; 7th-Al Majh’hoor (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x Dixie Darlene; 8th-TM Thunder Struck (USA) by Majd Al Arab x Bonnett; 9th-Badi (FR) by Dahess x Naira; 10th-Lucky Sand (USA) by Burning Sand x Vague de Gemme; 11th-Seif Ennar (QA) by Amer x Fille Des Sables; 12th-Delishess (USA) by Dahess x Polish Rye; 13th-Raddad (QA) by Ouragan Du Cayrou x Rhamane Du Danet
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Al Rayyan Cup (Prix Kesberoy)
Group 1 PA, Deauville, France, 8/15/2015 Distance: 2,000 m raced on grass, 3 years, Entries: 11 Prize money: 50,000 EUR Muraaqib (FR) by Munjiz x Tashreef AT, 57.00 kg, 25,000.00 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. F. Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon 2nd Alsaker (FR) by AF Albahar x Jakkarta, 57.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry of Oman; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr Julien Auge 3rd Mabrooka (FR) by Mahabb x Shamayl, 55.00 kg, 7,500.00 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: D. Guillemin; Jockey: Mr. Alexandre Gavilan
JUHAIM. PHOTO FROM SAINT-CLOUD, OCTOBER 2015
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Also ran: 4th-RB Burn (USA) by Majd Al Arab x Burnie Gee PW; 5th-Aba’ath (QA) by Amer x Redjila; 6th-Ibn Ibn Djel Bon (FR) by Amer x Saeedah; 7th-Amjad Al Aziz (FR) by Dahess x Aghami; 8th-Spiralle (FR) by Njewman x Speed; 9th-Cakouet de Bozouls (FR) by Dahess x Udjidor de Bozouls; 10th-Petit Monsieur (FR) by Monsieur Al Maury x Petite Class; 11thAmenvol (MOR) by Amenemhat x Voila des Cedres
Doha Cup (Prix Manganate)
Group 1, Deauville, France, 8/15/2015
Distance: 2,000 m raced on grass, 4+ years, Entries: 10 Prize money: 50,000.00 EUR 1st
Al Mourtajez (FR) by Dahess x Arwa, 57.50 kg, 25,000.00 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge 2nd Al Mouwaffak (FR) by Azadi x Morgane de Piboul, 56.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Gregory Benoist 3rd Majeed (QA) by Amer x Zabieh, 57.50 kg, 7,500.00 EUR; Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Thierry Jarnet
SCOOPDYGA. PHOTO
Also ran: 4th-Ghadanfar Al Khalidiah by Dormaine x Edele De Carrer; 5th-Djet Taouy (FR) by Dahess x Win Taouy; 6thFarh (FR) by Nizam x Fifth; 7th-Youjiza (MOR) by Munjiz x Yousra; 8th-Raddad (QA) by Ouragan Du Cayrou x Rhamane Du Danet; 9th-Seif Ennar by Amer x Fille Des Sables; 10thSaladin de Monlau (FR) by Dormane x Salalah de Monlau
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International Malazgirt Trophy
Group 1 PA, Istanbul, Turkey, 9/06/2015 Distance: 1,600 m raced on grass, 3 years+, entries: 11 Prize money: 70,887.83 EUR (180,983.00 TRY) 1st
Ghazwa (FR) by Zawam x Gharnooga, 58.00 kg, Owner: Dr. Mohammad Al Nujaifi; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. JeanBaptiste Hamel 2nd Mouheeb (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x Sandytiki, 60.00 kg, Owner: Mr. Remazan Kaya; Trainer: E. Kaya; Jockey: Mr. Ömer Kaya 3rd Vulcain du Clos (FR) by Monsieur al Maury x Jamaa du Breuil, 60.00 kg, Owner: Royal Cavalry of Oman; Trainer: Charles Gourdain; Jockey: Mr. David Morisson Also ran: 4th-Al Mouhannad (FR) by Nizam x Al Ryme; 5th-Al Nashmi (QA) by Majd Al Arab x Noreen; 6th-Buzkaya (TUR) by Devzade x Karainci 25; 7th-Fayrouz Al Badr (TUN) by Dahess x Hawajiss; 8th-Mengubert (TUR) by Bilgin x Canipek; 9th-Majde (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Traviata; 10th-Fares (TN) (TUN) by Makzan x Afraa; 11th-Uluer (TUR) by Saruhanaga x Malibu Girl
NOËLLE DERRÉ PHOTO FROM FRENCH ARABIAN BREEDER’S CHALLENGE STAKE SPRINT
Shadwell Arabian Derby
Group 1 PA, Newmarket, Great Britain, 9/25/2015 Distance: 2,000 m raced on grass, 4 years, entries: 10 Prize money: 62,213.04 EUR (50,000 GBP) Mahess Du Soleil (GB) by Dahess x Dormah de Brugere, 9.08 kg, 31,106.52 EUR; Owner: Mrs. L. Deymonaz; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Richard Mullen 2nd Bachair Qardabiyah (FR) by Dormane x Turkia, 9.03 kg, 12,442.61 EUR; Owner: Waleed Ben Zaied; Trainer: Mrs. D.A.K. Dorenberg; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea 3rd Bon Baiser de Faust (FR) by Madjani x Orphe du Clos, 9.08 kg, 7,465.57 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mrs. Gillian M. Duffield; Jockey: P. Hanagan
JOHN HOY PHOTO
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Also ran: 4th-Jaldi Karo (GB) by Jehol de Carrere x Merwah; 5th-Ashraaf (FR) by Madjani x Tashreefat; 6th-Samir (FR) by Akbar x Sbiba; 7th-Storm Troupour (USA) by Nivour de Cardonne x ES Ornetta; 8th-Zayin Zodiac (GB) by Dahess x CS Comete; 9th-Salaama (GB) by Mahabb x Qosheeyya; 10thAurora Forta (UAE) by Abu Alemarat x Bay Brulee
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Qatar Arabian Trophy des Pouliches
Group 1 PA, Saint-Cloud, France, 10/02/2015 Distance: 2,000 m raced on grass, 3 years, fillies only, entries: 12 Prize money: 100,000 EUR 1st
Mabrooka (FR) by Mahabb x Shamayl, 56.00 kg, 50,000 EUR; Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: D. Guillemin; Jockey: Mr. Thierry Jarnet 2nd Worood (FR) by Akbar x Starmania, 56.00 kg, 20,000 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry of Oman; Trainer: Charles Gourdain; Jockey: Mr. David Morisson 3rd Naziq (FR) by Mahabb x Aleefa, 56.00 kg, 15,000 EUR; Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. JeanFrancois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon
JUHAIM PHOTO
Also ran: 4th-Shakrra (FR) by Bibi de Carrere x Mizzna; 5th-Deyaar (FR) by Abu Alemarat x Florine de Carrere; 6thGhobat Bahar (FR) by Amer x Amsara D’Aroco; 7th-Rihan (FR) by Dahess x Belle Tornade; 8th-Hania DA (BEL) by Majd Al Arab x Nahora DA; 9th-Princesse Monlau (FR) by Munjiz x Salalah de Monlau; 10th-La Musawama (QA) by Majd Al Arab x New Princess; 11th-Pourvous Kossack (HOL) by Marwan x Pengalia Kossack; 12th-Selketh (FR) by Munjiz x Lostris
Qatar Arabian Trophy des Juments
Group 1 PA, Longchamp, France, 10/03/2015 Distance: 2,000 m raced on grass, 4 years, fillies only, entries: 8 Prize money: 150,000 EUR 1st
Sylvine al Maury (FR) by Munjiz x Savavit al Maury, 56.00 kg, 75,000 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry of Oman; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem 2nd Gidwa (GB) by Amer x Djamour des Forges, 56.00 kg, 30,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Harry Bentley 3rd Bint Jakkarta (QA) by AF Albahar x Jakkarta, 56.00 kg, 22,500 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Gregory Benoist
JUHAIM PHOTO
Also ran: 4th-Yathrib (FR) by Munjiz x Haboob; 5th-Majida (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Al Ryme; 6th-Youjiza (MOR) by Munjiz x Yousra; 7th-Bachair Qardabiyah (FR) by Dormane x Turkia; 8th-Bellone du Croate (FR) by Dahess x D’Jadie de Teoul
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Qatar Arabian Trophy des Poulains
Group 1 PA, Saint-Cloud, France, 10/02/2015 Distance: 2,000 m raced on grass, 3 years, colts and geldings only, entries: 10 Prize Money: 102,932 EUR 1st
Muraaqib (FR) by Munjiz x Tashreef AT, 56.00 kg, 50,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. F. Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. Francois-Xavier Bertras 2nd RB Burn (USA) by Majd Al Arab x Burnie Gee PW, 56.00 kg, 20,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem 3rd Alsaker (FR) by AF Albahar x Jakkarta, 56.00 kg, 15,000 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry of Oman; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge
JUHAIM PHOTO
Also ran: 4th-Ziyadd (FR) by Bibi de Carrere x Mizzna; 5thRasheed (FR) by Amer x Noorah; 6th- Aba’ath (QA) by Amer x Redjila; 7th-Cheik Roque (FR) by Dahess x Fanny de Faust; 8th-Caid de L’Ardus (FR) by Mahabb x Jelfa de L’Ardus; 9th-Al Bateel (QA) by Hatteen x Kamin; 10th-Cristal des Vialettes (FR) by Kerbella x Norwane des Vialettes
Qatar Arabian World Cup
Group 1 PA, Longchamp, France, 10/04/2015 Distance: 2,000 m raced on grass, 4 years+, entries: 20 Prize money: 1,000,000 EUR
JUHAIM PHOTO
1st Al Mourtajez (FR) by Dahess x Arwa, 58.00 kg, 500,000 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge 2nd Gazwan (GB) by Amer x Arc de Ciel, 57.50 kg, 200,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Richard Mullen 3rd Sir Bani Yas (FR) by Amer x Nassem El Baher, 58.00 kg, 150,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem Also ran: 4th-Djainka Des Forges (FR) by Kerbella x Djamour Des Forges; 5th-Loraa (FR) by Mawood x Aleefa; 6th-Al Mouwaffak (FR) by Azadi x Morgane de Piboul; 7th-Handassa (FR) by Madjani x Ziva; 8th-Majeed (QA) by Amer x Zabieh; 9th-Abhar (GB) by Majd Al Arab x Akie Croix Noire; 10th-Prada T (HOL) by Djendel x Pascha Z; 11th-Sahabba (FR) by Nizam x Djesabelle; 12th-TM Thunder Struck (USA) by Majd Al Arab x Bonnett; 13th-Mouheeb (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x Sandytiki; 14th-Vulcain du Clos (FR) by Monsieur al Maury x Jamaa du Breuil; 15th-Djet Taouy (FR) by Dahess x Win Taouy; 16th-Samima (FR) by Dahess x Oleya du Loup; 17th-Vetlana de Faust (FR) by Al Saoudi x Svetlana; 18th-Lucky Sand (USA) by Burning Sand x Vague de Gemme; 19th-Kalino (USA) by Kaolino x Virlaxy
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Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown
Group 1 PA, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, UAE, 11/08/2015 Distance: 1,600 m raced on turf, 4 years, entries: 15 Prize money: 1,200,000 EUR
Kalino (US) by Kaolino x Virlaxy, 57.0 kg, 720,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: A. de Mieulle; Jockey: Olivier Peslier 2nd Sahabba (FR) by Nizam x Djesabelle, 55.0 kg, 240,000 EUR; Owner: Jean-Marc De Watrigant; Trainer: D. De Watrigant; Jockey:JeanBaptiste Hamel 3rd Thakif (FR) by Mahabb x Sheena, 57.0 kg, 120,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: N. Samiri; Jockey: Wayne Smith Also ran: 4th-Abhaar by Al Nasr x Aliaa; 5th-Abu Alabyad by Akbar x Ortie; 6th-Al Mouhannad by Nizam x Al Ryme; 7th-Al Janoob by Magic De Piboul x Ester Du Paon; 8th-RB Frynch Broad by Madjani x Frynch; 9th-So Big Is Better by Burning Sand x WW Mirror Image; 10th-Manark by Mahabb x Mendra; 11th-Athlete Del Sol by Dormane x A La Volee; 12th-RB Rich by TH Richie x Royale Fanfare; 13th-AF Sanadek by Burning Sand x Fauvette Al Maury; 14th-Voyou De Faust by AL Saoudi x Gina De Carrere; 15th-Paddy’s Day by Burning Sand x AK Loretta
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GRADE 1
U . S . ra c e s
HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup Stakes – Amethyst Jewel — Arabian Triple Crown
Grade 1, Sam Houston Race Park, USA, 3/7/2015 Distance: 7 furlongs on dirt; 4 years+, entries: 11 Prize money: $45,000 1st
Burning Fleet by Burning Sand x Angel Proof, 1:33.11, 123 lb, $30,840; Owner: Betty J. & Joseph A. Gillis; Trainer: Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Ernesto ValdezJiminez
2nd Paddys Day by Burning Sand x AK Loretta, 123 lb, $10,280; Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Kelsi Purcell Quick And Rich by TH Richie x Quick Noon, 123 lb, $5,654; Owner: Tom Fritz; Trainer: Randy Nunley; Jockey: Paul Nolan
Also ran: 4th-Our Princess by *Nivour De Cardonne x Monarchs Princess; 5th-RB Rich by TH Richie x Royale Fanfare; 6th-Sammy V by Burning Sand x Heaven Kan Wait; 7th-Sand Victor by Burning Sand x *Vague De Gemme; 8th-Es Mi Cielo by Burning Sand x Heaven Kan Wait; 9th-RB So Rich by TH Richie x Royale Fanfare; 10th-*Djet Set by De Falgas x Wikings Wixen; 11th-So Big Is Better by Burning Sand x WW Mirror Image
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COADY PHOTOGRAPHY
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Buzz Brauninger Arabian Distaff Handicap
Grade 1, Delaware Park, USA, 9/05/2015
HOUSTON PHOTO FROM SHEIKHA FATIMA BINT MUBARAK LADIES IFAHR CUP
Distance: 11/8 miles on dirt; 3 years+, fillies and mares, entries: 5 Prize money: $40,000 DC Willeys Song by *Doran SBFAR x Wibwilcca, 2:06.81, 121 lb, $24,000; Owner: Jon R. Henningsbard; Trainer: Lynn Ashby; Jockey: Travis Wales 2nd Royal Richess by TH Richie x Royal Atheena, 120 lb, $8,000; Owner: Ann S. Fostock; Trainer: Lynn Ashby; Jockey: Kirsten Swan 3rd Jewell AA by Burning Sand x Triumphs Pearl, 119 lb, $4,400; Owner: Joseph A. Gillis; Trainer: Guy Smith; Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe 1st
Also ran: 4th-Charich by TH Richie x Zilver Charm; 5th-RB Big N Rich by TH Richie x Burnie Gee PW
Delaware Park Arabian Classic Handicap
Grade 1, Delaware Park, U.S. 9/12/2015 Distance: 1Âź miles on dirt; 3 years+, entries: 8 Prize Money: $50,000
BENOIL PHOTO FROM PRESIDENT OF THE UAE CUP
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So Big Is Better by Burning Sand x WW Mirror Image, 2:21:85, 118 lb, $30,000; Owner: Mark K. Powell; Trainer: Mark Powell; Jockey: Robert Paz
2nd Thess Is Awesome by Dahess x In Awe, 117 lb, $10,000; Owner: Cre Run Enterprises LLC; Trainer: Lynn Ashby; Jockey: Travis Wales 3rd
RB Rich by TH Richie x Royale Fanfare, 119 lb, $5,500; Owner: Garrett Ford; Trainer: Elizabeth Brand; Jockey: Erik McNeil
Also ran: 4th-Our Princess by *Nivour de Cardonne x Monarchs Princess; 5th-Fearsome by Thoroughbred x Dixies Valentine; 6th-RB Code by *Calin du Loup x Burning Firestar; 7th-RB Brilliant by Burning Sand x Ammante; 8th-F Sixteen by Thoroughbred x Dixies Valentine
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GROUP 2 note:
The Middle East racing season ran from November 2014-May 2015. Only those Middle East races ran during these dates were included in the listings.
I FA H R p a t t e r n ra c e s
Qatar National Day Trophy
Group 2 PA, Doha, Qatar 12/16/2014 Distance: 2,000 m raced on grass, 3 years+, entries: 9 Prize money: 88,360 EUR (400,000 QAR) 1st 2nd 3rd
Al Atique (GB) by Amer x Somra, 2:13:31, 58.0 kg, 50,365 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Julian Smart; Jockey: Alberto Sanna Vetlana De Faust (FR) by Al Saoudi x Svetlana, 56.0 kg, 19,439 EUR; Owner: Mr. Khalifa bin Sheail Al Kuwari; Trainer: Jassim Mohammed Ghazali; Jockey: Harry Bentley Aziz Al Shahania (GB) by Prince D’Orient x Baldora De Brugere, 58.0 kg, 9,720 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Julian Smart; Jockey: J.P. Guillambert
Also ran: 4th-Al Bashtoon (GB) by Munjiz x Feline Due Cassou; 5th-Hariir (GB) by Amer x Al Shahania Aseala; 6th-Lucky Sand (USA) by Burning Sand x Vague De Gemme; 7th-Shaklan (GB) by Burning Sand x Tohfa; 8th-Saint De Faust by Dormane x Brume Correzienne; 9th-Di Bacco Py (FR) by Njewman x Keniah
Mazrat Al Ruwayah
Group 2 PA, Meydan, UAE 12/18/2014 Distance: 1,600 m raced on dirt, 4 years+, entries: 7 Prize money: 37,519.35 EUR (170,000 AED) 1st 2nd 3rd
AF Lafeh (AE) by Amer x Houriya Bouznika, 1:48:87, 57.0 kg, 22,512 EUR; Owner: Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda; Trainer: A. Al Raihe; Jockey: Royston Ffrench Bigg N Rich (US) by *Falina Des Fabries x Viraac, 57.0 kg, 7,504 EUR; Owner: Athbah Stud; Trainer: E. Lemartinel; Jockey: Wayne Smith Areem (FR) by Mahabb x Canelle De Carrere, 60.0 kg, 3,752 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa)
Also ran: 4th-Haajeb (FR) by Mawood x Shumoos; 5th-Versac PY (FR) by Njewman x Elipse; 6th-Marzooq (FR) by Bibi De Carrere x Haboob; 7th-Daffagh Al Asayl (AE) by Darike x Denyai
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Qatar PA Derby
Group 2 PA, Doha, Qatar, 12/31/2014
Distance: 2,000 m raced on grass, 4 years, fillies and mares, entries: 7 Prize Money: 171,809.87 EUR (800,000.00 QAR) 1st 2nd 3rd
Abhar (GB) by Majd Al Arab x Akie Croix Noire, 2:14:4, 58.00 kg, 97,931.62 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Alberto Sanna Al Majh’hoor (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x Dixie Darlene, 58.00 kg, 37,798.17 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. A. Doyle Lucky Sand (USA) by Burning Sand x Vague de Gemme, 58.00 kg, 18,899.09 EUR; Owner: Eng. Dhaffi Al Ardi Al Marri; Trainer: D. Al Marri; Jockey: Marco Monteriso
Also ran: 4th-Aden (GB) by Burning Sand x Mayada; 5th-Chanson du Soleil (GB) by Munjiz x Bengaliya; 6th-Qassy (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x The Write Stuff; 7th-Slimane (QA) by Akbar x Nagharane;
Qatar Gold Trophy
Group 2 PA, Doha, Qatar, 2/05/2015 Distance: 2,000 m raced on grass, 4 years+ fillies and mares, entries: 10 Prize Money: 107,381.17 EUR (500,000.00 QAR) 1st 2nd 3rd
Raddad (QA) by Ouragan Du Cayrou x Rhamane Du Danet, 2:10:81, 58.00 kg, 61,207.26 EUR; Owner: Ahmed Abdullah Al Marzooqi; Trainer: Mr. Ahmed Al Marzooqi; Jockey: Anas Al Seyabi Al Majh’hoor (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x Dixie Darlene, 58.00 kg, 23,623.86 EUR, Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: B. Doyle Al Anga (GB) by Amer x Kerbelle Du Loup; 56.00 kg, 11,811.93 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: W. J. Lee
Also ran: 4th-Abhar (GB) by Majd Al Arab x Akie Croix Noire; 5th-Vetlana de Faust (FR) by Al Saoudi x Svetlana; 6th-Aden (GB) by Burning Sand x Mayada; 7thShaklan (GB) by Burning Sand x Tohfa; 8th-Al Atique (GB) by Amer x Somra, 9th-Mayasa (USA) by Majd Al Arab x Frynch; 10th-Chanson du Soleil (GB) by Munjiz x Bengaliya
Prix Carthage - Hannibal - HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Group 2 PA, Toulouse, France, 4/17/2015
Distance: 2,000 m raced on grass, 4 years+, entries: 10 Prize Money: 35,000.00 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd
Al Mouwaffak (FR) by Azadi x Morgane de Piboul, 56.00 kg; 17,500 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge Ghadanfar Al Khalidiah by Dormaine x Edele de Carrer, 60.00 kg; 7,000 EUR; Owner: Al Khalediah Stables; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem Amaar by Amer x Feline Due Cassou, 60 kg; 5,250 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: F. H. Graffard; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier
Also ran: 4th-Wathah (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x TM The Wright Stuff; 5th-Sir Bani Yas (FR) by Amer x Nassem El Baher; 6th-Djet Taouy (FR) by Dahess x Win Taouy; 7th-Beune de L’Ardus (FR) by Akbar x Neva de L’Ardus; 8th-Valentin (FR) by Amer x Naira; 9th-Photon Du Loup by Dahess x Aurore Du Loup; 10th-Najlaa (FR) by Al Saoudi x Maiziane
Prix Qatar Elevage
Group 2 PA, Toulouse, France, 4/25/2015 Distance: 2,000 m raced on grass, 4 years, fillies only, entries: 10 Prize Money: 20,000.00 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd
Sylvine al Maury (FR) by Munjiz x Savavit al Maury, 58.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry of Oman; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem Al Fahda (FR) by Azadi x Al Mazina, 58.00 kg, 4,000.00 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge Yathrib (FR) by Munjiz x Haboob, 58.00 kg, 3,000.00 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: P. Sogorb; Jockey: Mr. Roberto-Carlos Montenegro
Also ran: 4th-Beanie du Croate (FR) by Dahess x Shamilah du Croate; 5th-Miss Fantasia (FR) by Munjiz x Theory; 6th-Babel de Palmas (FR) by Madjani x Loupsia; 7th-Guest del Falot by Djorman x Last Guest; 8th-Bellone du Croate (FR) by Dahess x D’Jadie de Teoul; 9th-Maella de Piboul (FR) by Kerbella x Maima de Piboul; 10th-Colette (FR) by Dormane x Bhutan
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Prix Nefta
Group 2 PA, Bordeaux Bouscat, France; 5/11/2015 Distance: 1,900 m raced on grass, 4 years+ fillies only, entries: 6 Prize Money: 25,000.00 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd
Rawah (GB) by Amer x Nouba Al Maury, 55.00 kg, 12,500.00 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: F. H. Graffard; Jockey: Vincent Cheminaud Loraa (FR) by Mawood x Aleefa, 58.00 kg, 5,000.00 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. David Michaux Sahabba (FR) by Nizam x Djesabelle, 58.00 kg, 3,750.00 EUR; Owner: Mr. Jean-Marc De Watrigant Haras de Beguerie; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Ioritz Mendizabal
Also ran: 4th-AJS Rudainah (QA) by Dahess x Amiga; 5th-Zembra (FR) by Madjani x Zaafrana; 6th-Kuhaila KB (FR) by Al Saoudi x Tarfih
Qatar Derby Des Pur-Sang Arabes de 4 Ans Group 2 PA, Chantilly, France, 06/14/2015
Distance: 2,000 m raced on grass, 4 years, entries: 10 Prize Money: 150,000.00 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd
Mister Ginoux (FR) by Amer x Nacrée Al Maury, 58.00 kg, 75,000.00 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Gregory Benoist Sylvine al Maury (FR) by Munjiz x Savavit al Maury, 56.00 kg, 30,000.00 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry of Oman; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem Gazwan (GB) by Amer x Arc de Ciel , 58.00 kg, 22,500.00 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Marco Monteriso
Also ran: 4th-Prada T (HOL) by Djendel x Pascha Z; 5th-Al Mouwaffak (FR) by Azadi x Morgane de Piboul; 6th-Mahess Du Soleil (GB) by Dahess x Dormah de Brugere; 7th-Gidwa (GB) by Amer x Djamour des Forges; 8th-Rasi (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x Dixie Darlene; 9th-Kareem KB (FR) by Al Saoudi x Anayid; 10th-Wathah (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x TM The Wright Stuff
International Ali Riza Bey Trophy
Group 2 PA, Istanbul, Turkey; 6/28/2015
Distance: 1,400 m raced on grass, 4 years+ fillies and mares, entries: 8 Prize Money: 113,196.17 EUR (289,000.00 TRY) 1st 2nd 3rd
Mouheeb (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x Sandytiki, 59.50 kg, 66,585.98 EUR; Owner: Mr. Remazan Kaya; Trainer: E. Kaya; Jockey: Mr. Selim Kaya Tanatar (TUR) by Serdarhan x Nevrakiz, 59.50 kg, 26,634.39 EUR; Owner: Hus. Kokli; Trainer: H. Altunbas; Jockey: U. Polat Gumburgumbur (TUR) by Kaizbert x Kalamis Esintisi, 59.50 kg, 13,317.20 EUR; Owner: Eng. Alagoz; Trainer: O.F. Tan; Jockey: Mr. Halis Karatas
Also ran: 4th-Argentyna (FR) by Dormane x Aspyrina; 5th-Bakara de Chaillac (FR) by Akim de Ducor x Darika; 6th-Yurekkaya (TUR) by Bilgin x Gozdenur; 7th-Bulle de Pouy (FR) by Dormane x Cest de L’Or; 8th-Tekkaya (TUR) by Hanbey x Kücüktunca
Criterium des Pouliches
Group 2 PA; La Teste, France; 6/30/2015 Distance: 1,900 m raced on grass, 4 years+, fillies only, entries: 8 Prize money: 25,000.00 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd
Loraa (FR) by Mawood x Aleefa, 58.00 kg, 12,500.00 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon AJS Rudainah (QA) by Dahess x Amiga, 58.00 kg, 5,000.00 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem Yathrib by Munjiz x Haboob; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: P. Sogorb; Jockey: J. Grosjean
Also ran: 4th-Bint Jakkarta (QA) by AF Albahar x Jakkarta; 5th-Maella de Piboul (FR) by Kerbella x Maima de Piboul; 6th-Guest del Falot by Djorman x Last Guest; 7th-Kuhaila KB (FR) by Al Saoudi x Tarfih
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Emirates Equestrian Federation International Stakes
Group 2 PA, Newbury, Great Britain, 7/26/2015 Distance: 1,400 m raced on grass, 3 years, entries: 6 Prize money: 24,885.22 EUR (20,000.00 GBP)
1st 2nd 3rd
Rasaasy (GB) by Munjiz x Qosheeyya, 1:38:54, 12,442.61 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mrs. Gillian M. Duffield; Jockey: P. Hanagan Selketh (FR) by Munjiz x Lostris, 4,977.04 EUR; Owner: Edwina Stud GmbH; Trainer: Miss Georgina Ward; Jockey: M. Manueddu Cheik Roque (FR) by Dahess x Fanny de Faust, 2,986.23 EUR; Owner: Athbah Stud Ltd; Trainer: Mr. Peter Hammersley; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea
Also ran: 4th-Mith’haf Athbah (GB) by Amer x Karouj; 5th-Nicsar Diamond Jubilee (GB) by Madjani x Jumah; 6th-Warko du Cayrou (FR) by Kerbella x Walida
Royal Cavalry of Oman Clarendon International Stakes
Group 2 PA, Newbury, Great Britain, 08/15/2015 Distance: 1,000 m raced on grass, 3 years+, entries: 6 Prize money: 18,663.91 EUR (15,000.00 GBP)
1st 2nd 3rd
Ba’sil (GB) by Amer x Somra, 9,331.96 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Harry Bentley Radames (FR) by Kerbella x Mlaika , 3,732.78 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mrs. Gillian M. Duffield; Jockey: P Hanagan Delishess (USA) by Dahess x Polish Rye, 2,239.67 EUR; Owner: Forta Stud; Trainer: Mr. Peter Hammersley; Jockey: Ted Durcan
Also ran: 4th-Spirited Game (GB) by Vert Olive x Keen Game; 5th-Syrah Gris (GB) by Khoutoubia x Akara De Syrah; 6th-Eau Jember (GB) by Eau Royal x Lile D’Amour
International IFAHR Trophy
Group 2 PA, Istanbul, Turkey, 9/05/2015 Distance: 2,100 m raced on grass, 3 years+, entries: 10 Prize money: 49,085.23 EUR (125,319.00 TRY) 1st 2nd 3rd
Handassa (FR) by Madjani x Ziva, 60.00 kg, Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. F. Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. Francois-Xavier Bertras Hurra (FR) by Asad Saif x Hamiya, 58.00 kg, Owner: Al Nujaifi Racing Ltd.; Trainer: Mrs. D.A.K. Dorenberg; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Baptiste Hamel Djet Taouy (FR) by Dahess x Win Taouy, 60.00 kg, Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. David Michaux
Also ran: 4th-Gumburgumbur (TUR) by Kaizbert x Kalamis Esintisi; 5th-Atiktay (TUR) by Atikbey x Nevinana; 6th-Al Hibaab (FR) by Al Sakbe x Ietlato De Carrere (FR); 7th-Burebey (TUR) by Agakaraca x Algul; 8th-Argentyna (FR) by Dormane x Aspyrina; 9th-Kurtcabey (TUR) by Arasli x Sevinckan; 10th-Founoun Al Badr (TUN) by Al Fatih x Khoussa
Qatar Cup (Prix Dragon)
Group 2 PA, Longchamp, France, 9/13/2015 Distance: 2,000 m raced on grass, 4 years+, entries: 11 Prize money: 60,000.00 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd
Samima (FR) by Dahess x Oleya du Loup, 56.00 kg, 30,000.00 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry of Oman; Trainer: Miss Karin R. van den Bos; Jockey: Antoine Hamelin Loraa (FR) by Mawood x Aleefa, 56.00 kg, 12,000.00 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon TM Thunder Struck (USA) by Majd Al Arab x Bonnett, 58.00 kg, 9,000.00 EUR; Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Thierry Jarnet
Also ran: 4th-Farh (FR) by Nizam x Fifth; 5th-Al Mourtajez (FR) by Dahess x Arwa; 6th-Valentin (FR) by Amer x Naira; 7th-Majeed (QA) by Amer x Zabieh; 8thSaladin de Monlau (FR) by Dormane x Salalah de Monlau; 9th-Seif Ennar (QA) by Amer x Fille Des Sables; 10th-Raddad (QA) by Ouragan Du Cayrou x Rhamane Du Danet; 11th-Wathah (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x TM The Wright Stuff
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French Arabian Breeders Challenge Classic Group 2 PA, Toulouse, France, 10/28/2015
Distance: 2,200 m raced on grass, 4 years+, entries: 11 Prize money: 45,000.00 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd
Farh (FR) by Nizam x Fifth, 56.00 kg, 22,500.00 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Gregory Benoist Sir Bani Yas (FR) by Amer x Nassem El Baher, 58.00 kg, 9,000.00 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier Loraa (FR) by Mawood x Aleefa, 56.00 kg, 6,750.00 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Ioritz Mendizabal
Also ran: 4th-Mahess Du Soleil (GB) by Dahess x Dormah de Brugere; 5th-Sha’hir (GB) by Amer x Nashma; 6th-Hurra (FR) by Asad Saif x Hamiya; 7th-Alibaba Del Sol (FR) by Kerbella (FR) x A l’Aube del Sol (FR); 8th-Najlaa (FR) by Al Saoudi x Maiziane; 9th-Al Antara (FR) by Akbar x Al Zahrah; 10th-Al Haail (FR) by Elios De Carrere (FR) x Hamiya (IRQ); 11th-Sia (FR) by Akbar x Saka
French Arabian Breeders Challenge Sprint Group 2 PA, Toulouse, France, 10/28/2015 Distance: 1,400 m raced on grass, 4 years+, entries: 8 Prize money: 45,000.00 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd
Ghazwa (FR) by Zawam x Gharnooga, 56.00 kg, 22,500.00 EUR; Owner: Dr. Mohammad Al Nujaifi; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Baptiste Hamel Meeyur (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x TM La Belle Proper, 56.00 kg, 9,000.00 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: P. Sogorb; Jockey: Mr. Roberto-Carlos Montenegro Nomaas (QA) by Hatteen x Raleuse De Faust, 58.00 kg, 6,750.00 EUR; Owner: Saeed Mohammed Al Shafi; Trainer: Georges Mikhalides; Jockey: Mr. S. Ruis
Also ran: 4th-AJS Rudainah (QA) by Dahess x Amiga; 5th-Shen (FR) by Meliar Halab x Saika; 6th-Al Nashmi (QA) by Majd Al Arab x Noreen; 7th-Cristal de Ghazal (FR) by Madjani x Citronnelle de Ghazal; 8th-Majida (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Al Ryme
French Arabian Breeders Challenge Pouliches – HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup Group 2 PA, Toulouse, France, 10/28/2015
Distance: 1,600 m raced on grass, 3 years, fillies only, entries: 11 Prize money: 45,000.00 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd
Mabrooka (FR) by Mahabb x Shamayl, 57.00 kg, 22,500.00 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: D. Guillemin; Jockey: Mr. Thierry Jarnet Worood (FR) by Akbar x Starmania, 57.00 kg, 9,000.00 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry of Oman; Trainer: Charles Gourdain; Jockey: Mr. David Morisson Shakkra (FR) by Bibi de Carrere x Mizzna, 57.00 kg, 6,750.00 EUR, Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge
Also ran: 4th-Ghobat Bahar (FR) by Amer x Amsara D’Aroco; 5th-Mirna (FR) by Mahabb x Gliptika; 6th-Naziq (FR) by Mahabb x Aleefa; 7th-Pourvous Kossack (HOL) by Marwan x Pengalia Kossack; 8th-Fawarah (FR) by Dahess x Tippie; 9th-Deyaar (FR) by Abu Alemarat x Florine de Carrere; 10th-Shuwayma (FR) by Dormane x Subul; 11th-Ainhoa Munjili (FR) by Munjiz x Ainhoa Simili
French Arabian Breeders Challenge Poulains Group 2 PA, Toulouse, France, 10/28/2015
Distance: 1,600 m raced on grass, 3 years, colts and geldings only, entries: 8 Prize money: 45,000.00 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd
Aba’ath (QA) by Amer x Redjila, 58.00 kg, 22,500.00 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge Ziyadd (FR) by Bibi de Carrere x Mizzna, 58.00 kg, 9,000.00 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Baptiste Hamel Lightning Bolt (FR) by Munjiz x Oleya du Loup, 58.00 kg, 6,750.00 EUR; Owner: Landgoed Waterland; Trainer: Miss Karin R. van den Bos; Jockey: Mr. Roberto-Carlos Montenegro
Also ran: 4th-Cakouet de Bozouls (FR) by Dahess x Udjidor de Bozouls, 5th-Jazzar (FR) by Mahabb x Jazz Mynn des Cedres; 6th-Qader (FR) by Munjiz x Fazzaha; 7th-Dhamin (UAE) by Fanfan de Carrere x Mizzna; 8th-No Limit Al Maury (FR) by Akbar x Nemosie al Maury
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GRADE 2 U . S . ra c e s
Texas Six Shooter Arabian Stakes
Grade 2; Sam Houston Race Park, USA; 2/21/2015 Distance: 7 furlongs on dirt, 4 years+ colts and geldings, entries: 6 Prize Money: $27,750 (24,413 EUR) 1st 2nd 3rd
Paddys Day by Burning Sand x AK Loretta, 1:33.67, 123 lb, $13,875; Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Kelsi Purcell Lazur Hess by Dahess x Rzoe Lute, 123 lb, $6,105; Owner: Mark J. Ashby; Trainer: Lynn Ashby; Jockey: Jacob Radosevich Es Mi Cielo by Burning Sand x Heaven Kan Wait, 123 lb, $3,330; Owner: Sam A. Vasquez; Trainer: Renee Lafleur; Jockey: Alfredo Sigala
Also ran: 4th-RB So Rich by TH Richie x Royale FanFare; 5th-Sand Victor by Burning Sand x *Vague de Gemme; 6th-My Thunder Bolt by The Last Danse x French Twist
Texas Yellow Rose Stakes
Grade 2, Sam Houston Race Park, USA; 2/21/2015 Distance: 7 furlongs on dirt, 4 years, fillies and mares, entries: 7 Prize Money: $30,450 (25,821 EUR) 1st 2nd 3rd
All N All by Dahess x All Tu Sexy, 1:35:96, 123 lb, $15,225; Owner: Cre Run Enterprises LLC; Trainer: Lynn Ashby; Jockey: Kirsten Swan RB Frynch Broad by Madjani x *Frynch, 123 lb, $6,699; Owner: Rosebrook Farms LLC; Trainer: Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez RB Rich Kin by TH Richie x Ginkga, 123 lb, $3,654, Owner: Derick Vaughn; Trainer: Nathan Hatcher; Jockey: Ivan Arellano
Also ran: 4th-Throughleap by Thoroughbred x A Noble Leap; 5th-Sandicheeks by Burning Sand x Surreal CS; 6th-RB Djudge Djudy by TH Richie x Djenuine; 7th-Dormanes Fantasy CS by Dormane x Fantasia CS
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nayan Arabian Cup
Grade 2, Oak Tree at Pleasanton, USA, 7/5/2015 Distance: 6 furlongs on dirt; 4 years+, entries: 9 Prize Money: $47,800 (43,322 EUR)
1st 2nd 3rd
Paddys Day by Burning Sand x AK Loretta, 1:18:43, 124 lb, $29,240, Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Kelsi Purcell Sand Victor by Burning Sand x *Vague De Gemme, 124 lb, $9,610, Owner: Betty J. Gillis; Trainer: Osman Villalta; Jockey: Pedro Flores Our Princess by *Nivour De Cardonne x Monarchs Princess, 121 lb, $5,786, Owner: Cre Run Enterprises LLC; Trainer: Lynn Ashby; Jockey: Kirsten Swan
Also ran: 4th-Es Mi Cielo by Burning Sand x Heaven Kan Wait; 5th-So Big Is Better by Burning Sand x WW Mirror Image; 6th-Ayers by Burning Sand x BW Ali Catt; 7th-By Golly Its Hot by Burning Sand x Golly Gal; 8th-Fastandfurious by *Chndaka x Miss Fast Ptrack; 9th-My Kaliber by *Kador De Blaziet x Southern Style
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CRE Run Oaks Arabian Distaff Stakes Grade 2; Delaware Park; 7/11/2015
Distance: 11/16 miles on dirt, 3 and 4-year-old fillies, entries: 7 Prize Money: $30,250 (27,343 EUR) 1st 2nd 3rd
RB Frynch Broad by Madjani x Frynch, 1:58:59, 123 lb, $18,000; Owner: Rosebrook Farms LLC; Trainer: Guy Smith; Jockey: Keiber Coa All N All by Dahess x All Tu Sexy, 123 lb, $6,000; Owner: Cre Run Enterprises LLC; Trainer: Lynn Ashby; Jockey: Maria Remedio Taylors Touchof Class by Dahess x Toppoftheclass, 123 lb, $3,300; Owner: Philip Klaus; Trainer: Maureen Stillwell; Jockey: Kirsten Swan
Also ran: 4th-Throughleap by Thoroughbred x A Noble Leap; 5th-RB Rich Kin by TH Richie x Ginkga; 6th-Charich by TH Richie x Zilver Charm; 7th-RB Djudge Djudy by TH Richie x Djenuine
Bob Magness Memorial Arabian Derby Grade 2, Delaware Park, USA, 8/22/2015
Distance: 1/4 mile on dirt, 3- and 4-year-old, entries: 8 Prize Money: $30,375 (26,698 EUR) 1st 2nd 3rd
F Sixteen by Thoroughbred x Dixies Valentine, 2:18:58, 123 lb, $18,000; Owner: Guy Nievens; Trainer: Randy Nunley; Jockey: Carol Cedeno Easter Man by Burning Sand x Angel Proof, 120 lb, $6,000; Owner: Joseph A. Gillis; Trainer: Guy Smith; Jockey: Augusto Marin Lazur Hess by Dahess x Rzoe Lute, 123 lb, $3,000; Owner: Mark J. Ashby; Trainer: Lynn Ashby; Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe
Also ran: 4th-RB Madjyk Man by Madjani x *Frynch; 5th-Front Rowe by Noble House x Theatre; 6th-Out Ragehess by Dahess x Rubie Rose; 7th-Desert Honor by Honorable Obsession x Desert Power; 8th-Fearsome by Thoroughbred x Dixies Valentine
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan Arabian Cup Grade 2, Los Alamitos, USA 9/19/2015 Distance: 1 mile on dirt, 4 years+, entries: 10 Prize Money: $50,450 (44,251 EUR) 1st 2nd 3rd
So Big Is Better by Burning Sand x Mirror Image, 1:49:25, 129 lb, $26,334, Owner: Mark K. Powell; Trainer: Mark Powell; Jockey: Robert Paz Paddys Day by Burning Sand x AK Loretta, 129 lb, $8,310, Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Kelsi Purcell RB Rich by TH Richie x Royal Fanfare, 127 lb, $4,986, Owner: Garrett Ford; Trainer: Michael Casselman; Jockey: Erik McNeil
Also ran: 4th-Sand Victor by Burning Sand x *Vague De Gemme; 5th-By Golly Its Hot by Burning Sand x Golly Gal; 6th-Twice Rich by TH Richie x Virteuce; 7th-Es Mi Cielo by Burning Sand x Heaven Kan Wait; 8th-Sand On Fire by Burning Sand x BJ Zell; 9th-Ms Dixie by Burning Sand x Dixie Darlene; 10th-Ayers by Burning Sand x BW Ali Catt
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GROUP 3 note:
IFAHR pattern races
The Middle East racing season ran from November 2014-May 2015. Only those Middle East races ran during these dates were included in the listings.
Sprinter Championship
Group 3 PA, Doha, Qatar, 1/14/15
Distance: 1,100 m raced on grass, 4 years+, fillies and mares, entries: 12 Prize Money: 42,952.47 EUR (200,000.00 QAR) 1st 2nd 3rd
Arraab (USA) by Amer x Cath, 1:12:57, 58.00 kg, 24,482.91 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Jassim Ghazali; Jockey: Harry Bentley Mutazz (QA) by Amer x Zeinah, 58.00 kg, 9,449.54 EUR; Owner: Abdullah Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber; Trainer: Abdullah Al Jaber; Jockey: Mr. Marvin Suerland Tuyoorna (QA) by Al Mudaffar x Mari Chou, 58.00 kg, 4,724.77 EUR; Owner: Jassim Mohammed Al Ghazali; Trainer: Jassim Ghazali; Jockey: Mr. S. Ladjadj
Also ran: 4th-Harran ASF (GB) by Burning Sand x Aziza D’Aroco; 5th-AJS Qahir (QA) by Martin Al Maury x AF A’ajabatani; 6th-TM Reagan Bret (USA) by Burning Sand x FC Bint Chezi; 7th-Bin Amer (GB); 8th-AJS Admiral (QA) by Amer x Maboud; 9th-Raghed (QA) by Nizam x Moonlit; 10th-Giude Al Khail (QA) by Kador De Blaziet x Candie CS; 11th-Al Wasmiya (FR) by Amer x Kado de Ghazal
Al Ruwais
Group 3 PA, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2/01/2015 Distance: 1,000 m raced on grass, 4 years+, entries: 8 Prize money: 71,858 EUR (300,000 AED) 1st 2nd 3rd
Sha’red (FR) by Bibi De Carrere x Rudina, 57.5 kg, 180,000 AED; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Y. Al Blooshi; Jockey: Richard Mullen Areem (FR) by Mahabb x Canelle De Carrere, 59.5 kg, 60,000 AED; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa Bigg N Rich (US) by Falina Des Fabries x Viraac, 59.5 kg, 30,000 AED; Owner: Athbah Stud; Trainer: E. Lemartinel; Jockey: Wayne Smith
Also ran: 4th-TM Super Bird (US) by Burning Sand x Heaven Kan Wait; 5th-Girl Powerr (US) by Calin Du Loup x Dixies Chick; 6th-Da’Areen (FR) by Bibi De Carrere x Fazzaha; 7th-Manark (FR) by Mahabb x Mendra; 8th-Hakim (AE) by Al Nasr x Haifa’a
Arabian Triple Crown Round 2 Group 3 PA, Abu Dhabi, UAE 2/22/15
Distance: 2,200 m, raced on grass, 4 years, entries: 11, Prize money: 71,858 EUR (300,000 AED) 1st 2nd 3rd
Shaheer (AE) by Abu Alemarat x Jameela, 55.0 kg, 43,115 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalfa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Al Ketbi; Jockey: Tadhg O’Shea Namrood (FR) by Akbar x Al Fajer, 55.0 kg, 14,372 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Al Ketbi; Jockey: Shane Karlsson Arwaah (FR) by Darike x Atlaal, 56.5 kg, 7,186 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Al Ketbi; Jockey: Adrie de Vries
Also ran: 4th-Newboy du Paon (FR) by Njewman x Safira du Paon; 5th-Da’Areen (FR) by Bibi de Carrere x Fazzaha; 6th-ES Kram (AE) by Maleeh x Bia; 7th-Boss des Vialettes (FR) (Dormane x Hourmane des Vialete); 8th-Saklawi Al Reef (AE) by Bibi De Carrere x Siglavie; 9th-MH Kanz (AE) by Akbar x Blood Pressure; 10th-Balad Al Reef (AE) by Bibi De Carrere x Valdora; 11th-Love To Dance (US) by Our Machine x Shall We Dance BW
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Arabian Triple Crown Round 3 Group 3 PA, Abu Dhabi, UAE 3/1/2015
Distance: 2,400 m, raced on grass, 4 years, entries: 4, Prize money: 72,911 EUR (300,000 AED) 1st 2nd 3rd
Namrood (FR) by Akbar x Al Fajer, 55.0 kg, 43,746 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Al Ketbi; Jockey: Tadhg O’Shea Newboy du Paon (FR) by Njewman x Safira du Paon, 55.0 kg, 14,582 EUR; Owner: Ali Haddad; Trainer: E. Lemartinel; Jockey: Gerald Avranche ES Kram (AE) by Maleeh x Bia, 55.0 kg, 7,291 EUR; Owner: Mohd Al Aaser; Trainer: M. Ramadan; Jockey: Royston Ffrench
Also ran: AZ Shamah (AE) by Dahess x Dorgha De Brugere, 53.0 kg, 3,645 EUR; Owner: Al Awda Stables, Trainer: A. Al Mehairbi; Jockey: Harry Bentley
Wathba Stud Farm Cup
Group 3 PA, Jägersro, Sweden; 5/12/2015 Distance: 1,730 m raced on dirt, 4 years+, entries: 11, Prize money: 13,880.12 EUR (120,000 SEK) 1st 2nd 3rd
Gazel T (HOL) by Prince D’Orient x Gracja, 1:59:0, 61.00 kg, 6,940.06 EUR; Owner: Mr. G. T. Zoetelief; Trainer: Mr. Gerd T. Zoetelief; Jockey: Jacob Johansen Ameretto (FR) by Amer x Win Taouy, 61.00 kg, 3,470.03 EUR; Owner: Edwina Stud GmbH; Trainer: Mr. G. Richter; Jockey: Eduardo Pedroza Paramour T (HOL) by Djendel x Porta T, 59.00 kg, 1,388.01 EUR; Owner: Mr. G. T. Zoetelief; Trainer: Mr. Gerd T. Zoetelief; Jockey: Miss Aase Marie Brown
Also ran: 4th-Labwah (IRQ) (IQ) by Asad Saif x Naama al Thaltha; 5th-Mad Makz (SWE) by Makzan (FR) x Dermech (TUN); 6th-Al Janoob (GB) by Magic De Piboul (FR) x Ester Du Paon (FR); 7th-Big Ben (SWE) by Daffaq (GB) x Sweet Kiss; 8th-Bisht (GB) by Bengali D’Albret (FR) x Qosheeyya (GB); 9th-W Catchcash (SWE) by Dormande (FR) x Winstra; 10th-Pamills Lady (SWE) by Palett (SWE) x Pamill (SWE); 11th-Daraahem (GB) by Fadjik (FR) x Mega (FR)
Prix Damas
Group 3 PA, Dax, France, 5/24/2015 Distance: 1,400 m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 8, Prize money: 20,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd
Meeyur (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x TM La Belle Proper, 54.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: P. Sogorb; Jockey: Mr. Roberto-Carlos Montenegro Al Mouhannad (FR) by Nizam x Al Ryme, 58.00 kg, 4,000.00 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: C. Baillet; Jockey: Thomas Henderson Sahabba (FR) by Nizam x Djesabelle, 56.00 kg, 3,000.00 EUR; Owner: Mr. Jean-Marc De Watrigant/Haras de Beguerie; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Ioritz Mendizabal
Also ran: 4th-Miss Fantasia (FR) by Munjiz x Theory; 5th-Altello (FR) by Kerbella x Altamar Nedji; 6th-Niddal (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Amira Al Chame; 7th-Shen (FR) by Meliar Halab x Saika; 8th-No Problem al Maury (FR) by Dormane x Nemosie al Maury
HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup Group 3 PA, Duindigt, Holland, 6/28/2015
Distance: 1,900 m on grass, 4 years+, fillies and mares, entries: 12, Prize Money: 35,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd
Lahoob (GB) by Amer x Dirama, 59.50 kg, 17,500.00 EUR; Owner: H.E. Al Sheikh Nasser Mohd Nasser Al Hashar; Trainer: Ms. B. Deutrom; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea Ameretto (FR) by Amer x Win Taouy, 59.50 kg, 8,225.00 EUR; Owner: Edwina Stud GmbH; Trainer: Mr. G. Richter; Jockey: M. Manueddu Hurra (FR) by Asad Saif x Hamiya, 57.50 kg, 4,025.00 EUR; Owner: Al Nujaifi Racing LTD; Trainer: Mrs. D. A. K. Dorenberg; Jockey: Mr. Ian Ferguson
Also ran: 4th-Paramour T (HOL) by Djendel x Porta T; 5th-Nain (AUT) by Drug x Niya; 6th-Speed Kossack (HOL) by Nougatin x Speedy V Kossack; 7th-Victor (BEL) by Dahess x Jeanne DÁrc; 8th-Karar (UAE) by Dahess x Laila; 9th-Darat Al Ayam (QA) by Al Mudaffar x Najmah; 10th-Shrek OA (HOL) by Marwan x Sadjella; 11th-Athlete Del Sol (FR) by Dormane x A La Volee; 12th-Phraseur Kossack (HOL) by Prince d’Orient x Pengalia Kossack
Coupe de Sud-Ouest
Group 3 PA, La Teste, France, 6/30/2015 Distance: 1,900 m on grass, 4 years+, entries: 8, Prize Money: 20,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd
Al Mourtajez (FR) by Dahess x Arwa, 60.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge TM Thunder Struck (USA) by Majd Al Arab x Bonnett, 58.00 kg, 4,000.00 EUR; Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier Sir Bani Yas (FR) by Amer x Nassem El Baher, 58.00 kg, 3,000.00 EUR; Owner: His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. JeanFrancois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon
Also ran: 4th-Ghadanfar Al Khalidiah by Dormaine x Edele De Carrer; 5th-Majeed (QA) by Amer x Zabieh; 6th-Djet Taouy (FR) by Dahess x Win Taouy; 7th-Burj Al Arab (FR) by Burning Sand x Min Isheq; 8th-Al Jac D’Aroco (FR) by Munjiz x Asbaa D’Aroco
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Prix Dormane
Group 3 PA, La Teste, France, 7/18/2015 Distance: 1,900 m raced on grass, 4 years, entries: 8, Prize Money: 20,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd
Sylvine al Maury (FR) by Munjiz x Savavit al Maury, 56.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry of Oman; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier Al Mouwaffak (FR) by Azadi x Morgane de Piboul, 60.00 kg, 4,000.00 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge Mahess Du Soleil (GB) by Dahess x Dormah de Brugere, 58.00 kg, 3,000.00 EUR; Owner: Mrs. L. Deymonaz; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Mickael Forest
Also ran: 4th-Sha’hir (GB) by Amer x Nashma; 5th-Miss Fantasia (FR) by Munjiz x Theory; 6th-Beune de L’Ardus (FR) by Akbar x Neva de L’Ardus; 7th-Kwartz de Ghazal (FR) by Akbar x Katerina de Ghazal; 8th-Kerchera (FR) by Kerbella x Cherazade
Shadwell - Veronique Briat - Prix Razzia III Group 3 PA, La Teste, France 7/18/2015
Distance: 1,800 m raced on grass, 3 years, fillies, entries: 10, Prize Money: 20,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd
Deyaar (FR) by Abu Alemarat x Florine de Carrere, 56.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Ioritz Mendizabal Fawarah (FR) by Dahess x Tippie France, 56.00 kg, 4,000.00 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: P. Sogorb; Jockey: Julien Grosjean Cocktail de Ghazal (FR) by Dormane x Cokey de Ghazal, 56.00 kg, 3,000.00 EUR; Owner: Earl Al Pices; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier
Also ran: 4th-Ghobat Bahar (FR) by Amer x Amsara d’Aroco; 5th-Rihan (FR) by Dahess x Belle Tornade; 6th-Badira de Monlau (FR) by Munjiz x Sultana de Monlau; 7th-Centina de Carrere (FR) by Scoubidou de Carrere x Panita de Carrere
Shadwell Prix Tidjani
Group 3 PA, La Teste, France 7/18/2015 Distance: 1,900 m raced on grass, 3 years, colts and geldings, entries: 5, Prize money: 20,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd
Ibn Azadi (FR) by Azadi x Al Gazalla, 57.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR; Owner: Mr. Faiz Al Elweet; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge Cakouet de Bozouls (FR) by Dahess x Udjidor de Bozouls, 57.00 kg, 4,000.00 EUR; Owner: Mr. K. Gozdzialski; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Ioritz Mendizabal Quezakeau (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Eau de Roche, 57.00 kg, 3,000.00 EUR, Owner: Mr. Jean-Pierre Totain; Trainer: Mr. Jean Pierre Totain; Jockey: Mr. David Morisson
Also ran: 4th-Spaghetti (FR) by Snoopi x Nouillaugratin; 5th-Djelamer (FR) by Amer x Djelana
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup
Group 3 PA, Ostend, Belgium, 8/17/2015
Distance: 1,800 m raced on grass, fillies and mares, 4 years+, entries: 8, Prize money: 35,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd
Sahabba (FR) by Nizam x Djesabelle, 55.50 kg, 17,500.00 EUR; Owner: Mr. Jean-Marc de Watrigant/Haras de Beguerie; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Baptiste Hamel Labwah (IRQ) (IQ) by Asad Saif x Naama al Thaltha, 55.50 kg, 9,000.00 EUR; Owner: Dr. Mohammad Al Nujaifi; Trainer: Mrs. Pia Höiom; Jockey: Per A Graberg Athlete Del Sol (FR) by Dormane x A La Volee, 57.50 kg, 4,500.00 EUR; Owner: Landgoed Waterland; Trainer: Miss Karin R. van den Bos; Jockey: Miss Jadey Pietrasiewicz
Also ran: 4th-Phraseur Kossack (HOL) by Prince d’Orient x Pengalia Kossack; 5th-Speed Kossack (HOL) by Nougatin x Speedy V Kossack; 6th-Kao Kat MHF (USA); by Kaolino x Here Kitty Kitty; 7th-Nain (AUT) by Drug x Niya; 8th-Karar (UAE) by Dahess x Laila
Prix Nevadour
Group 3 PA, La Teste, France, 8/21/2015 Distance: 1,900 m raced on grass, 4 years, entries: 7, Prize Money: 20,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd
Sylvine al Maury (FR) by Munjiz x Savavit al Maury, 57.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem Bint Jakkarta (QA) by AF Albahar x Jakkarta, 58.00 kg, 4,000.00 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge Majida (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Al Ryme, 56.00 kg, 3,000.00 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Mickael Forest
Also ran: 4th-none; 5th-Beanie du Croate (FR) by Dahess x Shamilah du Croate; 6th-Dawalila (FR) by Njewman x Djesabelle; 7th-Sabiqa (FR) by Calin du Loup x Subul
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HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan – Nagroda Europy Group 3 PA, Warsaw, Poland, 8/23/2015
Distance: 2,600 m raced on grass, 4 years+, entries: 10 Prize Money: 36,129.54 EUR (148,750 PLZ) 1st 2nd 3rd
Ameretto (FR) by Amer x Win Taouy, 62.00 kg, 20,645.45 EUR; Owner: Edwina Stud GmbH; Trainer: Mr. G. Richter: Jockey: M. Manueddu Ussam de Carrere (FR) by Njewman x Assada el Baraka, 62.00 kg, 8,258.18 EUR; Owner: Mrs. Annegret Steinhart; Trainer: Kamila Urbanczyk; Jockey: V. Popov Alladyn by Von x Alba Longa, 59kg; Owner: M. and P. Włostowscy; Trainer: Andrzej Laskowski; Jockey: S. Mazur
Also ran: 4th–Westim by Nougatin x Wienerva; 5th–Szakur by Akbars x Sulima Z Regula; 6th–Nadim by Radar x Bizra; 7th–Etorio by Ontario HF x Elegantka Z IZB; 8th–Ziko by Marwan x Zbojna Gora; 9th–Arash by Bumar x Aviaia; 10th–Boy Bugatin by Nougatin x Bint Madonah
Prix Nevada II
Group 3 PA, La Teste, France, 9/05/2015 Distance: 1,900 m raced on grass, 3 years, fillies only, entries: 6, Prize money: 25,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd
Princesse Monlau (FR) by Munjiz x Salalah de Monlau, 56.00 kg, 12,500.00 EUR; Owner: Mr. Robert Bourdette; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr Ioritz Mendizabal Deyaar (FR) by Abu Alemarat x Florine de Carrere, 56.00 kg, 5,000.00 EUR; Owner: His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr JeanFrancois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem Hania DA (BEL) by Majd Al Arab x Nahora DA, 56.00 kg, 3,750.00 EUR; Owner: Mr. Peter Deckers; Trainer: Mr. Peter Deckers; Jockey: T. van den Troost
Also ran: 4th -Shakrra (FR) by Bibi de Carrere x Mizzna; 5th-Chalwa du Breuil (FR) by Mahabb x Jamaa du Breuil; 6th-Shadenn (FR) by Munjiz x Morgane de Piboul
Prix Cheri Bibi
Group 3 PA, La Teste, France, 9/05/2015 Distance: 1,900 m raced on grass, colts and geldings, entries: 7, Prize Money: 25,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd
Aba’ath (QA) by Amer x Redjila, 57.00 kg, 12,500.00 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Gregory Benoist Ibn Azadi (FR) by Azadi x Al Gazalla, 57.00 kg, 5,000.00 EUR;Owner: Mr. Faiz Al Elweet; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge RB Burn (USA) by Majd Al Arab x Burnie Gee PW, 57.00 kg, 3,750.00 EUR; Owner: His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr JeanFrancois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem
Also ran: 4th-Lightning Bolt (FR) by Munjiz x Oleya du Loup; 5th-Cakouet de Bozouls (FR) by Dahess x Udjidor de Bozouls; 6th-Mahfuz DA (BEL) by Akim de Ducor x Onaida DA; 7th-Quezakeau (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Eau de Roche
Stockholm Arabian Cup
Group 3 PA, Stockholm/Taby, Sweden, 9/18/2015 Distance: 2,000 m raced on dirt, 3 years+, entries: 10, Prize money: 13,800.00 EUR (120,000 SEK) 1st 2nd 3rd
Athlete Del Sol (FR) by Dormane x A La Volee, 52 kg, 6,940.06 EUR; Owner: Langoed Waterland; Trainer: Ms Karin van den Bos; Jockey: Carlos Lopez Al Janoob (GB) by Azadi x Al Gazalla, 57.00 kg, 3,470.03 EUR; Owner: Mrs Maria Hagman-Eriksson; Trainer: Mrs Maria Hagman-Eriksson; Jockey: Ninni Westerlund Al Haail (FR) by Elios De Carrere x Hamiya, 59 kg 1,388.01.00 EUR; Owner: Ahmed M. Al Nujaifi; Trainer: Mrs Pia Höiom; Jockey: E Chaves
Also ran: 4th-Alibaba Del Sol (FR) by Kerbella x A I’Aube del Sol; 5th-Daarahem (GB) by Fadjik x Mega; 6th-Labwah (IRQ) by Asad Saif x Naama al Thaltha; 7th-W Catchcash by Dormande x Winstra; 8th-Al Murjaan (FR) by Al Jakbar x Kaarine; 9th-Maaloof (SWE) by Makzan x Ietlato De Carrere; 10th-Murjaan (FR) by Monsieur Al Maury x Volna
Wathba Stud Farm Sprint Cup
Group 3 PA, Jägersro, Sweden, 10/8/15 Distance: 1,200 m raced on dirt, 3 years+, entries:10, Prize money: 13,880.12 EUR (120,000.00 SEK) 1st 2nd 3rd
Macallan (SWE) by Dahess x Queen Anne, 1:21:0, 6,940.06 EUR, Owner: Stall Apperitiffe and B. Blomqvist; Trainer: Bodil Blomqvist; Jockey: Anna Pilroth Ghallab (GB) by Chndaka x Ikela, 1:21:1, 3,470.03 EUR, Owner: Familjen Kvisla; Trainer: Mr. Roy Arne Kvisla; Jockey: Per-Anders Gråberg Niraan (GB) by Madjani (FR) x Tarfih (GB), 1:21:5, 1,388.01 EUR, bl, Owner: Goss Charlotte, de Geer Louis, Grimm M.; Trainer: Ms. Charlotte Goss; Jockey: Ms. Fabienne De Geer
Also ran: 4th-Bisht (GB) by Bengali d’Albret (FR) x Qosheeyya (GB); 5th-Al Janoob (GB) by Magic De Piboul (FR) x Ester Du Paon (FR); 6th-Victor (BEL) by Dahess x Jeanne d’Arc; 7th-Neira Royal (SWE) by Neiron x Efta Royal; 8th-Al Murjaan (FR) by Al Jakbar (FR) x Kaarine; 9th-Zafina DA (BEL) by Akim de Ducor x Haliyana El Kendal; 10th-Mahany de Piboul (FR) by Madjani x Manie de Piboul
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Grand Prix De SAR Le Prince Moulay Rachid Group 3 PA, Casablanca, Morocco, 11-20-2015
Distance: 1,750 m, 3 years (excluding geldings), entries: 7 Prize money: 71,100 EUR (800,000 MAD) 1st 2nd 3rd
Cobalt De Carrere (FR) by Samir De Carrere x Nadia De Carrere, 2:04:25, 400,000 MAD; Owner: Kamal Daissaoui; Trainer: El Hassane Bendia; Jockey: Abdelkader El Kandoussi Dahjeb (MR) by Dahess x Djeblia, 160,000 MAD; Owner: Mohamed Azeddine Sedrati; Trainer: Jean Claude Pecout; Jockey: Khalid Ibba Amar by Majd Al Arab x Sherana, 120,000 MAD; Owner: Karmine M’Hammed; Trainer: Christophe Andre Daniel Lermyte; Jockey: Jaouad Khayate
Also Ran: 4th - Layal Maamora by Pomander x Djarla Lotoise; 5th – Haani by Nour Thabet x Alihane; 6th – Djedeida D’Alep by Akim de Ducor x Melysane; 7th – Said Dam by Leeroy de Chaillac x Abbira
Grand Prix De SAR Majeste Le Roi Mohammed VI
Group 3 PA, Casablanca, Morocco, 11-20-2015 Distance: 2,100 m, 4 years+, entries: 9 Prize money: 106,649 EUR (1,200,000 MAD)
1st 2nd 3rd
Al Antara by Akbar x Al Zahrah, 2:24:12, 57.3 kg, 600,000 MAD; Owner: Karimine M’Hamed; Trainer: Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Julien Auge Udallan by Monsier Al Maury x Harein De Faust, 58.1 kg, 240,000 MAD; Owner: Kamal Daissaoui; Trainer: Bendia El Hassane; Jockey: Abdellah El Kandoussi Vikin des Vialettes by Akbar x Norwane des Vialettes, 58.3 kg, 180,000 MAD; Owner: Kamal Daissaoui; Trainer: El Mostapha El Kandoussi
Also Ran: Zenzal Maamora by Akbar x Norwane des Vialettes; 5th – Saqr ll by Dahess x Zormina; 6th – Hilala by Dahess x Taj Al Chame; 7th – Amir Maamora by Akbar x Stix Almaury; 8th – Uris des Vialettes by Akbar x Kanelle Des Vialettes; 9th – Aristote Du Croate by Dormane x D’jadie de Teoul
Grand Prix De SAR Le Prince Heritier My El Hassan Group 3 PA, Casablanca, Morocco, 11-20-2015
Distance: 1,900 m, 4 years+, entries: 10 Prize money: 82,823 EUR (897,000 MAD) 1st 2nd 3rd
Bachar de Carrere by Kerbella x Raha de Malartic, 2:13:13, 57.6 kg, 450,000 MAD; Owner: Kamal Daissaoui; Trainer: Bendia El Hassanel; Jockey: Abdelkader El Kandoussi Vulcain du Clos by Monsieur Al Maury x Jamaa du Breuil, 57.5 kg, 180,000 MAD; Owner: Royal Cavalry of Oman; Trainer: Charles Gourdain; Jockey: Thomas Henderson Nifal Maamora by Nizam x Darka du Falgas, 57.2, 135,000 MAD; Owner: Nour-Eddine Bajjou; Trainer: Nour-Eddine Bajjou; Jockey: Abderahim Faddoul
Also Ran: 4th – Mahess de Piboul by Dahess x Mona Lisa de Piboul; 5th – Dalile Maamora by Pomander x Darka du Falgas; 6th – Amenvol by Amenemhat x Voila des Cedres; 7th – Mahaasen by Bengali D’Albret x Fatayaat; 8th – Maradja des Forges by Madjani x Djari des Forges; 9th – Kanzaman by Leeroy de Chaillac x Paola D’Asline; 10th – Joysson by Dahess x Joyous Princess
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GRADE 3 Cobra Distaff Sprint Stakes
U.S. races
Grade 3, Arapahoe Park, 6/14/2015 Distance: Six furlongs raced on dirt, 3 years+, fillies and mares; entries: 7 Prize Money: $25,000 1st 2nd 3rd
Ms Dixie by Burning Sand x Dixie Darlene, $12,000, Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Karlo Lopez Sand On Fire by Burning Sand x B J Zell, $4,800, Owner: Lori Powell; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Travis Wales Ivory Shores by Burning Sand x French Shores, $2,900, Owner: Mark K. Powell; Trainer: Mark K. Powell; Jockey: Michael Phillip Iammarino
Also ran: 4th-TM Maddamee (Burning Sand x Scarlet O Sara); 5th-My Vaz Is Hot (Burning Sand x Forty All); 6th-Zells Follies (SW Zell x Follies Bergere); 7th-Miss Paradise (Parador x Novelynn)
Cobra Sprint Handicap Stakes Grade 3, Arapahoe Park, 6/21/15
Distance: Six furlongs on dirt, 3 years+, entries: 8 Prize Money: $21,100 1st 2nd 3rd
Paddys Day by Burning Sand x AK Loretta, $10,550, Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Kelsi Purcell MS Dixie by Burning Sand x Dixie Darlene, $4,220, Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Karlo Lopez RB Rich by TH Richie x Royale Fanfare, $2,532, Owner: Garrett Ford; Trainer: Elizabeth Brand; Jockey: Erik McNeil
Also ran: 4th-So Big Is Better (Burning Sand x WW Mirror Image); 5th-Djets Son (Djet Set De Falgas x Wikings Wixen); 6th-Chndakasexpress (Chndaka x Grand Masquerade); 7th-Abbott (Ala Croixnoire x Shes The Most); 8th-Zells Bells (S W Zell x Bonita Lorena)
Cobra Soaring Eagle Ranch Distaff Stakes Grade 3, Arapahoe Park, 8/16/15
Distance: 11/8 mile on dirt, 4 years+, fillies and mares, entries: 9 Prize Money: $21,100 1st 2nd 3rd
DC Willeys Song by *Doran SBFAR x Wibwilcca, $12,500, Owner: Jon R. Henningsgard; Trainer: Ken Danyluk; Jockey: Travis Wales Ms Dixie by Burning Sand x Dixie Darlene, $5,000, Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Kelsi Purcell Sand On Fire by Burning Sand x BJ Zell, $3,000, Owner: Lori Powell; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Mike Luark
Also ran: 4th-Lil Rich Girl by TH Richie x *Lilas Al Mels; 5th-TM Maddamee by Burning Sand x Scarlet O Sara; 6th-Richly Kept by TH Richie x Djenzel; 7th-Miss Paradise by Parador x Novelynn; 8thSoul Sisster by Dormane x Tikis French Kiss; 9th-Callamitty Jane by LZP Jerryzell x LZP Legacy Jane
Crow Valley Ranch Classic Stakes Grade 3, Arapahoe Park, 8/16/15
Distance: 1Âź mile on dirt, 3 years+, entries: 6 Prize Money: $25,000 1st 2nd 3rd
Paddys Day by Burning Sand x AK Loretta, $12,500, Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Kelsi Purcell RB Rich by TH Richie x Royale Fanfare, $5,000, Owner: Garrett Ford; Trainer: Elizabeth Brand; Jockey: Erik McNeil RB Brilliant by Burning Sand x Ammante, $3,000, Owner: Garrett Ford; Trainer Elizabeth Brand; Jockey: Nathan Haar
Also ran: 4th-So Big Is Better by Burning Sand x WW Mirror Image; 5th-Djets Son by *Djet Set De Falgas x Wikings Wixen; 6th-Southerland by Aim South x Novelynn
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Delaware Park Arabian Juvenile Filly Championship Stakes Grade 3, Delaware Park, 8/22/2015
Distance: One mile and seventy yards on dirt, 3 years, fillies, entries 4 Prize Money: $20,000 1st 2nd 3rd
Jewell AA by Burning Sand x Triumphs Pearl, $12,000, Owner: Joseph A. Gillis; Trainer: Guy Smith; Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe RB Big N Rich by TH Richie x Burnie Gee PW, $4,000, Owner: Rosebrook Farms LLC;; Trainer: Guy Smith; Jockey: Mario Rodriguez Madgicall by Madjani x Tu For All, $2,200, Owner: Cre Run Enterprises LLC; $2,200; Trainer: Lynn Ashby; Jockey: Kirsten Swan
Also ran: 4th-Lady Haha by Norphe x Hilaritie, $1,200, Owner: Kathy and Paul Smoke;; Trainer: Wallace Neilson; Jockey: Christian Dominguez
Texas Arabian Derby Stakes Race 1 Grade 3, Retama Park, 8/29/2015
Distance: 11/16 miles on dirt; 4 years, entries, 5 Prize Money: $20,000 1st 2nd 3rd
Paddys Day by Burning Sand x AK Loretta, $12,000, Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Kelsi Purcell Es Mi Ciello by Burning Sand x Heaven Kan Wait, $4,000, Owner: Sam Vasquez; Trainer: Renee Lafleur; Jockey: Alfredo Sigala RB Moose by Madjani x Burnie Gee PW, $2,000, Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Larry Taylor
Also ran: 4th-Southerland by Aim South x Novelynn; 5th-TA My Virgule by *Virgule Al Maury x My Evangeline
Texas Arabian Oaks Stakes Grade 3, Retama Park, 8/29/2015
Distance: One mile on dirt, 4 years, fillies, entries 7 Prize Money: $20,000 1st 2nd 3rd
RB Frynch Broad by Madjani x *Frynch, $12,000, Owner: Rosebrook Farm LLC; Trainer: Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Ernesto Jimenez-Valdez RB Rich Kin by TH Richie x Ginkga, $4,000, Owner: Dianne K. Waldron; Trainer: Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: David Cabrera Throughleap by Thoroughbred x A Noble Leap, $2,000, Owner: Krista Henningsgard; Trainer: Lynn Ashby; Jockey: Laura Carson
Also ran: 4th-Sandicheeks by Burning Sand x Surreal CS; 5th-Hesster by Dahess x Dixie Dance; 6th-All N All by Dahess x All Tu Sexy; 7th-Golly Zands by By Golly Sand x Zans Little Wing
Arabian Stallion Racing Cup Stakes Grade 3, Lone Star Park, 10/16/2015
Distance: One mile on dirt, 3 years+, colts and geldings, entries: 4 Prize Money: $20,000 1st 2nd 3rd
Paddys Day by Burning Sand x AK Loretta, $12,000, Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Kelsi Purcell Easter Man by Burning Sand x Angel Proof, $4,000, Owner: Joseph and Betty Gillis; Trainer: Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Eliazar Vera Chndakasexpress by *Chndaka x Grand Masquerade, $2,200, Owner: Ed Wilson; Trainer: Eric Schneider; Jockey: Jacquelyn Bobroff
Also Ran: 4th – Thess is Awesome by Dahess x IN Awe
Arabian Racing Cup Stallion Stakes Grade 3, Lone Star Park, 10/16/2015
Distance: One mile on dirt, 3 years+, fillies and mares, entries: 9 Prize Money: $20,000 1st 2nd 3rd
Our Princess by Nivour de Cardonne x Monarchs Princess, $12,000, Owner: Cre Run Enterprises; Trainer: Lynn Ashby; Jockey: Kirsten Swan Royal Richess by TH Richie x Royal Atheena, $4,000, Owner: Cre Run Enterprises and Ann Fostock; Trainer: Lynn Ashby; Jockey: Laura Carson DC Willeys Song by *Doran Sbfar x Wibwilcca, $2,200, Owner: Jon R. Henningsgard; Trainer: Ken Danyluk
Also Ran: 4th – RB Frynch Broad by Madjani x *Frynch; 5th – My Vaz Is Hot by Burning Sand x Forty All; 6th – Dhaan by Burning Sand x Queen Kong; 7th – Lil Rich Girl by TH Richie x *Lilas Al Mels; 8th – RB Rich Kin by TH Richie x *Ginkga; 9th – Hesster by Thumb Print x Dixie Dance
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AL AWEER & AL BAHAYES FARMS
Mr. Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda, left, with trainer Ernst Oertel.
I
have always had an interest in the Arabian horse, especially racing. I bought my first racing horse in the late ’80s, and from that moment I was captured by the breed, and the sport, and I set myself the task of learning all I could. The more I learned the more I realized I needed to learn, and now many years later I understand that horse breeding is a journey without an end. In 1990 this journey began with my wish to breed world-class Arabian racehorses in the United Arab Emirates. I started to develop the family farm in the oasis village of Al Aweer, a short distance from Dubai. The “AF” in my horses’ names comes from Al Aweer Farm. From those early days I can say every inch of the farm has been used to create the best possible accommodation for my horses and staff, and I have built up a breeding facility with the latest equipment necessary for success. Thanks to the natural water supply, the original trees have grown tall and beautiful, giving not only shade to the stables and paddocks, but also, I believe, peaceful surroundings, which are good for the broodmares and foals born here. In 2000, I was able to purchase Al Bahayes Farm on the plains below the Hajjar Mountains, which catches cooling breezes for much of the year. This land allowed
me to build additional stables with large open paddocks and facilities ideal for the youngsters. I learned early on that apart from correct nutrition, exercise and freedom are essential for growing colts and fillies if they are to end up strong, sound, and ready to race, especially in our changing climate. Most recently, in 2014, I purchased a farm in France on the border of Normandy, which I will use for breeding and to enable me to compete in Europe. The farms are one side of the picture, the other is of course the horses. Since I started breeding, bloodlines and pedigrees have fascinated me and I am constantly searching for the best horses that I can find. As the sport of Arabian racing has developed, understanding pedigrees and results has become easier, but finding good horses is more difficult. I like to follow my own ideas and I have made a point of collecting stallions from the widest possible range of winning bloodlines to give myself the maximum chance of success. I am still on my journey, and I think I can be proud of my achievements so far, as I have won the prestigious Private Owner Award five times. But plenty of challenges remain.
Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda P.O. Box 626, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: +971 4 2871213 · Direct Tel: +971 4 3213335 · Direct Fax: +971 4 3213339 E-mail: k.k@alnabooda.com · Private E-mail: alaweerk@emirates.net.ae · Website: www.alnabooda.com
AL AWEER & AL BAHAYES FARMS
AF SANADEK Bred in UAE by Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda
2008 GREY STALLION 16HH
Burning Sand (US) AF Sanadek Fauvette Al Maury (FR)
San Lou Romirz Du Smaragda Djouras Tu Fayoum
SIRE LINE: Ibrahim OA DAM LINE: Fatouma OA 1878
Rating: Turf - 113, Dirt - 113, All Weather - 113 Race results: 11(7-2-0-1) Group placed Prestige winner
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AF MAQAM ALEZZ Bred in UAE by Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda
2004 GREY STALLION 15.3HH
Amer (SA) AF Maqam alezz Etoile Du Pigne (FR)
SIRE LINE: DAM LINE: Veraz 1934 (Duke of Veragua)
Rating: Turf - 85, Dirt - 85, All Weather - 85 Race results: 18(5-2-1-2)
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Wafi Bushra Manganate Djezira
AL AWEER & AL BAHAYES FARMS
AF AMTHAAL Bred in UAE by Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda
2003 CHESTNUT STALLION 15.2HH
Akbar I (FR) AF Amthaal Mariata (FR)
Djelfor Fantasia Tidjani Marifa
SIRE LINE: Latif OA 1903 DAM LINE: Em Arkoub OA 1879
Rating: Turf - 62, Dirt - 62 Race results: 14(6-0-3-1) Winning over 1400-1600m, placed in Prestige races.
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AL AWEER & AL BAHAYES FARMS
MURHIB Bred in Qatar by HH Sheikh Abdullah Bin Khalifa Al Thani
2004 GREY STALLION
Amer (SA) murhib Kachia (FR)
Wafi Bushr Djelfor Ortie
SIRE LINE: Sowaiti OA DAM LINE: Wadha OA
Rating: not recorded Race results: 10 wins at 4 and 5 years including International Derby (Doha) GR2, The UAE President’s Cup (Duindigt) Gr3, Emir’s Trophy, Gulf Cup, Heir Apparent Sword (Doha) 3rd National Trophy Gr1 AT STUD IN FRANCE
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DARLEY PREVIEW Top Ranked U.S. Racehorses
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he brothers Powell, Mark and Scott, have trained some of the best Arabian racehorses in the United States in the last few years. They spent 2015 enhancing their portfolios. Both Mark and Scott Powell have finalists for the Darley Award as the nation’s Horse of the Year for 2015. Mark owns and trains So Big Is Better (Burning Sand x WW Mirror Image by ZT Ali Baba), who won important stakes in 2015 at Delaware Park and Los Alamitos. Scott Powell and his wife Lori own Paddys Day (Burning Sand x AK Loretta by *Virgule Al Maury), who won stakes at Sam Houston Race Park, Arapahoe Park, the Oak Tree at Pleasanton’s Alameda County Fair in California, Retama Park, Los Alamitos, and Lone Star Park. They are finalists for Horse of the Year along with the outstanding mare DC Willeys Song (*Doran SBFAR x Wibwilcca by *Wilkolak), a stakes winner against females at Arapahoe Park, Delaware Park, and Lone Star. The edge is with Paddys Day, a fouryear-old in 2015 who won 8 of 10 starts and $124,160, the highest earnings of the year among the 18 horses nominated in six Darley categories — outstanding three-year-old male and female, fouryear-old male and female, and older male and female. So Big Is Better, racing as an 11-yearold in 2015, won 4 of 11 starts and earned $84,224. DC Willeys Song, a seven-yearold last year, won 4 of 8 starts and $64,750. The 2015 season was a career-best year for DC Willeys Song, who is owned by Jon Henningsgard. Trained through the year by Jerenesto Torrez, Lynn Ashby, and Ken Danyluk, DC
Top money earner Paddys Day (Burning Sand AK Loretta by *Virgule Al Maury), owned and trained by Scott Powell.
Willeys Song was in peak form in the spring and summer. She won three consecutive races in five weeks in August and September, including the COBRA Distaff at Arapahoe Park on August 15, and the Grade 1 Buzz Brauninger Distaff at Delaware Park on September 5, the nation’s leading race for fillies and mares. After two third-place finishes at Lone Star Park in the final weeks of October, DC Willeys Song won the Lone Star Distaff at the Dallas-Fort Worth track on November 13 in her final start of the year. DC Willeys Song is the most successful runner for Henningsgard, but one he says requires a bit of extra attention. “She has the heart of a lion and likes to run,” he said in November after the Lone Star Distaff. “She’s a diva. You’ve got to change her food every now and then. She likes to be grazed. She’s not a hard keeper, but she’s not an easy one.” So Big Is Better’s season in 2015 was remarkable for the fact that it even existed. So Big Is Better injured a suspensory when he won the President of the United Arab Emirates Cup at Santa Anita in November 2013, the year he was recognized as Horse of the Year. So Big Is Better went to stud in 2014, and by the end of that year Mark Powell noticed the veteran runner wanted to do more than just zoom around a pasture. “He was showing me he was not done yet,” Powell said last fall. “I thought, he’s 11. Horses don’t run when they’re 11.” At that age, So Big Is Better needed a few races to regain his form, but by the end of 2015 he was in outstanding condition, winning 4 of his last 5 starts in the United States.
When So Big Is Better and Paddys Day finished first and second at Los Alamitos, Mark Powell was quick to compliment his brother’s horse. “I think Paddys Day could be the best horse in America, and I think he could be the best in the world,” he said. Scott Powell, who trained the multiple-champion Ms Dixie in recent seasons, predicted big things for Paddys Day in the middle of 2015, following a stakes win at the Oak Tree at Pleasanton meeting at the Alameda County Fair in northern California. “He’s a good horse and he’s only four,” Scott Powell said at the time. “He hasn’t peaked. Maybe next year, we’ll know how good he can be.” When that campaign begins, Paddys Day is likely to be a Darley Award winner. The number of trophies he holds will be determined in a ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on April 1. Steve Andersen is a correspondent for Daily Racing Form.
Third place money earner DC Willeys Song (*Doran SBFAR x Wibwlicca by *Wilkolak), owned by Jon Henningsgard, and trained by Jerenesto Torres, Lynn Ashby and Ken Danyluk.
COADY PHOTO
So Big Is Better gained a spot in the Horse of the Year discussion with consecutive wins in the Grade 1 Delaware Classic Handicap at 1¼ miles on September 12 and the Grade 2 Sheikh Zayed Cup at a mile at Los Alamitos a week later. Paddys Day was second in the Sheikh Zayed Cup. Both Paddys Day and So Big Is Better were sent to Abu Dhabi for the $1.27 million Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown in Abu Dhabi on November 8, but were unsuccessful. So Big Is Better’s saddle slipped shortly after the start. He finished ninth. Paddys Day bumped with a rival and was not a factor, finishing last. The setbacks did little to diminish their accomplishments in the United States through the year. The trip to Abu Dhabi was largely a bonus to already outstanding seasons. Paddys Day had win streaks of five and two races in 2015, and was never worse than second in the United States. The winner of 3 of 4 starts as a three-yearold in 2014, he won the Texas Six Shooter Stakes to start his season at Sam Houston in February 2015. His first American loss of the year was a runner-up finish by three lengths to Burning Fleet in the Sheikh Zayed Cup at Sam Houston in March. Paddys Day’s next loss was in September, missing by a neck to So Big Is Better at Los Alamitos. In his five-race winning streak through the spring and summer, Paddys Day won such races as the Crow Valley Ranch Stakes at Arapahoe Park and the Texas Arabian Derby at Retama Park.
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Second place money earner So Big Is Better (Burning Sand x WW Mirror Image by ZT Ali Baba), owned and trained by Mark Powell.
61 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD
TOP RANKED U.S. RACEHORSES LEADING RUNNERS BY EARNINGS
AJC REPORT #1800 12/29/2015
2015 Leading Runners by Earnings 2015
OLD Old COLTS AND GELDINGS 33 YEAR Year Colts and Geldings RANK HORSE
SIRE
DAM
1 2
EASTER MAN UPTOWN DANNYS BOY
BURNING SAND BURNING SAND
ANGEL PROOF WIBWILCCA
3
RB MADJYK MAN
MADJANI
FRYNCH
4 5 6
7 8
9 10 11 AJC
AMBUSH AA JESS IS ON FIRE HIGHH AKTIVITY
RB GOLIATH KAFO
RV MOULINS MONARCH RB BURN SEAHAWK RC REPORT #1800
12 FADHLULLAH KINNDAH 12/29/2015 13
14 15
FINE HESST
TM BIG PAPA LEGACY AA
ALLEGRO AA VAZS BURNING DESTINY AKIM DE DUCOR
MADJANI BURNING SAND
MOULIN ROUGE MAF MAJD AL ARAB THE LAST DANSE
KADOR DE BLAZIET DAHESS
BURNING SAND TRI TRAVELLER
RACE OWNER
ISIS DE GARGASSAN BANDERS NAOMI KU ALLA MASQUERADE
BURNIE GEE PW FRYNCH
GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A HENNINGSGARD, JON R AND HENNINGSGARD, KRISTA ROSEBROOK FARMS LLC
GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A VASQUEZ MARK LEMMONS PAUL AND LEMMONS DEBRA
ROSEBROOK FARMS LLC AL SHAQAB RACING
ROYAL AMBIANCE
VICKERS EVELYN L
CANDIE CS FULL OF FINESSE
BINMAHFOOZ SALEM CRE RUN ENTERPRISES LLC
BURNIE GEE PW ROSEBROOK FARMS LLC LEADING RUNNERS BYBORG EARNINGS SABRINA CS ELISABETH
SPILLED PERFUME FERDA OKBA
2015
BINMAHFOOZ SALEM LITTLEJOHN AUSTIN
STARTS
EARNINGS
6(3-3-0)1-2 6(4-2-0)0-1
$36,720 $36,380
10(1-3-5)0-1
$16,900
3(1-0-1) 2(1-0-1)
$4,770 $4,494
4(1-2-0) 6(1-0-1) 3(1-1-0)
2(1-0-0) 1(1-0-0) 2(0-1-0)
4(0-0-1) 2(0-0-0)
4(0-0-0) 3(0-0-0)
$7,425 $7,053 $5,982
$3,456 $3,180 $1,801
$1,418 $1,200 $950 $850
33 YEAR Year OLD Old FILLIES Fillies AND MARESand Mares RANK HORSE
SIRE
DAM
RACE OWNER
STARTS
EARNINGS
1 JEWELL AA BURNING SAND TRIUMPHS PEARL GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A 5(3-1-1)2-1 $39,500 2 LADY HAHA NORPHE HILARITIE SMOKE KATHRYN K OR PAUL J 5(1-1-2)0-1 $14,100 3 RB BIG N RICH TH RICHIE BURNIE GEE PW ROSEBROOK FARMS LLC 4(1-1-0)0-1 $12,610 4 RB MADYMOISELLE MAJD AL ARAB FRYNCH ROSEBROOK FARMS LLC 2(2-0-0) $7,200 5 RB ROYALE MADAME MAJD AL ARAB ROYALE FANFARE ROSEBROOK FARMS LLC 1(1-0-0) $6,000 6 SAND LILLY BURNING SAND TRI TIKI JOY GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A 3(1-1-1) $5,205 7 PAMS MASQUERADE WALK THE LINE GRAND MASQUERADE WILSON ED 3(0-1-2)0-1 $4,215 8 MADGICALL MADJANI TU FOR ALL CRE RUN ENTERPRISES LLC 4(0-0-1)0-1 $3,050 9 WALL STREET WATCH THOROUGHBRED SAND WITCHH NEIVENS GUY 1(0-1-0) $2,000 10 SAND DOVE BURNING SAND DISH THE DOSH GILLIS JOSEPH A 1(0-1-0) $2,000 11 REPORT PHILLY GOLLY BRET LLC, all rights reserved.MISS PHILLY VASQUEZ SAM A 2(0-0-0) $1,129 AJC #1800 Copyright ©BRETS 2015 Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company 12provided WMA KENTUCKY TIKI Jockey Club, THE KENTUCKIAN TIKIS DESTINY DELEON RITA 2(0-0-0) $850 Data or compiled by Arabian Inc. and Equibase Company LLC generally are accurate but occasionally errors and omissions occur as a result of incorrect data received from others, mistakes in processing and other 12/29/2015 causes. Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, responsibility for the consequences, if any, of such errors, but wouldELISABETH appreciate having them being called to their attention. 1(0-0-1) 13 Arabian RB NEVOURLAND NIVOUR DEdisclaim CARDONNE ABRA CAADABRA BORG $806 14 OZARK KAOLENA SWA KAOLINO FMR OZARK EKLIPSE WETZEL JAMES L JR 1(0-0-0) $750 15 RV BINT ROUGE MOULIN ROUGE MAF BINT BASKETTE VICKERS EVELYN L 2(0-0-1) $680
LEADING RUNNERS BY EARNINGS
2015
44 YEAR Year Colts and Geldings OLD Old COLTS AND GELDINGS RANK HORSE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10
PADDYS DAY FEARSOME ES MI CIELO SAND VICTOR F SIXTEEN LAZUR HESS DESERT HONOUR RAINEING SAND MY THUNDER BOLT MEGA HORSE
SIRE
DAM
BURNING SAND THOROUGHBRED BURNING SAND BURNING SAND THOROUGHBRED DAHESS NIVOUR DE CARDONNE BURNING SAND THE LAST DANSE
AK LORETTA DIXIES VALENTINE HEAVEN KAN WAIT VAGUE DE GEMME DIXIES VALENTINE RZOE LUTE ANNAS DESERT ROSE PS STINAS SAGE FRENCH TWIST
OUAFFAR DE BLAZIET
RACE OWNER QUARTER MOON RANCH LLC NEIVENS GUY VASQUEZ SAM A GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A NEIVENS GUY ASHBY MARK J RICHARDS STEVEN SHELLEY WARREN RUBIN HOWIE
VERONIQUE JESSE LEADING RUNNERS BYNORTON EARNINGS RIGBIE FARM
11 FRONT ROWE NOBLE HOUSE THEATRE AJC REPORT #1800 12 CR ARDIENTE BURNING SAND FORTY ALL 12/29/2015 Copyright © 2015 Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, all rights reserved.
STARTS 10(8-2-0)7-2 9(3-3-0) 13(3-3-2)0-4 11(1-3-2)1-3 4(3-0-0)1-0 9(1-2-4)0-2 9(2-2-0) 8(3-2-1)0-1 12(2-3-3) 5(2-2-0) 6(1-0-2)
EARNINGS $124,160 $33,925 $33,386 $32,593 $31,625 $27,660 $20,525 $17,844 $17,194 $12,654 $10,860
VASQUEZ SAM A 2(2-0-0) $6,480 13 THE DDRIFTER SUNDDANCE KIDD R P ZELL QUARTER MOON RANCH LLC 3(1-0-0) $6,396 Data or compiled by Arabian Jockey Club, KAOLINO Inc. and Equibase Company LLC generally are accurate but occasionally errors and omissionsANDY occur as a result of incorrect data received from others, mistakes in processing and $5,507 other 14provided AKAI BBF ADULATION SENSKEE AND TEBOE ELLEN 3(1-0-1) causes. Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, disclaim responsibility for the consequences, if any, of such errors, but would appreciate having them being called to their attention. 15
CRIMINETLY DUDE
BURNING SAND
FC BINT CHEZI
2015
RUNNING B STABLES
3(1-1-0)
$5,108
OLD Old FILLIES Fillies AND MARESand Mares 44 YEAR Year RANK HORSE
SIRE
DAM
1
RB FRYNCH BROAD
MADJANI
FRYNCH
ROSEBROOK FARMS LLC
4
DREAM PEARL
BURNING SAND
TRIUMPHS PEARL TOPPOFTHECLASS
BURT, DOROTHY, CALL, EVELYN, EATON, BETTY AND SOLTAU, CORY KLAUS PHILIP
ZILVER CHARM GINKGA TRIEXTRA
REYNOLDS JEREMY ROSEBROOK FARMS LLC GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A
2 3
ALL N ALL THROUGHLEAP
5
TAYLORS TOUCHOF CLASS
8 9 10
CHARICH RB RICH KIN EXTRA HOPE
6 7
11
DAHESS THOROUGHBRED DAHESS
ALL TU SEXY A NOBLE LEAP
HESSTER SANDICHEEKS
DAHESS BURNING SAND
DIXIE DANCE SURREAL CS
SUMMER REIGN CS
KADOR DE BLAZIET
REIGN DANCE PW
TH RICHIE TH RICHIE BURNING SAND
Copyright 2015 Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, all rights reserved.FRENCH SHORES 12 ©IVORY SHORES BURNING SAND
RACE OWNER CRE RUN ENTERPRISES LLC HENNINGSGARD JON
STARTS
EARNINGS
7(4-1-0)2-1
$46,995
6(4-0-2)1-2
$22,765
6(1-3-0)1-2 11(1-3-2)0-2
$30,770 $23,339
5(2-1-1)0-1
$19,425
8(1-0-2) 10(0-2-3)0-2 6(1-2-0)
$13,560 $11,928 $11,300
WERNER KENNETH R QUARTER MOON RANCH LLC
11(2-2-1) 10(2-1-2)0-1
SCHLEIMER JAMES POWELL MARK
7(2-1-2) 4(1-0-1)0-1
$17,985 $14,813
$10,555 $9,040
Data or compiled and Equibase are accurate but occasionally errors and omissions occur as a result of incorrect data received from others, mistakes in processing and $8,280 other 13provided LADY DAWN by AAArabian Jockey Club, Inc. BURNING SANDCompany LLC generally TRI-ILLUSIVE LADY GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A 5(1-1-2) causes. Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, disclaim responsibility for the consequences, if any, of such errors, but would appreciate having them being called to their attention.
14 15
GOLLY ZANDS CALLAMITTY JANE
BY GOLLY SAND LZP JERRYZELL
62 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD
ZANS LITTLE WING LZP LEGACY JANE
VASQUEZ SAM A QUARTER MOON RANCH LLC
13(0-4-2) 9(1-0-2)
$8,206 $7,430
LEADING RUNNERS BY EARNINGS
AJC REPORT #1800 12/29/2015
2015 OLDER HORSES Older Horses RANK HORSE
SIRE
DAM
1 2
SO BIG IS BETTER RB RICH
BURNING SAND TH RICHIE
WW MIRROR IMAGE ROYALE FANFARE
POWELL MARK FORD GARRETT
11(4-2-0)2-0 9(2-2-4)1-4
$84,224 $36,757
5 6 7
BURNING FLEET AYERS RB BRILLIANT
BURNING SAND BURNING SAND BURNING SAND
ANGEL PROOF BW ALI CATT AMMANTE
GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A SHELLEY WARREN FORD GARRETT
1(1-0-0)1-0 8(3-2-0)3-2 6(2-1-2)0-3
$30,840 $29,375 $17,735
3 4
8 9
10
THESS IS AWESOME QUICK AND RICH
DAHESS TH RICHIE
CHNDAKASEXPRESS TRUE GRIT SA
13 14
15
TWICE RICH
RB CODE
3
DC WILLEYS SONG SAND ON FIRE
WILSON ED SHELLEY HELEN
PS KITTIES SAGE GOLLY GAL TIKING AWAY WIKINGS WIXEN
CALIN DU LOUP
RANK HORSE
6(1-2-0)1-1 6(2-2-1)0-1
11(1-3-4)0-2 13(1-4-0)
VIRTEUCERUNNERS BY SHELLEY WARREN LEADING EARNINGS
BURNING SAND NOBLE HOUSE DJET SET DE FALGAS
A ONE DJETS SON
STARTS
CRE RUN ENTERPRISES LLC FRITZ TOM
GRAND MASQUERADE DUNOIRE
TH RICHIE BURNING SAND
OLDER MARES Older Mares 1 2
IN AWE QUICK NOON
CHNDAKA BURNING SAND
AJC #1800 11 REPORT BURNING RAINE 12/29/2015 12 BY GOLLY ITS HOT
RACE OWNER
2015
BURNING FIRESTAR
SIRE
DAM
DORAN SBFAR BURNING SAND
WIBWILCCA B J ZELL
9(1-0-4)0-4 11(1-4-1)0-1
SHELLEY WARREN
BARBEAU KATHERINE NEIVENS GUY SCHLEIMER JAMES
9(1-1-1)1-0 7(1-0-1) 8(1-0-0)
REYNOLDS JEREMY
7(0-1-2)
RACE OWNER
STARTS
HENNINGSGARD JON POWELL LORI
8(4-1-2)3-1 9(2-1-2)2-2
EARNINGS
$33,505 $31,554
$17,533 $16,151
$11,618 $11,263
$11,162 $8,830 $7,580
$6,555
EARNINGS $64,750 $51,850
ROYAL RICHESS TH RICHIE ROYAL ATHEENA CRE RUN ENTERPRISES AND FOSTOCK, 7(2-3-1)0-2 $38,235 ANN 4 OUR PRINCESS NIVOUR DE CARDONNE MONARCHS PRINCESS CRE RUN ENTERPRISES LLC 6(2-1-1)1-1 $37,670 5 MS DIXIE BURNING SAND DIXIE DARLENE QUARTER MOON RANCH LLC 8(2-2-0)1-2 $30,310 6 MY VAZ IS HOT BURNING SAND FORTY ALL VASQUEZ SAM A 10(0-1-1)0-1 $12,883 7 PICK ME DORMANE SHALL WE DANCE BW POWELL PRESTON 8(1-2-2) $12,186 8 ONE HOT CHICK BURNING SAND FC BINT CHEZI SHELLEY WARREN 6(1-1-0)0-1 $12,175 9 DHAAN BURNING SAND QUEEN KONG AL SHAQAB RACING 6(0-2-2)0-1 $10,550 10 RB CANTATA CALIN DU LOUP FRAYNCE SMEDING LETTIE 9(2-0-0) $10,312 11 SOUL SISSTER DORMANE TIKIS FRENCH KISS QUARTER MOON RANCH LLC 13(1-1-3) $8,267 12 DARTYN KRISS SWA KD KALHOUN TRISS WETZEL JAMES L JR 10(1-2-0) $8,145 Copyright © 2015 Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, all rights reserved. 13provided TMorITS JUSTby ARIDE SANDCompany LLC generally KALDONIA GLOSSER 8(1-1-1) Data compiled Arabian Jockey Club, BURNING Inc. and Equibase are accurate but occasionally errors and omissions BILLIE occur as a result of incorrect data received from others, mistakes in processing and $7,895 other causes. Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, disclaim responsibility for the consequences, if any, of such errors, but would appreciate having them being called to their attention. 13(1-2-1) 14 Arabian BELLJockey SOUTH AIM SOUTH HALIANNA LYNN VALERIE $7,756 15 TRU KAOLINA KAOLINO TRULY FLAMING BORG ELISABETH 6(1-3-0) $7,454 AJC REPORT #1100
LEADING SIRES BY EARNINGS
03/03/2016
2015 Leading Sires and Dams by Earnings 2015
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Sires
RANK STALLION
YOB
STRTRS
WNRS/WINS
STAKES TOTAL WNRS/WINS EARNINGS
1 2
BURNING SAND TH RICHIE
1986 2001
38 13
27/58 6/9
11/22 1/1
$752,490 $170,810
5 6
MADJANI NIVOUR DE CARDONNE
2000 1995
6 6
3/6 3/5
1/2 1/1
$77,290 $73,639
3 4
7 8
DAHESS THOROUGHBRED
1999 2002
DORAN CHNDAKA
1998 1990
9 5
5/7 3/7
1 3
Copyright © 2015 Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, all rights reserved.
2/2 1/1
1/4 2/2
1/3 0/0
TOP EARNER/EARNINGS PADDYS DAY ROYAL RICHESS
$142,919 $91,489
$124,160 $38,235
THESS IS AWESOME FEARSOME
$33,505 $33,925
RB FRYNCH BROAD OUR PRINCESS
$64,750 $25,511
$46,995 $37,670
DC WILLEYS SONG CHNDAKASEXPRESS
$64,750 $17,533
Data provided or compiled by Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC generally are accurate but occasionally errors and omissions occur as a result of incorrect data received from others, mistakes in processing and other 9 Arabian THEJockey LASTClub, DANSE 2003 MY THUNDER BOLT $17,194 causes. Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, disclaim 5 responsibility for the1/2 consequences, if any, 0/0 of such errors, but would$24,785 appreciate having them being called to their attention.
10
KADOR DE BLAZIET
13 14 15
DORMANE NOBLE HOUSE MAJD AL ARAB
1998
AJC #1300 11 REPORT CALIN DU LOUP 03/03/2016 12 KAOLINO
1996 1998 1984 2000 2002
6 3 7 3 3 4
LEADING DAMS BY EARNINGS 2/3 0/0 $23,846 1/2 3/3 2/2 2/2 3/4
Dams RANK DAM
YOB DAM'S SIRE
1 2 3 4
AK LORETTA WIBWILCCA WW MIRROR IMAGE FRYNCH
2004 1994 1994 2000
8 9 10
B J ZELL ROYALE FANFARE ROYAL ATHEENA
2001 BRUSALLY ORLEN 1996 MONARCH AH 1995 MONARCH AH
5 6 7
ANGEL PROOF DIXIES VALENTINE TRIUMPHS PEARL
VIRGULE AL MAURY WILKOLAK ZT ALI BABA DORMANE
2003 NF PROOF 2005 NIVOUR DE CARDONNE 2005 SEYVILLA TRIUMPH
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 2015 0/0
$22,104 $20,736 $20,553 $19,815 $16,805
STRTRS
WNRS/ WINS
1 2 1 4
1/8 2/8 1/4 4/8
1/7 1/3 1/2 1/2
$124,160 $101,130 $84,224 $75,589
2 3 1
1/2 2/3 1/2
1/2 1/1 0/0
$53,010 $44,700 $38,235
2 2 2
11 MONARCHS PRINCESS 1994 MONARCH AH 1 12 IN AWE 1997 MONARCH AH 1 Copyright © 2016 Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase LLC, all rights reserved. 13 HEAVEN KAN WAIT 1998 VIRGULECompany AL MAURY 2
STAKES TOTAL WNRS/WINS EARNINGS
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2/4 2/6 2/7
1/2 1/1 1/3
2/2 1/1 2/3
1/1 1/1 0/0
$67,560 $65,550 $62,265
$37,670 $33,505 $33,386
SUMMER REIGN CS
$10,555
RB CANTATA TRU KAOLINA PICK ME FRONT ROWE RB MADYMOISELLE
TOP EARNER
$10,312 $7,454 $12,186 $10,860 $7,200
SIRE OF TOP EARNER
TOP EARNER EARNINGS
PADDYS DAY DC WILLEYS SONG SO BIG IS BETTER RB FRYNCH BROAD
BURNING SAND DORAN SBFAR BURNING SAND MADJANI
$124,160 $64,750 $84,224 $46,995
SAND ON FIRE RB RICH ROYAL RICHESS
BURNING SAND TH RICHIE TH RICHIE
$51,850 $36,757 $38,235
EASTER MAN FEARSOME JEWELL AA
OUR PRINCESS THESS IS AWESOME ES MI CIELO
BURNING SAND THOROUGHBRED BURNING SAND
NIVOUR DE CARDONNE DAHESS BURNING SAND
$36,720 $33,925 $39,500
$37,670 $33,505 $33,386
Data or compiled by Arabian Jockey Inc. and are 1/1 accurate but occasionally errors and$32,593 omissions occur as aVICTOR result of incorrect data received from others, mistakes in processing and other 14provided VAGUE DE GEMME 1999Club, BACO DU Equibase CASSOUCompany LLC generally 1 1/1 SAND BURNING SAND $32,593 causes. Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, disclaim responsibility for the consequences, if any, of such errors, but would appreciate having them being called to their attention.
15
QUICK NOON
2001 HIGHNOON ECLIPSE
1
1/2
0/0
$31,554
QUICK AND RICH
TH RICHIE
$31,554
63 ▪ ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK ▪ WORLD *** END OF REPORT ***
TOP RANKED U.S. RACEHORSES AJC REPORT #1500 03/03/2016
LEADING BREEDERS BY EARNINGS
2015 Leading U.S. Breeders, Owners, and Trainers 2015
Breeders RANK BREEDER 1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
DIANNE K WALDRON JOSEPH A OR BETTY J GILLIS ALAN KIRSHNER OR DEBORAH MIHALOFF JANE R TEUTSCH BILL WALDRON
DANIEL OR CLAUDIA SPEARS JAMES M MORRIS AND DIANNE W MORRIS GUY NEIVENS L TODD MOAK SAM VASQUEZ MARK J ASHBY FELIX G PAYNE TOM FRITZ
AJC #1400YEGUA INC 14 REPORT RANCHO MILAGRO 03/03/2016 15 NICOLE R HOLST
Owners RANK
OWNER
RUNNERS
STARTS
FIRSTS
SECONDS
THIRDS
STAKES WIN
STAKES PLACE
EARNINGS
22 13 16 7 7
104 56 70 42 62
19 17 10 11 9
13 14 14 5 10
28 9 6 3 5
3 6 3 9 4
14 9 8 4 4
$213,858 $206,948 $200,595 $193,105 $105,485
0 0
0 0
$29,702 $23,389
2 1 9 11 10 3 3 3
14 11 27 54 54 24 28 9
8 4 7 5 4 2 5 2
3 2 4 9 9 5 6 2
2 0 3 7 7 6 6 2
LEADING OWNERS BY EARNINGS
7 3
39 10
2 4
6 3
7 1
3 2 1 0 1 0 0 0
2 0 0 3 4 4 6 1
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1 QUARTER MOON RANCH LLC 62(16-6-8)8-6 $201,441 2 POWELL MARK 61(8-9-7)2-1 $138,276 3 CRE RUN ENTERPRISES LLC 39(4-7-5)3-5 $116,739 4 GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A 23(8-5-3)4-4 $113,388 5 ROSEBROOK FARMS LLC 32(11-6-7)2-3 $100,188 6 HENNINGSGARD JON 16(7-3-2)3-1 $93,525 7 SHELLEY WARREN 42(9-9-6)3-9 $82,275 8 © 2016FORD 28(4-4-8)1-7 $64,450 Copyright Arabian GARRETT Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, all rights reserved. 9 SAMJockey A Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC generally are accurate but44(5-8-5)0-5 Data provided orVASQUEZ compiled by Arabian occasionally errors and omissions occur as a result of incorrect data received from others, mistakes$62,299 in processing and other causes. Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, disclaim responsibility for the consequences, if any, of such errors, but would appreciate having them being called to their attention. 10 NEIVENS GUY 19(5-2-2)1-0 $57,245 11 GILLIS JOSEPH A 11(3-6-1)1-2 $45,525 12 BORG ELISABETH 45(4-8-7)0-1 $37,659 LEADING TRAINERS BY EARNINGS AJC13REPORT #1600 RIGBIE FARM 17(3-2-2) $33,635 03/03/2016 14 FRITZ TOM 6(2-2-1)0-1 $31,554 15 POWELL LORI 7(1-1-2)1-2 $31,510
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1 ASHBY LYNN A 78(16-17-14)4-12 $291,245 2 POWELL SCOTT 76(18-8-10)10-8 $255,617 3 TORREZ JERENESTO 51(14-11-11)4-9 $166,637 4 POWELL MARK 77(10-10-11)3-1 $154,854 5 SHELLEY HELEN 78(13-14-7)3-9 $119,372 6 NUNLEY RANDY 41(9-6-5)1-1 $115,844 Copyright © 2016 Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, all rights reserved. 7 32(6-9-8)2-3 $98,650and other Data provided orSMITH compiled GUY by Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC generally are accurate but occasionally errors and omissions occur as a result of incorrect data received from others, mistakes in processing causes. Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, disclaim responsibility for the consequences, if any, of such errors, but would appreciate having them being called to their attention. 8 BRAND ELIZABETH 62(9-9-13)1-6 $94,222 9 DANYLUK KEN 65(7-7-6)2-1 $84,441 10 LAFLEUR RENEE 60(6-9-7)0-5 $73,007 11 VILLALTA OSMAN 19(7-3-4)2-3 $55,496 12 BORG ABEL 56(6-10-10)0-1 $53,294 13 STILLWELL MAUREEN 47(1-3-3) $34,645 14 HOLST NICOLE 11(3-5-1) $21,382 15 SCHNEIDER ERIC W 19(0-4-4)0-2 $16,652
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SANTA ANITA —
The Most Prominent California Racetrack to Host Arabian Racing
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ast fall, Keith Brackpool, the chairman of Santa Anita Racetrack, attended the races in Abu Dhabi at an ideal time. He was witness to the first running of the $1.27 million H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown and a weekend of events surrounding the rich race. “I couldn’t believe what they put into it,” Brackpool said of the race organization. During that journey, Brackpool met with Abu Dhabi racing officials, most notably Lara Sawaya, the executive director of the H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Racing Festival. Together, they launched a plan to involve Santa Anita in the weekend of events highlighted by the Darley Awards presentation at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on April 1. On April 2, a $100,000 race will be run at Santa Anita for Arabians on the afternoon following the Darley Awards. The race for older horses is expected to draw a field of leading Arabians from throughout the United States, and possibly a few runners from overseas. Arabian racing has been held at Santa Anita in the past. In 2013, the President of the United Arab Emirates Cup was run in conjunction with the Breeders’ Cup, a two-day series of championship races for Thoroughbreds that draw international fields. The President of the UAE Cup, organized by Sawaya and her team, turned out to be a one-time event on a Breeders’ Cup weekend. Brackpool said in an interview in
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early February that the April race could be the start of a multiyear program to stage a major race for Arabians at Santa Anita. Santa Anita is the latest high-profile American track to offer Arabian racing. Stakes races have been held in the last decade at Churchill Downs and Keeneland in Kentucky, and at Pimlico Racecourse in Baltimore. Venues such as Arapahoe Park, near Denver, Delaware Park, and the three leading tracks in Texas — Lone Star Park near Dallas, Retama Park near San Antonio, and Sam Houston Race Park in Houston — offer a circuit of opportunities for owners and trainers in those states on a yearly basis. In California, Arabian racing has been held on the Northern California fair circuit at Pleasanton in Alameda County. However, Santa Anita is by far the most prominent venue in the state to host Arabian racing. “This brings it into the major leagues,” Brackpool said. As part of the arrangement between Santa Anita and the Sheikh Mansoor Racing Festival, a donation will be made to the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Find, which, as its name indicates, aids jockey and exercise riders who are injured in races or during training hours. The April 2 stakes race may include participation from several of the leading riders on the Southern California circuit. Santa Anita is arguably the most picturesque racing venue in the United States. The track is located in Arcadia, California, not far from Pasadena and about 20 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. The track is at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, providing a breathtaking backdrop for racing. Opened in 1934, the track has a remarkable history. Seabiscuit ran there before World War II and runners such as Affirmed, Alysheba, American Pharoah, California Chrome, Cigar, John Henry, Silver Charm, Spectacular Bid, Winning Colors, and Zenyatta are just a few of the household names to race there in the last 40 years. Chances are when the 2016 Darley Awards are determined, the Santa Anita race will play a role in the championship voting. Steve Andersen is a correspondent for Daily Racing Form.
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MS DIXIE
In Appreciation of the Three-Time Darley Winner
Jockey Kelsi Purcell rode Ms Dixie (Burning Sand x Dixie Darlene by *Wiking) to win the $25,000 CobraSoaring Eagle Ranch Distaff in 2014 for owners Scott and Lori Powell.
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inding one highlight in the career of three-time Darley Award winner Ms Dixie is nearly impossible. There’s too much to choose from. She won 18 of 45 starts beginning in June 2011 and raced throughout the United States through the end of 2015. Finding a highlight in each season is easier. There was a standout performance every year, one that changed the direction of her career and one a milestone virtually impossible to duplicate. Ms Dixie was supposed to be good. She is sired by leading stallion Burning Sand (San Lou Romirz x Du Smaragda) and is out of Dixie Darlene (*Wiking x BW Ali Catt), who won Darley Awards as Horse of the Year and champion three-year-old filly in 1998. Ms Dixie surpassed that achievement, winning the title of champion four-year-old filly of 2012 and champion older mare of 2013 and 2014. “Ms Dixie had the heart of a champion,” owner and trainer Scott Powell said when the 2014 Darley Awards were presented. 66 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD
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Who could argue? Ms Dixie won 12 stakes, all for Scott and Lori Powell’s Quarter Moon Ranch, and earned $243,102 in a career that included stops at tracks in California, Colorado, Delaware, and Texas. Ms Dixie’s career started with Bill Waldron at Delaware Park in the summer of 2011. Her early races did not have a championship vibe. Waldron, who raced Dixie Darlene, bred Ms Dixie and owned and trained her at the start of her career. Ms Dixie finished third twice and second twice in her first four starts before failing to finish her fifth start. Waldron took a different approach after that and in doing so eventually lost possession of the filly. Ms Dixie won a $30,000 claiming race for maidens in September, 2011, meaning she was available to be purchased by any licensed owner or trainer who submitted paperwork with Delaware racing officials 15 minutes to post. There were no takers that day. Ms Dixie won by 14 ¼ lengths. After she finished sixth against males in an allowance race on October 1, 2011, Waldron entered Ms Dixie in a $15,000 claimer for horses that had not won two races. This time, Powell was waiting. Ms Dixie won by 10 lengths, and Powell had submitted a claim. When Ms Dixie left the winner’s circle, she was headed for a different stable. That’s part of racing, but it seldom happens with horses who go on to win three championships. Powell ran Ms Dixie three times at the end of 2011, including a third in a stakes in Texas. It was in 2012 that she began to show her true ability. In seven starts, Ms Dixie won four times and earned $56,250. No win was more prestigious than the Grade 2 CreRun Oaks at Delaware Park in August of that year. The Cre-Run Oaks was Ms Dixie’s first stakes win around two turns and occurred against a field that included Golden Odessy, the champion three-year-old filly of 2011. The win clinched the title of champion four-year-old filly and drew the attention of bettors. Ms Dixie was favored in 19 of her final 29 starts. As a five-year-old in 2013, Ms Dixie needed 10 starts to win four races in a season in which she earned $54,456 and was named champion older female. Instead of racing primarily in Texas and Delaware, Powell opted for a more Western approach, focusing on races at Arapahoe Park near Denver and in California. She won the Cobra Distaff Sprint for the second consecutive year at Arapahoe in June and was third in the Lone Star Arabian Stallion Stakes in October. The race that arguably clinched her title was a loss against males — a third-place finish to Horse of the Year So Big Is Better and the French import No Problem Al Maury in the President of the United Arab Emirates Cup
Ms Dixie winning the $42,700 Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Stakes at the Pleasanton meeting at the Alameda County Fair in Northern California in July 2014.
in the first-ever Arabian race at Santa Anita in November. The year 2014 was indisputably the finest in Ms Dixie’s career. She won six of nine starts and earned $79,588, a career best for a single season. There were five stakes wins, but two at Arapahoe Park stand out above the others. On Saturday, August 16, Ms Dixie beat females in the Soaring Eagle Ranch Distaff at 1¹/8 miles. The next day, she beat males in the Crow Valley Ranch Classic at 1¼ miles. Winning one of those races is outstanding, winning on consecutive days displayed Ms Dixie’s brilliance. “It’s crazy, but I really believed she could do it,” Powell said at the time. “You have to go into it and put everything on the line. Everything told me she could do it.” By comparison, the 2015 season was quieter, two wins in eight starts and earnings of $30,310. She won the Cobra Distaff for an unprecedented fourth time, but lost two stakes in the final months of the year to DC Willeys Song, another seven-year-old in 2015 who had a careerbest season. Ms Dixie was not among the nominees for older mare of 2015. It really didn’t matter. Her place in Arabian racing history is secure. Steve Andersen is a correspondent of Daily Racing Form 67 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD
A CONVERSATION with Michelle Morgan
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Michelle Morgan with one of her stallions Amazingly Xxxclusive (Amazing Son x Xxxclusive by By Golly).
On a regional, national, and international level, Michelle Morgan is an ambassador for Arabian racing. From the farm she owns in north Texas with her husband Mickey, Michelle Morgan has helped build Mandolynn Hill Farms into one of the most important Arabian racing farms in the United States. And there is more to it than racing. Mandolynn Hill Farms is involved in disciplines such as performance and endurance, often with former racehorses. Michelle Morgan is a steward in the Arabian Racing Cup, putting her at the fore of national issues in the United States. As a breeder, Mandolynn Hill Farms stands several stallions, some of their own, and others for clients, including *Kaolino, the sire of Kalino who won the Sheikh Zayed Jewel Cup in Abu Dhabi last November. Morgan took time in February to discuss, with Arabian Horse World, several issues confronting Arabian racing in Texas and the United States, the status of racing in Texas, and the outlook for her breeding and racing program in 2016.
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et’s jump into the deep end first — what is the outlook for Texas racing in 2016? And do Texas politicians understand how vast an influence horse racing and breeding for all breeds has on the state’s agriculture and employment? Texas racing has been battling to stay alive for years. The Texas Horsemen and the Texas Racing Commission have been working hard to save Texas racing. A fairly large part of the Texas economy and job market is tied up in the horse industry. If Texas racing goes under, many people will suffer. The politicians are very aware of what is going on in Texas; we are surrounded by states that allow gambling, which increases purse monies for racing. The problem is, we are up against outside interests that have a lot of money. I can tell you now the Texas Horsemen and the Texas Racing Commission will never stop fighting. For now we must take it day by day. In recent years, stakes opportunities in Texas have grown. Has that led to greater participation from people new to the sport or just sustained support from people already involved? Can that grow this year? We have more opportunities for stakes races this year, but we need more horses; our numbers are down. If someone ever wanted to get into racing, now would be a great time. I see new people coming in to take advantage of the present opportunities. The stakes races that are being offered are definitely helping our current owners hang in there. We have two organizations that are working hard to improve Arabian racing. We have the Arabian Racing Cup that is putting some new programs in place to promote breeding, and the Arabian Jockey Club is constantly working to improve and promote Arabian racing. 68 ▪ ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK ▪ WORLD
This gives a positive outlook for the future and growth in the industry. There is also a new program that is starting, Heritage Arabian Racing Club (HARC). I believe this program is going to help grow Arabian racing for 2016, and there has been huge interest in this program. It is giving new opportunities to the old racing lines and giving these horses a place to race. How did you get started in Arabian racing? My husband was the one who got me started in racing. He thought it would be fun. We didn’t know what we were doing, but soon found out the racing industry opened their arms to us with all the help we needed. This is one of the things I love about racing — the people that I’ve met and become friends with all over the world share our love of the Arabian horse. I wouldn’t be where I am today without the help of so many people. How did you get into Arabian horses? My husband Mickey and I attended a country club affair that was having an auction for charity; one of the items was a two-year-old grey Arabian colt whose name was Command Performance. I won the bid on that little horse and my love affair with Arabians started. He taught me so much. The Arabian horse is smart and very loyal. If you treat them with respect, they will give you everything in return. Who is your favorite horse that you raced and what gives him or her that distinction? My favorite racehorse was Amazing Son (Magus x Amaysing). Oh my gosh, my husband, Mickey, and I had the most fun with this boy. We found a two-yearold race-bred colt out in a pasture, about twenty miles from our home. He was bred by Scott and Carolyn Gibson. His first time out he was second, then after that
he won, and won, and won. I look back laughing now; we thought, boy this is easy. We just had a really good horse who liked to run. After racing he came back to the farm to retire at stud. He sired some really nice babies; he produced great minds and good strong bodies with beautiful movement. We lost him last year; he was 24 years old. He is missed and he will always be my favorite. What is the outlook for the Mandolynn Hill Farms racing stable this year? We started our breeding season in February. We have our past stallions plus some new stallions that are coming on board to add to our roster. I think these stallions fit a little bit of everything — showing, endurance, and racing. Our long-standing stallions are Sunny Rainbow, *Chndaka, Kan You Run, Jolly By Golly, *Nivour de Cardonne, *Origan, KA Czubuthan, Amazingly Xxxclusive, and *Kaolino. The new boys that we are excited about adding are: The Last Danse, Grilla, Vangogh FPA, Favoritt, and T Blazing Czar. We feel like we have a great selection of stallions for the 2016 season. We also have a new addition taking place at Mandolynn Hill Farm — we now have a USDA-qualified Quarantine Barn for shipping horses overseas. Do you have a favorite racetrack in Texas or elsewhere? We are currently racing Arabians in California, Colorado, Texas, Michigan, and Delaware. I have to say Texas has my favorite racetracks, because they are close enough to me that I can actually see my horses run. I do enjoy the other tracks — Delaware is a beautiful older racetrack, very special, I do love going there. And California has the fair tracks that are a lot of fun; the whole family shows up at these tracks, and when you go to these tracks you feel like a kid again.
You’ve got an active stud farm. What has been the response to Kaolino since Kalino won the Sheikh Zayed Jewel Cup in Abu Dhabi in November? I believe the highlight of last year was Shadwell Stud’s stallion, the *Kaolino son, Kalino, winning the Sheikh Zayed Jewel Cup in Abu Dhabi, the richest race in the world for Arabian racing. *Kaolino has offspring that have won stakes races all over the world, but this race has definitely brought some interest to him. We are very proud of what his offspring are doing. Mandolynn Hill is about more than just Arabian racehorses. What is your involvement in the performance and endurance disciplines? The great thing about Arabian horses is that they are so versatile. My goal at Mandolynn Hill Farm is to breed athletes for the racetrack. When their racing career is over we can send them to endurance, show, or to be a pleasure horse for trails. I love hearing about my horses when they go to new homes. I am so proud and happy to see other people accomplish their dreams with them. What is a typical day like for you at the farm? I don’t think people who live and work on a farm have typical days. There is never a dull moment when you are working with horses — something is always going on. You show up in the morning, find out what has taken place or what is going to take place, and go forward. I am a very lucky person, I love what I’m doing. What’s in store for 2016 at Mandolynn Hill? Here at the farm we are expecting 13 foals for 2016. We have two colts by *Nivour de Cardonne on the ground so far; we are very pleased with these two, our
expectations have been met. I have two that are heading for the track to race in Delaware — one is a four-year-old filly out of Sonoma Dew and by Madjani. Sonoma Dew is one of my foundation mares. She is of the old bloodlines of Sam Tiki and Shawna Dew. She has produced winners and stakes winners. Madjani is a stakes winner and is now siring winners all over the world. I’m also sending a three-yearold colt by *Kaolino and out of Awesome Blossom by *Wiking, more cherished old bloodlines. I feel I’m very fortunate to be able to use these lines. With the help of Denise Gault I was introduced to the Shadwell stallions. It was a privilege to be able to stand Shadwell stallions at Mandolynn Hill Farm, starting with *Chndaka, *Nivour de Cardonne, and *Kaolino. These stallions are all champions and are siring champions. U.S. breeders are very fortunate to have these stallions available to them. Of what are you the most proud of as a breeder? I have won many races over the years, but I have to say I am most proud when I breed a horse and sell to someone who then races it and wins. When I sell a horse here in the U.S. or overseas I try to stay in touch and follow their success. I want buyers to be successful and accomplish their dreams. When this happens I feel very proud of our program. I have been an Arabian Racing Cup steward since the 1990s. Dr. Sam Harrison started the Arabian Racing Cup to promote Arabian horse breeding. He truly believed in this breed. He spent hours of his own time going to races, events, and making phone calls to make this happen. I think all the stewards would say that it is our mission to carry on where he left off. Steve Andersen is a correspondent for Daily Racing Form. 69 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD
YEAR IN REVIEW Arabian Racing Cup 2015
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eflecting back on 2015, it seems that the year came and went before most of us had time to catch our breath. I think it is safe to say that 2015 continued to test the strength of our Arabian Racing industry and present us with more challenges than we anticipated. While not taking a blind eye to all around us, the Cup Stewards continued to focus on our 2014 commitment to build a strong, modern Cup program. Let’s take a look at how we did in 2015. Traditionally, January is our most important month and sets the pace for the rest of the year. Along with breeding and foaling season on everyone’s minds, January kicks off three months of nonstop preparations leading up to our Darley Awards, and 2015 was no exception. Among the Cup Stewards’ many responsibilities are overseeing the Darley Voting Academy, the trophies, researching and proofing stats for the printed programs, advertising and promotion, compiling the guest lists, developing and managing the Stallion Auction, and
“The mission of the Arabian Racing Cup is the national and international promotion of breeding and racing purebred Arabian horses.”
meeting deadlines, to name a few. It is a daunting and exhausting responsibility and requires working in cooperation with our lead sponsor and benefactor, which offers its own set of challenges. With all said and done, as those of you who attended the 2015 Darley Awards in Hollywood can attest, it was an exciting and fun event. Next time you bump into a Cup Steward, please thank them for their contribution, and make sure you put the Darleys on your calendar for this year. Looking back to 2014, the Stewards made the decision that beginning in 2015, the number of nominees in each Darley category would be cut from five nominees to three nominees per category across the board. This was based on the fact that the number of Arabian racehorses and individuals in the U.S. were down a full two-thirds from a decade ago. The new ruling was implemented in 2015, making for stiff competition for a coveted nomination. Without question, it was a close call in a few of the categories. For the past three years, one of our most important events of the year is our annual Stewards’ retreat, a time we meet to grade our performance, target our priorities, and plan for the future. Following the success of our stakes sponsorship of the 2014 Arabian Stallion Stakes G3 in Texas, in 2015 the Cup announced the addition of $20,000 in sponsorship and Breeders Incentive monies to be shared equally between California and Delaware. EARA and ARAC were very cooperative in making the Cup races a success, and because of these successes, the Stewards have decided to continue the Cup race program in 2016. Rewarding the top three finishers in the Cup stakes is extremely gratifying as we give back to our racing community. As Cup Stewards, we made a commitment that the Cup would have a representative at each Cup stakes event, who would also attend as many racing events as possible around the U.S. In 2015 we kept that commitment, despite busy personal schedules, traveling coast to coast, participating not only as Stewards but also as owners, breeders, and spectators. Two new events were added to the 2015 race schedule. In May, the inaugural HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Apprentice World Championship, part of the HH Sheikh Mansoor Global Festival, was held in Lexington, Kentucky. Fellow Cup Steward Sam Vasquez and I attended in support of our partnership with the Festival. The difficult logistics for the horsemen were cause for concern, but if the promised changes are made, it will be an exciting addition to the 2016 season. In November, the first Dubai International Arabian Race event was held in the U.S. Under the DIAR banner, hosted by Shadwell Estate Company, four stakes races with purses totaling $80,000 were held on a Friday evening at Lone Star Park. TABA 70 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD
Left: Chief Steward of the Arabian Racing Cup, Denise Gault, left, and Denise Hearst at the 2015 Darley Awards. There, Denise Gault was awarded the HH Sheikha Fatima Lifetime Acheivement Award, and Denise Hearst received the HH Sheikha Fatima Darley for Best Journalist. The Darley Awards are Arabian Racing Cup’s showcase of U.S. Arabian Racing.
served as the host organization with full cooperation from track management. It was a beautiful and exciting weekend for everyone, and I am hopeful that we will have DIAR back in the U.S. in 2016. The following day, Cup Steward Michelle Morgan and husband Mickey hosted an Open House and Western BBQ at their beautiful Mandolynn Hill Farm. A raffle offering stud fees and other items was held, raising over $3,000, which she generously donated to the ARC. Many thanks, Michelle and Mickey. The Cup’s mission statement is very clear. “The mission of the Arabian Racing
Cup is the national and international promotion of breeding and racing purebred Arabian horses.” Let’s see if we are living up to our mission. On the National level, we are all familiar with the trials that face Arabian racing nationwide with every racing venue under pressure in 2015. EARA is struggling to maintain a viable presence at the venerable Delaware Park, while TABA is dealing with the upheaval between the powerful Texas politicos and the Texas Racing Commission. Not immune are Colorado, California, and Michigan, who are dealing with their own regional issues. For fear of stepping backwards, ARC has grown our program conservatively, allocating Breeders Incentive and sponsorship monies to encourage more breeding and more ownership. We’ve seen encouraging signs that this is working, and in 2016, we are stepping up our involvement so all Arabian racing regions will receive Breeders Incentive awards funds. On an international level, since entering our partnership with HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival, there is no denying that international recognition and respect for U.S. Arabian racing has exploded. For this reason alone, it is important that representatives from the ARC, the AJC, and state racing organizations take advantage of their invitations to attend three major events hosted by the Global Festival. In 2015, various Cup Stewards attended the World Conference in Warsaw in May, the ADIHEX Exposition in Abu Dhabi in September, and the EARS Conference and Opening Season Race Weekend in Abu Dhabi in November, where we proudly cheered on our four U.S. runners. All of these events afford a vital time to share ideas, thoughts, and concerns of our fellow Arabian racing leaders and enthusiasts around the world. This is when we learn that their struggles and successes are not all that different from our own. As I have said before, our U.S. presence at these international events is paramount to our acceptance, recognition, and respect in the global Arabian racing community. So here we are again in January 2016, and as in every January before, the Darley Awards are foremost in our minds. However, by the time you read this, the ARC will have announced the launching of our new, modern ARC Breeders Incentive Awards and ARC Stallion Nomination programs. These will benefit our industry and hopefully re-engage those who had questioned the future of Arabian racing. Our work is not done, but I am proud of my fellow Stewards and their tireless dedication to this industry. Let us not forget, we are all on the same team, and we are here to listen and learn from you, as well. 71 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD
A CONVERSATION with Nelly Philippot-Hermanne
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Nelly Philippot-Hermanne receiving the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2014 Darley Awards. In 2014, Nelly Philippot-Hermanne of Belgium was honored with a Darley Award for lifetime achievement in Arabian racing. It was well earned. Nelly has a 40-year involvement with Arabians in Belgium, contributing to the development of all branches of sport with Arabian horses in the last 22 years, particularly in endurance and racing, the latter from a humble start to one that hosts pattern races that can attract runners from throughout Europe. There have been eras when Arabian racing grew in Belgium, and more difficult times. Through it all, Nelly has been organizing races and working with racecourses and sponsors to provide opportunities to owners based in Belgium and surrounding countries. Nelly has a background as an endurance rider and as a judge in the showring. She admits that she spends more time on the ground these days, but retains an interest in many aspects of Arabian sport. As the 2016 racing season in Belgium approaches, Nelly took a moment to talk with Arabian Horse World about her involvement with Arabians on a professional and personal level, her thoughts on the state of racing in Europe and Belgium, and her hopes for the forthcoming racing season.
Arabian racing in Belgium has had its share of ups and downs in recent years. What is the mood going forward? Arabian racing in Belgium indeed has gone through ups and downs for various reasons. Started as an amateur sport in 1994, it grew rapidly with many different owners and horses of various classical bloodlines (Russian, Polish, Egyptian, English, and Spanish). Racing was flourishing and received the support of the Stud Book of the Arab horse in Belgium and of the Belgian Jockey Club. In the peak years, around 2000, we organized some 25 races yearly with some three or four prestigious races in Ostend, the latter sponsored by the Emirates Equestrian Federation (EEF) and the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC). Unfortunately, at some point, many of the Belgian breeders and owners of classical Arabians gave up, because the competition with racehorses of French lines was too tough. Fortunately for the survival of the AHRCB, some owners switched to French racehorses, but we went through a dip in numbers of horses in training and in my personal motivation (because I personally would not give up type and versatility for pure speed in my breeding program). Since Belgium is central in Europe, we have always attracted horses from neighboring countries, and in our international races as many as 14 countries are represented (country of birth of the horses, country of owner, and country of trainer). The next setback came when the historical and prestigious Wellington racetrack of Ostend had to be restored, and racing there was discontinued for some three years. Thoroughbred racing also went through a deep dip in that period, but recovered when Ostend reopened. Arabian racing was tackled in a more businesslike manner and an agreement was made with the French online betting organization (EQUIDIA). Despite the fact that Arabian racing in Belgium never was linked to the return of betting (an option that allowed AHRCB also not to participate in the organisational costs of our smaller races), the healthier situation in the Thoroughbred world also had an impact on the AHRCB races. Since 2013, when we restarted Arabian racing after the restoration of the Ostend track, we have grown again to 11 races in 2015, with an increasing number of horses trained in Belgium and an average participation of 10 horses per race and total prize money of 140,000 euros, thanks to our “historical sponsors,” who came back to us after the break, and the new sponsors: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horses Flat Racing Festival and HH Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan through the HARC association for the Heritage racing. Our prestige races, three during July and August in Ostend, quickly reached the Group 3 level. As for the strong participation of top-class French horses, several horses did their first Group racing with us in Ostend, just as a preparation for going on to win the Group I race in Turkey or performing in top stakes in the United States. How does the racing program look for 2016? The present dip in the price of petroleum is apparently affecting the enthusiasm 72 ▪ ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK ▪ WORLD
of the Middle Eastern sponsors, and I am afraid we will have fewer races again in 2016. The H.H. Sheikh Zayed Cup, to be run in the context of the H.H. Sheikh Mansoor Global Festival, is maintained and will keep its Group 3 status race for this year. Together with this 35,000euro race, thanks to Lara Sawaya, director of the Festival, we can again stage a leg of the H.H. Sheikha Fatima World Championship for Lady Riders. The quality of our race actors is proven by the fact that since Belgium is part of the Festival, we have had a finalist (Lady Amateur or Apprentice) every year in Abu Dhabi! We also hope to “rescue” those race enthusiasts who dropped their arms when the changes in bloodlines induced a change in type and speed of the races, with, as the cherry on the cake, the European Heritage Championship (for Heritage horses), at the end of the season. There seems to be a rise in quality of the runners in pattern races in Belgium in recent years. Geography has to help, but what are the other factors? The number of high-quality horses has risen in recent years, thanks to interesting prize money, and the quality of the Ostend track. Despite some problems the first year, it was used again (long dryness in the spring and the watering system had not been renewed yet that first year). And perhaps the good and special atmosphere of the Wellington racetrack, where 10,000 spectators cheer for the horses and riders, is a factor. Belgium’s central position as the capital of Europe, and easy accessibility (except on days of strikes!) helps, and
Nelly riding Kniazj SU (Nasledrik x Kipuchaia).
possibly also slightly, the fact that I am able and willing to help the participants in a couple of different languages. Do you envision greater participation from owners outside of Belgium, or can you grow interest within the country? Interest is fast growing in Belgium and this past year, for the first time, the number of victories as well as the total wins of Belgian-trained horses was superior to that for France or Holland. Nevertheless, we still hope to have the pleasure to welcome French, Dutch, and German participants in almost all our races, and now and then, some English- or Scandinavian-trained horses. Our trainers also had the pleasure of an increasing number of Middle Eastern owners putting horses in training with them, proving the quality of our trainers (one of them, for example, is ranked in Germany, Thoroughbred racing included, as the third leading trainer). For Europe as a whole, what are the trends in Arabian racing? For the future of racing in Europe as a whole, there is positive hope, but also some negative signs. Among the negative points, one already mentioned is a general tendency to decrease the amount of sponsorships by our year-long sponsor and this apparently is the case for all the countries. There is also an ongoing dispute between two groups of racing enthusiasts in Germany, which unfortunately reduces the activities of a country where Arabian horse racing was flourishing. The good news is that some countries are picking up their old tradition of racing again (Italy) and other countries, totally new to our sport or out of it for a very long 73 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD
NELLY PHILIPPOT-HERMANNE
Nelly became involved in endurance riding in 1984 which she did at the highest level until 2013.
still lived in Brussels and taught physics to the first-year medical students at the University of Brussels. One of the mares we bought as a ride for my husband was in foal to a The Shah son, so I soon had four horses and decided to leave my job at the University and go and live in the countryside to enjoy the horses. We had a 25-acre place, and very soon, the well-known mathematics of the Arabitis-contaminated horse person became law: one, two, many — as long as there is room enough, and even beyond! So I rapidly had 65 horses, among them seven licensed stallions (all bred from the initial five mares) and I had to sell, which is the bad part of breeding … but one gets used to it. When I dropped back to something more viable like 45 horses, among them five licensed stallions, it was a very hectic but happy life. On top of everything else I became an ECAHO A-judge for shows and I loaded the organization of the races on my shoulders. As I tested our horses’ aptitude for showing (until the extreme specialization came in) and for sport, I got more involved in endurance riding, which I did up to the highest level until 2013, after which I needed some spare parts, keeping me (temporarily?) out of that branch of Arabian horse activities. I thus have the luck to be almost as versatile as our beloved Arabian steed should remain, because I am involved with the shows — the beauty of the drinker of the wind — and with the races for speed of the desert steed, and with endurance for its true qualities and specificity among all breeds.
time, appear to be making a good start again (Spain). The start of the Heritage races in parallel with the normal (open) races — and the enthusiasm that generates — is a hopeful development. In contrast to the situation in the “berceau de la race” (the cradle of the breed), the Near East and North Africa, the number of Heritage horses still bred in Western Europe and put in race training is tending to zero, and it will need a couple of years to start up on a good level. Also the unbelievable energy and conviction of Lara Sawaya and all her projects and accomplishments are a more than positive facet to our present-day race world! What the long-term evolution will be is hard to predict. We can only hope for a continuing growth in the positive and creative attitude of all!
Do you still enjoy endurance riding? Endurance riding is right now at a low level for me. I tried to restart last year, and despite progress, it was painful. I did two short rides, but then it was my 20-year old stallion Nugum (by Kniazj SU, a close cousin to Persik) that got a slight problem, so I stopped it for the season. I will probably try again this spring, but realistically I should start with a younger horse, which is again not very reasonable considering the risks of falling that presents.
What is your background with Arabians? Personally, I got involved with Arabian horses in 1976, first as riding horses when I
List three words that best describe Nelly Philippot. Passion, dedication, scientific approach (that’s what people say). It’s difficult to say something positive about yourself! Steve Andersen is a correspondent for Daily Racing Form.
What is your favorite racecourse? My favorite racecourse, because of the hours of work I devote to it and the special atmosphere it has, which makes it beloved by all race enthusiasts, is for sure the Wellington racetrack in Ostend (dating from 1875 approximately). Other racetracks have a different charm. These I attend in a relaxed context and have time to watch the races and observe the horses, like late afternoon in Abu Dhabi, where we had some interesting races under a full moon! What do you when you’re not involved with horses? When I am not involved with horses? Maybe when I am asleep … or probably when I am giving seminars concerning endurance training, or training riders for a project involving pulling cannons of the light field artillery in use in WWI, with six horses à la d’Aumont (no driver, but the left horses are ridden by the soldiers, who guide the right ones, too) in the context of commemorations, among them with Ardenner/Arab crosses, all descending from my stallions.
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A CONVERSATION
with Manuela Daverio-Scharfenberg and Paul Daverio
b y St e v e An d e r s e n Paul Daverio and Manuela Daverio-Scharfenberg, breeders of top-class Arabian racehorses.
What brought you into Arabian racing? The purebred Arabian racehorse. Its character, the unique personality, and of course, its beauty. If all of that comes up in a horse and is topped with speed, not a lot of experiences in life can compare with that feeling! As breeders we always try to give our best knowledge to receive the best products.
The Arabian racehorse is a passion for the husband and wife team of Paul Daverio and Manuela Daverio-Scharfenberg. From breeding top-class horses to winning major stakes in Europe, the Daverios have developed world-class results from a small stable. For 2016, their stable is at a crossroads. Some of their established runners have been retired to stud and the breeding paddocks, while a few three- and four-year-olds have captured their attention as potential replacements for leading stakes. Attend a day of Arabian racing at Newmarket Racecourse in England or Chantilly, north of Paris, and chances are the Daverios will be in attendance. They recently sat down to share their views on their racing stables, the direction of Arabian racing in Europe, and their interests outside of the sport.
In recent years, you have campaigned the stakes winners Ameretto (Amer x Win Taouy by Drug) and Djet Taouy (Dahess x Win Taouy); what do you expect from your stable in 2016? This year we are looking forward to racing Amjad al Aziz (Dahess x Aghami) and Selketh (Munjiz x Lostris), both fouryear-olds. Amjad has good chances at a mile and Selketh at 2,000m or more. We also have a three-year-old, colt Djebel de la Roque (Dahess x Fanny de Faust), who is preparing well in the southwest of France. Djet Taouy won the U.K. Arabian Derby in 2013. How does that win rate among your personal favorite wins? The U.K. Derby was a revelation for us. The win confirmed the Win Taouy dam line as a group-winning line. Ameretto and 76 ▪ ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK ▪ WORLD
Djet Taouy were the first to demonstrate this good racing dam line. Ameretto raced as a nine-yearold in 2015 and won throughout Europe in his career. What are his plans for 2016? Is he off to stud, or will there be another season of races? Ameretto starts his stallion career now. We used his service in 2015 for two of our mares: Mak’leopatre and Toeris (Majd Al Arab x Lostris). They foaled on January 31, 2016, and February 20, 2016: two fantastic males were born. Keep these names in mind: Octopus and Aquila Nera. You buy and sell racehorses in the midst of their careers. What’s the best approach to take as an owner from a business and sporting perspective? A racehorse career is always a big challenge. Our aim is to breed winners, and this is a long way to go! From crossing a selected mare with the best adapted stallion you need not only knowledge, you need feeling and a lot of chance. It looks like experimental science: the research needs finders! From the sporting perspective we always try to reach the best physical and mental condition of our athletes in order
Ameretto (Amer x Win Taouy by Drug), winning his 4th Triple Crown in 2015, is now retired and has started his stallion career.
What are your interests outside of racing? The whole range of breeding and racing Arabian racehorses is a demanding passion. We invest a lot of our time in this field. But we love also art and exhibitions. Or a relaxing moment for us is a ride on our motorbikes.
to win the competition. This is the pride of the racehorse owner. And the business as winners.
past, but is now in a frozen position due to internal discordances between the racing club and the breeders associations.
You’ve raced throughout Europe. Do you have a favorite venue to attend as an owner, or even just a racing fan? The Arabian World Cup in Longchamp as a racing fan, and the Arabian Derby in Chantilly as an owner … but we do not forget Newmarket in July as racing fans and as owners.
What would you recommend to help grow the sport of Arabian racing, perhaps a method to attract new owners? To bring more owners to the racing of Arabian horses we need to become more attractive from the financial point of view. The prize money has to be pushed up, also for the small prep races. The racing program from France-Galop and AFAC is a good example.
What are your thoughts on the direction of racing in France, and in Europe in general? In France we now have the best racing calendar for purebred Arabians in the world! With the sponsorship of Sheikh Mansoor’s festival all over the world we have now a good opportunity to encourage Arabian races in the other European countries. The best places to run for us outside of France are the U.K., Holland, Sweden, and now Italy. Germany has a lot of fantastic racetracks open to Arabian races, as by the
What do you think of a 2016 running of the Qatar Arabian World Cup at Chantilly, while Longchamp is being redeveloped? It seems it will have a unique atmosphere. Chantilly was the first place to host the international Arabian races during the Jockey Club Day in June. This was a great momentum for all the owners of Arabian racehorses. Chantilly is unique for its historical location and its great training center for racehorses. Steve Andersen is a correspondent for Daily Racing Form.
Paul Daverio with the homebred Djet Taouy (Dahess x Win Taouy). The Grade 1 winner is now owned by Royal Cavalry of Oman. 77 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD
RANKINGS
Top International Racehorses
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eeping up with Al Mourtajez in 2015 required trips to several leading venues for Arabian racing in Europe and the Middle East. A season that began with a win in the prestigious Emir’s Sword in Qatar in February continued in France with wins in a Grade 3 stakes at La Teste, and more importantly, the Grade 1 Doha Cup at Deauville in August. The season led to a commanding victory in the $1.12 million Qatar Arabian World Cup at Longchamp Racecourse in Paris on October 4. Al Mourtajez (Dahess x Arwa by Nuits St. Georges) is owned by Al Shaqab Racing of Qatar and trained by Thomas Fourcy. For his five-race campaign, which included four stakes wins and a fifthplace finish in the Group 1 Prix Dragon at Longchamp in September, Al Mourtajez was recognized as the toprated older Arabian for 2015 when the International Federation of Arabian Horse Racing Authority’s Pattern Race and Handicapping Committee released its seasonal rankings in mid-January. Al Mourtajez was given a rating of 130, four points higher than Al Mouwaffak, who was second to Al Mourtajez in the Doha Cup. Al Mouwaffak (Azadi x Morgane de Piboul by Djourman) is also owned by Al Shaqab Racing and trained by Fourcy. The remaining top ten runners in the ratings were Manark (123), Sir Bani Yas (122), Mister Ginoux and Thakif (121), Gazwan (120), *Valiant Boy SBFAR and Versay PY (119), and Djainka des Forges, Sylvine Al Maury, and TM Thunder Struck (118). Al Mourtajez was given the highest
The top ranked 2015 IFAHR racehorse four years old and older is Al Mourtajez (Dahess x Arwa by Nuits St. Georges), owned by Al Shaqab Racing of Qatar and trained by Thomas Fourcy. He is pictured here winning the $1.12 million Qatar Arabian World Cup at Longchamp Racecourse in Paris on October 4, 2015.
rating in the brief history of the rankings, which were launched to reflect performances from the 2011 racing season. By comparison, previous top ranked horses were: No Risk Al Maury (128) in 2011, Mkeefa (126) in 2012, Tabarak and Mushrae (126) in 2013, and Djainka des Forges and Al Tair (124) in 2014. The most recent ratings assessed races from November 9, 2014, to March 28, 2015 in the Middle East, and from April 3 to December 4 for races in Europe. The committee, chaired by Graham Wolcroft of England, rated 59 horses at 110 points or higher. A separate classification for three-year-olds was published. The race that clinched his status as the top-rated horse of the year, and gave him such an historically lofty rating, was the Qatar Arabian World Cup, run on the same program as the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, Europe’s top race for older Thoroughbreds. Al Mourtajez won the Qatar Arabian World Cup at 2,000 meters, or about 1¼ miles on turf, by an astonishing five lengths. The win erased any doubt about his status, following a puzzling defeat in the Prix Dragon a month earlier. The Arabian World Cup performance left Harry Herbert, Al Shaqab’s racing manager, in awe. “I was amazed at how easily he was going in front versus his opposition who were already laboring,” Herbert said in October. “It was extraordinary how quickly he put even more daylight between himself and other horses.” 78 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD
See extended rankings online.
Al Mourtajez, a five-year-old in 2015, has raced primarily in France in a career that began in late 2013. He has won 8 of 11 starts, with the Emir’s Sword in February 2015, his only start outside France. In 2015, he won races ranging in distance from 1,900 meters, or about 1 3/16 miles, to 2,400 meters, or about 1½ miles. Al Mourtajez’s stablemate Al Mouwaffak began 2015 with a strong reputation. As a three-year-old in 2014, he was the highest rated runner on the IFAHR ratings after going unbeaten in three starts that season, including a win in the Group 1 Qatar Total Arabians Trophy des Poulains. He began the 2015 season in the same manner, winning the Group 2 Prix Carthage at Toulouse in April. He did not win again in four subsequent starts, all group stakes. What gave Al Mouwaffak’s season credibility was the company he kept along the way. He was fifth to Mister Ginoux in the Group 2 Qatar Derby at Chantilly in June, second to Sylvine Al Maury in the Group 3 Prix Dormane at La Teste in July, and lost twice to Al Mourtajez in his final two starts of the year — a second in the Doha Cup and a sixth in an excellent running of the Qatar Arabian World Cup. Of the 20 runners in the Qatar Arabian World Cup, 10 were among the 24 horses rated 115 or higher by the IFAHR committee.
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The second place top ranked 2015 IFAHR racehorse four years old and older is Al Mouwaffak (Azadi x Morgane de Piboul by Djourman), owned by Al Shaqab Racing of Qatar and trained by Thomas Fourcy.
Al Mouwaffak’s rating of 126 was high enough that he would have been the toprated horse in the last three years. Manark (Mahabb x Mendra by Sousse) was rated third at 123 on the basis of two wins in Dubai in the early months of 2015. Owned by Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid al Maktoum of Dubai, Manark won the $40,000 Bani Yas Stakes at seven furlongs on dirt at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai in February and followed with a career-best performance to win the $1 million Kahayla Classic at Meydan last March. In 2012, Manark was considered one of the top three-year-olds in Europe, finishing second in the year-end rankings. His win in the 2015 Kahayla Classic was a milestone, coming in the richest running of a race contested on the same program as the $10 million Dubai World Cup for Thoroughbreds. The Kahayla Classic and Qatar Arabian World Cup were the two seven-figure races for Arabians during the period in which the IFAHR committee compiled its ratings. The committee had another race with an enriched purse to consider for the first time in 2015. Last July, Sir Bani Yas won the $624,000 Qatar International Stake at Goodwood, England, the richest race in Arabian racing history in England. Sir Bani Yas, a fiveyear-old in 2015, races for Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi. The Goodwood race was Sir Bani Yas’s only win of the year, though he was third to Al Mourtajez in the Arabian World Cup. The highest-rated runner with an American connection among the older horses was *Valiant Boy SBFAR (Darweesh x Thumb Print by Barour de Cardonne). Bred in France, Valiant Boy won the Darley Award as the American Horse of the Year in 2012 and 2014. In 2015, he made one start, finishing second to Manark in the Kahayla Classic. In 2014, Valiant Boy won four stakes in the United States at Churchill Downs, Delaware Park, Los Alamitos, and Lone Star Park. Valiant Boy raced for Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Dubai. 79 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD
INTERNATIONAL RANKINGS
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The top ranked 2015 IFAHR racehorse three years old is Muraaqib (Munjiz x Tashreef AT by Bengali d’Albret), owned by Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, UAE, and trained by Francoise Rohaut.
The highest-rated American-bred runner was TM Thunder Struck (Majd Al Arab x Bonnett by Burning Sand), who was bred by Todd Moak of Texas. TM Thunder Struck has never raced in this country, competing in Qatar and France since 2013. In 2015, TM Thunder Struck was third in the Prix Dragon and 12th in the Dubai World Cup. TM Thunder Struck shared a 118 rating with Sylvine Al Maury (Munjiz x Savavit Al Maury by Dormane), the highest-rated female on the list. Sylvine Al Maury won 4 of 5 starts in 2015 for the Royal Cavalry of Oman, including the $168,000 Qatar Total Arabian Trophy des Juments for four-year-old fillies at Longchamp in October. Among the three-year-olds in 2015, Muraaqib (Munjiz x Tashreef AT by Bengali d’Albret), owned by Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, was recognized as the leader of his division, with a strong rating of 118. Muraaqib was rated two points higher than Al Mouwaffak, who led the 2014 ratings. In the past, Al Mamum Monlau was rated 118 in 2011, Dahor de Brugere was given 114 in 2012, and Chaddad led the 2013 list with a rating of 114. Muraaqib’s 2015 season was highlighted by a win in the $112,000 Qatar Arabian Trophy des Poulains for three-year-old males at Saint-Cloud Racecourse in France in October. Muraaqib won three of four starts in 2015. He was rated one point higher than RB Burn (Majd Al Arab x Burning Gee PW by Burning Sand), a Florida-bred originally
owned and raced by Dianne Waldron of Florida. RB Burn won his debut at Sam Houston Race Park in Texas in March 2015, before being exported to Europe and sold to Sheikh Khalifa of Abu Dhabi. RB Burn was winless in four starts in France, but was never worse than fourth. The highest-rated filly on the threeyear-old list was Mabrooka (Mahabb x Shamayl by Kesberoy), who won the $112,000 Qatar Arabian Trophy des Pouliches for three-year-old fillies at SaintCloud in October. Mabrooka was awarded a rating of 113. Owned by H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Mabrooka won 5 of 6 starts in 2015, and beat Muraaqib in the Group 1 Qatar Coupe de France des Chevaux Arabes at Chantilly last June. Muraaqib, RB Burn, and Mabrooka have every chance to join the older horses on the main list for the 2016 rankings. Al Mouwaffak’s lofty position is proof of that. Steve Andersen is a correspondent for Daily Racing Form.
2015 International Purebred Arabian Rankings for Racehorses Four Years Old and Older Horse Name
Pedigree
Al Mourtajez
(Dahess x Arwa)
Sex
C
Year Foaled Country of Orgin Official Handicap Rating Owner
2010
FR
130
Al Shaqab Racing, Qatar
Al Mouwaffak (Azadi x Morgane de Piboul)
C
2011
FR
126
Al Shaqab Racing, Qatar
Manark
(Mahabb x Mendra)
C
2009
FR
123
Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, UAE
Sir Bani Yas
(Amer x Nassem El Baher)
C
2010
FR
122
H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE
Mister Ginoux (Amer x Nacree Al Maury)
C
2011
FR
121
Al Shaqab Racing, Qatar
Thakif
C
2008
FR
121
H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE
(Mahabb x Sheena)
2015 International Purebred Arabian Rankings for Racehorses Three Years Old Horse Name
Pedigree
Muraaqib
(Munjiz x Tashreef AT)
Sex
Year Foaled Country of Orgin Official Handicap Rating
Owner
C
2012
FR
118
Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, UAE
RB Burn
(Majd Al Arab x Burnie Gee PW) C
2012
U.S.
117
H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE
Mabrooka
(Mahab x Shamayl)
2012
FR
113
H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE
F
Alsaker
(AF Albahar x Jakkarta)
C
2012
FR
112
Royal Cavalry of Oman, Sultanate of Oman
Aba’ath
(Amer x Redjila)
C
2012
QA
110
Al Shaqab Racing, Qatar
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HARC
Heritage Arabian Racing Club
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On the following pages are a variety of HARC horses that were presented recently at Al W’rsan.
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Right: Sahm Wrsan (Tron Ku Tu x Sweet Dreams by Monarch AH), leading, and Qazzam Wrsan (Monarch AH x Cash On The Spot), right.
he first year of HARC (Heritage Arabian Racing Club) has passed and we are now fully registered in Switzerland. The initiative for the Club came from His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi in response to a widespread concern that Arabian racing was becoming more and more specialized and bloodline diversity was greatly decreasing. As a result not only had the “type” of the horses running diverged from that of the recognized Arabian, but also people who had been supporters of racing were disappearing from the scene, no longer interested in this new horse. We could see that the winning times of these specialized horses consistently surpassed the averages of the past century and a half as people started to “breed to race” rather than “racing for breeding.” HARC prefers to support the heritage that has so successfully served the Polish and Russian state studs which value racing as part of an overall plan where not only speed but also looks, soundness, versatility, and temperament play a part. His Highness believes that horses of equal type and ability should be able to race together so that there is a chance for all to enjoy a sport which suits the Arabian so well. This would also ensure that certain lines no longer of the exotic type now winning
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Deirdre Hyde pictured with HH Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Monarch AH (*Wiking x *Sasanka).
Right:The Russian stallion, Nitagor (Gordon* x Nezabudka by Drug). MIHALOFF PHOTO
Bottom right: The 2013 bay colt, Halim Wrsan (Nitagor x Hadhfeh Wrsan by Monarch AH) in race training.
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in the showring or fast enough to beat the improved speed horses would have a chance. Finally, we want to bring back racing to the wider Arabian horse community. Fourteen countries are now affiliated with HARC and of these, seven have held successful HARC sponsored races or race meetings and events. Each country faces a different situation and requires help or sponsorship in a different way. We hope to be able to expand our membership and support for our members over the next year. In February the Arabian Horse Organization Conference was held in Abu Dhabi; it focused on “Diverse breeding programs and uniqueness of purity,� and encompassed the new HARC program. HH Sheikh Sultan was present at these conferences. He graciously invited guests to the palace where he presented some of his HARC horses.
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H.A.R.C. The interest and positive feedback has far exceeded our expectations and we feel sure that HARC races can only be an added benefit to all other Arabian racing. Our Facebook page was set up last summer and our website should be up and running in March. We hope they will keep everyone informed on HARC progress and activities. Left: The 1990 grey stallion, Tron Ku Tu (Flaming Tron Ku x MHF Dalsinay). Middle left: The 2013 bay colt, Mahir Wrsan (Fares Ikhnatoon x Mi Carramia by Gondolier) in race training.
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Middle right: The 2007 grey stallion Sahm Wrsan (Tron Ku Tu x Sweet Dreams by Monarch AH).
The 2011 grey colt, Yaboob Wrsan (Fares Iknatoon x Uptown Girl MRV).
HARC race winner, Inayat Wrsan (Tronasonic x Espinacja).
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Racing Hall of Fame Stallion
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1985–2013 AHRA #345078 15.1h
*Szalka
Banat Cantata *Eleuzis Sala
NF Proof+/ was a top racehorse who set several track records. His offspring have been top race and endurance horses; many were exported. Frozen semen $2,500 per breeding. We also have some very nice quality NF Proof+/ daughters, a *Wiking daughter and others for sale or lease. Prices reduced as we are retiring and no longer breeding.
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MONARCH AH
Where Is He Now?
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here are numerous racehorse legends alive today that have created powerful dynasties around the world. One such stallion, and arguably one of the most dominant sires of racehorses alive in our breed today, is the illustrious Monarch AH (*Wiking x *Sasanka). In a sport dominated by French breeding, the pure Polish sensation has continued to infiltrate and enhance racehorse breeding programs worldwide.
“ . . . news of Monarch coming to W’rsan immediately put a very young stud farm on the map.
The 29-year-old stallion now lives in Abu Dhabi at W’rsan Stables. “Monarch spends his days between his stable and his paddock,” said Deirdre Hyde, stud manager for W’rsan Stables. “All aspects of Monarch’s life are considered by His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the heritage style stallion barn built to house him is appropriately known as the Monarch Majlis! He leads a very relaxed life, although he has frequent visitors. He is a superstar in horse terms and many people wish to meet and be photographed with him. At 29 he is just starting to show his age although he is as flexible and active as ever, and of course he receives the special care his status deserves,” Born in 1987, the bay son of Racing Hall of Fame stallion *Wiking was bred by Oxy Arabians. His pedigree hinted at his incredible potential as a racehorse and sire from an early age. His dam *Sasanka was an imported daughter of winning racehorse Almifar 4/22(6-6-4). This incredible mare was the Polish Triple Crown winner and was also inducted into the Racing Hall of Fame. “*Sasanka produced five other stakes winners besides Monarch. He was foaled when *Sasanka was 19 years old; he was her last foal and only colt,” said Hyde. With parents of such golden accomplishments, he had an auspicious beginning. Unfortunately, Monarch AH was orphaned at three weeks of age, though he never let that slow him down. As a racehorse, he fulfilled the promise of his genetic prowess. He earned $213,646 on the track, with 19 wins and 3 places out of 23 races run. Monarch AH won 14 stakes races and three Darley Championships. “As a racehorse, he’s the most intelligent horse 86 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD
Monarch AH (*Wiking x *Sasanka), is one of the most dominant sires of racehorses alive in our breed today. He is pictured here at age 29 at home at Al W’rsan Stud, Abu Dhabi.
I’ve ever been around … he wants to outrun every single horse,” his trainer Phil Saxer said. “Everyone who rode this horse said it was like riding the clouds; that you could not feel his feet hit the ground. Training such a horse was a challenge, just keeping him fit and interested.” After he concluded his time on the track, Monarch AH went on to be a force in the breeding barn. His first foal crops took racetracks everywhere by storm. Monarch AH’s foals have won over $5 million on tracks around the world. Additionally, Monarch is the second-leading broodmare sire, which Hyde predicts will be one of his greatest legacies in the breed. “I have no doubt that Monarch’s long-term impact on the Arabian racing industry will be through his daughters. His heritage comes not just from his outstanding sire *Wiking, but through the extraordinary Polish ‘S’ dam line. How many other stallions can claim to descend from three immediate generations of Derby and Oaks winners through the female line of *Sasanka, Santa, and Sabellina? Even today, 14 years after leaving the U.S., Monarch AH can still be seen topping the broodmare sire table. Also, people are once more recognizing the versatility of his daughters, who can be successfully bred to any bloodline. Perhaps the small size of some of these mares initially allowed people to undervalue them, but his daughters still remain much sought after. Unfortunately, his sons have not been valued to the same extent but in a long-term breeding program they should not be forgotten,” Hyde said. In 1998, His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan started W’rsan Stables
with mares from Russia and Poland. “Shortly afterward he decided that one of the best ways to select breeding stock was through performance testing. He had been studying Arabian Horse World and Finish Line magazines and came to the conclusion that a system similar to that of Poland or Russia, where flat racing was part of the selection process, was what he would follow, and that stallions should be selected with good racing credentials. From that point it was a very small step to the realization that *Wiking and his son Monarch AH were among the most influential racing sires in the U.S. and they had all the qualities of pedigree and looks for which His Highness was searching. *Wiking was most definitely not for sale, but thanks to great good fortune, eventually Sharon Magness was persuaded 87 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD
MONARCH AH “Monarch represents the true heritage of the Arabian. He is a proven warrior, handsome and brave,” said Deirdre Hyde, stud manager for W’rsan Stables.
to part with Monarch,” Hyde said. After the sale was negotiated in 2001, Monarch AH “took to the skies like his namesake the Monarch butterfly and flew to Abu Dhabi, where he will remain for the rest of his days — the undisputed lord of all he surveys. I have a snapshot memory of the day Monarch arrived and His Highness coming alone to the stable to greet him with a very large silver fruit bowl, no doubt swept from his lunchtime table, with as much of the fruit as this long awaited stallion cared to eat,” Hyde said. Since his arrival at W’rsan Stables, Monarch AH has sired 151 foals, 84 of these born at W’rsan. He has sired many race winners for W’rsan, including Dhuha W’rsan (x Falba), 17(3-1-1-2); Jadhebeh Wrsan (x Espolska), 8(1-0-2-1); Yaqoota W’rsan (x Vual), 24(2-2-3-2); Intissar W’rsan (x Esbella), 13(0-3-0-1); and Qassam W’rsan (x Cash On The Spot), 23(1-0-0-2). Outside of the racetrack, he has sired performance and ridden champions for W’rsan, including Al Borait 88 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD
W’rsan (x Danilovka); Thuria W’rsan (x Medeia), Muteea W’rsan (x Medeia); Al Khattar W’rsan (x Lady Steele Amie); and Al Mijlas W’rsan (x Esbella). His offspring have proven successful in U.S. and Canadian showrings in a variety of performance and sport horse divisions as well. Monarch AH has sired Scottsdale, National and Regional winners in dressage, reining, working cow horse, and native costume. Some of his notable winning offspring are Scottsdale Champion and U.S. and Canadian National Champion Lightning Draw, Sport Horse National Reserve Champion Riddle Me This, and Sport Horse National Reserve Champion Gold Diggerr. Monarch AH’s contributions to W’rsan are considerable. “A condition of the sale of Monarch was that he came with the cream of the Magness herd. Thanks to this, Monarch’s greatest contribution has been through his daughters, both those that came with him and those born in Abu Dhabi; they have been
invaluable,” Hyde said. “Such treasures bring considerable responsibility but they have meant W’rsan gained a serious and well-developed breeding program from which it has been able to grow. Of course, the news of Monarch coming to W’rsan immediately put a very young stud farm on the map and brought interest and respect from many parts of the world.” Monarch AH’s incredible contributions to the breed and to W’rsan will continue in perpetuity through the generations of his descendants, which are in breeding programs all around the world. Hyde added, “Monarch represents the true heritage of the Arabian. He is a proven warrior, handsome and brave. He may lack the extreme type now required in the showring but he is unmistakably Arabian. His natural presence and that ‘look of eagles’ belies a sweet and obliging nature which makes him such a pleasure to be around. To sum it up, we salute him as the ultimate aristocratic gentleman.
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Above left and right: Byrna Stevenson from New Jersey riding Whisperstreams Atropine, aka Maddy, a grade Arabian (one-quarter Saddlebred), won the overall 100-mile championship thereby earning the National Featherweight Championship title. At just 16 years of age, Stevenson has proven herself worthy. She started endurance riding in 2008 and arduously worked her way up doing limited distance rides, then 50s, increased to 75-milers, and then 100-milers. Last year she won the Old Dominion 100 and this year finished it in third place. “I had spent the past year preparing for the National Championship,” Maddy says. “Part of me couldn’t believe it was over, whereas
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