6th Annual Arabian Racing Yearbook by Arabian Horse World

Arabian Horse World

ARABIAN RACING

2018

YEARBOOK

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Ebraz (Amer x Massamarie by Tidjani), 2017 IFAHR Leading Racehorse

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AL SHAHANIA STUD MARED AL SAHRA 2002 Amer x Massamarie Fee 3,000 EUR

Multiple Group 1 winner, sire of CHADDAD, winner of the Qatar Total Arabian Trophy des Poulains (Gr.1 PA).

ASSY 2009 Amer x Margouia Fee 4,000 EUR

Dual Group 1 winner including, H.H. The Emir’s Sword (Gr.1 PA) in 2014 and H.H. The Emir’s Trophy (Gr.1 PA) in 2013.

JAAFER 2003 Amer x Madjela Fee 4,000 EUR (Fresh semen only) Only available in France

International Group 1 winner, sire of Shabih Alreeh winner of the 3yo 2016 PA Guineas, Qatar and RAJEH, winner of the Qatar Total Arabian Trophy des Poulains (Gr.1 PA).

To book a breeding please contact Lisa Deymonaz our Breeding Manager: +974 - 4490 - 3074 / lisa@alshahaniastud.com www.alshahaniastud.com

STALLIONCOLLECTION COLLECTION STALLION ASRAA ASRAAMIN MINALBARQ ALBARQ 2003 2003 AmerAmer x Akie x Akie CroixCroix NoireNoire Fee Fee 2,750 2,750 EUREUR

Multiple Multiple Group Group 1 winner 1 winner andand full full brother brother to AREEJ, to AREEJ, winner winner of the of the Arabian Arabian World World CupCup (Gr.1 (Gr.1 PA).PA).

MEBROUK MEBROUK 1996 1996 Manganate Manganate x Mandore x Mandore Fee Fee 1,000 1,000 EUREUR

Multiple Multiple Group Group 1 winner 1 winner andand full full brother brother to to DORMANE DORMANE andand DJENDEL. DJENDEL.

ALMAS ALMAS 1999 1999 Tidjani Tidjani x Madjela x Madjela Fee Fee 1,000 1,000 EUREUR

Multiple Multiple Group Group 1 winner 1 winner andand halfhalf brother brother to JAAFER. to JAAFER.

*Note: VATshipping & shipping charges are included not included in above the above mentioned *Note: VAT & charges are not in the mentioned fees.fees.

2018

Af Al Buraq

AMER – AL HANOUF, by SABAAN

Leading sire in the UAE Full brother to sire of Group winners AF ALBAHAR Sire of Stakes winners and performers AF MAQAYES, AF AL HAZER, AF TAWAQ, AF AL SAJANJLE, AF ALMAA and winners AF AL JAHED, AF ASHRAS, AF HAKEEM, AF LA’ASAE, AF MAHSHOUM, AF SSAYEB, AF THOBOR, AF AL ASEF, AF AL SALLY...

Standing at Haras de Saint Faust (France)

Madjani TIDJANI – SALAMA, by SIBAWAIH

Leading sire in the UK Winner of 3 Dubai Kahayla Classic (Gr.1 PA) A leading sire in the USA and UAE Sire of Stakes winners and performers HANDASSA, RB FRYNCH BROAD, AL ZAHIR, BON BAISER DE FAUST, MADJIKMAN, RB MADJYK MAN, ALAZEEZ, NIRAAN, MADGICALL, RB MOOSE, MERLOT MHF and winners AL FAARIS, AMALE ATLAS, DEESSE DES VIALETTES, ECLIPSE, HAU KOLA, MADJANI L’ATLAS, MAHANY DE PIBOUL, MADJANTHAT...

Standing at Haras de Saint Faust (France)

No Risk Al Maury KESBEROY – NECTARINE AL MAURY, by BAROUD III

A leading sire in the UK, France and USA Winner of 6 Group 1 and 3 Group 2 races Sire of Stakes winners and performers AICHA DE MONLAU, RB HOT RISK, RISK DE RIOLAT, DARIUS DU PAON, BARNAMAJ, DAISY DES VIALETTES and RISKY RED and winners DALSIMATA COLE, NAISHAAN, GASCOGNE, BROWN DE SAULARIE, RB BURNING RISK, AL SHAMOOS, ALMAREEKH, ANFAAS, DRIFA DU BREUIL, EXTRA CLASS, RISKALINA, TIJAARA, VANILLA...

Standing at Haras de Saint Faust (France)

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Al Jakbar AL SAKBE x ESSAADA, by HOSNI

Won Qatar Total French Arabian Breeders’ Cup Mile (Gr.1 PA). 87.5% individual winners/runners strike rate Sire of Group winners JAMAAYIL (French Arabian Breeders’ Challenge Sprint, Gr.2 PA) and AGHSAAN (ARO Cup, Gr.3 PA; 2nd in Hatta Int’l Stakes, Gr.1 PA and Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup, Gr.1 PA) and winners AL MURJAAN, FIRDOS, AL KABEER, ELYASSAAT and ZAAHY

Standing at Shadwell Stud (UK)

Al Saoudi

NUITS ST GEORGES x FATZICA, by FATZOUR

Multiple Group 1 winner. A leading sire in the UK Out of the same dam line as Group 1 winners AL MOURTAJEZ, AL MOUTAWAKILA and AL MOUHANNAD Sire of Stakes performers VETLANA DE FAUST, NAJLAA, AWZAAN, AL CHAHIRA, VULKAIN D’ALBRET and winners DJOULDIA DE FAUST, VOYOU DE FAUST, EMIRAATY, ALWALEED, EQLEEM, ADI DE SAINT LON, ARIS DE CARRERE, BARNAAMAJ, KAREEM KB, MADANY, MARIF, VENT DE FAUST, WINNER DE FAUST

Standing at Shadwell Stud (UK)

Handassa

New at stud in 2018

MADJANI x ZIVA, by DORMANE

Son of the exceptional sire MADJANI. Winner of two Group 1 PA and three Group 2 PA races. Total prize money of more than £320,000 Out of ZIVA, Group 1 winning mare, of the same dam line as DJELMANE, MAJD AL ARAB, RADDAD, TAYF, MY PRINCESSE, CHERAZADE, MUSHRAE…

Standing at West Kington Stud (UK)

New at stud in 2018

Standing in the USA:

Both sires of Stakes winners and performers

Chndaka

Dormane x Malika Fontenay, by Medicq Allah

Standing at Società Agricola di Besnate, Italy

Kaolino

Dormane x Cary de Carrere, by Passem

Taajer

Madjani x Ziva, by Dormane

Full brother to HANDASSA and out of ZIVA, a Group1winning mare from an outstanding family

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THE ROYAL CAVALRY OF OMAN

JOSCO DU CAYROU Munjiz x Josepha du Cayrou (Tidjani) Saint Laurent

Kesberoy

Keiba

Munjiz Unchainedd Melody

Joscou du Cayrou Josepha du Cayrou

Zt Ali Baba Blu Bint Haleema Flipper

Tidjani

Managhi Djouran

Jasidj

Jasika

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 4yo in 2 starts:

Prix Magic de Piboul, at Toulouse, beating Ghalib Sheikh Zayed (Prix Hannibal) Gr2 at Toulouse, in a canter beating Ghalib, Sartejano etc.

Son of the champion Sire Munjiz (Kesberoy) who produced Al Mamun Monlau, Mushrae, Sahlambo, Ghalib, etc.

Standing at Haras de Sorelis 2018 stud fee:

â&#x201A;¬1,500 ex-VAT LF + shipping cost

THE ROYAL CAVALRY OF OMAN  Josco covered over

50 mares in each of his three first seasons,

including a number of mares from the Royal Cavalry of Oman.  His stock is magnificent.  Josco gives size and bone.  His yearlings sold at Arqana for €30,000, which is 20 times his covering fee.  Don’t miss out his first runners in 2018.

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ALSAYYAD 2016 by Frida de Faust

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NAJIAH 2016 by Mauryna Lotoise

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YAMEN 2016 by Altamar Nedji

f o a l s

AL JASSIR 2017 by Al Karama Monlau

ALRAZEEN 2017 by Rasheeqah

ASALAH 2017 by Al Thouraya

HANEQ 2017 by Loullou

MUNTASIR 2017 by Emeria du Cayrou

RETAJ 2017 by Djarla des Forges

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Jean-Pierre DEROUBAIX + 33 (0)6 07 52 38 84 bloodstock@orange.fr

RACING YEARBOOK Arabian Horse World ’s Arabian Racing Yearbook 2018

Table of Contents 6

The Art of Breeding, by Denise Hearst

18 Darley Preview — Top Ranked U.S. Racehorses, by Steve Andersen

The Art of Breeding b y D e n i s e He a r s t

22 Group 1 Races 37 Grade 1 U.S. Races 41 Group 2 Races 45 Grade 2 U.S. Races 46 Group 3 Races 52 Grade 3 U.S. Races

REBECCA THOMAS PHOTO

54 A Conversation with Haras de Thouars Associates. Haras de Thouars is home to some of Arabian racing’s most prominent bloodstock, by Denise Hearst 58 Top International Racehorses: With Ebraz, Gazwan, and Reda, Al Shahania Claims 2017 Leading Arabian Racehorse Titles, by Steve Andersen 62 2017 Leading U.S. Runners, Owners, and Trainers 66 A Conversation with Cory Soltau. With a desire to attract new participants to the Arabian racing world in California, Soltau’s enthusiasm is contagious, by Steve Andersen 70 Paddys Day, Millionaire. A career that began in Colorado in the summer of 2014 has flourished across the nation, making Paddys Day an international star for Arabian racing, by Steve Andersen 72 The Biggest Day of the Qatar Race Season — Featuring the 2018 $1 million Emir’s Sword, by Steve Andersen 75 Racing Yearbook Index of Advertisers 76 An Arabian Racing Calendar 78 AHW ’s Racing Coverage

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Ebraz (Amer x Massamarie) at Al Shahania Stud in Doha, Qatar.

eep in the heart of Al Shahania Stud’s 50-acre farm outside of Doha, there is a dreamy, shady lane that runs beneath the Tamarask trees, along which the racehorses in training traverse from stables to training track and back. For a moment you forget where you are … which is in the middle of a barren, windblown desert. Here, where every blade of grass is in its proper place, one of the oldest Arabian race breeding programs flourishes under the direction of Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani. Sheikh Mohammed is a meticulous person, and the farm, the hundreds of horses, the grounds and facilities, are meticulously kept. He pays attention to every detail, from the breedings to the progress of the horses in training. He is the breeder of nearly all of his Arabian runners, and some are multiple generations of his breeding. For 2017, the net result is that three Al Shahania homebreds were ranked as the top three International Arabian Racehorses. (See story on page 58 of the Racing Yearbook).

When all you have is an iPhone when admiring the Top Three International Arabian Racehorses … here are, from left to right, Reda (Burning Sand x Ba’scherit), Ebraz (Amer x Massamarie), and Gazwan (Amer x Arc de Ciel) outside Al Shahania’s race barn.

When speaking of the number-one ranked horse, Ebraz (Amer x Massamarie), winner of the 2017 Emir’s Sword and the Qatar International Stakes at Goodwood, England, race trainer Julian Smart calls him, “A blessing.” The co-second-place horses in the rankings were Gazwan (Amer x Arc de Ciel) and Reda (Burning Sand x Ba’scherit). As Julian says, Sheikh Mohammed has “always had a thing for Gazwan. When everyone was writing off Gazwan in the 2017 Qatar World Cup, Sheikh Mohammed instructed me to ‘Push him a little bit harder. Train him a little more ….’” As a result, Gazwan won the 2017 $1 million Qatar World Cup, and in February, he won the 2018 $1 million Emir’s Sword for the second time. Al Shahania Director Abdulrahman follows the runners closely as well; in fact, it was he who pushed for Reda to go to the 2017 Kahayla Classic, where, according to Julian, “Reda managed to find the race of his life. He made a decent field look ordinary.” When I visited the farm in February, I asked Julian if I might see these great horses, and when he asked if I’d like to see them in their sand paddocks or have them brought up to the

lawn next to the race barn, I hate to admit it but my answer was, “Both, please.” After chatting a bit over Arabic coffees, word came that the horses were waiting downstairs. With only an iPhone to capture the moment, I just tried to soak them in: Reda’s rich and gleaming bay coat, the dignity and “above-it-all-ness” of Ebraz, and the regal and dominant bearing of Gazwan. I was struck by their grandeur, their manners, their fitness and vitality. They were meticulous, too. I trailed after the grooms to see them turned out again, and thought about something that Sheikh Mohammed once told me: “I am proud of my horses’ achievements, but it is as a breeder of winners that gives me the greatest pleasure and satisfaction.” All of us at Arabian Horse World are filled with respect for breeders like Sheikh Mohammed … all the breeders represented by the runners on the following pages, who sacrifice so much to prove the Arabian horse in this, the oldest of equine sports. And as always, we are most grateful to our advertisers, without whom this yearbook would not exist. See you at the (Arabian) races. 7 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD

Presenting

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SAMPLES OF HIS PROGENY Amir Al Zaman Hiab Al Zaman FOAL IN USA

YEARLING IN FRANCE

Zamal Cinto 2 YEARS IN UK

Durat Al Zaman

Ghurat Al Zaman

YEARLING IN FRANCE

FOAL IN FRANCE

Kachou

2 YEARS IN MOROCCO

Badee Al Zaman 2 YEARS IN FRANCE

Badir Al Zaman 3 YEARS IN FRANCE

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NEW IN 2018

Al Mourtajez DAHESS X ARWA (NUITS ST GEORGES)

€7,000 Frozen Semen €6,000 Fresh Semen Live Foal Concessions on multiple bookings

DUAL WORLD CHAMPION The Best Purebred Arabian racehorse of recent times. Winner of 8 Group 1s in 3 different countries, earning over €2.1M. Impressive dual Qatar Arabian World Cup G1-PA winner and the highest rated Arabian racehorse in the World. STANDING AT HARAS DE THOUARS France

"He always proved a fierce adversary, powerful and tough, he had stamina doubled with an extraordinary action. He is an outstanding horse with numerous qualities and an excellent temperament. I believe he will suit a wide range of broodmares." Thomas Fourcy

Dahess

SIRE OF AN UNPRECENDENTED NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL GROUP / GRADED HORSES

Mister Ginoux

UNDEFEATED 3-YEAR-OLD AND QATAR INTERNATIONAL TROPHY G1-PA HERO

TRIPLE GROUP ONE WINNER FROM A MOST ATTRACTIVE SIRE LINE

1ST YEARLINGS IN 2018

1ST 2-YEAR-OLDS IN 2018

€5,000 frozen semen €4,000 fresh semen

€2,000 frozen semen €1,500 fresh semen

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SAND BLASTT

BASEQ AL KHALEDIAH

by Burning Sand x Tornade du Loup (Tornado De Syrah)

by Tiwaiq x Keheilan (Kesberoy)

RATHOWAN

by Amer x Arc De Ciel (Djendel) co-owned with Altitude Arabians

Frozen semen for selected RoseBrook Stallions now available in the UAE at Sharjah Equine Hospital!

racehorse photographs copyright

2017

RoseBrook USA winners picturedRB GAIM CHANGER, RB NASH, RB HOT DATE, RB SAND PEARL, RB OPEN FIRE, RB HOCUS POCUS, RB KINDLE, and RB KINKIE BOOTS! Congratulations also to the many RoseBrook-Bred winners in UAE including RB BURN, MADJANTHIS, RB DIXIE BURNING, RB INFERNO, and RB TORCH! RoseBrook Farm Dianne Waldron & Leah Killingsworth Bates, 24191 Suellen Drive, Brooksville, Florida 34601

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AF ALBAhAR

: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 AF MAtHMoon, colt ex Temptayshuhn, 9 wins in uAE includ. 5 group PA races: Bani Yas (Gr.2pA), Liwa Oasis (Gr.1pA), Dubai Kahayla Classic (Gr.1pA), Al Maktoum Challenge R.1 (Gr.1pA) and Mazrat Al Ruwayah (Gr.2pA) 2011 AJs Intifadah, filly ex Karreema, 4 wins includ.: L/B P/A Guineas, Doha L/B P/A Oaks Trial, Losail Cup 2011 sendeed Al Galayel, colt ex Mezooh, 11 starts, 7 places: 2nd Sumaysimah Cup and L/B P/A Derby Trial 2011 Jenjal, colt ex Gold Label, 2 wins, 6 places: runner-up of Qatar Derby, L/B P/A Qatar Derby, L/B P/A Guineas and Muaither Cup 2011 BInt JAKKArtA, filly ex Jakkarta, 2 wins and 5 places in France: 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, 24 starts, 2 wins includ. L/B P/A Guineas 2011 Istibdad, colt ex Mari Chou, 6 wins including P/A Sprinter Championship (Gr.3pA), and 5 places

Sire of Group PA Winners 2011 saab, colt by Fille des Sables, winner of Qatar Derby Trial, runner-up of Qatar Derby, P/A Guineas, hh Sh. Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani Silver Cup and Club Breeders Trophy 2011 Al Murabitoon, colt ex Opale du Croate, 6 wins including Qatar Silver Sword, hh The Emirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Silver Sword and Qatar L/B Derby, 5 places 2012 AlsAKEr, colt ex Jakkarta, 4 wins including Qatar Derby des Pur-Sang Arabes de 4 ans (Gr.1pA) and Prix Damas (Gr.3pA) and 2 places: 2nd Al Rayyan Cup Prix Kesberoy (Gr.1pA) Deauville,3rd Qatar Arabian Trophy des Poulains de 3 ans (Gr.1pA) Saint-Cloud. 2013 M.J. lattam, colt ex Menwat Al Jazeera, 2 starts, 2 pl. 2013 AJs Mezna, filly ex La Vie Est Belle, 3 starts, 3 places 2013 Jamas D.A., filly ex Toyah D.A., 13 starts, 4 wins, 5 pl. 2013 Ateej, colt ex Sahara Croixnoire, 7 starts, 2 wins includ Prix Amer (Listed PA) Craon, 5 places 2013 Aljazi, filly ex histoire de Faust, 2 starts, 1 win, one 3rd place Alsaker (Jakkarta) Qatar Derby des Pur-Sang Arabes (Gr.1PA) Chantilly 19 June 2016

Foal ex Gold Label

2018 stUD FEEs : contact us

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TH RICHIE

2001 Chestnut, Height: 1,61m

STUD FEE 2018: â&#x201A;Ź1.500 payable LF in France and at the booking for export

RACE RECORD

At 3yo, 8 starts, 5 wins and 3 places, Winner of: Arabian Racing Cup Championship Juvenile Gr1, 1600m Lone Star Arabian Futurity, 1200m Liberty Bell Stakes, 1200m Maiden Special Weight, Delaware Park,1200m Allowance, Delaware Park, 1600m At 4yo, 8 starts, 7 wins and 1 place, Winner of: Drinkers of the Wind Derby Gr1, 1200m Bob Magness Derby Gr1, 2000m Diamond Derby, 1400m Drinkers of the Wind Trial, 1200m Delaware Seasons Opener Stakes, 1200m Mandolynn Hill Farm Delaware Park Stake, 1600m Allowance, Delaware Park, 1200m At 5yo, 2 starts, 1 win 1st Delaware Season Opener Stakes, 1200m

Arabian Triple Crown Champion: 2004 Winner Darley Championships for 3yo colts 2005 Winner Darley Championships for 4yo colts. Darley Horse of the year and first and only winner of the US Arabian Triple Crown.

BEST PROGENY 2007 Rich Frynchman colt ex Frynch (Dormane), 1st Delaware Park, Arabian Classic Gr1 (twice), Liberty Bell Stakes Gr3, Bob Magness Arabian Derby Gr2 (twice), 2nd Texas Shooter Arabian Stakes Gr2 (twice), 3rd Alex Courtelis Juvenile Stakes Gr3 and The President of the UAE Cup Gr1. 2007 Richly Kept filly ex Djenzel (Djendel): 1st Allowance Delaware, 2nd Dr. Sam Harrison Juvenile Fillies Stakes Gr3, 3rd Betsy Ross Stakes Gr.3 2008 Rich Kinkga ex Ginka (Tornado de Syrah): 1st TABA Stallion Stakes Gr3, 2nd Cre Run Oaks Arabian Distaff Stakes Gr2, Delaware Park Arabian Juvenile Stakes Gr3, Texas Yellow Rose Stakes Gr 2 2009 Richlore filly ex Lore (Wiking): 1st Al Maktoum Challenge R2 Gr1 PA, 2nd Emirates Championship Gr1 PA.

Manganate Calin du Loup Nivida ZT Ali Baba Char Rich Dobrys Princess

Saint Laurent Mandragore Flipper Nevada II Moniet el Nafis Imperial AlAhbab Dobry Char Rich Alecia

2010 RB Rich colt ex Royale Fanfare (Monarch), 2nd Arabian Racing Cup Stallion Stakes Gr3, Texas Arabian Derby Gr3, Crow Valley Ranch Classic Stakes Gr3, 2nd Arabian Park Arabian Classic Handicap Gr1, Sh. Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Arabian Cup Stakes Gr2 Quick and Rich colt ex Quick Noon (Highnoon Eclipse): 1st Bob Magness Mermorial Arabian Derby Gr2 and The President of the UAE Cup Gr1, 2nd Sh. Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup Gr1 and Arabian Diamond Stakes Gr2, 3rd Sh. Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Gr1 RB Smokin Rich colt ex Dixies Chick (Burnins Sand): placed 4th in the Liwa Oasis Gr1 PA 2011 RB Torch colt ex Burnie Gee PW (Burning Sand): placed 3rd in the Al Ruwais Gr3 PA and 3rd int the Bani Yas sponsored by Jaguar XE Gr2 PA. RB So Rich colt ex Royale Fanfare (Monarch): placed 4th in the Emirates Championship Gr1 PA and 4th in the Al Ruwais Gr3 PA.

STANDING AT Haras de Thouars - 47340 Castella - France +33 (0) 5 53 68 88 38 - secretariat@harasdethouars.com

SIR BANI YAS

2010 Grey, Height: 1,53m

STUD FEE 2018: €2.000

fresh semen at Thouars payable LF

FROZEN SEMEN: €2.200 in France payable LF and at the booking for export

RACE RECORD

At 3yo: 1st Prix Cheri Bibi Gr2 PA, Craon, 2.200m 2nd Qatar Arabian Trophy des Poulains Gr1 PA, Saint-Cloud, 2.000m At 4yo: 1st Prix de Carthage Hannibal - HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Gr2 PA Toulouse, 2.200m 1st Qatar Derby des pur-sang arabes de 4 ans Listed PA, Chantilly, 2.000m At 5yo: 2nd Coupe d’Europe des Chevaux Arabes Gr1PA, Longchamp, 2.000m 1st Qatar International Stakes Gr1 PA Goodwood, 1.600m 3rd Qatar Arabian World Cup Gr1PA, Longchamp, 2.000m 2nd French Arabian Breeders’ Challenge Classic Gr2 PA, Toulouse, 2.200m At 6yo: 2nd Qatar Coupe d’Europe des Chevaux Arabes Gr1 PA, Deauville, 2000m 3rd Qatar International Stakes Gr1 PA Goodwood, 1.600m 1st HH Sh. Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Hawthorn Hill Inter. St Gr1 PA, Sandown Park, 1.600m

Best son of Amer in 2015 rated 122 ! This multiple Group winner’s major wins include: Two Gr1 wins for trainer Elizabeth Bernard at Sandown and the Qatar International stakes at Goodwood the year before!

Wafi Amer Bushra

Elios de Carrere Nassem El Baher

Sir Bani Yas ran against some of the best company defeating the likes of AL Mourtajez (Qatar Derby for Purebred Arabians in 2014,) Mister Ginoux (Qatar int. stakes at Goodwood in 2015,) in addition to Prada T

HIGHLIGHTING POINTS An Attractivepedigree Sir Bani Yas is a son of chef de race sire Amer and his dam Nassem El Baher is out of Madawa the dam of Abu Alemarat (Al Nasr,) also owned by Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan who was best 4 yo in addition to the winner of the UAE triple crown in 2008 Abu Alemarat also has frozen semen available France /Export. Currently standing at Al Awal Stud in the UAE Excellent temperament Great conformation

STANDING AT Haras de Thouars - 47340 Castella - France +33 (0) 5 53 68 88 38 - secretariat@harasdethouars.com

Madawa

Shabab Sarhah Lahoom Rahifa Manganate Nerva du Cassou Djelfor Marinella

SERAPHIN du Paon 2006 Chestnut, Height: 1,61m

RACE RECORD

At 3yo: 1st Prix Cheri Bibi Gr2 PA, Dax, 2100m 3rd Prix Ourour, Toulouse, 2000m At 4yo, and more: 1st Dubai Kahayla Classic Gr1 PA, Dubai, 2000m HH The President Cup Gr1 PA, Abu Dhabi,2200m UAE Arabian Derby Prestige, Abu Dhabi, 2200m HH The President Cup Prep, Abu Dhabi, 2200m 2nd Dubai Kahayla Classic Gr1 PA, Dubai, 2000m HH The President Cup, Gr1 PA, Abu Dhabi, 2200m 3rd HH The President Cup Prep, 2200m Al Maktoum Challenge Gr1 PA, 2000m

The only son of Akbar to win the President’s Cup & Kahayla Classic Gr1 PA Stellar damline, brother to multiple Gr1 PA horses Top rated 5 yo son of leading sire Akbar Djelfor Akbar Fantasia

STUD FEE 2018: €1.800 fresh semen at Thouars payable LF FROZEN SEMEN: €2.000 in France payable LF

Elias Bint El Bedia

and at the booking for export

Belvedere

BEST PROGENY

foal ex Aljood

(Qaisar)

foal ex Fatat Al Arab (Taghreed)

STANDING AT Haras de Thouars - 47340 Castella - France +33 (0) 5 53 68 88 38 - secretariat@harasdethouars.com

Manganate Djebella II Gosse du Bearn Fleur d’Avril Esmet Ali Rouznama Misk Labiba

foal ex Diva de Nulvi (Baaher)

ABU ALEMARAT

2004 Chestnut, Height: 1,60m

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, Gr3 PA, Abu Dhabi, 2200m 1st Abu Dhabi Arabian Triple Crown, Round III, Gr3 PA, 2400m 1st Golden Shaheen, Abu Dhabi, 2200m 1st Hydra Silver Cup, Conditions, Abu Dhabi, 2200m 2nd H.H The President’s Cup, Gr1 PA, Abu Dhabi, 2200m Abu Al Emarat was an outstanding athlete being the 2008 Triple Crown Champion in the UAE and also the leading 4 yo. He was also the first Triple Crown Champion to perform at the highest level and managed to outclass Gr1 PA winners during the short time he was on the track.

His sire, Al Nasr was Top 3 Purebred Arabian Sire in the UAE for season 2008-2009. A line of leading and influencial international performing sires

Wiking

Way to Go

Brusally Orsata

Al Nasr Mangalie d’Albret

Djelfor Madawa Marinella

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2012 Men Alemarat colt ex Men Abu Dhabi, 2 starts, 1 place: 3rd Prix Akbar La Teste

BEST PROGENY 2011 Aurora Forta filly ex Bay Brulee (Sam Tiki), 5 starts, 2 places including: 2nd Emirates Equestrian Federation International Stakes Gr2 PA Newbury Hathlool colt ex Al Qahira (Dormane), 6 starts, 4 places: 2nd Prix Denouste Toulouse, 2nd Shadwell Prix Tidjani Gr3 PA La Teste, 2nd Al Rayyan Cup Gr1 PA Deauville, 2nd Prix Cheri Bibi Gr2 PA Bordeaux le Bouscat Shaheer colt ex Jameela (Tidjani), 14 starts, 3 wins including Arabian Triple Crown Round II Gr3 PA 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 Gr1 PA Saint-Cloud

Deyaar filly ex Florine de Carrere, 5 starts, 1 win: Shadwell-Véronique Briat-Prix Razzia III Gr3 PA La Teste and 3 places including 2nd Prix Nevada II Gr3 PA La Teste. 2013 Amwaj filly ex Sylphide Al Maury, 5 starts, 1 win: Emirates Martyrs Cup, 4 places includ. 2nd Arabian Triple Crown Round I Listed PA and 3rd Arabian Triple Crown Round II Gr3 PA Abu Dhabi Mawahib filly ex Fraynce, 6 starts, 2 wins includ. HH Sh. Sultan bin Khalifa Al Thani Cup Abu Dhabi, 3 places includ. 3rd Arabian Triple Crown Round III Gr3 PA Abu Dhabi.

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DARLEY PREVIEW Top Ranked U.S. Racehorses

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b y St e v e An d e r s e n a first-ever stakes win in the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Stakes at Santa Anita last April and a win in the Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup at Monmouth Park in September, the first time Arabians had raced at the seaside New Jersey track. Paddys Day was The Darley Awards, led by Lara Sawaya, the executive director of the Sheikh Mansoor Festival, center, is the highlight of the first second in the of three days of activities. The following day, the $100,000 Darley Awards Arabian Stakes will be run for the third time at scenic 2016 Sheikha Santa Anita, just outside of Los Angeles. The weekend will conclude with a dinner in Beverly Hills. Fatima Stakes at Santa Anita. Scott Powell said he coveted a win at the famous Southern California rabian racing may have a unique Thoroughbred track. moment at the Darley Awards Paddys Day ended his domestic 2017 season with a third-place finish behind ceremony at the Dolby Theatre Quick And Rich and Easter Man in the President of the United Arab Emirates Cup in Hollywood, California, on April 6. For the first time in the history of the at Churchill Downs later in September. Paddys Day was beaten in two starts in Abu Dhabi in November 2017. Please see his story on page 70 of this yearbook. American championships for outstanding Owned by Scott and Lori Powell, Paddys Day is a finalist for Older Horse and Arabian racehorses, there could be a Horse of the Year along with Easter Man (Burning Sand x Angel Proof by NF Proof ) three-time Horse of the Year in Paddys and Quick And Rich (TH Richie x Quick Noon by Highnoon Eclipse), who were also Day (Burning Sand x AK Loretta by major stakes winners in 2017. *Virgule Al Maury). The champion of The Darley Awards will feature presentations in seven categories for horses, 2015 and 2016, Paddys Day had another including outstanding three-year-old colts and geldings, three-year-old fillies, four-yearbrilliant season in 2017, winning 6 of 9 old colts and geldings, four-year-old fillies and older mares. starts and earning $176,650, the highest There are categories for outstanding breeder, owner, trainer, and jockey, all of money winnings among American-based which include familiar names among the nominees. Arabian racehorses. Paddys Day, trained The Darley Awards were launched in the 1980s by the late Dr. Sam Harrison, a by Scott Powell, had won 22 of 36 starts pioneer and relentless supporter of Arabian racing in the United States. Since the first through the end of 2017. The highlights Darley Awards were presented in 1987, four horses have been honored as Horse of of his 2017 season as a six-year-old were

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Top U.S. money earner, Paddys Day (Burning Sand x AK Loretta by *Virgule Al Maury), owned by Scott and Lori Powell and trained by Scott Powell.

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the Year twice: NF Proof (*Bataann x *Szalka) (1989 and 1990), DA Adios (*Wiking x Sanibel IA) (2002 and 2004), Sand Witchh (Burning Sand x *Tornade Du Loup) (2009 and 2010), and *Valiant Boy SBFAR (Darweesh x Thumb Print) (2002 and 2014). The Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Stakes will be held at Santa Anita racetrack in conjunction with the Darley Awards weekend celebration. Last year, it was a sharp

win for Paddys Day, by 3 ¼ lengths over Easter Man. Easter Man, also nominated for Horse of the Year, who races for owners and breeders Joe and Betty Gillis, won 2 of 7 starts and earned $94,940 in 2017. Racing as a five-year-old in 2017, Easter Man’s biggest win was the Delaware Park Arabian Classic at 1 ¼ miles in August, a race in which he beat Paddys Day by a half-length. Easter Man also beat Paddys Day in a minor allowance race at Delaware Park in July. Quick And Rich, who races for owner and breeder Tom Fritz, had one win in eight starts in 2017 — at Churchill Downs in the President of the UAE Cup. At Monmouth Park, Quick And Rich was second to Paddys Day in the Sheikh Zayed Cup. A seven-year-old in 2017, Quick And Rich finished the year with earnings of $85,567. The three-year-old colts and geldings division was led by RB Hot Date (Burning Sand x Rich Frynd by TH Richie), who races for owner and breeder Dianne Waldron of Florida. RB Hot Date won half of his eight starts in 2017 and earned $35,140. He finished the year with a win in the Texas Juvenile at Lone Star Park near Dallas in October, beating the other two finalists Big Cork

Second place money earner, Easter Man (Burning Sand x Angel Proof by NF Proof ), owned by Joe and Betty Gillis and trained by Jerenesto Torrez. 19 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD

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Third place money earner, Quick And Rich (TH Richie x Quick Noon by Highnoon Eclipse), owned by Tom Fritz and trained by Lynn Ashby.

(So Big Is Better x Uncorked by *Nivour de Cardonne) and Uptown Flying Flynn (Burning Sand x Debutannte by *Wiking). The candidates for champion threeyear-old filly are three worthy finalists, and all stakes winners last year. RB Kindle (Burning Sand x Rich Kinkga by TH Richie) ended her season with a win in the Delaware Juvenile Fillies Championship in September. RB Kinkie Boots (Nashwan Al Khalidiah x Rich Kinkga by TH Richie) won the Delaware Juvenile Championship against males in September, and a week later, she won the Texas Arabian Oaks against older fillies but was disqualified and placed second for causing interference in the stretch. Uptown Sandy Girl (Burning Sand x Wibwilcca by *Wilkolak) won the Texas Juvenile Fillies at Lone Star Park for her first career stakes win. RB Nash (Nashwan Al Khalidiah x RB Sand Storm by Burning Sand) was 20 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD

the champion three-year-old male of 2016 and has an excellent chance for the four-year-old title for 2017. Owned by Waldron, RB Nash won 4 of 7 starts and earned $69,050 in a season highlighted by a win in the Bob Magness Derby at Delaware Park in July. The other finalists are Quick Sand AA (Burning Sand x Triumphs Silkie by Seyvilla Triumph) and KAO Maloan SWA (Kaolino x Molli Maloan by FMR Grand Jete). Both were stakes winners in 2017. There was a rare instance of four nominees for outstanding four-year-old filly: Burning Charm (Burning Sand x Triumphs Silkie by Seyvilla Triumph), RB Hot Risk (No Risk Al Maury x ST Hottiedottie by Burning Sand), Ruby AA (Burning Sand x Triumphs Pearl by Seyvilla Triumph), and Sweet Honey AA (Burning Sand x Triumphs Silkie by Seyvilla Triumph). Of those, Sweet Honey had the best season, winning half of her four starts and earning $34,150. Owned by Joe and Betty Gillis, Sweet Honey won the CreRun Oaks at Delaware Park in August for her top win of the year. Sweet Honey was later third behind Ivory Shores (Burning Sand x French Shores by *Virgule Al Maury) in the Buzz Brauninger Distaff Handicap at Delaware Park, a leading race for older fillies and mares. Ivory Shores, a six-year-old mare in 2017, is a finalist for older female along with Last Call MHF (Kaolino x Always And Forever by *Virgule Al Maury) and Dream Pearl (Burning Sand x Triumphs Pearl by Seyvilla Triumph). Dream Pearl, also a sixyear-old in 2017, was a stakes winner at the Oak Tree at Pleasanton and Santa Rosa county fairs in California in the summer and at Lone Star Park in the fall. Dream Pearl, owned by a partnership, was bred by the Gillises who are nominated for champion owner and champion breeder. The Gillises were champion owners and breeders in 2015 and 2016. Jane Teutsch and Waldron are also nominated for champion breeder. Waldron has won the award three times, most recently in 2014. Scott and Lori Powellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Quarter Moon Ranch and Waldronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RoseBrook Farm are the other nominees for champion owner. Waldron was champion owner three times earlier in this century, most recently in 2004. The champion trainer nominees are Scott Powell, Terri Eaton, and Jerenesto Torrez. Powell was the champion trainer of 2016 and seeks his third title. The champion jockey will come from the group of Carol Cedeno, Ricardo Chiappe, and Keiber Coa. Chiappe was honored as champion jockey for the first time last year. Steve Andersen is a correspondent for Daily Racing Form.

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Now standing at stud. Darley Horse of the Year Darley Older Horse of the Year, twice Oldest horse of any breed to win a Grade 1 stake, winning at the age of 11 A career total of 54 outs, 25 wins (15 of them stakes wins, including the 2013 Santa Anita President of the UAE Cup), and 11 stake placings

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GROUP 1 I FA H R p a t t e r n r a c e s

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The Middle East racing season ran from November 2016-May 2017. Only those Middle East races run during these dates were included in the listings.

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown Group 1 PA, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, UAE, 11/13/2016

Distance: 1,600m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, entries 16 Prize money: 1,169,280 EUR (4,663,440 AED) 1st

RB Burn (US)

by Majd Al Arab x Burnie Gee PW, 57.00 kg, 720,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Gerald Avranche

2nd Mabrooka (FR)

by Mahabb x Shamayl, 55.00 kg, 240,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Didier Guillemin; Jockey: Mr. Thierry Jarnet

3rd Sylvine Al Maury (FR) JUHAIM PHOTO

by Munjiz x Savavit Al Maury, 55.00 kg, 120,000 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem

Also ran: 4th-Sahabba (FR) by Nizam x Djesabelle; 5th-AF Mathmoon (AE) by AF Albahar x Temptayshuhn; 6th-Al Mourtajez (FR) by Dahess x Arwa; 7th-Thakif (FR) by Mahabb x Sheena; 8th-Paddys Day (US) by Burning Sand x AK Loretta; 9th-Loraa (FR) by Mawood x Aleefa; 10th-Abhaar (FR) by Tidjani x El Hafia (TUN); 11th-Kalino (US) by Kaolino x Virlaxy; 12th-Sand Victor (US) by Burning Sand x Vague De Gemme; 13th-AF Tawaq (AE) by AF Al Buraq x Fauvette Al Maury; 14th-RB So Rich (US) by TH Richie x Royale Fanfare; 15th-Faucon du Loup (FR) by Darweesh x Sirene du Loup; 16th-Thess Is Awesome (US) by Dahess x In Awe

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Al Maktoum Challenge Round I Presented by Longines Conquest Classic Group 1, Meydan Racecourse, UAE, 1/05/2017

Distance: 1,600 m, raced on dirt; 5-year-olds and older, entries: 12 Prize money: 46,598.32 EUR (219,000 AED) 1st

AF Mathmoon (AE)

by AF Albahar x Temptayshuhn, 01:45:55, 57.0 kg, 27,958.99 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Ali Rashid Al Rayhi; Jockey: Mr.Jim Crowley

2nd RB Burn (US)

by Majd Al Arab x Burnie Gee PW, 57.0 kg, 9,319.66 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Gerald Avranche

3rd Manark (FR)

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by Mahabb x Mendra, 57.0 kg, 4,659.83 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Erwan Charpy; Jockey: John Hyde

Also ran: 4th-Bon Baiser De Faust (FR) by Madjani x Orphe Du Clos; 5th-AF Maqayes (AE) by AF Al Buraq x AF Abad; 6th-RB So Rich (US) by TH Richie x Royale Fanfare; 7th-Burning Breeze (US) by Burning Sand x Tri-Illusive Lady; 8th-RB Rich Surprise (US) by TH Richie x Lore; 9th-Sauternes Al Maury (FR) by Mahabb x Savavit Al Maury; 10th-Alameer (GB) by Prince Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Orient x Letlato De Carrere; 11th-Uptown Dannys Boy (US) by Burning Sand x Wibwilcca

Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2 Empowered by IPIC Group 1, Meydan Racecourse, UAE, 1/26/17

Distance: 2,200 m, raced on dirt; 5-year-olds and older, entries: 7 Prize money: 54,364.71 EUR (255,500 AED) 1st

Faucon Du Loup (FR)

by Darweesh x Sirene Du Loup, 2:30:00; 57.0 kg, 32,618.83 EUR; Owner: Mansoor Khalifa Sultan bin Habtoor; Trainer: Ms. Elise Jeanne; Jockey: Mr. Richard Mullen

2nd RB Dixie Burning (US)

by Burning Sand x Dixies Delight, 57.0 kg, 10,872.94 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Adrie De Vries by Njewman x Elipse, 57.0 kg, 5,436.47 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Erwan Charpy; Jockey: Mr. Antonio Fresu

Also ran: 4th-Sniper De Monlau (FR) by Calin Du Loup x Clairvoyant; 5th-Bon Baiser De Faust (FR) by Madjani x Orphe Du Clos; 6th-Handassa (FR) by Madjani x Ziva; 7th-RB So Rich (US) by TH Richie x Royale Fanfare

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3rd Versac PY (FR)

HH The President Cup

Group 1, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, UAE, 2/12/17 Distance: 2,200 m, raced on turf, 5-year-olds and older, entries: 12 Prize money: 3,000,000 AED 1st

Loraa (FR)

by Mawood x Aleefa, 02:24:81, 55.0 kg, 1,800,000 AED; Owner: Sheikha Fatima bint Mansour Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Jean de Roualle; Jockey: Mr. Richard Mullen

2nd Sniper De Monlau (FR)

by Calin Du Loup x Clairvoyant, 57.0 kg, 600,000 AED; Owner: Mr. Abdulghani Al Abdulghani; Trainer: Mr. H. Al Alawi; Jockey: Mr. Royston Ffrench

3rd Abu Alabyad (FR)

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by Akbar x Ortie, 57.0 kg, 300,000 AED; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Gerald Avranche

Also ran: 4th-Sharaf Al Reef (AE) by Bibi De Carrere x Nomarchie; 5th-Mahbooba (FR) by Bibi De Carrere x Nevada Du Loup; 6th-Bon Baiser De Faust (FR) by Madjani x Orphe Du Clos; 7th-Al Bashtoon (GB) by Munjiz x Feline Du Cassou; 8th-RB Torch (US) by TH Richie x Burnie Gee PW; 9thNashmee (FR) by Akbar x Jade Des Pins; 10th-Versac PY (FR) by Njewman x Elipse; 11th-Babel D’Aillas (FR) by Dahess x Ozana D’illas; 12th-Shaheer (AE) by Abu Alemarat x Jameela

Loraa is on the left with white, green, pink silks.

Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 Sponsored by Al Naboodah Peugeot Group 1, Meydan Racecourse, 2/23/2017

Distance: 2,000 m, raced on dirt, 5-year-olds and older, entries: 11 Prize money: 69,897.48 EUR (328,500 AED) 1st

Handassa (FR)

by Madjani x Ziva, 02:16:69, 57.0 kg, 41,938.49 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. François Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. Jim Crowley

2nd Versac Py (FR)

by Njewman x Elipses, 57.0 kg, 13,979.50 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Erwan Charpy; Jockey: Mr. Dane O’Neill

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3rd AF Al Hazer (AE)

by AF Al Buraq x Kerouane, 57.0 kg, 6,979.75 EUR; Owner: Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda; Trainer: Mr. Ernst Oertel; Jockey: Mr. Richard Mullen

Also ran: 4th-Bon Baiser De Faust (FR) by Madjani x Orphe Du Clos; 5th-RB Dixie Burning (US) by Burning Sand x Dixies Delight; 6th-Burning Breeze (US) by Burning Sand x Tri-Illusive Lady; 7th-Al Bashtoon (GB) by Munjiz x Feline Du Cassou; 8th-Aslaan (FR) by Bibi De Carrere x Assrar; 9th-Mahbooba (FR) by Bibi De Carrere x Nevada Du Loup; 10th-RB So Rich (US) by TH Richie x Royale Fanfare

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Qatar International Cup

Group 1, Doha, Qatar, 2/25/17 Distance: 1,600 m, raced on turf, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 12 Prize money: 64,810 EUR (250,000 QAR) 1st

TM Thunder Struck (US)

by Majd Al Arab x Bonnett, 58.0 kg, 36,942 EUR (142,500 QAR); Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban de Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier

2nd Zikreet (FR)

by Dahess x Dormadora, 54.0 kg, 14,258 EUR (55,000 QAR); Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Augé

3rd Shabih Alreeh (GB)

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by Jaafer ASF x Queen Kong, 54.0 kg, 7,129 EUR (27,500 QAR); Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Richard Mullen

Also ran: 4th-Mahess Du Soleil (GB) by Dahess x Dormah De Brugere; 5th-Mith’haf Athbah (GB) by Amer x Karouj; 6th-Samaa (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Noorah; 7th-Human (FR) by General x Baby Leaune; 8th-RB Champagne Taste (OM) by Majd Al Arab x Djenzel; 9th-Carab (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Cassels Celeste; 10thRasi (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x Dixie Darlene; 11th-Zameer (FR) by Dahess x Djurdjura; 12th-Qassy (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x The Write Stuff

HH The Emir’s Sword

Group 1, Doha, Qatar, 2/25/2017 Distance: 2,400 m, raced on turf, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 15 Prize money: 259,241 EUR (1,000,000 QAR) 1st

Ebraz (GB)

by Amer x Massamarie, 2:37.97, 52.0 kg, 147,767 EUR (570,000 QAR); Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Alan Munro

2nd Tayf (FR)

by Amer x Djelmila, 58.0 kg, 57,033 EUR (220,000 QAR); Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban de Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier

3rd Al Mourtajez (FR)

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by Dahess x Arwa, 58.0 kg, 28,516 EUR (110,00 QAR); Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Augé

Also ran: 4th-Gazwan (GB) by Amer x Arc De Ciel; 5th-Sniper De Monlau (FR) by Calin De Loup x Clairvoyant; 6th-Abu Alabyad (FR) by Akbar x Ortie; 7thSpaghetti (FR) by Snoopi x Nouillaugratin; 8th-Raddad (GB) by Amer x Djelmila; 9th-Metrag (FR) by Amer x Massamarie; 10th-Tefkir (FR) by Amer x Djelmila; 11th-Sehab (FR) by Nizam x Kachia; 12th-Ba’sil (GB) by Amer x Somra; 13th-Zaqur (GB) by Amer x Kerbelle Du Loup; 14th-Dosser Athbah (GB) by Amer x Manade; 15th-Laft Nethar (QA) by Majd Al Arab x Nevada De Cardonne

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Liwa Oasis

Group 1, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, UAE, 3/05/2017 Distance: 1,400 m, raced on turf, 5-year-olds and older, entries: 10 Prize money: 500,000 AED 1st

RB Burn (US)

by Majd Al Arab x Burnie Gee PW, 01:29:44; 57.0 kg, 300,000 AED; Owner: Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Gerald Avranche

2nd Ain Jaloot (AE)

by Amer x Shoagh, 57.0 kg, 100,000 AED; Owner: Al Yaquob Arabians; Trainer: Ms. Maria Ritchie; Jockey: Mr. Fernando Jara

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by Amer x Etoile Du Pigne, 57.0 kg, 50,000 AED; Owner: Khalid Khalifa Al Nabouda; Trainer: Mr. Ali Al Rayhi; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea

Also ran: 4th-RB Smokin Rich (US) by TH Richie x Dixies Chick; 5th-RB Torch (US) by TH Richie x Burnie Gee PW; 6th-RB So Rich (US) by TH Richie x Royale Fanfare; 7th-Aziz Al Shahania (GB) by Prince D’Orient x Baldora De Brugere; 8th-Babel D’Aillas (FR) by Dahess x Ozana D’Aillas; 9thRV Moulins Monarch (US) by Moulin Rouge MAF x Royal Ambiance The grey on the right with red blinkers.

Emirates Championship

Group 1, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, UAE, 3/19/2017 Distance: 2,200 m, raced on turf, 5-year-olds and older, entries: 9 Prize money: 1,000,000 AED 1st

Mahbooba (FR)

by Bibi De Carrere x Nevada Du Loup, 02:25.03, 55.0 kg, 600,000 AED; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea

2nd Nashmee (FR)

by Akbar x Jade Des Pins, 57.0 kg, 200,000 AED; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Harry Bentley

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3rd Babel D’Aillas (FR)

by Dahess x Ozana D’Aillas; 100,000 AED; Owner: Mr. Mohd Al Aaser; Trainer: Mr. Mohammed Ramadan; Jockey: Mr. Fernando Jara

Also ran: 4th-Shaheer (AE) by Abu Alemarat x Jameela; 5th-Abhaar (FR) by Al Nasr x Aliaa; 6th-Abu Alabyad (FR) by Akbar x Ortie; 7th-Aziz Al Shahania (GB) by Prince D’Orient x Baldora De Brugerre; 8th-Aslaan (FR) by Bibi De Carrere x Assrar; 9th-Hathlool (AE) by Abu Alemarat x Al Qahira

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Dubai Kahayla Classic Empowered by IPIC Group 1, Meydan Racecourse, UAE, 3/25/2017

Distance: 2,000 m, raced on dirt; 5-year-olds and older, entries: 13 Prize money: 776,638.71 EUR (3,650,000 AED) 1st

Reda (QA)

by Burning Sand x Ba’scherit, 02:16:07, 57.0 kg, 465,983.22 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Harry Bentley

2nd RB Burn (US)

by Majd Al Arab x Burnie Gee PW, 57.0 kg, 155,327.74 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Gerald Avranche

3rd Sniper De Monlau (FR)

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by Calin Du Loup x Clairvoyant, 57.0 kg, 77,663.87 EUR; Owner: Mr. Abdulghani Al Abdulghani; Trainer: Mr. Helal Al Alawi; Jockey: Mr. Patrick Cosgrave

Also ran: 4th-Handassa (FR) by Madjani x Ziva; 5th-TM Thunder Struck (US) by Majd Al Arab x Bonnett; 6th-Faucon Du Loup (FR) by Darweesh x Sirene Du Loup; 7th-AF Maqayes (AE) by AF Al Buraq x AF Abad; 8th-Bon Baiser De Faust (FR) by Madjani x Orphe Du Clos; 9thLoraa (FR) by Mawood x Aleefa; 10th-AF Mathmoon (AE) by AF Albahar x Temptayshuhn; 11th-RB Madymoiselle (US) by Majd Al Arab x Frynch; 12th-AF Al Hazer (AE) by AF Al Buraq x Kerouane; 13th-RB Dixie Burning (US) by Burning Sand x Dixies Delight

Qatar Gold Sword

Group 1, Doha, Qatar, 4/06/2017 Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, entries 15 Prize money: 195,970.63 EUR (912,500.00 QAR) 1st

Gazwan (GB)

by Amer x Arc De Ciel, 58.00 kg, 111,703 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Richard Mullen

2nd Tayf (FR)

by Amer x Djelmila, 56.00 kg, 43,113.54 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier

3rd Mahess Du Soleil (GB)

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by Dahess x Dormah De Brugere, 58.00 kg, 21,556.77 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Khalifa bin Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Pierre Deymonaz; Jockey: Mr. Adrie De Vries

Also ran: 4th-Shabih Alreeh (GB) by Jaafer ASF x Queen Kong; 5th-Raddad (QA) by Ouragan Du Cayrou x Rhamane Du Danet; 6th-Mith’haf Athbah (GB) by Amer x Karouj; 7th-Gadab (FR) by Amer x Seffa Du Breuil; 8th-Majdan (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Geina; 9th-Messine De Sinuhe (FR) by Njewman x Amidou Douzaia; 10thMeghwaar (GB) by Kerbella x Djamour Des Forges; 11th-AJS Al Rayyan (QA) by Amer x Mangaline Du Loup; 12th-Ba’sil (GB) by Amer x Somra; 13th-Rodin (HOL) by Dahess x Rossignol; 14th-Dossar Athbah (GB) by Amer x Manade; 15th-Lucky Sand (USA) by Burning Sand x Vague De Gemme

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Prix AFAC - Coupe d‘Europe des Chevaux Arabes Group 1, Deauville, France, 5/14/2017

Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 7 Prize money: 100,000.00 EUR 1st

Muraaqib (FR)

by Munjiz x Tashreef AT, 2:24:48, 59.50 kg, 50,000.00 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. François Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. François-Xavier Bertras

2nd Mehdaaf Athbah (GB)

by Amer x Keen Game, 59.50 kg, 20,000.00 EUR; Owner: Athbah Stud Ltd.; Trainer: Mr. P. Sogorb; Jockey: Mr. PierreCharles Boudot

3rd Prada T (HOL)

by Djendel x Pascha Z, 57.50 kg, 15,000.00 EUR; Owner: Mr. G.T. Zoetelief; Trainer: Mr. Gerd T. Zoetelief; Jockey: Mr. Antoine Hamelin

NOËLLE DERRÉ PHOTO

Also ran: 4th-Khataab (FR) by Amer x Djelana; 5th-Al Mouwaffak (FR) by Azadi x Morgane De Piboul; 6th-Lightning Bolt (FR) by Munjiz x Oleya Du Loup; 7th-Sha’hir (GB) by Amer x Nashma

Qatar Derby des Pur Sang Arabes de 4 Ans Group 1, Chantilly, France, 6/18/2017

Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds, entries: 12 Prize money: 150,000.00 EUR 1st

Nafees (FR)

by Azadi x Vivamaria, 2:11:6, 58.00 kg, 75,000.00 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry of Oman; Trainer: Mr. Charles Gourdain; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier

2nd Azhar (FR)

by Munjiz x Frasquitha, 58.00 kg, 30,000.00 EUR; Owner: Mr. Jean-Marc de Watrigant/Haras de Beguerie; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon

3rd Bandar (FR)

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by Munjiz x Dahwa, 58.00 kg, 22,500.00 EUR; Owner: Yas Horse Racing Management LLC, Trainer: Mr. Frederic Sanchez, Jockey: Mr. Ioritz Mendizabal

Also ran: 4th-Dahham (FR) by Mahabb x Fanar; 5th-Al Mounteze Monlau (FR) by Nashwan Al Khalidiah x Tadri; 6thMotrag (FR) by Amer x Digama; 7th-Jabal Kassyoun (FR) by Burning Sand x Jakkarta; 8th-My First General (FR) by General x Desirama; 9th-Diva Du Paon (FR) by Munjiz x Jade Du Paon; 10th-Diese (FR) by General x Divana; 11th-Lightfeet (HOL) by Murhib x Nougatinne “P; 12th-Al Afreet (FR) by Amer x D’Aroco

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Qatar Coupe de France

Group 1, Chantilly, France, 6/23/2017 Distance: 1,600 m, raced on grass, 3-year-olds, entries: 5 Prize money: 50,000.00 EUR 1st

Joudh (FR)

by Mahabb x Shamayl, 1:52:45, 55.00 kg, 25,000.00 EUR; Owner: Yas Horse Racing Management LLC; Trainer: Mr. D. Guillemin; Jockey: Mr. Mickael Barzalona

2nd Rijm (FR)

by Azadi x Kerjam, 57.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Faleh Bughenaim

3rd Aoun (FR)

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by Mahabb x Shumoos, 57.00 kg, 7,500.00 EUR; Owner: Yas Horse Racing Management LLC; Trainer: Mr. Antoine De Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon

Also ran: 4th-Celeste De Ghazal (FR) by Madjani x Citronnelle De Ghazal; 5th-Emad Du Loup (FR) by Mahabb x Una Du Loup

Shadwell Dubai International Stakes Group 1, Newbury, Great Britain, 7/30/2017

Distance: 2,000 m, raced on dirt, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 7 Prize money: 72,167.13 EUR (58,000.00 GBP) 1st

Lightning Bolt (FR)

by Munjiz x Oleya Du Loup, 2:24:55, 36,083.56 EUR; Owner: Landgoed Waterland; Trainer: Miss Karin R. van den Bos; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier by Amer x Arc de Ciel, 14,433.43 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Richard Mullen

3rd Motrag (FR)

by Amer x Digama, 8,660.06 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge

Also ran: 4th-Muraaqib (FR) by Munjiz x Tashreef AT; 5thMith’haf Athbah (GB) by Amer x Karouj; 6th-Jaldi Karo (GB) by Jehol De Carrere x Merwah; 7th-Awzaan (GB) by Al Saoudi x Ester Du Paon

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2nd Gazwan (GB)

Shadwell Arabian Stallions Hatta International Stakes Group 1, Newbury, Great Britain, 7/30/2017

Distance: 2,000 m, raced on dirt, 4-year-old and older fillies and mares, entries: 9 Prize money: 43,549.13 EUR (35,000.00 GBP)

1st

Sylvine Al Maury (FR)

by Munjiz x Savavit Al Maury, 2:26:66, 21,774.56 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry of Oman; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem

2nd Karimah (FR)

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by Munjiz x Kahina de Monlau, 8,709.83 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry of Oman; Trainer: Mr. François Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier

3rd Mirabella T (HOL)

by Murhib x Magic Light, 5,225.90 EUR; Owner: Mr. G.T. Zoetelief; Trainer: Mr. Gerd T. Zoetelief; Jockey: Mr. Patrick Dobbs

Also ran: 4th-Jamas DA (BEL) by AF Albahar x Toyah DA; 5th-Aghsaan (GB) by Al Jakbar x Sophie Du Loup; 6th-Hurra (FR) by Asad Saif x Hamiya; 7th-Djaikiri Safinat (FR) by Dahess x Jedeida; 8th-Calitri DA (BEL) by AF Albahar x Cheyenne DA; 9th-Jeyoosh (FR) by Amer x Digama

Jebel Ali Racecourse Za’abeel International Stakes Group 1, Newbury, Great Britain, 7/30/2017

Distance: 1,200 m, raced on dirt, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 10 Prize money: 43,549.13 EUR (35,000.00 GBP) 1st

Lwsail (FR)

by Amer x Kerra, 1:24:92, 21,774.56 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge

2nd Barnamaj (FR)

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by No Risk Al Maury x Tashreefat, 8,709.83 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. François Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. Jim Crowley

3rd Macallan (SWE)

by Dahess x Queen Anne, 5,225.90 EUR; Owner: Stall Apperitiffe and Bodil Blomqvist; Trainer: Mr. Bodil Blomqvist; Jockey: Ms. Anna Pilroth

Also ran: 4th-Maisoor (GB) by Burning Sand x Ahasen; 5th: Al Raha (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Hamiya; 6th-Ba’sil (GB) by Amer x Somra; 7th-Alazeez (GB) by Madjani x Zormania; 8th-Storm Troupour (US) by Nivour De Cardonne x ES Ornetta; 9thSheimah Qardabiyah (FR) by Dahess x Matmata

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Qatar International Stakes (Harwood) Group 1, Goodwood, Great Britain, 8/02/2017

Distance: 1,600 m raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 6 Prize money: 497,704.34 EUR (400,000.00 GBP) 1st

Tayf (FR)

by Amer x Djelmila, 1:55:77, 248,852.17 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier

2nd Ebraz (GB)

by Amer x Massamarie, 99,540.87 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Alan Munro

3rd Prada T (HOL)

by Djendel x Pascha Z , 59,724.52 EUR; Owner: Mr. G.T. Zoetelief; Trainer: Mr. Gerd T. Zoetelief; Jockey: Mr. Adrie De Vries

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Also ran: 4th-Nafees (FR) by Azadi x Vivamaria; 5th-Furry (GB) by Amer x Dalkia Du Montier; 6th-Crahck (FR) by Orient Express x Quandy De Carrere

Tayf on right with maroon/polka dot silks.

Al Rayyan Cup (Prix Kesberoy)

Group 1, Deauville, France, 8/12/2017 Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 3-year-olds, entries: 8 Prize money: 50,000.00 EUR 1st

Joudh (FR)

by Mahabb x Shamayl, 2:20:19, 55.00 kg, 25,000.00 EUR; Owner: Yas Horse Racing Management LLC; Trainer: Mr. D. Guillemin; Jockey: Mr. Mickael Barzalona

2nd Rijm (FR)

by Azadi x Kerjam, 57.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge

3rd Dynamites (FR)

Also ran: 4th-Somoud (FR) by Munjiz x Wadya; 5th-Goumoh (FR) by Jaafer ASF x Djeldora; 6th-Arghad (FR) by Munjiz x Margouia; 7th-Mouhoobah (FR) by Mahabb x Al Dahma; 8thRakeed (FR) by Mahabb x Koralya De Nerak

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NOËLLE DERRÉ PHOTO

by Nashwan Al Khalediyah x Oleya Du Loup, 57.00 kg, 7,500.00 EUR; Owner: Landgoed Waterland; Trainer: Miss Karin R. van den Bos; Jockey: Mr. Antoine Hamelin

Doha Cup (Prix Manganate)

Group 1, Deauville, France, 8/12/2017 Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 6 Prize money: 50,000.00 EUR 1st

Khataab (FR)

by Amer x Djelana, 2:20:86, 57.50 kg, 25,000.00 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy: Jockey: Mr. Jerome Cabre

2nd Lightning Bolt (FR)

by Munjiz x Oleya Du Loup, 57.50 kg, 10,000.00 EUR; Owner: Landgoed Waterland; Trainer: Miss Karin R. van den Bos; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier

3rd Sylvine Al Maury (FR)

by Munjiz x Savavit Al Maury, 55.50 kg, 7,500.00 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry of Oman; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem

NOËLLE DERRÉ PHOTO

Also ran: 4th-Al Walid (FR) by Dahess x Al Sarwa; 5thValentin (FR) by Amer x Naira; 6th-Bandar (FR) by Munjiz x Dahwa

HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan Cup Hawthorn Hill International Stakes

Group 1, Chelmsford City, Great Britain, 8/12/2017 Distance: 1,600 m raced on dirt, 4-years-old and older, entries: 10 Prize money: 99,540.87 EUR (80,000 GBP) 1st

Mith’haf Athbah (GB)

by Amer x Karouj, 1:46:31, 49,770.43 EUR: Owner: Athbah Stud Ltd.; Trainer: Mr. Philip Collington; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea

2nd Kalino (US)

by Kaolino x Virlaxy, 19,908.17 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Baptiste Hamel

3rd Al Mouwaffak (FR)

by Azadi x Morgane De Piboul, 11,944.90 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Faleh Bughenaim

NOËLLE DERRÉ PHOTO

Also ran: 4th-Macallan (SWE) by Dahess x Queen Anne; 5thAghsaan (GB) by Al Jakbar x Sophie Du Loup; 6th-Lou Raynal (FR) by Kerbella x Dorian Du Clement; 7th-Furry (GB) by Amer x Dalkia Du Montier; 8th-Naishaan (FR) by No Risk Al Maury x Horkidee; 9th-Al Raha (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Hamiya; 10-N/S Sha’hir (GB) by Amer x Nashma, Unseated Rider

Mith’haf Athbah pictured at the French Arabian Breeders Challenge Sprint at Toulouse, France.

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International Malazgirt Trophy Group 1, Istanbul, Turkey, 9/03/2017

Distance: 1,600 m, raced on grass, 3-year-olds and older, entries: 7 Prize money: 178,091.25 EUR (454,683.00 TRY) 1st

Muraaqib (FR)

by Munjiz x Tashreef AT, 1:46:14, 60.00 kg, 104,758.16 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. François Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. François-Xavier Bertras

2nd Jabal Kassyoun (FR)

by Burning Sand x Jakkarta, 58.00 kg, 41,903.34 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Faleh Bughenaim

3rd Gumburgumbur (TUR)

by Kaizbert x Kalamis Esintisi, 60.00 kg, 20,951.87 EUR; Owner: Eng. Alagoz; Trainer: Mr. M. Aydinalp; Jockey: Mr. Selim Kaya

Also ran: 4th-Ameer Al Arab (FR) by Nizam x Al Basheq; 5th-Eau De Muguet (FR) by Nayef Al Khalidiah x Tara Sinuhe; 6th-Ucarer (TUR) by Balikhan x Ucari; 7th-Mouheeb (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x Sandytiki

Qatar Cup (Prix Dragon)

Group 1, Chantilly, France, 9/10/2017 Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 9 Prize money: 60,000.00 EUR 1st

Ebraz (GB)

by Amer x Massamarie, 2:14:80, 57.00 kg, 30,000.00 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Cristian Demuro

2nd Yazeed (FR)

by Munjiz x Al Dahma, 57.00 kg, 12,000.00 EUR; Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier

3rd Gazwan (GB)

by Amer x Arc de Ciel, 58.00 kg, 9,000.00 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Maxime Guyon NOËLLE DERRÉ PHOTO

Also ran: 4th-Al Hayyem (FR) by Amer x Noreen; 5thDjelamer (FR) by Amer x Djelana; 6th-Naziq (FR) by Mahabb x Aleefa; 7th-Jeyoosh (FR) by Amer x Digama; 8th-Valentin (FR) by Amer x Naira; 9th-Khor Al Adaid (QA) by Amer x Si Vous Plait

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President of the UAE Cup (UK Arabian Derby) Group 1, Doncaster, Great Britain, 9/16/2017

Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds, entries: 8 Prize money: 91,577.60 EUR (73,600.00 GBP) 1st

Nafees (FR)

by Azadi x Vivamaria, 2:20:1, 49,770.43 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Mr. Charles Gourdain; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea

2nd Ahzar (FR)

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by Munjiz x Frasquitha, 19,908.17 EUR; Owner: Mr. Jean-Marc De Watrigant/ Haras de Beguerie; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. François-Xavier Bertras

3rd Motrag (FR)

by Amer x Digama, 11,944.90 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Faleh Bughenaim

Also ran: 4th-Pronto T (HOL) by Murhib x Porta T; 5th-My First General (FR) by General x Desirama; 6th-Lightfeet (HOL) by Murhib x Nougatinne P; 7th-Shammat Al Hosn (FR) by Dormane x Serafina; 8th-Eqleem (FR) by Al Saoudi x Magie De Faust

Qatar Arabian Trophy des Pouliches Group 1, Saint-Cloud, France, 9/29/2017

Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 3-year-old fillies only, entries: 12 Prize money: 100,000.00 EUR 1st

Easter De Faust (FR)

by Mahabb x Ayisha De Faust, 2:23:89, 56.00 kg, 50,000.00 EUR: Owner: Sheail bin Khalifa Al Kuwari; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon

2nd Al Ghashamiya (FR)

by General x Nefertarie, 56.00 kg, 20,000.00 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge

3rd Najah (FR)

JUMHAIM PHOTO

by Munjiz x Dahwa, 56.00 kg, 15,000.00 EUR; Owner: Yas Horse Racing Management LLC; Trainer: Mr. Frederic Sanchez; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem

Also ran: 4th-Joudh (FR) by Mahabb x Shamayl; 5th-Anouf (FR) by Nizam x Oyat De Brugere; 6th-Herrmin (FR) by Munjiz x Djesabelle; 7th-Al Naama (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Entisar; 8th-Belqees (FR) by Mahabb x Aleefa; 9th-Djahab (FR) by Mahabb x Djesireh; 10th-Ajaayib (FR) by Mahabb x Tashreefat; 11th-Siya (FR) by Munjiz x Josika; 12th-Ashraq (FR) by Amer x Nisaee

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Qatar Arabian Trophy des Poulains Group 1, Saint-Cloud, France, 9/29/2917

Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 3-year-olds, colts and geldings only, entries: 10 Prize money: 100,000.00 EUR 1st

Rajeh (FR)

by Jaafer ASF x Nelka, 2:18:64, 56.00 kg, 50,000.00 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. François Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. FrançoisXavier Bertras

2nd Rodess Du Loup (FR)

by Dahess x Aurore Du Loup, 56.00 kg, 20,000.00 EUR; Owner: Mr. Khalifa Hamad Al Attiya; Trainer: Mr. Charles Gourdain; Jockey: Mr. Roberto-Carlos Montenegro

3rd Goumoh (FR)

by Jaafer ASF x Djeldora, 56.00 kg, 15,000.00 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. François Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. Mickael Forest JUHAIM PHOTO

Also ran: 4th-Meelad (FR) by Azadi x Al Dahma; 5thMonfarid (FR) by TM Fred Texas x Haija; 6th-Somoud (FR) by Munjiz x Wadya; 7th-Arghad (FR) by Munjiz x Margouia; 8th-Akoya (FR) by Muqatil Al Kalidiah x L’Ombre Del Sol; 9th-Al Mah’youb (FR) by Dormane x Al Moutawakila; 10thShadda’ad (FR) by Munjiz x Fazah

Qatar Arabian Trophy des Juments Group 1, Chantilly, France, 9/30/2017

Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds, fillies only, entries: 10 Prize money: 150,000.00 EUR

1st

Muneera (FR)

by Dormane x Hamiya, 2:16:92, 56.00 kg, 75,000.00 EUR: Owner: Al Nujaifi Racing LTD; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon

2nd Jamaheer (FR)

by Mahabb x Ziva, 56.00 kg, 30,000.00 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. François-Xavier Bertras

3rd Almaa (FR)

by Amer x Nyriad, 56.00 kg, 22,500.00 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge JUHAIM PHOT

Also ran: 4th-Al Mouzdahira (FR) by Azadi x Amira Al Chame; 5th-Um Graibah (QA) by Amer x Koriana; 6th-Cherie De Ghazal (FR) by Akbar x Cirocoe De Ghazal; 7th-Jamas DA (BEL) by AF Albahar x Toyah DA; 8th-Mirabella T (HOL) by Murhib x Magic Light; 9th-Karimah (FR) by Munjiz x Kahina De Monlau; 10th-Calitri DA (BEL) by AF Albahar x Cheyenne DA Muneera is in the center with checkered silks.

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Qatar Arabian World Cup

Group 1, Chantilly, France, 10/01/2017 Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 16 Prize money: 1,000,000.00 EUR 1st

Gazwan (GB)

by Amer x Arc De Ciel, 2:11:87, 58.00 kg, 500,000.00 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Maxime Guyon

2nd Yazeed (FR)

by Munjiz x Al Dahma, 57.50 kg, 200,000.00 EUR; Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Pierre-Charles Boudot

3rd Ebraz (GB)

JUHAIM PHOT

by Amer x Massamarie, 57.50 kg, 150,000.00 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Cristian Demuro

Also ran: 4th-Sylvine Al Maury (FR) by Munjiz x Savavit Al Maury; 5th-Khataab (FR) by Amer x Djelana; 6th-Lightning Bolt (FR) by Munjiz x Oleya Du Loup; 7th-Handassa (FR) by Madjani x Ziva; 8th-Al Mouwaffak (FR) by Azadi x Morgane De Piboul; 9th-Tayf (FR) by Amer x Djelmila; 10th-Motrag (FR) by Amer x Digama; 11th-Metrag (FR) by Amer x Massamarie; 12th-Sniper De Monlau (FR) by Calin Du Loup x Clairvoyant; 13th-Prada T (HOL) by Djendel x Pascha Z; 14thAvonmouth (FR) by Cambrydge x Anastasya; 15th-Baâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sil (GB) by Amer x Somra; 16th-Kareem KB (FR) by Al Saoudi x Anayid

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GRADE 1 U.S. races

HH Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup Stakes - Amethyst Jewel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Arabian Triple Crown

Grade 1, Sam Houston Park, USA, 3/4/2017 Distance: 7 furlongs, raced on dirt, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 12 Prize money: $52,700 1st

Paddys Day

by Burning Sand x AK Loretta, 1:32.31, $26,370, 123 lb; Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Deshawn L. Parker

2nd Easter Man

by Burning Sand x Angel Proof, $ 8,790, 123 lb; Owner: Betty and Joseph Gillis; Trainer: Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Ivan Arellano

3rd Quick Sand AA

Also ran: 4th-Quick And Rich by TH Richie x Quick Moon; 5th-Thess Is Awesome by Dahess x In Awe; 6th-Sand Victor by Burning Sand x Vague De Gemme; 7th-Lazur Hess by Dahess x Rzoe Lute; 8th-Lil Dude AA by Burning Sand x Vague De Gemme; 9th-Jess Is On Fire by VAZS Burning Destiny x Banders Naomi KU; 10th-Es Mi Cielo by Burning Sand x Heaven Kan Wait; 11th-Raineing Sand by Burning Sand x PS Stinas Sage; 12th-Twice Rich by TH Richie x Virteuce

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COADY PHOTO

by Burning Sand x Triumphs Silkie, $4,835, 123 lb; Owner: Betty and Joseph Gillis; Trainer: Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Adrian B. Ramos

HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Stakes Grade 1, Santa Anita Park, USA, 4/1/2017

Distance: 1 1/16 miles, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 12 Prize money: $100,000 1st

Paddys Day

by Burning Sand x AK Loretta, 1:54.77, $47,300, 126 lb; Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Victor Espinoza

2nd Easter Man

by Burning Sand x Angel Proof, $ 17,200, 124 lb; Owner: Betty and Joseph Gillis; Trainer: Terri Eaton; Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado

3rd Sand Victor

by Burning Sand x Vague De Gemme, $10,320, 126 lb; Owner: Betty and Joseph Gillis; Trainer: Terri Eaton; Jockey: Hugo Herrera

BENOIT PHOTO

Also ran: 4th-Quick And Rich by TH Richie x Quick Moon; 5th- Lil Dude AA by Burning Sand x Vague De Gemme; 6thIvory Shores by Burning Sand x French Shores; 7th-Thess Is Awesome by Dahess x In Awe; 8th-Dream Pearl by Burning Sand x Triumphs Pearl; 9th-Raineing Sand by Burning Sand x PS Stinas Sage; 10th-Twice Rich by TH Richie x Virteuce; 11th-Miss Paradise by Parador x Novelynn; 12th-Big Girls Are Better by So Big Is Better x You Go Girl

HH Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup Handicap (Emerald Jewel, 2nd Leg of the Triple Jewel)

Grade 1, Oaktree at Pleasanton, USA, 7/8/2017 Distance: 6 furlongs, raced on dirt, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 10 Prize money: $52,650 1st

Paddys Day

by Burning Sand x AK Loretta, 1:18.71, $25,520, 125 lb; Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Keiber J. Coa

2nd Sand Victor

by Burning Sand x Vague De Gemme, $9,280, 125 lb; Owner: Betty and Joseph Gillis; Trainer: Terri Eaton; Jockey: Hugo Herrera

PAMELA BURTON PHOTO

3rd Quick Sand AA

by Burning Sand x Triumphs Silkie, $5,568, 122 lb; Owner: Betty and Joseph Gillis; Trainer: Terri Eaton; Jockey: Pedro M. Terrero

Also ran: 4th-CR Ardiente by Frisco Bey x Lacey J Flame; 5th-Ayers by Burning Sand x BW Ali Catt; 6th-Es Mi Cielo by Burning Sand x Heaven Kan Wait; 7th-Twice Rich by TH Richie x Virteuce; 8th-Z Yoyo Go by Walk the Line x RCF Maid Myday; 9th-True Grit SA by Burning Sand x Dunoire; 10th-By Golly Its Hot by Burning Sand x Golly Gal

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Delaware Park Arabian Classic Handicap Grade 1, Delaware Park, USA, 8/19/2017

Distance: 1Â¼ miles, raced on dirt, 3-year-olds and older, entries: 8 Prize money: $51,500 1st

Easter Man

by Burning Sand x Angel Proof, 2:16.15, $30,000, 123 lb; Owner: Betty and Joseph Gillis; Trainer: Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Carol Cedeno

2nd Paddys Day

by Burning Sand x AK Loretta, $10,000, 128 lb; Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Scott Spieth

3rd Ivory Shores

Also ran: 4th-RB Nash by Nashwan Al Khalidiah x R B Sand Storm; 5th-Thess Is Awesome by Dahess x In Awe; 6thQuick And Rich by TH Richie x Quick Moon; 7th-Madjikman by Madjani x Rubie Rose; 8th-Quick Sand AA by Burning Sand x Triumphs Silkie

HOOFPRINTS, INC. PHOTO

by Burning Sand x French Shores, $5,500, 118 lb; Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Augusto A. Marin

Buzz Brauninger Arabian Distaff Handicap Grade 1, Delaware Park, USA, 9/2/2017

Distance: 1 1/8 miles, raced on dirt, 3-year-olds and older, fillies and mares, entries: 7 Prize money: $46,000 1st

Ivory Shores

by Burning Sand x French Shores, 2:06.89, $27,000, 122 lb; Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Keiber J. Coa

2nd Last Call MHF

by Kaolino x Always And Forever, $9,000, 115 lb; Owner: Lynn Bennett; Trainer: Simon Hobson; Jockey: Katie Davis

3rd Sweet Honey AA

by Burning Sand x Triumphs Silkie, $4,950, 124 lb; Owner: Betty and Joseph Gillis; Trainer: Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Carol Cedeno PAMELA BURTON PHOTO

Also ran: 4th-Pams Masquerade by Walk The Line x Grand Masquerade; 5th-Dream Pearl by Burning Sand x Triumphs Pearl; 6th-All N All by Dahess x All Tu Sexy; 7th-Our Princess by Nivour De Cardonne x Monarchs Princess

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HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan Cup Stakes - Diamond Jewel - Arabian Triple Crown

Grade 1, Monmouth Park, USA, 9/4/2017 Distance: 1 mile, raced on dirt, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 7 Prize money: $51,100 1at

Paddys Day

by Burning Sand x AK Loretta, 1:47.24, $30,000, 124 lb; Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Keiber J. Coa

2nd Quick And Rich

by TH Richie x Quick Moon, $10,020, 121 lb; Owner: Tom Fritz; Trainer: Lynn A. Ashby; Jockey: Carlos J. Hernandez

3rd RB Sand Castle

by Burning Sand x Royale Fanfare, $5,511, 121 lb; Owner: Lynn Bennett; Trainer: Simon Hobson; Jockey: Jesus A. Bracho

EQUI-PHOTO

Also ran: 4th-Ivory Shores by Burning Sand x French Shores; 5th-Candy Land Man by Zefiro De Nulvi x Marieka CS; 6thSand Victor by Burning Sand x Vague De Gemme; 7th-Thess Is Awesome by Dahess x In Awe

President of the UAE Cup

Grade 1, Churchill Downs, USA, 9/23/2017 Distance: 1 1/16 miles, raced on dirt, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 8 Prize money: $100,000 1st

Quick And Rich

by TH Richie x Quick Moon, 1:54.39, $58,280, 121 lb; Owner: Tom Fritz; Trainer: Lynn A. Ashby; Jockey: Joseph Rocco, Jr.

2nd Easter Man

by Burning Sand x Angel Proof, $18,800, 123 lb; Owner: Betty and Joseph Gillis; Trainer: Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Carol Cedeno

3rd Paddys Day

COADY PHOTO

by Burning Sand x AK Loretta, $ 10,000, 128 lb; Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Keiber J. Coa

Also ran: 4th-Thess Is Awesome by Dahess x In Awe; 5th-Kao Maloan SWA by Kaolino x Molli Maloan; 6th-Sand Victor by Burning Sand x Vague De Gemme; 7th-Lil Dude AA by Burning Sand x Vague De Gemme; 8th-Raineing Sand by Burning Sand x PS Stinas Sage

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GROUP 2 I FA H R p a t t e r n r a c e s note:

The Middle East racing season ran from November 2016-May 2017. Only those Middle East races run during these dates were included in the listings.

Bani Yas presented by Longines Passion in Equestrian Group 2, Meydan, UAE, 12/01/2016

Distance: 1,400 m, raced on dirt, 4-years-old and older, fillies and mares, entries: 10 Prize money: 38,300 EUR (180,000 AED) 1st 2nd 3rd

Shateh (FR) by Mahabb x Fahar, 1:30:25, 56.00 kg, 22,980 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mansour Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Mr. Patrick Dobbs AF Mathmoon (AE) by AF Albahar x Temptayshuhn, 59.00 kg, 7,660 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Musabah Al Muhairi; Jockey: Mr. F. Jara Burning Breeze (US) by Burning Sand x Tri-Illusive Lady, 56.00 kg, 3,830 EUR; Owner: Mr. Abdulghani Al Abdulghani; Trainer: Mr. H. Al Alawi; Jockey: Mr. Bruno Reis

Also ran: 4th-AF Maqayes (AE) by AF Al Buraq x AF Abad; 5th-Haajeb by Mawood x Shumoos; 6th-RB So Rich (US) by TH Richie x Royale Fanfare; 7th-Voyou de Faust by Voyou de Faust-Al Saoudi x Gina De Carrere; 8th-Bon Baiser de Faust (FR) by Madjani x Orphe du Clos; 9th-RB Torch (US) by TH Richie x Burnie Gee PW; 10thUptown Dannys Boy (US) by Burning Sand x Wibwillca

Qatar National Day Trophy

Group 2, Doha, Qatar, 12/16/2016 Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, colts & geldings, entries: 11 Prize money: 78,388 EUR (365,000 QAR) 1st 2nd 3rd

Gazwan (GB) by Amer x Arc De Ciel, 2:9:63, 58.00 kg, 44,681 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Richard Mullen Majeed (QA) by Amer x Zabieh, 58.00 kg, 17,245 EUR; Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Gaetan Faucon Al Majh´hoor (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x Dixie Darlene, 58.00 kg, 8,623 EUR; Owner: Mr. Abdullah Mohammed Al Attiya; Trainer: Mr. Jassim Ghazali; Jockey: Mr. Harry Bentley

Also ran: 4th-TM Thunder Struck (US) by Majd Al Arab x Bonnett; 5th-Raddad (QA) by Ouragan Du Cayrou x Rhamane Du Danet; 6th-Zameer (FR) by Dahess x Djurdjura; 7th-Ba’sil (GB) by Amer x Somra; 8th-Tefkir (FR) by Njewman x Djourella; 10th-Civaldi de Montegut (FR) by Tabarly de Faust x Jafa del Loup; 11th-Rodin (HOL) by Dahess x Rossignol

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Qatar Derby

Group 2, Doha, Qatar, 12/29/2016 Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds, entries: 11 Prize money: 117,309 EUR (546,227 QAR) 1st 2nd 3rd

Tayf (FR) by Amer x Djelmila, 2:11:44, 58.00 kg, 66,864 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier Mith’haf Athbah (GB) by Amer x Karouj, 58.00 kg, 25,807 EUR; Owner: HRH Abdul Aziz bin Ahmed bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud; Trainer: Mr. I. Al Malki; Jockey: Mr. Brian Pedroza Spaghetti (FR) by Snoopi x Nouillaugratin, 58.00 kg, 12,907 EUR; Owner: Mr. Khalifa bin Shael Al Kuwari; Trainer: Mr. Jassim Ghazali; Jockey: Mr. Harry Bentley

Also ran: 4th-Carab (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Cassels Celeste; 5th-Rasheed (FR) by Amer x Noorah; 6th-Reda (QA) by Burning Sand x Ba’scherit; 7th-Aaley Al Magam (QA) by Amer x Abigaille; 8th-Tefkir (FR) by Njewman x Djourella; 9th-Majdan (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Geina; 10th-RB Madjyk Man (US) by Madjani x Frynch; 11th-Zahwah (GB) by Amer x Djamour des Forges

Mazrat Al Ruwayah Sponsored by Jaguar XE Group 2, Meydan, UAE, 2/09/2017

Distance: 1,600 m, raced on dirt, 5-years-old and older, entries: 7 Prize money: 38,832 EUR (182,500 AED) 1st 2nd 3rd

AF Mathmoon (AE) by AF Albahar x Temptayshuhn, 01:46:53, 60.0 kg, 23,299 EUR; Owner; Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. M. Al Mheiri; Jockey: Mr. Jim Crowley AF Maqayes (AE) by AF Al Buraq x AF Abad, 57.0 kg, 7,766 EUR; Owner: Mr. Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda; Trainer: Mr. A. Al Rayhi; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea Burning Breeze (US) by Burning Sand x Tri-Illusive Lady, 57.0 kg, 3,883 EUR; Owner: Abdulghani Al Abdulghani; Trainer: Mr. H. Al Alawi; Jockey: Mr. Bruno Reis

Also ran: 4th-Aslaan (FR) by Bibi De Carrere x Assrar; 5th-Bachair Qardabiyah (FR) by Dormane x Turkia; 6th-Love To Dance (US) by Our Machine x Shall We Dance; 7th-Hathlool (AE) by Abu Alemarat x Al Qahira

Prix Carthage – Hannibal – HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Group 2, Toulouse, France, 4/21/2017

Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 9 Prize money: 35,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Khataab (FR) by Amer x Djelana, 2:13:72, 60.00 kg, 17,500 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Jerome Cabre Mehdaaf Athbah (GB) by Amer x Keen Game, 60.00 kg, 7,000 EUR; Owner: Athbah Stud Ltd.; Trainer: Mr. P. Sogorb; Jockey: Mr. Pierre-Charles Boudot Meblsh (QA) by Amer x Nyriad France, 60.00 kg, 5,250 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge

Also ran: 4th-Prada T (HOL) by Djendel x Pascha Z; 5th-Thabit (FR) by Munjiz x Dahwa; 6th-Worood (FR) by Akbar x Starmania; 7th-Metrag (FR) by Amer x Massamarie; 8th-Amjad Al Aziz (FR) by Dahess x Aghami; 9th-Beyssac (FR) by Dahess x Berenice Royale

Qatar Prix de l’Elevage

Group 2, Toulouse, France, 4/29/2017 Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 4-year-old fillies, entries: 5 Prize money: 20,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Almaa (FR) by Amer x Nyriad, 2:22:11, 58.00 kg, 10,000 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Jerome Cabre Muneera (FR) by Dormane x Hamiya, 58.00 kg, 4,000 EUR; Owner: Al Nujaifi Racing Ltd.; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon Djaikiri Safinat (FR) by Dahess x Jedeida, 58.00 kg, 3,000 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry of Oman; Trainer: Mme JF Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem

Also ran: 4th-Jamaheer (FR) by Mahabb x Ziva; 5th-Daisy des Vialettes (FR) by No Risk Al Maury x Usa des Vialettes

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Prix Nefta

Group 2, Toulouse, France, 5/22/2017 Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 4- and 5-year-old fillies and mares, entries: 7 Prize money: 25,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Almaa (FR) by Amer x Nyriad, 2:09:25, 55.00 kg, 12,500 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge Naziq (FR) by Mahabb x Aleefa, 58.00 kg, 5,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mme JF Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem Diva du Paon (FR) by Munjiz x Jade Du Paon, 55.00 kg, 3,750 EUR; Owner: Abdullah Mohammed Al Attiya; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Franck Blondel

Also ran: 4th-Worood (FR) by Akbar x Starmania; 5th-Djaikiri Safinat (FR) by Dahess x Jedeida; 6th-Salamah (FR) by Munjiz x Sbiba; 7th-Jumuh (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x Mangadore

Prix Shadwell – Criterium des Pouliches Group 2, La Teste, France, 7/04/2017

Distance: 1,900 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, fillies and mares, entries: 5 Prize money: 25,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Jamaheer (FR) by Mahabb x Ziva, 2:05:96, 56.00 kg, 12,500 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Francois-Xavier Bertras Karimah (FR) by Munjiz x Kahina de Monlau, 56.00 kg, 5,000 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry of Oman; Trainer: Mr. Francois Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier Diva du Paon (FR) by Munjiz x Jade du Paon, 56.00 kg, 3,750 EUR; Owner: Abdullah Mohammed Al Attiya; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon

Also ran: 4th-Naziq (FR) by Mahabb x Aleefa; 5th-Al Mouzdahira (FR) by Azadi x Amira Al Chame

Emirates Equestrian Federation International Stakes Group 2, Newbury, Great Britain, 7/30/2017

Distance: 1,400 m, raced on dirt, 3-year-olds, entries: 12 Prize money: 31,106 EUR (25,000 GBP) 1st 2nd 3rd

Riyam (FR) by General x Djenna; 1:43:78, 15,553 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry of Oman; Trainer: Mr. Said Al Badi; Jockey: Mr. E. Mackenzie Shomoos Athbah (GB) by Burning Sand x Djanet Monlau, 6,221 EUR; Owner: Athbah Stud Ltd.; Trainer: Mr. Philip Collington; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea Maolie (HOL) by Mahabb x Mendra, 3,733 EUR; Owner: Yas Horse Racing Management LLC; Trainer: Miss Karin R. van den Bos; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier

Also ran: 4th-Bariq (GB) by Burning Sand x Kerbelle Lotoise; 5th-El Zarka DA (BEL) by AF Albahar x Schiva DA; 6th-Anfaas (GB) by No Risk Al Maury x Laqataat; 7th-Vis di Gallura (ITY) by Caligola x Elettra de Nulvi; 8th-Asraa Min Al-Talqa (GB) by Asraa Min Albarq x Manaal; 9th-Lameh (GB) by Kaolino x Akbara; 10th-Mahaasen (GB) by Madjani x Kaarine; 11th-Ashraq (FR) by Amer x Nisaee; 12th-Celeste de Ghazal (FR) by Madjani x Citronnelle de Ghazal

International IFAHR Trophy

Group 2, Istanbul, Turkey, 9/02/2017 Distance: 2,100 m, raced on dirt, 3-year-olds and older, fillies and mares, entries: 8 Prize money: 123,295 EUR (314,785 TRY) Handassa (FR) by Madjani x Ziva, 60.00 kg, 2:23:03, 72,527 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Francois Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. Francois-Xavier Bertras 2nd Al Mouwaffak (FR) by Azadi x Morgane de Piboul, 60.00 kg, 29,011 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Faleh Bughenaim 3rd Firikya (TUR) by Aga Karaca x Kemiyetulirak, 60.00 kg, 14,505 EUR; Owner: Mr. N. Ari. Kurtel; Trainer: Mr. Kem. Demir; Jockey: Mr. U. Polat 1st

Also ran: 4th-Merih (TUR) by Bilgin x Neome; 5th-Budakhan (TUR) by Turbo x Silan; 6th-Yilmabasar (TUR) by Tamerinoglu x Seyyare; 7th-Riskamiss D’Or Up (FR) by No Risk Al Maury x Miss Dior; 8th-Founoun Al Badr (TUN) by Al Fatih x Khoussa

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French Arabian Breeders Challenge Classic Group 2, Toulouse, France, 10/26/2017

Distance: 2,200 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 9 Prize money: 45,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Almaa (FR) by Amer x Nyriad, 55.00 kg, 02:30:05, 22,500 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. J. Auge Handassa (FR) by Madjani x Ziva, 58.00 kg, 9,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Francois Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. François-Xavier Bertras Muneera (FR) by Dormane x Hamiya; 55.00 kg, 6,750 EUR; Owner: Al Nujaifi Racing Ltd.; Trainer: Mr. D. Watigrant; Jockey: Mr. JB Hamel

Also ran: 4th-Shahm (FR) by Mahabb x Haboob; 5th-Al Hayyem (FR) by Amer x Noreen; 6th-Al Mouzdahira (FR) by Azadi x Amira Al Chame; 7th-Kontrat De Ghazal (FR) by Dormane x Kaoe De Ghazi; 8th - Cherie de Ghazal (FR) by Akbar x Cirocoe de Ghazal; 9th - Al Jassasiya (FR) by Amer x Cherazade

French Arabian Breeders Challenge Sprint Group 2, Toulouse, France, 10/26/2017

Distance: 1,400 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 7 Prize money: 45,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Mith’haf Athbah (GB) by Amer x Karouj, 58.00 kg, 1:31:15, 22,500 EUR; Owner: Athbah Stud; Trainer: Mr. Philip Collington; Jockey: Mr. Pierre Charles Boudet Barnamaj (FR) by No Risk Al Maury x Tashreefat, 58.00 kg, 9,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Francois Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. François-Xavier Bertras Ateej (FR) by AF Albahar x Sahara Croixnoire, 58.00 kg, 6,750 EUR; Owner: Mohamed Fahad A H Al-attiyah; Trainer: Mr. Francois Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. M. Forest

Also ran: 4th-Zikreet (FR) by Dahess x Dormadora; 5th-Jabal Kassyoun (FR) by Burning Sand x Jakkarta; 6th-Al Mounteze Monlau (FR) by Nashwan Al Khalidiah x Tadri; 7th-Al Raha (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Hamiya

French Arabian Breeders Challenge Pouliches - HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup Group 2, Toulouse, France, 10/16/2017 Distance: 1,600 m, raced on grass, 3-year-old fillies, entries: 9 Prize money: 45,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Najah (FR) by Munjiz x Dahwa, 57.00 kg, 1:45:99, 22,500 EUR; Owner: Yas Horse Racing Management LLC; Trainer: Mr. Frederic Sanchez; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem Joudh (FR) by Mahabb x Shamayl; 57.00 kg, 9,000 EUR; Owner: Yas Horse Racing Management LLC; Trainer: Mr. D. Guillemin; Jockey: Mr. Alexandre Gavilan Wadeeaa (FR) by Mahabb x Gaira, 57.00 kg, 6,750 EUR; Owner: Yas Horse Racing Management LLC; Trainer: Mr. X. Thomas Demeaulte; Jockey: Mr. Emilien Revolte

Also ran: 4th-Ajaayib (FR) by Mahabb x Tashreefat; 5th-Anouf (FR) by Nizam x Oyat de Brugere; 6th-Al Naama (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Entisar; 7th-Scheherazade Al Maury (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Si Cruelle Al Maury; 8th-Shomoos Athbah (GB) by Burning Sand x Djanet Monlau; 9th-Al Shamoos (FR) by No Risk Al Maury x Hamiya

French Arabian Breeders Challenge Poulains Group 2, Toulouse, France, 10/26/2017

Distance: 1,600 m, raced on grass, 3-year-old colts and geldings, entries: 7 Prize money: 45,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Rodess Du Loup (FR) by Dahess x Aurore Du Loup, 58.00 kg, 1:45:81, 22,500 EUR; Owner: Mr. Khalifa Hamad Al Attiyah; Trainer: Mr. Charles Gourdain; Jockey: Mr. Roberto-Carlos Montenegro Rawdah (FR) by Dahess x Orphe Du Clos, 58.00 kg, 9,000 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry of Oman; Trainer: Mr. P. Sogorb; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier Dynamites (HOL) by Nashwan Al Khalidiah x Oleya Du Loup, 58.00 kg, 6,750 EUR; Owner: Langoed Waterland; Trainer: Miss Karin R. van den Bos; Jockey: Mr. M. Forest

Also ran: 4th-Hajres (FR) by Nizam x Tohfet Ennadhirine; 5th-Aoun (FR) by Mahabb x Shumoos; 6th-Goumoh (FR) by Jaafer ASF x Djeldora; 7th-Zawani Star (FR) by Dahess x Dora Star

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GRADE 2 U.S races

Bob Magness Memorial Arabian Derby Grade 2, Delaware Park, USA, 7/29/2017

Distance: 1 Âź miles on dirt, 3- and 4-year-olds, entries: 6 Prize money: $30,125 1st 2nd 3rd

RB Nash by Nashwan Al Khalidiah x RB Sand Storm, 2:20.54, 123lb, $18,000; Owner: Rosebrook Farms LLC; Trainer: Mr. Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Mr. Keiber J. Coa Madjikman by Madjani x Rubie Rose, 123lb, $6,000; Owner: Cre Run Enterprises LLC; Trainer: Ms. Lynn A. Ashby; Jockey: Mr. Travis Wales Quick Sand AA by Burning Sand x Triumphs Silkie, 123lb, $3,300; Owner: Betty and Joseph Gillis; Trainer: Mr. Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Ms. Carol Cedeno

Also ran: 4th-RB Open Fire by Akim De Ducor x Burning Firestar; 5th-Jimdandy Totherehessq by Dahess x In Awe; 6th-PSC Taleb by Madjani x ST Hottiedottie

Delaware Park Cre Run Oaks Arabian Distaff Stakes Grade 2, Delaware Park, USA, 8/5/2017

Distance: 1 1/16 miles on dirt, 3- and 4-year-old old fillies, entries: 6 Prize money: $30,125 1st 2nd 3rd

Sweet Honey AA by Burning Sand x Triumphs Silkie, 1:57.03, 123lb, $18,000; Owner: Betty and Joseph Gillis; Trainer: Mr. Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Mr. Ricardo Chiappe RB Kindle by Burning Sand x Rich Kinkga, 120lb, $6,000; Owner: Mr. Garrett Ford; Trainer: Mr. Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Ms. Carol Cedeno Burning Charm by Burning Sand x Triumphs Silkie, 123lb, $3,300; Owner: Betty and Joseph Gillis; Trainer: Mr. Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Mr. Diego Fernando Gomez

Also ran: 4th-RB Kinkie Boots by Nashwan Al Khalidiah x Rich Kinkga; 5th-RB Gaim Changer by Aim South x Ginkga; 6th-WMA Angel Power by Sand Tiki Special x Taint Love Grand

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GROUP 3 IFAHR pattern races

note:

The Middle East racing season ran from November 2016-May 2017 Only those Middle East races run during these dates were included in the listings.

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup Group 3, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, UAE, 12/04/2016

Distance: 1,600 m, raced on turf, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 7 Prize money: 107,129 EUR (420,000 AED) 1st 2nd 3rd

Sharaf Al Reef (AE) by Bibi De Carrere x Nomarchie, 1:43:83, 55.50 kg, 64,286 EUR; Owner: Al Ajban Stables; Trainer: Mr. Abdallah Al Hammadi; Jockey: Fernando Jara Hamza (AE) by Al Nasr x Al Misk, 55.50 kg, 21,426 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Jesus Rosales Abhaar (AE) by Tidjani x El Hafia, 59.50 kg, 10,713 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Tadhg O’Shea

Also ran: 4th-AF Tawaq (AE) by AF Al Buraq x Fauvette Al Maury; 5th-Thakif (FR) by Mahabb x Sheena; 6th-Abu Alabyad (FR) by Akbar x Ortie; 7th-RB Smokin Rich (US) by TH Richie x Dixies Chick

HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani Cup Group 3, Doha, Qatar, 1/12/2017

Distance: 1,600 m, raced on turf, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 10 Prize money: 64,428 EUR (300,000 QAR) 1st 2nd 3rd

TM Thunder Struck (US) by Majd Al Arab x Bonnett, 1:42:08, 58.00 kg, 36,724 EUR; Owner: Umm Qam; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier Ba’sil (GB) by Amer x Somra, 58.00 kg, 14,174 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Marco Monteriso Carab (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Cassels Celeste, 58.00 kg, 7,087 EUR; Owner: Mr. Khalifa bin Shael Al Kuwari; Trainer: Mr. Mohammed Jassim Ghazali; Jockey: Mr. Pierantonio Convertino

Also ran: 4th-Raddad (QA) by Ouragan Du Cayrou x Rhamane Du Danet; 5th-Majdan (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Geina; 6th-Al Majh’hoor (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x Dixie Darlene; 7th-Zameer (FR) by Dahess x Djurdjura; 8th-Caid de L’Ardus (FR) by Mahabb x Jelfa de L’Ardus; 9th-Seif Ennar (QA) by Amer x Fille Des Sabies; 10th-Rodin (HOL) by Dahess x Rossignol

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Majd Al Arab Purebred Arabian Sprinter Championship Group 3, Doha, Qatar, 1/12/2017

Distance: 1,100 m, raced on turf, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 12 Prize money: 42,952 EUR (200,000 QAR) 1st 2nd 3rd

Almuheet (BEL) by AF Albahar x Maboud, 1:10:76, 58.00 kg, 24,482 EUR; Owner: Al Jeryan Stud; Trainer: Jassim Mohammed Ghazali Jahromi; Jockey: Mr. J.P. Guillambert Istibdad (QA) by AF Albahar x Mar Chou, 58.00 kg, 9,449 EUR; Owner: Injaaz Stud; Trainer: Mr. Jassim Al Ghazali; Jockey: Mr. Harry Bentley Mutazz (QA) by Amer x Zeinah, 58.00 kg, 4,724 EUR; Owner: Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber; Trainer: Mr. S. Al Jaber; Jockey: Mr. Marvin Suerland

Also ran: 4th-AJS Qahir (QA) by Martin Al Maury x AF A’ajabatani; 5th-Nomaas (QA) by Hatteen x Raleuse De Faust; 6th-Bayriq (QA) by AF Albahar x Al Jawade; 7th-Saab (GB) by Simoun Ben Zid x Jawahir; 8th-Shuaa (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Al Hanoof; 9th-Heytham (QA) by Amer x Badora De Brugere; 10th-Jalwa Al Jazeera (QA) by Majd Al Arab x Sarah De Faust; 11th-TM Majid Texas (US) by Burning Sand x DC Willful Spirit; 12th-Samjida (FR) by Majd Al Arab x CR Samborsta

Al Ruwais

Group 3, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2/5/2017 Distance: 1,000 m, raced on turf, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 7 Prize money: 63,833 EUR (300,000 AED) 1st 2nd 3rd

AF Maqayes (UAE) by AF Al Buraq x AF Abad, 58.00 kg, 38,299 EUR; Owner: Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda; Trainer: Mr. Ali Rashid Al Raihe; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea Ain Jaloot (UAE) by Amer x Shoagh, 58.00 kg, 12,766 EUR; Owner: Al Yaquob Arabians; Trainer: Mr. M. Al Mheiri; Jockey: Mr. Fernando Jara RB So Rich (US) by TH Richie x Royale Fanfare, 58.00 kg, 6,383 EUR; Owner: Abdulghani Al Abdulghani; Trainer: Mr. H. Al Alawi; Jockey: Mr. Royston Ffrench

Also ran: 4th-Love to Dance (US) by Our Machine x Shall We Dance; 5th-Storm Troupour (US) by Nivour de Cardonne x ES Ometta; 6th-RB Torch (US) by TH Richie x Bumie Gee PW; 7th-Uptown Dannys Boy (US) by Burning Sand x Wibwillca

Arabian Triple Crown Round 2 Group 3, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, UAE, 3/5/2017 Distance: 2,200 m, raced on turf, 4-year-olds, entries: 9 Prize money: 63,833 EUR (300,000 AED) 1st 2nd 3rd

Al Zahir (FR) by Madjani x Petite Class, 2:29:51, 56.00 kg, 38,299 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Ali Rashid Al Rayhi; Jockey: Mr. Jim Crowley Darius du Paon (FR) by No Risk Al Maury x Safira Du Paon, 56.00 kg, 12,766 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Gerald Avranche Amwaj (FR) by Abu Alemarat x Sylphide Al Maury, 54.00 kg, 6,383 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea

Also ran: 4th-Tahany (FR) by Mujiz x Elisa du Paon; 5th-AF Marrah (UAE) by Al Kesbe x AF Intidab; 6th-Laheeb (GB) by Munjiz x Karte D’Or; 7th-Tijaara (GB) by No Risk Al Maury x Mahra; 8th-Duc de Faust (FR) by Munjiz x Isis du Clos

Arabian Triple Crown Round 3 Group 3, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, UAE, 3/19/2017 Distance: 2,400 m, raced on turf, 4-year-olds, entries: 8 Prize money: 63,833 EUR (300,000 AED) 1st 2nd 3rd

Al Zahir (FR) by Madjani x Petite Class, 2:39:82, 57.00 kg, 38,299 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Ali Rashid Al Rayhi; Jockey: Mr. Jim Crowley Darius du Paon (FR) by No Risk Al Maury x Safira du Paon, 56.00 kg, 12,766 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea Mawahib (FR) by Abu Alemarat x Fraynce, 54.00 kg, 6,383 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Royston Ffrench

Also ran: 4th-Amwaj (FR) by Abu Alemarat x Sylphide al Maury; 5th-AF Al Sajanjle (UAE) by AF Al Buraq x Caline du Loup; 6th-AF Atroq (UAE) by AF Al Buraq x Nuzhaat; 7th-Tijaara (GB) by No Risk Al Maury x Mahra; 8th-Laheeb (GB) by Munjiz x Karte D’Or

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Prix Dormane

Group 3, La Teste, France, 4/28/2017 Distance: 1,900 m, raced on turf, 4-year-olds, entries: 9 Prize money: 20,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Nafees (FR) by Azadi x Vivamaria, 2:04:98, 58.00 kg, 10,000 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Mr. Charles Gourdain; Jockey: Mr. Valentin Seguy Bandar (FR) by Munjiz x Dahwa, 58.00 kg, 4,000 EUR; Owner: Yas Horse Racing Management, LLC; Trainer: Mr. Frederic Sanchez; Jockey: Mr. Ioritz Mendizabal Al Mouteze Monlau (FR) by Nashwan Al Khalidiah x Tadri, 58.00 kg, 3,000 EUR; Owner: Mrs. Marie Ange Bourdette; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem

Also ran: 4th-Motrag (FR) by Amer x Digama; 5th-Jabal Kassyoun (FR) by Burning Sand x Jakkarta; 6th-Azhar (FR) by Munjiz x Frasquitha; 7th-Avonbridge (FR) by Munjiz x Anastasya; 8th-Al Walid (FR) by Dahess x Al Sarwa; 9th-Djukit de L’Ardus (FR) by Nashwan Al Khalediyah x Neva de L’Ardus

Wathba Stud Farm Cup Group 3, Jägersro, Sweden, 5/23/2017 Distance: 1,730 m, raced on dirt, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 15 Prize money: 14,458 EUR (125,000 SEK) 1st 2nd 3rd

Mad Makz (SWE) by Makzan x Dermech, 2:01:08, 61.00 kg, 7,229 EUR; Owner: Yasmine Nilsson and Mimmi Jarl; Trainer: Ms. Yasmin Nillson; Jockey: Ms. Fanny Olsson Hurra (FR) by Asad Saif x Hamiya, 59.00 kg, 3,614 EUR; Owner: Al Nujaifi Racing, Ltd.; Trainer: Mrs. Pia Höiom; Jockey: Mr. Shane Karlsson Pamills Lipse (SWE) by Top Flyte x Pamill, 59.00 kg, 1,445 EUR; Owner: Mrs. Maria Hagman-Eriksson; Trainer: Mrs. Maria Hagman-Eriksson; Jockey: Mr. Dayverson de Barros

Also ran: 4th-Pronto T (HOL) by Murhib x Porta T; 5th-Orage DA (BEL) by AF Albahar x Onaida DA; 6th-Bisht (GB) by Bengali D’Albret x Qosheeyya; 7th-Petruschka (HOL) by Parador x Blitters Plonja; 8th-Eastway (POL) by Nougatin x Elvia; 9th-Le Jason (FR) by Shart al Khalidiah x Windor du Bournais; 10th-Al Janoob (GB) by Magic De Piboul x Ester Du Paon; 11th-Ziggy DA (BEL) by AF Albahar x Froda DA; 12th-Al Murjaan (FR) by Al Jakbar x Kaarine; 13th-Toutatix (FR) by Ambriorix x Belle Abbesse; 14th-Djebel de la Roque (FR) by Dahess x Fancy de Faust; 15th-LL Donner (SWE) by Drug x Relacja

Prix Damas

Group 3, Dax, France, 5/28/2017 Distance: 1,400 m, run on turf, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 9 Prize money: 20,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Mabrooka (FR) by Mahabb x Shamayl, 1:28:80, 58.50 kg, 10,000 EUR; Owner: Yas Horse Racing Management, LLC; Trainer: Mr. D. Guillemin; Jockey: Mr. Alexandre Gavilan Lwsail (FR) by Amer x Kerra, 56.50 kg, 4,000 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Jerome Cabre Rawah (GB) by Amer x Nouba Al Maury, 56.50 kg, 3,000 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Francois Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. Mickael Forest

Also ran: 4th-Al Mounteze Moniau (FR) by Nashwan Al Khalidiah; 5th-Barnamaj (FR) by No Risk al Maury x Tashreefat; 6th-Amjad Al Aziz (FR) by Dahess x Aghami; 7th-Cakouet de Bozouls (FR) by Dahess x Udjidor de Bozouls; 8th-Sorour de Faust (FR) by Munjiz x Chine Orientale; 9th-Chalwa du Breuil (FR) by Mahabb x Jamaa du Breuil

DIAR Stockholm Arabian Cup Group 3, Stockholm/Bro Park, Sweden, 6/27/2017 Distance: 1,800 m, raced on turf, 3-years-old and older, entries: 8 Prize money: 20,820 EUR (180,000 SEK) 1st 2nd 3rd

Sha’hir (GB) by Amer x Nashma, 1:58:04, 59.00 kg, 10,410 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Francois Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. Mickael Forest Jaldi Karo (GB) by Jehol de Carrere x Merwah, 59.00 kg, 5,205 EUR; Owner: Mrs. Maria Hagman-Eriksson; Trainer: Mrs. Maria Hagman-Eriksson; Jockey: Mr. Pers-Anders Gråberg Athlete Del Sol (FR) by Dormane x A La Volee, 59.00 kg, 2.082 EUR; Owner: Landgoed Waterland; Trainer: Miss Karin R. van den Bos; Jockey: Mr. Carlos Lopez

Also ran: 4th-What A Wonder (SWE) by Pribot x Wiljana Rocket; 5th-Mad Makz (SWE) by Makzan x Dermech; 6th-Eastway (POL) by Nougatin x Elvia; 7th-Al Janoob (GB) by Magic De Piboul x Ester Du Paon; 8th-Toutatix (FR) by Ambriorix x Belle Abbesse

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Prix Shadwell â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Coupe du Sud-Ouest Group 3, La Teste, France, 7/4/2017 Distance: 1,900 m, raced on turf, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 7 Prize money: 20,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Ebraz (GB) by Amer x Massamarie, 2:05:77, 58.00 kg, 10,000 Eur; Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Cristian Demuro Mebish (QA) by Amer x Nyriad, 58.00 kg, 4,000 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Faleh Bughenaim Al Mouwaffak (FR) by Azadi x Morgane de Piboul, 58.00 kg, 3,000 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge

Also ran: 4th-Al Walid (FR) by Dahess x Al Sarwa; 5th-Al Nasmi (QA) by Majd Al Arab x Noreen; 6th-Thabit (FR) by Munjiz x Dahwa; 7th-Argonaute (FR) by Al Sakoub x Dezideria

Prix Tidjani Group 3, La Teste, France, 7/11/2017 Distance: 1,900 m, raced on turf, 3-year-olds, colts and geldings, entries: 5 Prize money: 20,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Aoun (FR) by Mahabb x Shumoos, 2:09:30, 57.00 kg, 10,000 EUR; Owner: Yas Horse Racing Management, LLC; Trainer: Mr. Antoine de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Roberto-Carlos Montenegro Al Moujjali (FR) by Akim de Durcor x Al Ryme, 57.00 kg, 4,000 EUR; Owner: Mr. Faiz Al Elweet; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge Somoud (FR) by Munjiz x Wadya, 57.00 kg, 3,000 EUR; Owner: Yas Horse Racing Management, LLC; Trainer: Mr. Antoine de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Valentin Seguy

Also ran: 4th-Rawdah (FR) by Dahess x Orphe du Clos; 5th-Arghad (FR) by Munjiz x Margouia

Prix Razzia III Group 3, La Teste, France, 7/11/2017 Distance: 1,800 m, raced on turf, 3-year-olds, fillies, entries: 5 Prize money: 20,000.00 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Najah (FR) by Munjiz x Dahwa, 2:05:57, 57.00 kg, 10,000 EUR; Owner: Yas Horse Racing Management, LLC; Trainer: Mr. Frederic Sanchez; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem Al Ghashamiya (FR) by General x Nefertarie, 57.00 kg, 4,000 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge Saleema (FR) by Munjiz x Salma Thabeth, 57.00 kg, 3,000 EUR; Owner: Mr. Mohammed Fahad Al Attiya; Trainer: Mr Philippe Sogorb; Jockey: Mr. Jesiere Medina

Also ran: 4th-Leila de Monlau (FR) by Nizam x Amina de Monlau; 5th-Narjes (FR) by Munjiz x Shaiyka

HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Al Nahyan Ladies World Cup Group 3, Duindigt, Holland, 7/23/2017 Distance: 1,800 m, raced on turf, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 9 Prize money: 30,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Chalwa du Breuil (FR) by Mahabb x Jamaa du Breuil, 2:04:08, 58.00 kg, 15,000 EUR; Owner: Mr. W. Poels; Trainer: Mr. Gerd T. Zoetelief; Jockey: Mr. N. Burger Lou Raynal (FR) by Kerbella x Dorian du Clement, 62.00 kg, 7,000 EUR; Owner: Mr. Okbah Mohammed Aashour; Trainer: Ms. Beverley Deutrom; Jockey: Mrs. C.J.M. Klinkenberg Raya C (HOL) by Dahess x Rossignol, 60.00 kg, 3,500 EUR; Owner: Mrs. M.J. de Ruiter-Floor; Trainer: Mr. John Smith; Jockey: J. Presits

Also ran: 4th-Ramiz Al Aziz (FR) by Akbar x Win Taouy; 5th-Orage DA (BEL) by AF Albahar x Onaida DA; 6th-Mahfuz DA (BEL) by Akim de Ducor x Onaida DA; 7th-Al Murjaan (FR) by Al Jakbar x Kaarine; 8th-Ishraaq (QA) by Mared Al Sahra x Fetoon ASF; n/s-Suman DA (BEL) by Majd Al Arab x Fouwzia DA

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President of the UAE Cup Group 3, Ostend, Belgium, 7/31/2017 Distance: 1,600m, raced on turf, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 10 Price money: 30,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Djelamer (FR) by Amer x Djelana, 1:57:89, 56.00 kg, 15,000 EUR; Owner: Mr. Khalifa Bin Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Atttiyah; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Baptiste Hamel Al Hayyem (FR) by Amer x Noreen, 55.00 kg, 7,500 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Faleh Bughenaim Thabit (FR) by Munjiz x Dahwa, 58.00 kg, 3,750 EUR; Owner: Yas Horse Racing Management LLC; Trainer: Mr. Frederic Sanchez; Jockey: Mr. Franck Panicucci

Also ran: 4th-Ateej (US) by AF Albahar x Sahara Croixnoire; 5th-Lightfeet (HOL) by Murhib x Nougatinne “P”; 6th-Amjad Al Aziz (FR) by Dahess x Aghami; 7th-Bayyan Qardabiyah (FR) by Dormane x Matmata; 8th-Red DA (BEL) by Akim de Ducor x Scheila; 9th-Mastourah Qardabiyah (HOL) by Dormane x Ouahhaja; 10th-Suman DA (BEL) by Majd Al Arab x Fouwzia DA

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup Group 3, Ostend, Belgium, 8/14/2017 Distance: 1,800 m, raced on turf, 4-years-old and older, fillies and mares, entries: 6 Prize money: 35,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Naziq (FR) by Mahabb x Aleefa, 2:12:57, 53.00 kg, 17,500 EUR; Owner: Yas Horse Racing Management, LLC; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Richard Mullen My First General (FR) by General x Desirama, 55.00 kg, 9,000 EUR; Owner: Ms. Patrice Nicolet; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Baptiste Hamel Al Mounteze Monlau (FR) by Nashwan Al Khalidiah x Tadri, 54.00 kg, 4,500 EUR; Owner: Mrs. Marie Ange Bourdette; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Roberto-Carlos Montenegro

Also ran: 4th-Lightfeet (HOL) by Murhib x Nougatinne “P”; 5th-Chalwa du Breuil (FR) by Mahabb x Jamaa du Breuil; 6th-Worood (FR) by Akbar x Starmania

Prix Nevadour Group 3, La Teste, France, 8/18/2017 Distance: 1,900 m, raced on turf, 4-year-olds, fillies only, entries: 9 Prize money: 20,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Jamaheer (FR) by Mahabb x Ziva, 2:08:90, 57.00 kg, 10,000 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Francois-Xavier Bertras Muneera (FR) by Dormane x Hamiya, 56.00 kg, 4,000 EUR; Owner: Al Nujaifi Racing, LTD; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Baptiste Hamel Almaa (FR) by Amer x Nyriad, 57.00 kg, 3,000 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge

Also ran: 4th-Cherle de Ghazal (FR) by Akbar x Cirocoe de Ghazal; 5th-Jamas DA (BEL) by AF Albahar x Toyah DA; 6th-Abudhabi Princess (FR) by Munjiz x UAE Dynamic; 7th-Shiraz Tourettes (FR) by Kerbella x Noasis Tourettes; 8th-Lou Lou (HOL) by Munjiz x Naira; 9th-Deesse des Vialettes (FR) by Madjani x Starlette D’Vialettes

Royal Cavalry of Oman – Clarendon International Stakes Group 3, Newbury, Great Britain, 8/19/2017 Distance: 1,000 m, raced on dirt, 3-year-olds, entries: 12 Prize money: 18,663 EUR (15,000 GBP) 1st 2nd 3rd

Macallan (SWE) by Dahess x Queen Anne, 1:09:04, 9,331 EUR; Owner: Stall Apperitiffe/ B. Blomqvist; Trainer: Mr. Bodil Blomqvist; Jockey: Ms. Anna Pilroth Shomoos Athbah (GB) by Burning Sand x Djanet Monlau, 3,732 EUR; Owner: Athbah Stud, Ltd.; Trainer: Mr. Philip Collington; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea Storm Troupour (US) by Nivour de Cardonne x ES Ornetta, 2,239 EUR; Owner: Ms. Beverley Deutrom; Trainer: Ms. Beverley Deutrom; Jockey: Mr. David Probert

Also ran: 4th-Radames (FR) by Kerbella x Miaika; 5th-Alazeez (GB) by Madjani x Zomania; 6th-Shammat Al Hosn (FR) by Dormane x Serafina; 7th-Lou Raynal (FR) by Kerbella x Dorian du Clement; 8th-Madany (FR) by Al Saoudi x Kaarine; 9th-Aljawaaher (FR) by Bengali D’Albret x Tamani; 10th-Hau Kola (GB) by Madjani x Merwah; 11th-Zayin Zachilles (GB) by Kaolino x CS Comete; 12th-Pacific Athbah (FR) by Haffir el Rimal x Rocket Run

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Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan – Nagroda Europy Group 3, Warsaw, Poland, 8/20/2017 Distance: 2,600 m, raced on turf, 4-years-old and older, fillies and mares, entries: 5 Prize money: 36,129 EUR (148,750.00 PLZ) 1st 2nd 3rd

Shannon Queen (POL) by Ainhoa Faust x Sasanka Fata, 3:22:04, 20,645 EUR; Owner: Mr. M. Gromola and Mr. K. Kozlowska; Trainer: Mr. Janusz Kozlowski; Jockey: Mr. Alexander Resnikov Shahad Athbah (GB) by Amer x Kolver, 8,258 EUR; Owner: Janow Podlaski Stud; Trainer: Mr. Sergey Vasyutov; Jockey: Mr. Sergey Vasyutov Mogadiusz (POL) by Echo Ofira x Mukata Fata, 4,129 EUR; Owner: Mr. J. Ryzkowski and Mr. K. Urbanczyk; Trainer: Ms. Kamila Urbanczyk; Jockey: Mr. Szczepan Mazur

Also ran: 4th-Arash (POL) by Bumar x Aviaia; 5th-Burkan Al Khalediah (KSA) by Munjiz x Koralya de Nerak

Prix Cheri Bibi Group 3, Bordeaux Bouscat, France, 9/9/2017 Distance: 1,900 m, raced on turf, 3-year-olds, colts and geldings, entries: 5 Prize money: 25,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Rajeh (FR) by Jaafer ASF x Neika, 2:18:92, 57.00 kg, 12,500 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Francois Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. Francois-Xavier Bertras Somoud (FR) by Munjiz x Wadya, 57.00 kg, 5,000 EUR; Owner: Yas Horse Racing Management, LLC; Trainer: Mr. Antoine de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon Rodess du Loup (FR) by Dahess x Aurore du Loup, 57.00 kg, 3,750 EUR; Owner: Khalifa Hamad Al Attiya; Trainer: Mr. Charles Gourdain; Jockey: Mr. Roberto-Carlos Montenegro

Also ran: 4th-Hajres (TUN) by Nizam x Tohfet Ennadhirine; 5th-Faris Al Arab (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Vodka’l Fauquey

Prix Nevada II

Group 3, Bordeaux Bouscat, France, 9/9/2017 Distance: 1,900 m, raced on turf, 3-year-olds, fillies only; entries: 9 Prize money: 25,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Djahab (FR) by Mahabb x Djesireh, 2:21:12’ 56.00 kg, 12,500 EUR; Owner: Khalifa Hamad Al Attiya; Trainer: Mr. Hadi Nasser Rashid Al Ramzani; Jockey: Mr. Thomas Lukasek Easter de Faust (FR) by Mahabb x Ayisha de Faust, 56.00 kg, 5,000 EUR; Owner: Sheail bin Khalifa Al Kuwari; Trainer: Mrs. JF Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon Najah (FR) by Munjiz x Dahwa, 56.00 kg, 3,750 EUR; Owner: Yas Horse Racing Management, LLC; Trainer: Mr. Frederick Sanchez; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem

Also ran: 4th-Siya (FR) by Munjiz x Josika; 5th-Anouf (FR) by Nizam x Oyat de Brugere; 6th-Scheherazade Al Maury (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Si Cruelle Al Maury; 7th-Saleema (FR) by Munjiz x Salma Thabeth; 8th-Al Ghashamiya (FR) by General x Nefertarie; 9th-Eiman du Loup (FR) by Kerbella x Ina Scot de Colmar

Wathba Stud Farm Sprint Cup Group 3, Jägersro, Sweden, 10/5/2017

Distance: 1,200 m, raced on turf, 3-year-olds and older, entries: 12 Prize money: 14,458 EUR (125,000 SEK) 1st 2nd 3rd

Storm Troupour (US) by Nivour de Cardonne x ES Ornetta, 1:21:08, 59.00 kg, 7,229 EUR; Owner: Ms. Beverley Deutrom; Trainer: Ms. Beverley Deutrom; Jockey: Mr. Dayverson de Barros Macallan (SWE) by Dahess x Queen Anne, 59.00 kg, 3,614 EUR; Owner: Stall Apperitiffe/ B. Blomqvist; Trainer: Mr. Bodil Blomqvist; Jockey: Ms. Anna Pilroth Jaldi Karo (GB) by Jehol de Carrere x Merwah, 59.00 kg, 1,445 EUR; Owner: Mrs. Maria Hagman-Eriksson; Trainer: Mrs. Maria Hagman-Eriksson; Jockey: Mr. Per-Anders Gráberg

Also ran: 4th-Chalwa du Breuil (FR) by Mahabb x Jamaa du Breuil; 5th-Mad Makz (SWE) by Makzan x Dermech; 6th-Pamills Lipse (SWE) by Top Flyte x Pamill; 7th-Lou Raynal (FR) by Kerbella x Dorian du Clement; 8th-Al Shamoos (FR) by No Risk Al Maury x Hamiya; 9th-Bisht (GB) by Bengali D’Albret x Qosheeyya; 10th-Maghazi (GB) by Chndaka x Nirva De Cardonne; 11th-Mahany de Piboul (FR) by Madjani x Manie de Piboul

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GRADE 3 U.S. races

Delaware Park Arabian Juvenile Filly Championship Stakes Grade 3, Delaware Park, USA, 9/23/2017 Distance: One mile and seventy yards, raced on dirt, 3-year-old fillies, entries: 6 Prize money: $20,125 1st 2nd 3rd

RB Kindle by Burning Sand x Rich Kinkga, 1:57.23, $12,000, 119 lb; Owner: Garrett Ford; Trainer: Mr. Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Mr. Ricardo Chiappe RB Kinkie Boots by Nashwan Al Khalidiah x Rich Kinkga, $4,000, 119 lb; Owner: Rosebrook Farms, LLC; Trainer: Mr. Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Mr. Scott Spieth Royally Bred by Thoroughbred x Royal Atheena, $2,200, 119 lb; Owner: Cre Run Enterprises LLC; Trainer: Ms. Lynn A. Ashby; Jockey: Ms. Kirsten Swan

Also ran: 4th-RB Gaim Changer by Aim South x Ginkga; 5th-Uptown Sandy Girl by Burning Sand x Wibwilcca; 6th-RB Sand Pearl by Burning Sand x Rich Kinkga

Delaware Park Juvenile Championship Stakes Grade 3, Delaware Park, USA, 9/30/2017 Distance: one mile and seventy yards, raced on dirt, 3-year-olds, entries: 8 Prize money: $20,500 1st 2nd 3rd

RB Kinkie Boots by Nashwan Al Khalidiah x Rich Kinkga, 1:53.94, $12,000, 116 lb; Owner: Rosebrook Farms, LLC; Trainer: Mr. Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Mr. Scott Spieth Uptown Sandy Girl by Burning Sand x Wibwilcca, $4,000, 116 lb; Owner: Mr. Jon Henningsgard; Trainer: Ms. Lynn A. Ashby; Jockey: Mr. Jose A Bracho Big Cork by So Big Is Better x Uncorked, $2,200, 119 lb; Owner: Mr. Mark Powell; Trainer: Mr. Mark Powell; Jockey: Mr. Eddie Joe Zambrana

Also ran: 4th-Captain Bush by Bush Hog x Glebe; 5th-Highh Shine by Burning Sand x DC Willful Spirit; 6th-RB Hot Date by Burning Sand x Rich Frynd; 7th-Uptown Flying Flynn by Burning Sand x Debutante; 8th-Prince William AA by Burning Sand x Triumphs Pearl

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Texas Arabian Derby Grade 3, Retama Park, USA, 10/7/2017 Distance: 1 1/16 miles, raced on dirt, 4-year-old colts and geldings, entries: 5 Prize money: $20,000 1st 2nd 3rd

Quick Sand AA by Burning Sand x Triumphs Silkie, 1:55.29, $12,000, 119 lb; Owner: Joseph and Betty Gillis; Trainer: Mr. Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Mr. Eguard Tejera RB Nash by Naswan Al Khalidiah x RB Sand Storm, $4,000, 119 lb; Owner: Rosebrook Farm, LLC; Trainer: Mr. Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Mr. Ernesto Jiminez-Valdez RB Hot Date by Burning Sand x Rich Frynd, $2,000, 117 lb; Owner: Rosebrook Farm, LLC; Trainer: Mr. Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Mr. Adrian B. Ramos

Also ran: 4th-RB Open Fire by Akim De Ducor x Burning Firestar; 5th-WMA Red Pepper by Moulin Rouge MAF x scarlet MRV

Texas Arabian Oaks Grade 3, Retama Park, USA, 10/7/2017 Distance: 1 1/16 miles, raced on dirt, 4-year-olds, fillies, entries: 6 Prize money: $20,000 1st 2nd 3rd

RB Hot Risk by No Risk Al Maury x ST Hottiedottie, 1:49.06, $11,700, 119 lb; Owner: Nicola Forbes-Robinson and Jim Schleimer; Trainer: Terri Eaton; Jockey: Victor Manuel Urieta, Jr. RB Kinkie Boots by Nashwan Al Khalidiah x Rich Kinkga, $3,900, 117 lb; Owner: Rosebrook Farm, LLC; Trainer: Mr. Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Adrian B. Ramos Burning Charm by Burning Sand x Triumphs Silkie, $2,145, 119 lb; Owner: Betty J. and Joseph A. Gillis; Trainer: Mr. Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Gerber Pivaral

Also ran: 4th- RB Gaim Changer by Aim South x Ginkga; 5th-WMA Special Rose by Sand Tiki Special x Blyth Milady Rose; 6th-WMA Success Symbol by Status Symboll x Sweet Success MA

Arabian Stallion Stakes Colts and Geldings Division Grade 3, Lone Star Park, USA, 11/9/2017 Distance: 1 mile, raced on dirt, 3-year-olds and older, colts and geldings, entries: 6 Prize money: $23,250 1st 2nd 3rd

RB Nash by Naswan Al Khalidiah x RB Sand Storm, 1:48.37, $13,950, 124 lb; Owner: Rosebrook Farm, LLC; Trainer: Mr. Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Mr. Ernesto Jiminez-Valdez Easter Man by Burning Sand x Angel Proof, $4,650, 122 lb; Owner: Joseph and Betty Gillis; Trainer: Mr. Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Ms. Carol Cedeno Quick Sand AA by Burning Sand x Triumphs Silkie, $2,558, 124 lb; Owner: Joseph and Betty Gillis; Trainer: Mr. Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Mr. Adrian Ramos

Also ran: 4th-RB Open Fire by Akim De Ducor x Burning Firestar; 5th-Sand Victor by Burning Sand x Vague De Gemme; 6th-Uptown Flying Flynn by Burning Sand x Debutannte

Arabian Stallion Stakes Fillies and Mares Division Grade 3, Lone Star Park, USA, 11/9/2017 Distance: 1 mile, raced on dirt, 3-year-olds and older, fillies and mares, entries: 9 Prize money: $24,500 1st 2nd 3rd

Dream Pearl by Burning Sand x Triumphs Pearl, 1:51.96, $14,700, 122 lb; Owner: Dorothy Burt, Evelyn Call, Betty Eaton and Cory Saltau; Trainer: Ms. Terri Eaton; Jockey: Mr. Adrian Ramos RB Kinkie Boots by Nashwan Al Khalidiah x Rich Kinkga, $4,900, 120 lb; Owner: Rosebrook Farms, LLC; Trainer: Mr. Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Mr. Scott Spieth RB Gaim Changer by Aim South x Ginkga, $2,695, 120 lb; Owner: Rosebrook Farms, LLC; Trainer: Mr. Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Mr. Ernesto Jiminez-Valdez

Also ran: 4th-Uptown Sandy Girl by Burning Sand x Wibwilcca; 5th-RB Hot Risk by No Risk Al Maury x ST Hottiedottie; 6th-Burning Charm by Burning Sand x Triumphs Silkie; 7th-Rich Craft by TH Richie x More Adoraable; 8th-Last Call MHF by Kaolino x Always And Forever; 9th-Pams Masquerade by Walk The Line x Grand Masquerade

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A CONVERSATION with the Haras de Thouars Associates

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aras de Thouars, home to some of Arabian racing’s most prominent bloodstock, was founded in 2000 by Emmanuel Cessac. Over the years, the stud has expanded its breeding facility for Arabian racing horses with the addition of an insemination center. Today, Haras de Thouars has three associate members, Mathieu Postis, and Anthony and Emmanuel Cessac, supported by a strong team of 11 people. The team is comprised of passionate and dedicated horse people. “We’ve got top facilities for breeding: 130 hectares (320 acres) of grazing, two walkers, an indoor school, 150 large stables divided into nine different yards,” says Emmanuel. “Our mare barns are fitted with live foaling video monitors and birth alarms. All of our horses have a specific and personalized diet to suit their needs and are weighed regularly.

“We try our best to always improve our services and our system. Haras de Thouars boasts 17 years of passion, hundreds of foals and beautiful stories.” We asked the associate members to provide insight into the stud’s operations and aspirations. Speaking of beautiful stories … tell us about some of the horses who have enhanced the stud’s history. We follow closely all the progeny from stallions who are standing or have stood at Thouars. It is always a pleasure for us to see a “Made in Thouars” horse crossing the finish line in first place! Here, all dreams become possible. Hours of talking about genetics with passionate people, time spent in choosing the stallion, follow-up of the mares … when a foal hits the ground, it is the beginning of something, and there are grounds for hope! When you live alongside dedicated breeders, you realize how satisfying the victory must be and appreciate all the patience and passion involved.

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The world champion Al Mourtajez, owned by Al Shaqab Racing, will stand at Thouars Stud for the 2018 breeding season. He is just one of the beautiful stories we have here. This horse was bred by Mr. Mousli, a renowned breeder who is also one of our loyal customers. He is a “Made in Thouars” who returns to our stud, but this time in the Stallions yard! This son of Dahess out of Arwa by Nuits St Georges has an amazing record, and we are delighted to have him in our stables for the next season! Speaking of stallions, our resident Dahess (Amer x Danie du Cassou by Dahr), also owned by Al Shaqab Racing, hardly needs an introduction. He had a great season in 2017, and we sold 102 coverings in total. His semen is requested all over the world. He is definitely a sire of winners, and for the first 2017 semester we have listed hundreds of runners by Dahess, with 29 winners and 43 victories. Both of our young stallions owned by Al Asayl Racing look really promising for

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the future. Seraphin Du Paon (Akbar x Bint El Bedia by Elias) progeny show a lovely conformation with a lot of strength. We are looking forward to seeing his first progeny on the racetrack. Sir Bani Yas (Amer x Nassem El Baher by Elios De Carrere) had a really good first breeding season, and we can’t wait to see his first foal crop in 2018! We’ve had the chance to welcome top stallions since the beginning of the Stud. Stallions like Nizam (Amer x Nerva Du Cassou), Majd Al Arab (Amer x Djelmila), Abu Alemarat (Al Nasr x Madawa), and TH Richie (Calin Du Loup x Char Rich Louise) have spent a few seasons at the Stud, and we keep sending their frozen semen worldwide. Complementing our stallions, we inseminated some top quality mares who themselves have amazing genetics and have produced winners: Win Taouy (Drug x Edwina), Queen Kong (Kong x Sahara Croixnoire), Jade Du Paon (Dormane x Bint El Bedia), Nassem El Baher (Elios De Carrere x Madawa), Arwa (Nuits St Georges x Fatzica), Massamarie (Tidjani x Margan), Nacrée Al Maury (Kesberoy x Nectarine Al Maury), Savavit Al Maury (Dormane x Salia De Carrere), Queen Anne (Riyal x Anjeka), and Nelka (Tidjani x Naiada Al Maury). It is an honor to have these precious genetics in our hands, and we do everything we can to produce excellence! We are very proud to see some “Made in Thouars” and “Bred in Thouars” horses performing at a high level and adding black type on their pedigree cards. We can’t mention The young stallion Seraphin Du Paon (Akbar x Bint El Bedia by Elias), everyone, but some top racehorses who have marked Thouars owned by Al Asayl Racing, with Haras de Thouars’ Stallion Manager, Denis. 55 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD

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But we are also keeping mares and stallions all year round from our overseas customers such as Al Asayl Racing, Al Shaqab Racing, Al Shahania Stud, Karimine Stud, Al Jeryan Stud, Du Soleil Stud, Daniel Stud, Mubarak Al Naemi and Abdullah Al Attiya.

Haras de Thouars offers everything from reproductive work to consulting, training, promotion and marketing. Foals are weighed weekly to follow growth with our nutritionist from DYNAVENA feeds.

Stud as home are Mister Ginoux (Amer x Nacree Al Maury), Al Mouhannad (Nizam x Al Ryme), Al Mamun Monlau (Munjiz x Salalah De Monlau), Saladin De Monlau (Dormane x Salalah De Monlau), Al Nachmiya (Azadi x Amira Al Chame), Farh (Nizam x Fifth), Macallan (Dahess x Queen Anne), Yazeed (Munjiz x Al Dahma), Nymphea Du Paon (Mahabb x Safira Du Paon), Al Moutawakila (Al Sakbe x Arwa), Al Mouwaffak (Azadi x Morgane De Piboul), Deyaar (Abu Alemarat x Florine De Carrere), and Sahabba (Nizam x Djesabelle).

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Who are your main customers? We are fortunate to be working with renowned French breeders such as Haras du Maury, Haras du Paon, Haras de Monlau, Al Safinate, Elevage du Panshir, Earl du Champ Ginoux, Earl du Moulin, Elevage de Mels, Earl Al Pices, Elevage de Bozouls, Elevage de Piboul, Edwina Stud, Haras de Mandore, Le Haras de Ghazal and more.

Tell us about the services you offer to your customers. The main activity at Thouars Stud is reproductive work (live cover, semen harvest, artificial insemination with fresh semen, chilled semen, and frozen semen and embryo transfer). We have at our disposal a bank of semen from the best Arabian racing, endurance and sport stallions. As a result, we can offer a wide range of services adapted to our French and international clients. Mr. Emmanuel Cessac shares his expertise in the Arabian racing world by providing genetic advice, consulting and training. We also handle worldwide promotion campaigns and semen management. Communication and marketing are part of our services, and we can help customers with selling their horses via our website, preparing horses for big sales such as ARQANA/ORARUS, or planning private endurance horse sales

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A yearling by AF Albahar (Amer x Al Hanouf ) with technical assistant Romane.

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2017 foal at Haras de Thouars.

at our Stud. If requested we can also follow up with horses in breeding or in training and represent our clients on the racetrack … it really depends on the need; we try to tailor our services to suit each of our clients.

as we welcome new partnerships with SOREC in Morocco and FNARC in Tunisia. We are regularly shipping semen throughout Europe, especially here in France, but also adding to our customers in Europe, the U.S., UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.

Will you have new stallions standing at Thouars in 2018? 2018 will be an exciting season at Thouars with a few “New at Stud” like the world champion Al Mourtajez, Jaafer (Amer x Madjela), and Aim South (Burning Sand x SS Doctor Sam). We are also really pleased to retain these top stallions for the next breeding season: Seraphin Du Paon, Sir Bani Yas, AF Albahar (Amer x Al Hanouf ), Dahess, TM Fred Texas (Burning Sand x Queen Kong), Mister Ginoux, Ameretto (Amer x Win Taouy), and Sadepers (Persik x Sada Bint Moulouki). Because of the quality of the stallions who will be standing at Thouars in 2018, we are hoping to convince breeders to bring their mares to Thouars Stud so they can use fresh semen. Internationally, the demand for shipped frozen semen is increasing as new markets open, like Iran and Turkey, and

Anything new for 2018? Yes! We are always trying to remain at the cutting edge of technology and to adapt to our client needs. To that end, Thouars Stud has invested in a herd of surrogate (recipient) mares, and we will offer an embryo transfer program for the 2018 season. Anthony Cessac has specialized in this technique and has already offered this service to private clients. In 2017, 160 embryos were harvested at Thouars Stud with 73 percent positive results. 89 percent of the embryos implanted were confirmed in the surrogate mare. In 2018, embryo transfer is officially open for all our clients in the racing, endurance or sport A 2017 filly by Seraphin Du Paon and out of Fatat Al Arab. industries! 57 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD

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A last word, perhaps? Thouars Stud is a friendly Haras for all our clients and a nice place to live for all the horses! We are always doing our best to provide the best care for the horses entrusted to us and to improve our services. Of course, nothing would be possible without the trust of our clients, and we would like to say a special thank you to them. And thank you, also, to Arabian Horse World magazine for this article!

WITH EBRAZ, GAZWAN, AND REDA, AL SHAHANIA CLAIMS 2017 LEADING ARABIAN RACEHORSE TITLES Top International Racehorses

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is eight-race campaign stretched from Qatar to France and England, and along the way, Ebraz (Amer x Massamarie by Tidjani) proved to be the best Arabian racehorse in the world. In January, Ebraz was recognized as the top-ranked horse for the 2017 season by the International Federation of Arabian Horse Racing Authority’s Pattern Race and Handicapping Committee. Ebraz, owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani of Al Shahania Stud of Qatar, and trained by Julian Smart, was honored with a rating of 127 for a season that included four wins in eight starts. Ebraz’s position at the top of the ratings was clinched by wins in the Emir’s Sword Stakes in Qatar in February and the Qatar International Stakes at Goodwood, England, in August. Later in the year, Ebraz was third in the $1.17 million Qatar Arabian World Cup at Chantilly, France, Europe’s leading race for Arabians. Ebraz was part of a spectacular 2017 for Smart and Sheikh Mohammed. They also have the joint second-best horses in the ratings in Gazwan (Amer x Arc de Ciel by Djendel) and Reda (Burning Sand x Ba’scherit by Barour de Cardonne), at 125. The remainder of the top 10 were AF Mathmoon (AF Albahar x Temptayshuhn by Arawak D’Aroco) and Yazeed (Munjiz x Al Dahma by Amer), at 124; Muraaqib

Ebraz (Amer x Massamarie by Tidjani), pictured here winning the $1 million Emir’s Sword, is the number-one Arabian racehorse for the 2017 season. He is bred and owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani of Al Shahania Stud.

(Munjiz x Tashreef AT by Bengali D’Albret) and RB Burn (Majd Al Arab x Burnie Gee PW by Burning Sand), at 123; Mehdaaf Athbah (Amer x Keen Game by Bengali D’Albret) and Tayf (Amer x Djelmila by Manganate), at 122; and Al Mourtajez (Dahess x Arwa by Nuits St Georges), at 121. Al Mourtajez holds the record rating of 134 from the 2016 season and was the top-rated horse with 130 in 2015. In 2017, Al Mourtajez was third in the Emir’s Sword in his only start of the calendar year, resulting in a much lower rating of 121 than he achieved in previous seasons. Ebraz rose quickly to become a leading runner in late 2016 and early 2017. “With Ebraz, there are zero training challenges,” notes Smart. “He’s a blessing. He lives in the middle stall with stallions all around him … they all cohabit well.” Smart has always held Ebraz in high regard, and with good reason. Ebraz is a fullbrother to Mared Al Sahra (Amer x Massamarie by Tidjani), the winner of the 2008 Emir’s Sword, and the British Group 1 stakes winner Mu’azzaz. Ebraz was a maiden in November 2016 and won the $1 million Emir’s Sword just four months later against such prominent older runners as Tayf, Al Mourtajez and Gazwan. “Ebraz is a super horse,” Smart glowed after the Emir’s Sword, which was run at 2,400 meters, or 1 ½ miles, on turf. Ebraz followed his win in the Emir’s Sword with consistent performances throughout the European season that were reflective of a champion. On July 4, Ebraz 58 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD

the early stretch, Smart thought Ebraz would prevail because of “the way he was traveling.” The Arabian World Cup was Ebraz’s final start during the 2017 ranking period. Twice in December, Ebraz finished behind Yazeed in Qatar, first in the Arabian Guineas and then in the Group 2 Qatar Derby, performances that will be part of the rankings released next winter. Yazeed and Ebraz are likely to see more of each other as the 2018 season progresses in Qatar and Europe. There is not much separating the two, Smart said. “They were very short margin losses, so I think the quality of both can be seen,” Smart wrote in an email in early February. The second- and third-place leading Arabian racehorses, Gazwan and Reda, each had seven-figure wins in 2017. This was the second consecutive year Gazwan was among the leaders in the ratings. In 2016, Gazwan was second to Al Mourtajez, with a rating of 123. Gazwan was a six-year-old in 2017 and left Qatar in the spring in excellent form, having won the $250,000 Qatar Gold Sword in April in his final start before being shipped to Europe. His win in the Arabian World Cup at Chantilly was the fourth win in the race for Smart and Sheikh Mohammed, but their first with a male. “For him to do what he did in France, now that was amazing,” says Smart, “because he’s had two shots previously in that race. Beaten by Al Mourtajez the first time, no excuses, it was fair and square. And the second year he ran and finished fourth. That was the year I just couldn’t get him sound enough to do himself justice. To go there for a third year and win it after all that he’s been through, and to beat two incredibly good young horses – Ebraz and Yazeed – those horses were super four-year-olds, and look at them now, they are the best two horses on the planet if you ask me. Gazwan wasn’t the favorite – far from it because he finished third in the trial. “Everyone was writing him off. Apart from the boss. He’s pretty sharp. He’s always had a thing for Gazwan. ‘Push him a little bit harder. Train him a little more …’ he said. Sheikh Mohammed was the Ebraz in the winner’s circle after his victory at the $1 million 2017 one who had faith in Emir’s Sword. Trainer Julian Smart, left, and Al Shahania Director Abdulrahman Al Mansour, right. the horse.” 59 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD

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won the Group 3 Shadwell Coupe du Sud-Ouest Des Pur-Sang Arabes at 1,900 meters, or about 1³/ 16 miles, on turf, at La Teste racecourse in southwest France. The race served as a successful prep for the $520,000 Qatar International Stakes at Goodwood on England’s south coast on August 2. The important race was not run on a pretty day, to put it mildly. Conditions were wet and foggy with limited visibility. Tayf edged Ebraz by a nose on a soft turf course after Ebraz raced near the front in a small field. The tactics worked against Ebraz, who typically comes from off the pace. “I’m gutted to miss out so narrowly, but there’s not much you can do when the field is so small,” Smart said after the race. “None of us have seen conditions quite as wet and horrible as these, but I’m delighted with the way he’s handled things. A stride after the line, we were back in front, but that’s not where it matters. Goodwood, at a mile, was a bit sharp for him; 1 ½ miles would be perfect for him, but you rarely get the opportunity to run that classic distance with Arabians except in the Emir’s Sword,” says Julian. Back in France for the late summer and fall, Ebraz rebounded to win the Group 1 Prix Dragon at Chantilly in early September. For Julian, that was one of the highlights of Ebraz’s career, but for more personal reasons. “That win was special because I’ve never won at Chantilly before. The Prix Dragon got the monkey off my back.” But in the Arabian World Cup, Ebraz was third best, finishing a neck behind Gazwan. Yazeed was second, a head behind Gazwan. In

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How many more seasons will he run? “Until the boss pries him out of my cold dead hands!” says Smart. The victory was even more gratifying considering Gazwan needed extra attention from veterinarians through the season. “We have had lots of physical problems with him in the last year or so and have used an extremely good physio on a regular basis for him, which has aided him tremendously,” Smart said last October. “From day one he’s been accident prone. When he came off the van from the farm in France as a three-year-old, there was blood gushing down his face. I thought he was good enough right away to come to Europe with me for the summer. We were based in the UK, and we prepped him for his first race at Newbury. He didn’t have a clue what he was doing, and after that he went a little bit lame, so he had some time off. He came back to Qatar having recouped and won three races in a row here. And we knew then that he was the next superstar. Since then he’s been back and forth to Europe. Then he injured himself in the stall on the plane. And this year he got injured in the spa. When he’s right, though, he’s one of the best. You can guarantee with him he’s going to be there or thereabout. You can’t ask for more than that.” Reda had his peak performance in the $1 million Kahayla Classic at Meydan Racecourse in the United Arab Emirates in late March, winning from off the pace to the delight of Smart. “He’s a freak who got lucky because it rained in Dubai,” says Smart. “It absolutely poured with rain. The track was under water. They were trying to dry it with leaf blowers the morning of the race. I was sitting in the Maydan hotel looking at the track thinking, ‘There’s no way we’re going to race on this.’ They decided to run, the track handled it very, very well, and somehow, Reda managed to find the race of his life. He made a decent field look ordinary. All credit to Abdulrahman because he’s the one who pushed for Reda to go.” Reda was invited to the Kahayla Classic only a week before the rich race, which was held on the undercard of the $10 million Dubai World Cup for Thoroughbreds. Reda did not race again until early November when he finished third in a minor race in Qatar. His best result in his first five starts of the 2017-18 Qatari season was a second in the Group 2 National Day Trophy in December. “To have the top three ranked horses in the international standings was a huge honor … Has that been done before? “There were a lot of people who helped behind the scenes and do an amazing job. It’s all about teamwork. I just happen to be the name on the paper as the trainer. There 60 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD

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Gazwan (Amer x Arc de Ciel by Djendel), left, is tied for secondbest horse in the ratings with Reda (Burning Sand x Ba’scherit by Barour de Cardonne), below, both running for Al Shahania.

are a lot of other factors and people that go into getting those horses there. “It goes to show the quality and depth of the Al Shahania breeding program and what we can achieve with the kind of great pedigrees we are given season after season by the boss! “Speaking of breeding, I’d like to touch on a little point … all the question marks surrounding an awful lot of the Arabian race pedigrees at the moment; it’s a bit monotonous. What people don’t seem to understand is that we’re not breeding for the show. We’re not breeding for these horses to be pretty, and we haven’t been for a long, long time. They are pretty in our eyes because any horse that wins a race is a beautiful horse. I now have the privilege of training some of the best Arabians in the world alongside some extremely nice Thoroughbreds, and I can tell you these Arabs are nowhere near as fast as these Thoroughbreds are. They are still Arabs at the end of the day.” Reda was the highest rated horse that ran only in the Middle East in the 2017 ratings period. With the exception of AF Mathmoon, RB Burn, and Al Mourtajez, the other runners in the first 10 ratings performed well in Europe, particularly France.

2017 International Purebred Arabian Rankings for Racehorses Four Years Old and Older Horse Name

Pedigree

Ebraz

(Amer x Massamarie)

Sex Year Foaled Country of Origin Official Handicap Rating Owner S

2013

127

Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar

Gazwan

(Amer x Arc de Ciel)

2011

125

Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar

Reda

(Burning Sand x Ba’scherit)

2012

125

Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar

AF Mathmoon

(AF Albahar x Temptayshuhn) S

2011

UAE

124

Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, UAE

Yazeed

(Munjiz x Al Dahma)

2013

124

Umm Qarn, Qatar

Muraaqib

(Munjiz x Tashreef AT)

2012

123

Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, UAE

2017 International Purebred Arabian Rankings for Three-Year-Old Racehorses Rajeh

(Jaafer ASF x Nelka)

2014

114

Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar

Easter de Faust

(Mahabb x Ayisha de Faust)

2014

112

Mr. Sheail bin Khalifa Al Kuwafi, Qatar

Rodess du Loup

(Dahess x Aurore du Loup)

2014

112

Khalifa Hamad Al Attiya, Qatar

Najah

(Munjiz x Dahwa)

2014

111

Yas Horse Racing Management LLC, Holland

Rijm

(Azadi x Kerjam)

2014

110

Al Shaqab Racing, Qatar

Djahab

(Mahabb x Djesireh)

2014

109

Khalifa Hamad Al Attiya, Qatar

The ratings were compiled by assessing races from November 13, 2016, to April 6, 2017, in the Middle East and from February 12 to December 15, 2017 in Europe and other IFAHR pattern race countries. For 2017, the committee rated 69 horses at 110 or more.

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AF Mathmoon won the Group 1 Al Maktoum Challenge (Round One) at Meydan racecourse in Dubai in January 2017. RB Burn won the Sheikh Zayed Jewel Crown in Abu Dhabi on November 13, 2016, the first day the ratings for the 2017 rankings were considered. RB Burn, who was bred in Florida by Dianne Waldron, later won Group 1 Liwa Oasis for turf sprinters at Abu Dhabi. RB Burn was the highest rated American-bred runner in the 2017 rankings. One group missing from the top 10 Rajeh (Jaafer ASF x Nelka by Tidjani), owned by Al Shahania, has the highest rating for older horses for the 2017 season was the three-year-olds in the international rankings. leading three-year-olds from 2016. Nafees in the Group 1 Qatar Arabian Trophy (Azadi x Vivamaria by Njewman) was the second-highest rated three-year-old in 2016, des Pouliches for fillies at Saint-Cloud on at 112, a point behind leader Motrag (Amer x Digama by Al Sakbe). For 2017, Nafees the same afternoon as Rajeh’s win. Easter was given a rating of 119, while Motrag was rated at 113. de Faust is owned by Sheail bin Khalifa More will be expected this year from the leading three-year-olds of 2017, a group Al Kuwari. Elizabeth Bernard trained led by Rajeh (Jaafer ASF x Nelka by Tidjani), at 114, who won the $117,000 Qatar Easter de Faust in France, while Jassim Arabian Trophy des Poulains for three-year-old males at Saint-Cloud in late September. Mohammed Ghazili Jahromi trained the Owned by Sheikh Mohammed and trained by François Rohaut, Rajeh won his first three starts in France. In the Arabian Trophy des Poulains at 2,000 meters, or about 1¼ filly in Qatar for the winter. Easter de Faust won her debut in the Middle East miles, Rajeh beat Rodess du Loup (Dahess x Aurore du Loup by Darike), who made in the Qatar Derby for three-year-olds in the form of the race even more attractive by winning the French Arabian Breeders’ late December. Challenge race for three-year-old males a month later in Toulouse, France. Rodess du Loup races for Khalifa bin Hamad Al Attiyah and trainer Charles Steve Andersen is a correspondent for Gourdain. While Rodess du Loup was the second-highest rated male, Easter de Faust Daily Racing Form. (Mahabb x Ayisha de Faust by Al Sakbe) was recognized as the leading filly for her win

TOP RANKED U.S. RACEHORSES TOP RANKED U.S. RACEHORSES LEADING RUNNERS BY EARNINGS

AJC REPORT #1800 02/05/2018

2017 Leading Runners by Earnings 2017

3 YEAR OLD COLTS AND GELDINGSand Geldings 3-Year-Old Colts RANK HORSE

SIRE

DAM

1 2

RB HOT DATE BIG CORK

BURNING SAND SO BIG IS BETTER

RICH FRYND UNCORKED

5 6

CODYS SURPRISE BIG CHAY

BURNING SAND SO BIG IS BETTER

TRIUMPHS SILKIE CHAYS ZELL MKP

3 4

7 8

9 10 AJC 11

CAPTAIN BUSH UPTOWN FLYING FLYNN

WMA RED PEPPER HIGHH SHINE

PSC TALEB DBON TEMP ROULER REPORT #1800 AIR PATRON

02/05/2018 12 LET IT BE ME 13

COLORS IN MOTION

BUSH HOG BURNING SAND

FLY DUBAI CS

BIG EASY

WMA RIO BRAVO

MOULIN ROUGE MAF

15 16

TEXAS CHROME CS PRINCE WILLIAM AA

SCARLET MRV DC WILLFUL SPIRIT

ST HOTTIEDOTTIE

PINEWOOD STABLES HENNINGSGARD, JON R AND HENNINGSGARD, KRISTA GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A POWELL MARK

DELEON RITA FORD, GARRETT AND FORD, LISA

WITTE LARRY

WIKINGS WIXEN JANE R LEADING RUNNERS BYTEUTSCH EARNINGS GIRL CHAT

TM LET IT BE DAHESS

ROSEBROOK FARMS LLC POWELL MARK

GLEBE DEBUTANNTE

MOULIN ROUGE MAF BURNING SAND

MADJANI DJET SET DE FALGAS KAOLINO

RACE OWNER

KREM DE LA KREM OVOUR THE RAINBOW

KADOR N BRAEBRAE

EKZALLANCE CS 2017 TRIUMPHS PEARL

DORMANE BURNING SAND

FORD GARRETT

PINEWOOD STABLES WALLACE HOWELL

MOREAU-SIPIERE VANESSA

MOREAU SIPIERE ERIC AND RANDI GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A

STARTS

EARNINGS

8(4-1-1)1-1 7(1-2-1)0-2

$35,140 $15,810

8(2-1-1) 6(1-1-0)

$10,695 $9,240

6(1-0-0) 7(0-0-2) 6(0-2-1)

$6,818 $5,530 $4,574

7(1-1-1) 6(1-1-2)0-1

9(1-2-0) 7(1-1-0)

3(1-0-0) 3(0-2-0)

5(0-2-2)

1(1-0-0) 3(0-0-0)

$11,475 $11,450

$8,202 $7,680

$4,360 $4,300

$3,738

$3,180 $2,110

TIKIS DESTINY DELEON RITA 7(0-0-1) $1,928 FEMALE FRENZY SMEDING LETTIE 2(0-0-0) $1,000 19 WMA WHITE SANDY SAND TIKI SPECIAL WMA RHODA GARZA JOEL 3(0-0-1) $838 RANK HORSE SIRE DAM RACE OWNER STARTS EARNINGS 20 BIG INFECTION SO BIG IS BETTER DESTINEE LZP POWELL MARK 1(0-0-0) $500 1 RB KINKIE BOOTS NASHWAN AL KHALIDIAH RICH KINKGA ROSEBROOK FARMS LLC 11(2-6-2)1-4 $41,550 21 AURUM REX NORPHE RCF AURA-LEIGH BORG ELISABETH 2(0-0-0) $162 2 UPTOWN SANDY GIRL BURNING SAND WIBWILCCA HENNINGSGARD JON 8(3-3-0)1-1 $36,770 22 TTT BROTHER WHIZ MANO Y MANO THREE T MISS KONTIKI MASSEY MILES D 1(0-0-0) $100 3 RB GAIM CHANGER AIM SOUTH GINKGA ROSEBROOK FARMS LLC 10(3-3-1)0-2 $32,725 4 R B KINDLE BURNING SAND RICH KINKGA FORD GARRETT 4(3-1-0)1-1 $31,500 5 ROYALLY BRED THOROUGHBRED ROYAL ATHEENA CRE RUN ENTERPRISES LLC 4(1-1-2)0-1 $11,300 6 RB WICKED RICH TH RICHIE R B SAND STORM WERNER KENNETH R 10(1-0-3) $10,848 7 RB SAND PEARL BURNING SAND RICH KINKGA ROSEBROOK FARMS LLC 5(1-1-0) $9,225 8 RUNNING BROOKE BURNING SAND TRI-ILLUSIVE LADY GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A 4(1-0-2) $8,700 9 TIFFANYS DREAM BURNING SAND WIKING STAR GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A 2(1-0-0) $6,500 10 WMA ANGEL POWER SAND TIKI SPECIAL TAINT LOVE GRAND GARZA BENJAMIN 9(0-1-0) $3,950 11 REPORT RICH SIN #1800 TH RICHIE DC WELL DONE FORD GARRETT 2(1-0-0) $3,720 AJC Copyright © 2018 Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, all rights reserved. 12 ANNA BELLA AA BURNING SAND ANGEL PROOF GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A 6(0-1-2) $3,287 02/05/2018 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 13 Arabian SMOKE EN Club, FIREInc. and Equibase Company AIM SOUTH SUMMER N SMOKE SMOKE KATHRYNhaving K ORthem PAUL J called to their attention. 3(0-1-0) $3,100 causes. Jockey LLC, disclaim responsibility for the consequences, if any, of such errors, but would appreciate being 14 MISS RUBY GRILLA NOVELYNN AGUAYO RAMON DAVILA 6(0-0-0) $2,725 15 DESERT DEW NIVOUR DE CARDONNE SHAWMONDEW A EL SAID MOHAMMAD 4(0-0-1) $2,270 2017 16 AIM N AIM SOUTH SAMANTHA SPICE BORG ELISABETH 6(0-1-1) $2,150 17 PACIFIC WINDS DAHESS A SECOND WIND GOLDENSANDS RACING LLC 2(0-0-1) $1,600 18 WMA OFAND PRAISE WMA SOLOMANS SONG CUNNINGHAM LORRAINE 7(0-0-0) $1,560 4 YEAR OLD SONG COLTS GELDINGS SAND TIKI SPECIAL 19 DAZE OF AWE GRILLA IN AWE DIT QUARTER MOON RANCH LLC 1(0-1-0) $1,400 RANK HORSE SIRE DAM RACE OWNER STARTS EARNINGS 20 KKAT BALLOU DJET SET DE FALGAS BLACK BEACHES TEUTSCH JANE R 2(0-0-0) $920 1 RB NASH NASHWAN AL KHALIDIAH R B SAND STORM ROSEBROOK 7(4-1-1)3-1 $69,050 21 BIG EYE SO BIG IS BETTER ISIS DE GARGASSAN POWELL MARKFARMS LLC 2(0-0-0) $625 2 QUICK SAND AASALLY BURNING TRIUMPHS SILKIE GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A 10(3-1-5)1-5 $50,646 22 WMA MUSTANG SAND TIKI SAND SPECIAL SPRINGTYME SALLY GARCIA JUANITA 1(0-0-0) $100 23 MIZZDORA VAZS MANE SON PJ MISS DE ZUBY SCHARLI 1(0-0-0) $50 3 LIL DUDE AA BURNING SAND VAGUE GEMME POWELL CINDY MARK AND WILLIS SUSAN A 14(4-1-1) $40,530

3 YEAR OLD FILLIES AND MARES 3-Year-Old Fillies SAND and Mares 18 WMA FIESTA TIKI SPECIAL

LEADING RUNNERS BY EARNINGS

4-Year-Old Colts and Geldings

4 5 6 7 8 9

KAO MALOAN SWA MYSTICAL MHF RB HOCUS POCUS MADJIKMAN CANDY LAND MAN RB SAND CASTLE RB OPEN FIRE

KAOLINO MADJANI NASHWAN AL KHALIDIAH MADJANI ZEFIRO DE NULVI BURNING SAND AKIM DE DUCOR

MOLLI MALOAN MORNING LYGHT ABRA CAADABRA RUBIE ROSE MARIEKA CS ROYALE FANFARE

BURNING FIRESTAR FARMS LLC LEADING RUNNERS BYROSEBROOK EARNINGS CRE RUN ENTERPRISES LLC

RB BURNING RISK

WETZEL JAMES L JR MANDOLYNN HILL FARM PINEWOOD STABLES CRE RUN ENTERPRISES LLC POWELL PRESTON BENNETT LYNN

NO RISK AL MAURY

GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A WERNER KENNETH R

SAND TIKI BELLE

9(3-3-1)1-0 6(3-1-0) 13(3-3-2) 6(1-2-1)0-1 12(1-2-2) 9(1-2-2)0-1

$33,177 $27,000 $26,265 $18,875 $18,567 $17,716

7(2-1-1) 5(2-2-0)

$10,160 $9,683

6(1-1-1) 4(1-1-0)0-1

$13,540 $12,845

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 causes. 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. 7(0-1-5) 14 Arabian BELLFASTT NIVOUR DE CARDONNE BELLA ATHEENA GOLDENSANDS RACING LLC $7,136

HIJO DE SAMMY

SAMMY V

BURNING SAND BURNING SAND

SERENE DREAMS

WOODS DANIEL OR EVERETTA

RB FIRED UP BURN NOTICE MC

19 20 1 21 2 22

MY WERNERS EQUINOX WMA FRESCOE SWEET AA EL NINOHONEY SV RISKY FC TIKIRED ROSE

5 6

WMA SPECIAL ROSE BURNING CHARM

SAND TIKI SPECIAL BURNING SAND

BLYTH MILADY ROSE TRIUMPHS SILKIE

GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A FORBES-ROBINSON, NICOLA AND SCHLEIMER, JIM SMEDING LETTIE GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A

9 10 11

ANGELINA AA BURNING MERCY ALLEGRO FIRE

BURNING SAND BURNING SAND ALLEGRO AA

ANGEL PROOF TRI-ILLUSIVE LADY TRI SILKIE SANDS

GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A

18 KAZZU KAOLINO 4 YEAR OLD FILLIES AND MARES 4-Year-Old Fillies and Mares

RANK HORSE

3 4

7 8

RUBY AA RB HOT RISK

WMA SUCCESS SYMBOL BIG GIRLS ARE BETTER

MY THUNDER BOLT THE KENTUCKIAN BURNING SAND NO RISK AL MAURY NO RISK MAURY SAND TIKIALSPECIAL

GINKGA FRENCH TWIST

2017

16 17

MW BONNIE Z ORANGEBLSMSPECIAL WMA FLORA TRIUMPHSCS SILKIE SURREAL NOVELYNN EDEE ROSE

SIRE

DAM

BURNING SAND NO RISK AL MAURY

TRIUMPHS PEARL ST HOTTIEDOTTIE

STATUS SYMBOLL SO BIG IS BETTER

SWEET SUCCESS MA YOU GO GIRL

ROSEBROOK FARMS LLC MEYER JAMES E AND SUSAN C

RUNNING B STABLES SMEDING HENDRIK DELEON RITA GILLIS BETTY VASQUEZ SAMJ AAND JOSEPH A QUARTER MOON RANCH LLC DELEON RITA

RACE OWNER

CUNNINGHAM LORRAINE POWELL MARK

ROSEBROOK FARMS LLC

9(1-0-1)

3(0-0-1) 4(0-0-0)

1(0-0-0) 1(0-0-0) 1(0-0-0) 4(2-0-2)1-1 1(0-0-0) 20(1-3-7)0-1 1(0-0-0)

STARTS

2(1-0-1)1-1 8(2-2-0)1-0

$5,729

$2,693 $1,625

$500 $217 $100 $34,150 $100 $28,507 $100

EARNINGS

$24,050 $20,090

14(3-1-2) 7(1-1-3)0-2

$13,291 $13,070

6(1-3-0) 5(1-0-2) 6(1-2-0)

$7,957 $6,403 $6,374

13(2-0-2) 8(1-0-0)

2(0-0-1)0-1

$11,467 $10,745

$4,025

Data 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 $3,625 other 13provided FIFTYSHADESS OF BAY DAHESS DONNATELLAA CRE RUN ENTERPRISES LLC 3(0-1-0) 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 16 17 18 19 20 21

DUCHESS AA SISAZDESTINY MADJIC VAZ

WMA PRAIRIE WIND BURNING VAZ RV MISS INDEPENDENT MERITAGE MHF FOXY ROXY

BURNING SAND VAZS BURNING DESTINY MADJANI THE KENTUCKIAN BURNING SAND MOULIN ROUGE MAF CHNDAKA NORPHE

WIKING STAR MISS PHILLY TIKI DESTINY

NOVAL CONCEPT

GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A DAVIS JESSE VASQUEZ SAM A CUNNINGHAM LORRAINE

b WORLD GAL RACING YEARBOOK VASQUEZ SAM A ARABIAN 62 bGOLLY BINT BASKETTE SONOMA DEW SCARLET CS

VICKERS EVELYN L CASTRO CRISTIAN POWELL PRESTON

6(0-0-1) 5(0-0-0) 8(0-0-0)

$3,328 $2,220 $1,867

1(0-0-0) 1(0-0-0)

$500 $450

6(0-0-1) 1(0-1-0) 1(0-0-1)

$1,332 $1,120 $561

LEADING RUNNERS BY EARNINGS

AJC REPORT #1800 02/05/2018

TOP RANKED U.S. RACEHORSES 2017

OLDER HORSES Older Horses RANK HORSE

SIRE

DAM

1 2

PADDYS DAY EASTER MAN

BURNING SAND BURNING SAND

AK LORETTA ANGEL PROOF

QUARTER MOON RANCH LLC GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A

9(6-2-1)4-2 7(2-5-0)1-4

$176,650 $94,940

5 6 7

SAND VICTOR CR ARDIENTE SERGEANT PEPPER MHF

BURNING SAND BURNING SAND AMAZING SON

VAGUE DE GEMME FORTY ALL SHIPPEY LANE

GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A VASQUEZ SAM A YOUNGDALE MICHELE C

9(2-2-1)1-3 11(2-3-2)0-1 8(1-2-1)

$34,447 $17,653 $14,100

3 4

8 9

QUICK AND RICH THESS IS AWESOME

TH RICHIE DAHESS

RAINEING SAND TWICE RICH

TRUE GRIT SA

13 14

BUTCH CASSIDY LZP ES MI CIELO

15 16

QUICK NOON IN AWE

BURNING SAND TH RICHIE

NORPHE

THREE T THREAT BURNING SAND BURNING DAHESS SAND BURNING CALIN DU SAND LOUP

WILSON ED

BW ALI CATT 2017 ISIS DE GARGASSAN

SHELLEY WARREN PLEASANTON ARABIAN RACING CLUB, GILLIS, BETTY AND JOSEPH POWELL PRESTON

ZABELLA DE FALGAS

6(1-1-1)1-1 5(1-0-1)

ASHBY MARK J TEUTSCH JANE R VASQUEZ SAM A

2(1-0-0) 5(0-1-1) 9(0-0-3)0-1

6(0-1-1)0-1 4(1-1-0) 3(1-0-1)

EARNINGS

$85,567 $36,543

$12,040 $8,915

$8,235 $7,554

$7,250 $5,900 $5,879

$5,858 $5,796 $5,555

GODFREY 4X CATTLE AND HAULING CO 13(0-1-2) $5,395 STARTS EARNINGS 19 TM BIG PAPA BINMAHFOOZ SALEM 6(1-1-0) $5,232 1 IVORY SHORES QUARTER MOON RANCH LLC 10(5-1-1)1-2 $94,026 20 IN X HESS HALL AIMEE D 7(0-0-1) $4,725 2 DREAM PEARL BURT, DOROTHY, CALL, EVELYN, SOLTAU, 8(3-3-0)3-2 $53,118 21 RB CREED BORG ELISABETH 7(0-2-0) $3,716 CORY AND EATON, TERRI 22 Z YOYO GO WALK THE LINE RCF MAID MYDAY BORG ELISABETH 6(0-1-1) $3,590 3 LAST CALL MHF KAOLINO ALWAYS AND FOREVER BENNETT LYNN 11(3-3-3)0-2 $51,047 23 DESERT HONOUR NIVOUR DE CARDONNE ANNAS DESERT ROSE RICHARDS STEVEN 2(0-1-0) $2,600 4 MISS PARADISE PARADOR NOVELYNN POWELL MARK 14(3-2-2) $43,022 24 TA MY VIRGULE VIRGULE AL MAURY MY EVANGELINE ERNST, JUDY AND SCHNEIDER, ERIC W 6(0-1-1) $2,205 5 PAMS MASQUERADE WALK THE LINE GRAND MASQUERADE WILSON ED 10(3-2-0) $33,185 25 KHOUROS CS BIG EASY KADOR N BRAEBRAE MOREAU SIPIERE RANDI 4(0-0-3) $2,190 6 OUR PRINCESS NIVOUR DE CARDONNE MONARCHS PRINCESS CRE RUN ENTERPRISES LLC 7(0-5-0) $20,100 7 TM MADDAMEE BURNING SAND SCARLET O SARA DANYLUK KEN 9(1-3-1) $18,750 8 MERLOT MHF MADJANI SONOMA DEW MANDOLYNN HILL FARM 10(1-2-1) $13,633 9 ZARIFA CS ZEFIRO DE NULVI WILLOW CS MORALES JOANNE 10(1-1-2) $12,906 10 TAYLORS TOUCHOF CLASS DAHESS TOPPOFTHECLASS CHUR BARB 3(1-0-1) $11,800 11 SABRES EDGE DAHESS IN LIGHTNING GLOSSER BILLIE 11(1-1-2) $11,170 12 ©SAND TOKEN BURNING SAND BRAND MARIAN ELIZABETH 9(1-1-0) $9,240 Copyright 2018 Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, all rights reserved.ALL VIRTUE 13provided JUNIA DE FALGAS B Jare ZELL POWELL PRESTON 11(0-1-2) Data or compiled by Arabian Jockey Club, DJET Inc. andSET Equibase Company LLC generally accurate but occasionally errors and omissions occur as a result of incorrect data received from others, mistakes in processing and $7,250 other causes. Jockey Club, Inc.SWA and Equibase Company LLC, disclaim responsibility for the consequences, if any, of such errors, but would appreciate having 14 Arabian OZARK KAOLENA KAOLINO FMR OZARK EKLIPSE WETZEL JAMES L JR them being called to their attention. 6(1-0-0) $5,780 AJC 15 REPORT OMEGA CS #1100 ZEFIRO DE NULVI MEGA CS POWELL PRESTON 11(0-1-2) $5,760 02/05/2018 16 RB HOT BUNS NIVOUR DE CARDONNE ST HOTTIEDOTTIE BORG ELISABETH 7(0-0-4) $5,434 17 DARTYN KRISS SWA KD KALHOUN TRISS WETZEL JAMES L JR 7(0-0-1) $5,385 18 THROUGHLEAP THOROUGHBRED A NOBLE LEAP HENNINGSGARD KRISTA 9(0-0-1) $5,100 19 ALL N ALL DAHESS ALL TU SEXY 5(0-0-1) $5,025 2017 CRE RUN ENTERPRISES LLC 20 RICH CRAFT TH RICHIE MORE ADORAABLE FORD GARRETT 6(1-0-0) $4,561 21 NIVOURS ROMANCE NIVOUR DE CARDONNE LEGAL ROMANCE BORG ELISABETH 6(0-2-0) $4,397 22 KEEP ON DREAMIN KAOLINO DREAM KEEPER PLEASANTON ARABIAN RACING CLUB 4(1-0-0) $3,885 STAKES TOTAL 23 MADGICALL MADJANI TU FOR ALL GOLDENSANDS RACING LLC 6(0-0-0) $3,525 RANK STALLION YOB STRTRS WNRS/WINS WNRS/WINS EARNINGS TOP EARNER/EARNINGS 24 JEWELL AA BURNING SAND TRIUMPHS PEARL GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A 2(0-0-0) $2,400 BURNING SAND 1986 43 28/57 $920,059 PADDYS DAY $176,650 251 TRU KAOLINA KAOLINO TRULY FLAMING 12/17 RUBIN HOWIE 6(1-0-0) $2,329

RANK HORSE

SIRE

THREE T ZENA SPILLED PERFUME FRENCH SHORES EASTER IA TRIUMPHS PEARL BURNING FIRESTAR

8(1-2-1)1-1 9(2-1-0)

3(2-0-0) 12(0-0-3)

GRAND MASQUERADE RZOE LUTE BOZELL HEAVEN KAN WAIT

BURNING SAND ALLEGRO AA

17 ZEPHYR CS OLDER MARES Older Mares 18 TTT CHARCOAL CHARLIE

SMEDING LETTIE SHELLEY WARREN

DUNOIRE RUNNERS BY SHELLEY WARREN LEADING EARNINGS

DAHESS BURNING SAND BURNING SAND

AYERS AMBUSH AA

STARTS

FRITZ TOM CRE RUN ENTERPRISES LLC

PS STINAS SAGE VIRTEUCE

BURNING SAND CHNDAKA

11 REPORT CHNDAKASEXPRESS AJC #1800 12 LAZUR HESS 02/05/2018

RACE OWNER

DAM

RACE OWNER

LEADING SIRES BY EARNINGS

2017 Leading Sires and Dams by Earnings

Sires 2

NASHWAN AL KHALIDIAH

2004

3/9

2/4

$136,865

5 6

DAHESS MADJANI

1999 2000

11 6

5/6 4/6

0/0 0/0

$99,883 $71,718

3 4

TH RICHIE KAOLINO

NO RISK AL MAURY

2001 1998

2002

5 7

5/5 5/9

1/1 1/1

3/5

1/1

$113,611 $101,292

$58,380

RB NASH

$69,050

THESS IS AWESOME MYSTICAL MHF

$36,543 $27,000

QUICK AND RICH LAST CALL MHF

RISKY RED

$85,567 $51,047

$28,507

Copyright Arabian Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC,8all rights reserved. 0/0 8 © 2018 NIVOUR DEJockey CARDONNE 1995 0/0 $44,284 OUR PRINCESS $20,100 Data provided or compiled by Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. 1996 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$43,022 other 9 PARADOR 1 1/3 0/0 $43,022 MISS PARADISE 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.

AJC 10 REPORT AIM SOUTH#1300 02/05/2018 11 ZEFIRO DE NULVI 12 13 14

15 16 17

SO BIG IS BETTER WALK THE LINE SAND TIKI SPECIAL

ALLEGRO AA THOROUGHBRED DJET SET DE FALGAS

Dams 18 AMAZING SON

2001 1995 2004 2004 2001

1998 2002 2001

3 3 5 2 8

3 2 4

LEADING DAMS BY EARNINGS 1/3 2/2 3/3 1/3 1/3

3/4 1/1 0/0

0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 2017

$22,330 $16,400 $14,120

19 1 20 2 21 3 22 4 23 5 24

AKIM DE DUCOR AK LORETTA BUSH HOG TRIUMPHS SILKIE STATUS SYMBOLL ANGEL PROOF MOULIN ROUGE MAF FRENCH SHORES CHNDAKA RICH KINKGA NORPHE

1991 1 2005 1 VIRGULE 2003 AL MAURY 1 SEYVILLA 2005 TRIUMPH 1 NF PROOF 2003 4 VIRGULE AL MAURY 1990 3 TH RICHIE 2001 3

YOB DAMSIRE

1/1 1/1 1/1 1/2 1/1 0/0

STRTRS

STAKES TOTAL 0/0 $14,100 WNRS/WINS EARNINGS

RB GAIM CHANGER CANDY LAND MAN BIG CORK PAMS MASQUERADE WMA SPECIAL ROSE SPOOK AA ROYALLY BRED JUNIA

$32,725 $18,567 $15,810 $33,185 $13,291

$10,160 $11,300 $7,250 TOP

SIRE OF TOP EARNER SERGEANT PEPPER MHF $14,100 EARNER EARNINGS RB OPEN FIRE $13,540 2004 1 1/6 PADDYS DAY BURNING SAND $176,650 CAPTAIN BUSH $11,475 1995 4 4/8 QUICK WMA SANDSUCCESS AA BURNING SAND $50,646 SYMBOL $11,467 2003 3 2/3 EASTER MANRED PEPPERBURNING SAND $94,940 WMA $8,202 2001 1 1/5 IVORY CHNDAKASEXPRESS SHORES BURNING SAND $94,026 $7,554 2008 4 1/1 3/6 RB KINKIE BOOTS NASHWAN AL $41,550 ZEPHYR CS $5,555 KHALIDIAH 25 BIG EASY 1997 2 0/0 0/0 $5,928 FLY DUBAI CS $3,738 6 QUICK NOON 2001 HIGHNOON ECLIPSE 1 1/1 1/1 $85,567 QUICK AND RICH TH RICHIE $85,567 7 TRIUMPHS PEARL 2005 SEYVILLA TRIUMPH 4 2/4 2/4 $81,678 DREAM PEARL BURNING SAND $53,118 8 R B SAND STORM 2008 BURNING SAND 2 2/5 1/3 $79,898 RB NASH NASHWAN AL $69,050 KHALIDIAH 9 VAGUE DE GEMME 1999 BACO DU CASSOU 2 2/6 1/1 $74,977 LIL DUDE AA BURNING SAND $40,530 10 NOVELYNN 1999 PATRIOT MISSLE 3 2/4 0/0 $74,254 MISS PARADISE PARADOR $43,022 11 ALWAYS AND FOREVER 2005 VIRGULE AL MAURY 1 1/3 0/0 $51,047 LAST CALL MHF KAOLINO $51,047 12 IN AWE 1997 MONARCH AH 2 2/3 0/0 $49,388 THESS IS AWESOME DAHESS $36,543 Copyright © 2018 Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, all rights reserved. 13 GRAND MASQUERADE 1996 MONARCH AH 2 1/3 0/0 $40,739 PAMS MASQUERADE WALK THE LINE $33,185 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 causes. Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, disclaim responsibility if any,1/1 of such errors, but$36,770 would appreciate having them being called toBURNING their attention. 14 Arabian WIBWILCCA 1994 WILKOLAK 1 for the consequences, 1/3 UPTOWN SANDY GIRL SAND $36,770 15 GINKGA 2004 TORNADO DE SYRAH 2 1/3 0/0 $35,418 RB GAIM CHANGER AIM SOUTH $32,725 16 RICH FRYND 2009 TH RICHIE 1 1/4 1/1 $35,140 RB HOT DATE BURNING SAND $35,140 17 MOLLI MALOAN 1996 FMR GRAND JETE 1 1/3 1/1 $33,177 KAO MALOAN SWA KAOLINO $33,177 b b 18 ST HOTTIEDOTTIE 2004 BURNING SAND 3 2/3 1/1 $32,342 RB HOT RISK NO RISK AL MAURY $20,090 19 MORNING LYGHT 1998 MONARCH AH 1 1/3 0/0 $27,000 MYSTICAL MHF MADJANI $27,000 20 ABRA CAADABRA 2004 BURNING SAND 2 1/3 0/0 $26,737 RB HOCUS POCUS NASHWAN AL $26,265 KHALIDIAH RANK DAM

WNRS/ WINS

0/0 0/0 0/0

$37,975 $37,233 $36,920 $36,775 $22,549

0/0 0/0 1/4 0/0 2/2 0/0 1/1 0/0 1/1 0/0 2/2

$13,540 $176,650 $11,475 $108,561 $11,467 $106,184 $10,944 $94,026 $9,154 $86,300 $6,167

63 ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK WORLD

TOP EARNER

TOP RANKED U.S. RACEHORSES AJC REPORT #1500 02/05/2018

LEADING BREEDERS BY EARNINGS

2017 Leading U.S. Breeders, Owners, and Trainers 2017

Breeders RANK BREEDER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

13 14

JOSEPH A OR BETTY J GILLIS DIANNE K WALDRON JANE R TEUTSCH ALAN KIRSHNER OR DEBORAH MIHALOFF TOM FRITZ

BILL WALDRON ERIC AND RANDI MOREAU-SIPIERE MANDOLYNN HILL FARM OR KINSMAN AND CHERYL WRIGHT JAMES L WETZEL JR L TODD MOAK MANDOLYNN HILL FARM ED WILSON

KRISTA HENNINGSGARD MARK POWELL

RITA DE LEON

18 19 20 21 22

WARREN SHELLEY LAPCO ARABIANS MICHAEL ECONOMOPOULOS BRAD ALEXANDER AND SUSAN ALEXANDER SAM VASQUEZ

AJC16REPORT #1400 FELIX G PAYNE 02/05/2018 17 BILLIE GLOSSER

Owners RANK 23 1 24 2 25

OWNER

MARK J ASHBY GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A KRISTA AND JON HENNINGSGARD QUARTER MOON RANCH LLC GARRETT FORD

RUNNERS

STARTS

FIRSTS

SECONDS

THIRDS

STAKES WIN

STAKES PLACE

EARNINGS

21 19 5 17 1

130 124 30 71 8

33 28 6 7 1

23 25 3 16 2

23 21 5 11 1

9 7 4 0 1

20 11 2 3 1

$512,687 $341,161 $190,770 $146,859 $85,567

3 3 3 2

22 26 17 22

4 4 4 3

3 7 3 2

2 3 1 3

1 0 0 0

0 1 0 0

$44,342 $41,635 $41,133 $40,739

4 9 1

46 49 11

4 4 3

6 6 3

1 4

8 16

3 2

3 3

2 2

11 20

2 2

1 2

LEADING OWNERS 10 49 2 BY EARNINGS 1 2 2 1 2 6

2 1 2

11 10 8 15 28

11 6 8

2017

3 2 1 3 0

STARTS 1

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3 ROSEBROOK FARMS LLC 4 POWELL MARK 5 CRE RUN ENTERPRISES LLC 6 FRITZ TOM 7 BENNETT LYNN Copyright Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, all rights reserved. 8 © 2018 BURT, DOROTHY, CALL, EVELYN, SOLTAU, AND EATON, TERRI Data providedCORY 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 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. 9 FORD GARRETT 24(6-4-1)1-1 $51,935 10 WETZEL JAMES L JR 22(4-3-2)1-0 $44,342 11 MANDOLYNN HILL FARM 19(4-3-1) $41,733 12 WILSON ED 25(3-2-3) $41,154 13 HENNINGSGARD JON 8(3-3-0)1-1 $36,770 14 SHELLEY WARREN 17(4-2-3)1-2BY EARNINGS $30,548 LEADING TRAINERS AJC #1600 15REPORT VASQUEZ SAM A 36(2-4-5)0-2 $28,513 02/05/2018 16 POWELL PRESTON 28(0-3-6) $24,715 17 BORG ELISABETH 42(0-7-6) $21,606 18 WERNER KENNETH R 15(3-2-3) $20,531 2017 19 DANYLUK KEN 13(1-3-1) $20,460 20 FORBES-ROBINSON, NICOLA AND 8(2-2-0)1-0 $20,090 SCHLEIMER, JIM RANK TRAINER STABLES STARTS EARNINGS 21 PINEWOOD 12(2-2-1) $18,035 22 YOUNGDALE MICHELE C 10(1-2-1) $14,725 1 TORREZ JERENESTO 123(33-25-23)10-21 $484,066 23 BARBEAU KATHERINE 12(3-0-3) $13,700 2 POWELL SCOTT 65(13-9-15)5-6 $330,795 24 PLEASANTON 9(2-4-0) $13,267 3 ASHBY LYNN AARABIAN RACING CLUB, 71(11-20-7)1-5 $255,330 GILLIS, BETTY AND JOSEPH 4 EATON TERRI 78(17-15-8)5-7 $186,614 5 POWELL MARK 70(14-6-10)0-1 $146,265 6 HOBSON SIMON 65(10-12-8)0-2 $135,350 Copyright © 2018 Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, all rights reserved. 7 DANYLUK KEN 76(9-9-8)2-2 $114,721 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 causes.8ArabianSHELLEY 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. HELEN 46(8-3-6)1-2 $53,841 9 LAFLEUR RENEE 79(5-6-13)0-2 $52,826 10 GARZA BENJAMIN 38(3-4-4) $49,089 11 WALDRON BILL 32(1-3-3) $30,125 12 BORG ABEL 45(0-7-6) $21,992 13 BRAND ELIZABETH 21(2-2-2) $20,910 14 RITTER SHANNON 10(1-2-1) $14,725 15 DELEON RITA F 25(2-1-3) $13,849 16 GONZALEZ ALDANA 14(0-1-5) $11,645 17 NEILSON WALLACE C 8(0-1-0) $5,225 18 HALL AIMEE D 7(0-0-1) $4,725 YEARBOOK b WORLD 64 b ARABIAN RACING 19 BROOKS JEFFERY CHARLES 12(0-1-1) $3,265 20 SCHNEIDER ERIC W 6(0-1-1) $2,205 21 SEESING LEONIE 4(0-0-0) $2,000

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A CONVERSATION with Cory Soltau

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Dream Pearl (Burning Sand x Triumphs Pearl by Seyvilla Triumph) pictured here winning at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, California, on August 8, 2015, under jockey Pedro Flores.

devotion. Racing has always attracted Soltau’s attention and has taken more of his time in recent years, as an owner in partnerships and as the chairman of the Arabian Racing Association of California, the breed’s official representative in the state. Soltau’s enthusiasm toward racing is infectious, along with his desire to attract new participants in the form of more racehorse owners, better prize money, and more horses

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Dream Pearl in the winners circle after the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship Cup on July 8, 2017, in Pleasanton, California. The mare has won 10 of 20 starts for her owners, the Dream Pearl Partners.

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or Cory Soltau, the northern California equine veterinarian, the second Sunday of February was a typical weekend day. He was never far from a horse. The day started with a half-hour drive to Golden Gate Fields racetrack, adjacent to Berkeley, to watch stakes winning mare Dream Pearl (Burning Sand x Triumphs Pearl by Seyvilla Triumph) gallop in preparation for her 2018 campaign. The mare is owned by Soltau and partners Dorothy Burt, Evelyn Call, and trainer Terri Eaton. While the racing season draws closer and the breeding season gets underway in earnest, Soltau has yet another more active plan involving horses underway — recovering from recent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in time to begin riding and training for the Tevis Cup this summer. If he regains fitness, which Soltau expects to do, he will participate in the famous marathon race for the 30th time. “I did my first Tevis Cup in 1969,” he said. “It’s defined my summers for however long that is.” The vet practice keeps Soltau busy, while the Tevis Cup is a lifelong sporting

at the Pleasanton fair, the Santa Rosa Arabian Stakes, and the Arabian Stallion Stakes at Lone Star Park in Texas. Out of necessity, Dream Pearl raced against males several times just to find suitable options, Soltau said. “We didn’t have a lot of races for her,” he said. “We were racing her against the guys. The race at Lone Star was pretty exciting. The win at Pleasanton was the most glamorous one.” Dream Pearl was eighth in the Sheikha Fatima Stakes at Santa Anita last year. Having a runner at one of the most picturesque tracks in the United States left Soltau overwhelmed. “It was the biggest thrill, even though she didn’t do that great,” he said. “It was at Santa Anita. It was so cool.” Finding Dream Pearl a sufficient number of races in California this year could be difficult. Soltau said that funding for races has been difficult and that two stakes previously run at Pleasanton in early July in the Sheikha Fatima and Sheikh Zayed series will not be held this year. There has also been pushback from some racing executives at northern California tracks and fair associations who have not been receptive to accommodating Arabian owners and trainers. There will be races this summer, but making them as good as possible and getting the word out to attract runners has been a chore, Soltau said. “We’re really struggling up here to get things going in northern California,” he said. “We’re trying to give (people) a reason to stay in California.” Soltau said one possibility is racing at Golden Gate Fields in late summer during the gap between the Ferndale fair in far northern Humboldt County in August and the Fresno fair in October in the central part of the state. “Our goal is to run for a minimum of $10,000,” he said of the 2018 season in whole. “It’s a challenge. We want to run and just race.” By the time the racing season begins, Soltau will be equally focused on the Tevis Cup. This year’s ride will be held on July 28 and follows the traditional course from just outside of Lake Tahoe toward the southwest to Auburn, California, “through the back country,” Soltau said. “I’ve finished it 17 times,” he said. “I’m going for 20. I’ve started it (I think) 29 times. I know the first part of that trail really well. It’s the last part that keeps bugging me.” Having the right equine partner is key for a ride that must be completed within 24 hours and travels along trails through canyons and across streams and rivers. The grueling race is a test for rider and horse. There are times when it’s best to climb off and walk, particularly on downhill sections through canyons. The temperatures can vary from extremely hot summer weather to cooler conditions at higher altitudes through the day and night. For Soltau, the experience is as important as the results, Gwalyf (Kello-Gwalor x Couronata), 1988 U.S. National IAHA Champion Endurance Horse, owned and ridden by Cory Soltau, and bred by Joy Pritchard. particularly with a younger horse. “There were times when

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competing in races within the state. The task is not easy. Arabians race in California primarily on the northern fair circuit at venues such as Pleasanton, Santa Rosa, Sacramento, Ferndale, and Fresno through the summer and early fall. The richest race of the year this season will be the $100,000 Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Darley Awards Stakes at Santa Anita in Arcadia, outside of Los Angeles, on April 7. Santa Anita is not part of the fair circuit. The race is on the same program as the $1 million Santa Anita Derby, a key prep race for the Kentucky Derby on May 5. More than 30,000 fans are expected to attend the Santa Anita races. Dream Pearl is a candidate for the Santa Anita race. She has been based at Golden Gate Fields in recent weeks to prepare for the richest race of her career. Dream Pearl has won 10 of 20 starts and earned $100,448 for Soltau and his partners. A seven-year-old in 2018, Dream Pearl won three stakes last year — the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Stakes

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I started that I knew we wouldn’t go all the way, but the horses got to know that trail,” he said. “The first time we would just go through. The second time they would know where they were. They’d be stronger and a little bit older. “There were times when I’ve only wanted to go 35 miles or 55 miles whether the horse wanted to go farther or not,” he said. “Last year, we got to the 35mile mark, and my knee was just killing me. I tried to get off going down those canyons as it’s easier on the horse’s legs, but I knew my knee wasn’t going to hold up. You’re not balanced and your horse eventually pays the price.” Soltau said he hopes to start training in earnest this spring. He doesn’t have to go far for suitable terrain. His home is at the foot of Mt. Diablo, which provides ample trails to build stamina for rider and horse. “I’ve got a neat horse lined up,” he said. “I used to do really well. I tried to be competitive. Now, I just want to finish. There’s no money in it. It doesn’t make any sense, but it gives you a passion in life.” Decades of experience have shown

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Soltau the best ways to prepare for the race. There are months of planning and a gradual understanding of how much a rider can ask of his partner. After all, the race does not unfold in an urban setting. “It forces me to have a relationship with my horse, or I’ll be 25 miles from anywhere Bey Teyna (Bey Shah x TW Forteyna), 1992 U.S. National and walking,” he said. Champion Mare in 1992, shown by Michael Byatt, and bred and “It forces me to be a owned by Cory Soltau’s Blackhawk Valley Arabians. better rider.” Soltau’s family began breeding show horses in the 1960s, and the veterinarian has a lengthy and successful record in that discipline. Soltau began breeding Arabians in the early 1980s through his Blackhawk Valley Arabians shortly after he finished college. After leaving Texas A&M, Soltau briefly worked in a Thoroughbred racing veterinary practice in south Florida serving tracks such as Calder, Gulfstream Park, and Hialeah before returning to California. Blackhawk Valley Arabians has been led by the foals of the legendary broodmare TW Forteyna (*Fortel x Tapiola), the dam of multiple champions. The farm’s bloodlines have an emphasis on endurance, in case the horse makes a career switch, Soltau said. “When I’ve been breeding horses for my show stuff, I won’t always get a great show horse,” he said. “He better be rideable, and he better be tough. The best endurance horses are coming from the track. You don’t want to start these horses on endurance until they’re 6 or 7 or 8.” Dream Pearl is closer to the end of her career than the beginning. Eventually, she will be a valuable broodmare. This year, chances are she will face several tough fields in leading races throughout the nation. Judging from her 2017 form, Dream Pearl will be a danger to win a few of those races and enhance her already remarkable credentials. “When I was at Golden Gate, I was in the stall and felt her legs,” Soltau said. “She’s as tight and cold as can be, so that’s why we’ll continue.” Soltau has other horses in training through the Pleasanton Arabian Racing Club partnership that he administers, which allows a small number of people to be involved in race ownership while spreading the costs and risks involved. Sometimes, it feels as much like a social outing as a group of owners when the team attends the races and friends come along. For the last two summers, the group has watched Keep On Dreamin (Kaolino x Dream Keeper), a six-year-old mare, win races on the California fair circuit. She is expected to race again this year and tends to draw a crowd of friends when she races. “We won a race, and there must have been 50 people in the winner’s circle,” Soltau said. “That’s all it took: One winner’s circle and they’re hooked. Somewhere in there, there was a horse.” Steve Andersen is a correspondent for Daily Racing Form.

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PADDYS DAY Millionaire

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he already legendary career of the multiple champion Paddys Day is a work in progress. The Darley Horse of the Year in the United States in 2015 and 2016, Paddys Day (Burning Sand x AK Loretta by *Virgule Al Maury) has done something in recent months he failed to achieve in the past few years — win major stakes in the United Arab Emirates. His victories in the $60,000 Al Maktoum Challenge at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai on January 11 and the $50,000 Mazrat Al Ruwayah Stakes at the same venue on February 15 are his first two stakes wins outside the United States and only add to his reputation as one of the finest Arabian racehorses in American history. Paddys Day has been a fixture in major stakes in the United States since late 2014 when he was an accomplished three-year-old for trainer Scott Powell, who co-owns the now seven-year-old with his wife, Lori, racing as Quarter Moon Ranch. The win in the Al Ruwayah Stakes was the 24th win in 39 starts for Paddys Day, improving his race day earnings to $574,746. Add $450,000 in bonuses earned in $150,000 increments as the leading runner in the three-race Sheikh Zayed Cup series in the United States from 2015 through 2017 and Paddys Day has earned $1,024,746. “It’s absolutely unbelievable,” Lori Powell said of the earnings in a statement released after the Al Ruwayah Stakes. “It was never a goal we set, but this year it

Paddys Day (Burning Sand x AK Loretta by *Virgule Al Maury) pictured here winning the $100,000 HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Darley Awards Stake in Santa Anita on April 1.

became a reality, and he keeps going strong.” By comparison, DA Adios (*Wiking x Sanibel IA by Samtyr), the Horse of the Year in 2002 and 2004, won 19 of 34 starts and earned $622,048 in a career that spanned 2001 through 2006. Sand Witchh (Burning Sand x *Tornade Du Loup by Tornado De Syrah), Horse of the Year in 2009 and 2010, won 10 of 11 starts and earned $166,710 in a much shorter career. Paddys Day is not done. Scott Powell, who turned the training of Paddys Day over to Doug Watson in Dubai this winter, has targeted the $1 million Kahayla Classic at Meydan on March 31 as an early spring goal for his accomplished runner. His success in Dubai is a continuation of three dominant years in American racing for the Texas-bred horse. Paddys Day had seven stakes wins in 2015 in California, Colorado, and Texas, and three stakes wins in 2016 in Delaware, Kentucky, and Texas. The difference between the two years was the quality of the wins. In 2015, Paddys Day won two stakes rated as Grade 2 races, four Grade 3 races and one race that was not graded. In 2016, Paddys Day won three Grade 1 races — the Sheikh Zayed Stakes at Sam Houston, the Delaware Park Arabian Classic, and the President

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of the United Arab Emirates Cup at Churchill Downs. Paddys Day was even sharper at the highest level in the United States in 2017 with four Grade 1 stakes wins — three runnings of the Sheikh Zayed Stakes at Sam Houston, the Oak Tree at the Pleasanton county fair in California and Monmouth Park in New Jersey, and the Sheikha Fatima Stakes at Santa Anita. Paddys Day has been ridden by 12 Lara Sawaya, Executive Director of the HH jockeys; two of those riders are among Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global the most accomplished Thoroughbred Arabian Flat Racing Festival, left, with Scott and Lori Powell, owners of Paddys Day, right. jockeys in the United States. In the 2016 President of the UAE Cup, Paddys Day was ridden by Calvin Borel, who has won three Kentucky Derbys. In the Sheikha Fatima Stakes last year, Paddys Day was ridden by Victor Espinoza, who has also won three Kentucky Derbys, including the 2014 running with California Chrome and a year later with American Pharoah. Last September, Paddys Day was third in the President of the UAE Cup at Churchill Downs in his final domestic start of 2017, finishing behind Quick And Rich (TH Richie x Quick Noon by Highnoon Eclipse) and Easter Man (Burning Sand x Angel Proof by NF Proof). Those three are finalists for the Darley Award as the nation’s outstanding older male and are the three finalists for Horse of the Year, too. Paddys Day was the only horse among the Darley nominees to have more than six figures in earnings in 2017, winning six of nine starts and earning $176,650. His form tailed off significantly in two starts on turf in Abu Dhabi in November, an eighth in an allowance race on November 4 and a 13th in the $1,398,720 Sheikh Zayed Jewel Crown six days later. Paddys Day is winless in five starts on turf, all in Abu Dhabi. On dirt, Paddys Day has repeatedly proven to be an effective sprinter at all stages in his career and equally accomplished in longer races at a mile to 1 ¼ miles. In Dubai this year, Paddys Day has won twice at a mile and was beaten by only a head in the second round of the Al Maktoum Challenge at 1³/ 8 miles on dirt at Meydan on February 1, the longest race of his career. Patrick Dobbs rode Paddys Day in that race and again in the Al Ruwayah Stakes two weeks later. “He’s a horse that knows what the game is all about,” said Patrick after the Al Ruwayah Stakes. “He was

hardly blowing after this race.” Running two weeks apart is not a big deal for Paddys Day, who has frequently had races run in close proximity. This is an opposite approach to what many in racing take with considerable spacing between races designed to maximize performance. Paddys Day is a throwback to the durable racehorses from the last century. He thrives on action. In September 2016, for example, Paddys Day raced on three consecutive Saturdays in three time zones, winning the Grade 1 Delaware Park Arabian Classic, finishing second by a head after a tough trip in the Grade 2 Sheikh Zayed Stakes at Los Alamitos in California, and, finally, winning the President of the UAE Cup at Churchill Downs by 8 ¼ lengths a week later, the race in which he was ridden by Borel. There is very little he has yet to do in his five-year career to date. His latest accomplishment is the successful dirt campaign in Dubai this year. “It will be interesting to see how far he will take this until he retires,” Lori Powell said. So far, a career that began in Colorado in the summer of 2014 and flourished across the nation has made Paddys Day an international star for Arabian racing. Steve Andersen is a correspondent for Daily Racing Form. 71 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD

THE BIGGEST DAY

of the Qatar race season featuring the $1 million Emir's Sword

by Steve Andersen

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Above: Gazwan (Amer x Arc de Ciel by Djendel) won the $1 million Emir’s Sword in Qatar on February 24. Gazwan is owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, trained by Julian Smart, and ridden by Cristian Demuro. Top right: Left to right, trainer Julian Smart, jockey Cristian Demuro, Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani of Al Shahania, and HH The Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Bottom right: Trainer Julian Smart poses with Gazwan.

t the age of seven, Gazwan (Amer x Arc de Ciel by Djendel) is thriving on the racecourses of France and Qatar. If his win in the $1.19 million Qatar Arabian World Cup at Chantilly, France last October did not impress observers, then his victory in the $1 million Emir’s Sword in Qatar on February 24 certainly clinched worldwide admiration. Consecutive wins in seven-figure races will push a veteran to the top of racing. Gazwan won the dominant Group 1 race at 1 ¼ miles on turf in France last year and the dominant race at 1 ½ miles on turf in the Middle East this year. The latest win was easy to predict, according to trainer Julian Smart. “Gazwan was training like a beast,” he said. “He was probably the best I have seen him for some time.” He beat the best in Qatar to claim the win in the Group 1 Emir’s Sword on the biggest day of the Qatari season. Gazwan finished 1 ¼ lengths in front of stablemate Ebraz (Amer x Massamarie by Tidjani).

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In January, Ebraz was recognized as the top-ranked horse for the 2017 season by the International Federation of Arabian Horse Racing Authority’s Pattern Race and Handicapping Committee, partially because of his win in the 2017 Emir’s Sword. Gazwan was rated as a joint-second with yet another Smart-trained runner in Reda. Gazwan, Ebraz, and Reda are owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani of Qatar. In the Emir’s Sword, Yazeed (Munjiz x Al Dahma by Amer) finished third by two lengths. Yazeed was third behind Ebraz and Gazwan in the Qatar Arabian World Cup and won his next three starts — the Purebred Arabian Guineas and Qatar Derby in December and the Purebred Arabian Sword Trial in January. Yazeed beat Ebraz in the Qatar Derby to stake a role as a leading contender in the Emir’s Sword. The tactics used by jockey Cristian Demuro on Gazwan played a pivotal role in the outcome. Demuro urged Gazwan to the front in the early stretch, and his mount proved impossible

to catch. The race drew a field of 15 runners, primarily horses based in Qatar. Gazwan has won at least one Group 1 annually since 2015, the season he won the Shadwell Dubai International Stakes at Newbury Racecourse in England. In 2016, Gazwan won the Emir’s Sword and was fourth in the Qatar Arabian World Cup at Chantilly. Last year, Gazwan won the Group 1 Qatar Gold Sword in early April, the final big race of the season in Qatar, before the European campaign that ended with a win in the Qatar Arabian World Cup in October. Gazwan’s break of more than four months between starts was not intentional, Smart said. The horse has needed a rest at times to perform at his best. “My biggest concern was that he had not had a race since the Arc,” Smart told the press after the race. “He doesn’t win all of his races, but the races he does win, he beats the best.” There are likely to be frequent rematches between the first three when the European season begins in earnest in the summer. A shorter race than the 1 ½ mile Emir’s Sword may be a better fit for Yazeed, according to trainer Alban de Mieulle. “Gazwan is a very good horse,” de Mieulle told the press after the Emir’s Sword. “I am a little bit disappointed about Yazeed, but I think the distance may have been a little too much for him.” In the days after the Emir’s Sword, Gazwan stayed in his paddock for a “very well-deserved week off,” Smart noted. The Qatar Arabian World Cup at Longchamp Racecourse in Paris on October 7 is a long-range goal for

Molheb Al Naif (Amer x Kesbah by Kesberoy) won the $250,000 Group 1 International Cup in Qatar on February 24. Molheb Al Naif is owned by Al Naif Racing, trained by Y. Bentaher, and ridden by Gerald Avranche.

Third from the left, Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bint Ahmed Al Thani of Al Naif Racing, owner of Molheb Al Naif.

the first three finishers. Smart said they are unlikely to avoid each other. “Unfortunately, they are likely to run together more often than not with the Arabian pattern program the way it is,” he said, referring to the schedule of major stakes in the summer and fall in countries such as England and France. Smart is fast to acknowledge the depth of talent within the stable he directs for Sheikh Mohammed. “It’s been amazing with a few very worrying moments thrown in for good measure,” he wrote in the email. “Like I always say, though, I am extremely lucky to be given the kind of horses I am given to train here at Al Shahania.” The Emir’s Sword was the richest race for Arabians on a program that included two $250,000 turf races – the International Cup for milers and Emir’s

Silver Sword for four-year-olds owned by residents of Qatar. The Group 1 International Cup was won by Molheb Al Naif (Amer x Kesbah by Kesberoy), the sixth consecutive victory for the improving six-year-old. Owned by Al Naif Racing, Molheb Al Naif had his Group 1 debut in the International Cup and performed to his peak. Ridden by regular jockey Gerald Avranche, Molheb Al Naif stalked pacesetter Samaa (Majd Al Arab x Noorah by Djelfor) in the early stretch before taking the lead. The American-bred Ateej (AF Albahar x Sahara Croixnoire by *Ala Croixnoire) closed well to finish second but was beaten by a length. The race had depth. TM Thunder Struck, who won the 2017 International Cup, finished eighth. Trained by de Mieulle for Umm Qarn Racing, the American-bred TM Thunder Struck (Majd Al Arab x Bonnett by Burning Sand) had won two stakes earlier in the Qatar season, including the Group 2 National Day Trophy in December. 73 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD

Easter de Faust (Mahabb x Ayisha de Faust by Al Sakbe) won the $250,000 Emir’s Silver Sword in Qatar on February 24. Easter de Faust is owned by Sheail bin Khalifa Al Kuwari, trained by Jassim Mohammed Ghazili Jahromi, and ridden by Harry Bentley.

The Emir’s Silver Sword may have been a restricted race, but it was a showcase for the exciting Easter de Faust (Mahabb x Ayisha de Faust by Al Sakbe), who was recognized as the highest-rated three-year-old filly of 2017 by the IFAHR’s committee. Easter de Faust won the Qatar Arabian Trophy des Pouliches for fillies at Saint-Cloud Racecourse in Paris in late September. Trained by Jassim Mohammed Ghazili Jahromi for Sheail bin Khalifa Al Kuwari, Easter de Faust is unbeaten in three starts in Qatar this season, including the Qatar Derby in late December. In the Emir’s Silver Sword at 1,850 meters, or about 1 ³/ 16 miles, on turf, Easter de Faust closed from fifth under jockey Harry Bentley to win by 1 ¼ lengths over stablemate Jethjath (Azadi x Ajdabya by AF Albahar). The Emir’s Silver Sword was Easter de Faust’s fourth consecutive victory and the fifth in her six-race career. As Easter de Faust pulled clear in the final 50 yards, track commentator Mark Johnston described her as “one of the most exciting fillies in training.” Johnston could not have said it better. Steve Andersen is a correspondent for Daily Racing Form.

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Al Maktoum Challenge R3, Gr 1, Meydan Racecourse, UAE. For more information visit www.emiratesracing.com. HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup Handicap, Gr 1, Sam Houston Park, Texas. For more information visit www.arabianracing.org. Emirates Championship, Gr 1, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, UAE. For more information visit www.emiratesracing.com. Dubai Kahayla Classic, Gr 1, Meydan Racecourse, UAE. For more information visit www.emiratesracing.com. Qatar Gold Sword (formerly the HH The Heir Apparent Sword), Gr 1, Doha, Qatar. For more information visit www.ifahr.net. Darley Awards, Dolby Theatre, Hollywood, California. For more information visit www.arabianracingcup.com/Darleys. HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Darley Awards Stake, Gr 1, Santa Anita Park, California. For more information visit www.arabianracingofcalifornia.com/event/2018-darley-awards. President of the UAE Cup, Coupe d’Europe des Chevaux Arabes, Gr 1, Longchamp, France. For more information visit www.ifahr.net. Qatar Derby des Pur Sang Arabes de 4 Ans, Gr 1, Chantilly, France. For more information visit www.ifahr.net. Shadwell Dubai International Stakes, Gr 1; Jebel Ali Racecourse Za’abel International Stakes, Gr 1; Shadwell Arabian Stallions Hatta International Stakes, Gr 1; Newbury, Great Britain. For more information visit newburyracecourse. co.uk/raceday/dubai-international-arabian-raceday. Qatar International Stakes, Gr 1, Goodwood, Great Britain. For more information visit www.aroracing.co.uk. Doha Cup (Prix Manganate), Gr 1, Deauville, France. For more information visit www.ifahr.net. Al Rayyan Cup (Prix Kesberoy), Gr 1, Deauville, France. For more information visit www.ifahr.net. HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan International Stakes, Gr 1, Chelmsford, Great Britain. For more information visit www.aroracing.co.uk. International Malazgirt Trophy, Gr 1, Istanbul, Turkey. For more information visit www.ifahr.net. President of the UAE Cup, Gr 1, Doncaster, Great Britain. For more information visit www.aroracing.co.uk. Buzz Brauninger Arabian Distaff Handicap, Gr 1, Delaware Park, Delaware. For more information visit www.arabianracing.org Delaware Park Arabian Classic Handicap, Gr 1, Delaware Park, Delaware. For more information visit www.arabianracing.org. HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup Handicap, Gr 1, Monmouth Park, New Jersey. For more information visit www.arabianracing.org. President of the UAE Cup, Gr 1, Churchill Downs, Kentucky. For more information visit www.arabianracing.org. Qatar Arabian World Cup, Longchamp Racecourse, Paris, France. For more information visit www.france-galop.com/en/node/64. The Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, UAE. For more information visit www.sheikhmansoorfestival.com/news/world.richest.race.aspx.

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right: “The trail was extremely tough and at times treacherous; there were places that were hard to even walk through,” said 16-year-old Annie Whelan who tied for first place in the 100-miler with Bryna Stevenson. Whelan was riding the Stevensons’ threequarter Arabian/one-quarter Saddlebred, Maddy. “Nevertheless, it was magical,” she continued. “The horse knew exactly what she was doing. She definitely knew when we were down to the last 25 miles and she wanted to pick up the pace.”

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left: Bryna Stevenson felt the same about the ride as Annie Whelan, with whom she co-won the 100-miler, riding TEF Lunar EcLipsE (TEF Sunflaxh x TEF Roxtiki Rain). “There’s something magical about the Old Dominion, partially because no other race on the East Coast really compares to it. The atmosphere, the volunteers, the other competitors, the trail: it just gives you butterflies.”

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he “Beast of the East” was somewhat tamed down this year due to the lower temperatures and humidity. Nevertheless, the rugged trail took its toll. The 43rd Annual Old Dominion Endurance Ride ( It was the 43rd year but the 42nd event, as it was not held in 2003 due to flooding), was held June 9-10, outside of Orkney Springs, Virginia. A 25-limited distance (or LD) and 50-mile ride was held on Friday the 9th. An introductory endurance ride and a ride and tie, both 15 miles, were held on Saturday, as was the infamous 100-miler. Known as the “Beast of the East,” the 100-mile Old Dominion (OD) trail traverses the Great North Mountain range in Virginia and crosses over into West Virginia and back again. The nickname, “Beast of the East,” derived from comparing this difficult ride, the oldest in the east, with the grueling Western States Tevis Cup, which is the oldest ride in the west. The OD Trail has an abundance of rocks, large and small, and numerous long and steep climbs and descents and typically heat and humidity to deal with through the day. However, this year the weather was to the riders’ advantage. Ride manager, Diane Connolly, said, “We had a high of only 82 degrees on Friday and mid-80s on Saturday. It was actually chilly enough at night that long pants and jackets were necessary. It was unprecedented for the OD but on Saturday night we had a bonfire near the veterinarians’ tent and trot out lanes to keep people warm who were waiting for the hundred-milers to finish.” 142 b ARABIAN HORSE WORLD b AUGUST 2017

Forty-two competitors started the 100-mile course at 5:30 a.m. From the start, five riders took the lead and continued to push or pull each other along throughout the day — Bryna Stevenson, Annie Whelan, Taylor Stine, Carol Federighi, and Stagg Newman. Last year, Stagg and his wife Cheryl, both senior citizens, tied for first place with a course time of 15 hours 38 minutes. This year, it would be two teenagers tying for the win in 13 hours and 24 minutes. (See the story about the Newmans in our May 2017 issue.) Cheryl didn’t compete but 68-year-old Stagg rode Syrocco Tanka (Syrocco Troubadour x Edgewood Schelite), bred and raised by Margaret (Meg) Sleeper. He said, “My goal was to complete Tanka’s first hundred and earn my Old Dominion 1,000-Mile Buckle. Only three people have done that to my knowledge: Judy Van Meter, Jon Alexander, and Jeannie Waldron, DVM.” This was the second OD 100 (9th place in 2012) for 57-year-old Carol Federighi, Maryland, and Lily Creek Stetson (Sarvar PFF x Sonata PFF), a Shagya Arabian. Carol and Stetson had previously won the OD 50-miler (2013) and finished second in the AERC National 100-Miler (2015) held on the OD course. “My intention was to ride my own ride,” she said, “but we ended pacing the same as Taylor Stine.” Nineteen-year-old Taylor Stine, Virginia, was riding 16-year-old Mercuric (*Statistic x Muzsette), an Asgard Arabian gelding co-owned by Lynne Gilbert and Jeannie Waldron. This was Stine’s first time riding the OD 100. “My

ARABIAN HORSE WORLD Bryna Stevenson with her spoils from the 100-mile competition. Her horse, TEF Lunar EcLipsE (TEF Sunflash x TEF Roxtiki Rain), earned Old Dominion Best Condition Award, which is judged the following morning after competition. It is a perpetual trophy that has the winners’ names inscribed. Stevenson was also awarded a lovely painting and a beautiful bridle with reins from Taylored Tack. In 2014, Bryna became the youngest rider to win this event at age 14. At that time she was riding Maddy, an unregistered threequarter Arabian/one-quarter Saddlebred mare that carried Annie to the co-win this year.

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