The Arabian Racehorse Issue 8 by The Arabian Racehorse

Issue No.8

September 2015

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RACEHORSE Issue 8 - September 2015

News ARO Season Finale; ADIHEX 2015

International Racing Festival, Turkey Report from Veliefendi

Qatar Cup (Prix Dragon) Group 1 PA action from Longchamp

Sultanate of Oman Arabian Raceday Report and pictures from Windsor

Hereford Review Report and pictures from the last of the three HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival sponsored fixtures

Bird's Eye View - Lingfield Wathba Stud Farm Cup Premier Handicap

Bird's Eye View - Huntingdon Preview ARO Season Finale

Shadwell Super 7 Competition Leaderboard

Results

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NEWS ARO SEASON FINALE 2015 The last full fixture of the UK Arabian racing season gets under way at 2pm this Sunday 20 September with the six Arabian races attracting a total of 49 declarations. The card features the Gold, Silver and Bronze Finals for horses rated 80 or below who have won or been placed (to sixth) in an ARO handicap race this season. The Season Finale has been included as part of the Dubai International Arabian Races series which has supported Arabian racing worldwide in 2015. In addition to the competitive Arabian racing there are two supporting ARO Throughbred Finals to round off the

day. As well as the racing, there are a range of family entertainments, including face painting and another childrens' art workshop hosted by Elizabeth Armstrong from the Society of Equestrian Artists. Notid, the ARO Kid's Club racehorse who is now retired, will be available to meet in the paddock before racing. He won his last race at Huntingdon back in 2014 on his 99th start. The British Horseracing Education Standards Trust will be bringing their Equicizer for budding jockeys to practise their techinique on as well.

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Dubai International Arabian Races SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 2015 HUNTINGDON RACECOURSE ARO Season Finale

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Festival CEO Lara Sawaya and presenter Derek Thompson welcome Sheikh Nahyan to ADIHEX 2015

ADIHEX 2015 The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2015 covered four days from 9 to 12 September (open from 11am to 10pm daily) and it is the only dedicated consumer and trade event in the Middle East for Hunting, Equestrian, Outdoor and Marine Sports, Safari, Arts and Antiques and Culture and Heritage. Global Arabian racing was well supported, with a strong contingent from America (Arabian Racing Cup, Arabian Jockey Club, Arabian Racing Association of California, Texas Arabian Breeders Association, Santa Anita Racecourse, Arabian Finish Line Magazine, Horsereporter.com), and Europe (Arabian Racing Organisation,

The Arabian Racehorse magazine, Arabian Horse Racing Club of Belgium, Dutch Arabian Racing Committee, Gallop magazine, AFAC, Cheval du Arabe magazine, Haras de Monlau, Jour de Galop, Paris Turf, Toulouse racecourse, Polish Jockey Club. The HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival which supports the event, held press conferences prior to each days opening. The 2200 sq.m. conference hall attracts visitors including public, officials and Arab and Foreign diplomats. In the overall exhibition 640 companies are represented from 48 countries worldwide.

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Clockwise from above: Lara Sawaya and Jockeys from the HH Sheikha Fatima Lady Riders World Championship Series; The Arabian Racehorse with the Arabian Racng Organisation, represented by ARO Directors Genny Haynes and Bill Smith, with UK lady amateur Becky Smith (no relation); USA representatives Susan Willis, Dennie Gault and Corliss Hazard; The Dutch Arabian Racing Committee stand

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INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF HORSERACING ACADEMIES MEETING The fourth meeting of the International Federation of Horseracing Academies met at the Eastern Mangroves Hotel in Abu Dhabi last month announced that the Annual General Assembley will be held on 4 November in Abu Dhabi. Dr Abdulla Elreyes, Director General of the UAE National Archives, Ministry of Presidential Affairs, had opened the meeting with a minutes silence for the 45 UAE troops who were martyred in the Yemen war. Minutes from the third IFHRA meeting in Poland were adopted. Members were reminded to put forward names of deserving Apprentice jockeys for the IFHRA Racing Scholarship Fund, which had also been discussed at length in Poland. The list of candidates will be finalised in the next few months. Progress regarding insurance for participating riders and the agenda fo rthe November meeting was also discussed. Lara Sawaya, Chairperson of IFHRA, Executive Director of the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahayan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival and Chairperson of Ladies and Apprentice Racing Committees in IFAHRA announced that over 1200 invitees will take part in the year end Festival in Abu Dhabi from the 3 to 8 November, which culmiate in the Championship Finals at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club (ADEC) on November 8.

WORLD'S RICHEST PUREBRED ARABIAN RACE At 1.2 million Euros, the Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown will be the richest Purebred Arabian race run in the world. Set to take centre stage of the Festival on 8 November at ADEC, it will be one of four Arabian racew staged on the card as part of the 'One World Six Continents' extravaganza. Details were announced as part of the ADIHEX 2015 series of press conferences on Thursday 10 September. A field size of 16 was set for the 1m (1600m) contest, with top rated horses from around the world expected to participate - three from the USA, three from Europe, three from the GCC nations and the remainder from the UAE. There will be a restriction of one runner per owner at the final declaration stage. Nominations will be vetted by the National Registery (EAHS) before approval by the organising committee prior to invitation to the race.

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Essam Abdulla of EAHS commented "The main objective is to improve the quality of our breeding, because this is our identity, and fo rthis reason we need to protect our industry and protect the breed."

World Championship (IFAHR) final will carry a total prize-money of Dh150.000 with Dh 80.000 for the Wathba Stud Farm Cup race and Dh 80.000 and Dh 90.000 for the other supporting two races respectively.

Lara Sawaya confirmed that all expenses for the invited horses to the Tripe Jewel will be paid for and the entire day's racing on Novmeber 8 will be sponsored by HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival.

"There will also be a 10% Breeders Bonus awarded in addition to the prize money,â&#x20AC;? Sawaya confirmed.

She continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The main race, the Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown, carries a total purse of 1.2million Euros while the prize-money for the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship (IFAHR) is Dh200.000. The HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Apprentice

$100,000 DARLEY AWARD STAKES CONFIRMED The US 2016 Darley Awards will now become a three day event with the announcement that a day at the races will included as part of the celebrations.

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The main awards ceremony will again be held in Holywood's Dolby Theatre, in partnership with the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak International Darley Awards, whilst the $100,000 HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Darley Award Stakes will be held at Santa Anita racecourse. The schedule for the three days is as follows: 1 April: HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak International Darley Awards

Fund. Denise Gault commented "The Darley Awards have developed tremendously after the partnership with the HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival and Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak. Our partnership has blossomed into a huge global event, thanks to the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Global Arabian Flat Horse Racing Festival." The HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival is sustained by the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority and coordinated by Abu Dhabi Sports Council in cooperation

2 April: HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Darley Award Stakes, Santa Anita Racecourse

with Emirates Racing Authority, IFAHR, Emirates Arabian Horse Society, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, General Authority of Youth and Sports Welfare with The National Archives as the official partner and Emirates airline as the official carriers and sponsored by Invest AD, Tourism

3 April: Gala Dinner, Beverely Hills Wilshire

Development & Investment Company (TDIC), Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Al Awani General Enterprises, Kabale, Al Wathba Centre, the UAE's General Women's Union, the HH Sheikha

In addition to the generous prize fund, Sawaya announced an extra $75,000 will go to the Jockeys Benevolent

Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy, Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2015, Dr. Nader Saab Switzerland, Al Wathba Center, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, Eastern Mangroves Suites-

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INTERNATIONAL RACING FESTIVAL Istanbul, Turkey Held over two days in September, the Festival at Veliefendi Racecourse includes two Purebred Arabian Pattern races on the Turf and All Weather

Handassa (FR) and Francois-Xavier Bertras go to post at Newbury on Dubai Day

IFHAR Trophy 3yo+ Gr 2 PA 2100m Dirt Veliefendi HH Sheikh Hamdan's Al Hibaab was looking for back to back victories in this, having won last year's contest, however he was never better than mid division throughout and it was left to the other Sheikh Hamdan runner Handassa to maintain His Higness's good record in this contest. An attractive son of Madjani out of good racemare and producer Ziva, this

is a noteable success for his sire. Shadwell Stud Director Richard Lancaster commented. “Handassa’s win in Turkey was very impressive. He came back and showed his proper form after a disappointing race in Newbury. He shaped up his form and will go for the Qatar Arabian World Cup at Longchamp on Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe day.”

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Malazgirt Trophy 3yo+ Gr 1 PA 1600m Good Veliefendi There was further homebred success the following day in the Group 1 Malazgirt Trophy, this time for Dr Al Nujaifi with Ghazwa. Though foaled in France, she is a product of Dr Nujaifi's Iraqi bloodlines and was most impressive coming from off the pace and accelerating clear in some style. Though they were coming back to her at the finish it was no less impressive. Three lengths away in second was Mouheeb, locally owned and trained but bred by Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, he had won the Gr 2

PA International Ali Riza Bey Trophy at this track in June and had been fourth in this last year. A neck behind was Vulcain Du Clos, a winner of the conditions event of Dubai Day, he also held off the challange of three time Zabeel Stakes winner, Al Mouhannad in fourth. The Damien de Watrigant trained mare holds entries in both the Qatar Arabian World Cup and the Breeders Challenge Sprint at Toulouse in October.

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MICHELLE McCULLAGH SEA

'Headway' Oil on board 24" x 15"

Solo Show Gallery 8, Duke Street, St James,'s, London, SW1Y 6BN 17th - 28th November Exhibiting with The Society of Equestrian Artists as part of The Horse in Art 2015 Osborne Studio Gallery, 2 Motcomb Street, London, SW1X 8JU 19th September - 2nd October www.mccullagh.co.uk www.equestrianartists.co.uk THE ARABIAN RACEHORSE

QATAR CUP (PRIX DRAGON) Group 1 PA - Longchamp Runn as part of Arc Trials Day at Longchamp in preparation for the Qatar Arabian World Cup on 4th October

Qatar Cup (Prix Dragon) 4yo+ Gr1 PA 2000m Soft There was something of an upset in the Qatar Cup when SAMIMA, bred and trained by Karen Van Den Bos for the Royal Cavalry of Oman, took control of the race from the outset and gamely clinched victory by a neck. This was a hot contest which saw Al Shaqab's superstar Al Mourtajez lose his unbeaten record -Thomas Fourcy's charge was a disappointing fifth. Antoine Hamelin proved to be an exemplary judge of pace, the mare travelled smoothly in front, keeping to the rail, whilst Al Mourtajez stayed wide and though perfectly positioned to challenge in the home straight, his

trademark acceleration was lacking on this occasion. Lorra looked the biggest danger, pressing Van Den Bos's charge in the straight and the two mares drew clear, but she was held by Samima. Perhaps the biggest hard luck story was TM Thunderstruck who got boxed in and had to go around horses for a clear run. He was doing all his best work at the finish and the line came a stride too soon. The distances were a neck and a nose and as they all hold entries for the Qatar Arabian World Cup, it promises to be an exciting renewal. The entries also include last year's winner Djainka Des Forges, and the Triple Crown seeking Sir Bani Yas.

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The Royal Cavalry Of Oman

The red, green and gold silks of the Royal Cavalry of Oman are a familiar sight in Arabian Races around the world and their presence has grown considerably over the past years. As well as their strong racing opera on, the Cavalry now boasts an impressive UK breeding establishment. The Royal Cavalry is dedicated to Equestrianism; through breeding, racing, ceremonial ac vi es, sport and jockey development. ARO is incredibly grateful to the ongoing support of The Royal Cavalry. Their commitment to Arabian Racing in the United Kingdom beneďŹ ts Owners and Trainers across the spectrum, from those involved with the very best horses in training to the grass roots level of the sport. THE ARABIAN RACEHORSE

WINDSOR REVIEW

Storming for home - Storm Troupour (US) and Steve Harrison

Al Qurn Beach Maiden Stakes 3+ PA 6f Soft The Sultanate of Oman Raceday is one of the most popular fixtures of the ARO season and though crowds may have been slightly down on last year there was still a good family atmosphere on course. Windsor’s unique track layout meant that there were four 6 furlong contests and whilst the forecast heavy rain never materialised, the overcast conditions never threatened to put a damper on the day’s events. The meeting opened with a six furlong maiden and provided an ideal opportunity

for Kathy and Paul Smoke’s homebred colt STORM TROUPOUR to get off the mark at the fourth attempt. He had been placed on his debut in the States and in the UK when a respectable second to Katonahotinroof MHF at Newbury. Sent of the 5-4 favourite, he had them in trouble with a furlong to go and won going away for Steve Harrison. A first UK winner for his owner – breeders and also a first UK winner for his trainer Stephane Leveque who started training earlier this year from his base in Newmarket.

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Musique Du Soleil (GB) and Steve Harriison give Peter Hammersley his 50th winner as a trainer and his first for the Kippens

Al Kasfah Spring Restricted Maiden Stakes 3+ PA 6f Soft A restricted maiden followed, again over 6f and produced a turn up when the odds on Warko Du Cayrou failed to shine. Ducking out to the left and losing his position at the start, he never looked at ease, he could only manage third behind interesting newcomer MUSIQUE DU SOLEIL and Niscar Diamond Jubilee. Peter Hammersley had not long had the filly in his stable, having been in pre training in France for her ownerbreeders Mrs and Mrs Kippen and their Du Soleil Stud. She certainly knew her job, taking it up

at the halfway marker, she stuck to the rail and ran out a three length winner from Niscar Diamond Jubilee, with Warko Du Cayrou a further two and a half lengths back in third. It is three years since they have had a runners in the UK and Mrs Kippen was pleased with her filly's debut win. "We couldn't find a race for her in France, so we decided to have her and Harmonie Du Soliel home and they went straight to Pete's a month ago. We raced her dam, who is also the dam of Tidarbret. We also have Mahess Du Soleil with Thomas Fourcy who we hope will come over for the Derby."

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Salalah Juvenile Stakes 3yo PA 6f Soft

Only three runners for the juvenile event, which saw another odds on shot turned over. However time may show that Cheik Roque, who had looked so impressive when winning on his debut, had run into a good thing in WOROOD, who was in receipt of all the allowances. Sabah, also in the Royal Cavalry of Oman’s colours set the early pace along with Athbah Stud’s Cheik Roque, who went to the fore after the first furlong.

However with three furlongs to go Worood had drawn alongside and appeared to be travelling well within herself as she eased to the front in the final quarter mile and won as she liked for the days’ sponsors. Cheik Roque hung across the course in the closing stages and having been quite stirred up in the preliminaries this run maybe best forgotten.

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Kao Kat MHF (US) gives Steve Harrison his third win of the day

Muscat Handicap Stakes 4+ (0-85) 6f Soft With the stalls still at the 6 furlong marker the first handicap of the day at last brought a result for the odds on punter as it fell to top weight KAO KAT MHF. Another US bred colt, he had looked one to follow when winning on his seasonal bow on Dubai Day, however having enduring a nightmare journey he had disappointed on his next start overseas.

Back in the UK and with Steve Harrison on board, he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have it all his own way as Mazaaya fought all the way down the home straight, only crying enough in the last few strides to go down by a length and a half. Reliable yardstick, Syrah Gris, was four lengths behind in third.

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Zayin Zodiac (FR) makes if four out of five for Steve Harrison

Ras Al Beach Handicap Stakes 4+ (0-70) PA 1m Soft Peter Hammersley was mob handed in the mile handicap and having recorded his fiftieth win as a trainer with Musique Du Soleil earlier, he gained another milestone by training the first three home. ZAYIN ZODIAC was quick to assert for Steve Harrison and was never headed. Kermit The Frog who has to be held up, briefly looked a capable of challenging, however he could make no impression on the winners advantage and only just held second from Unity Belle.

A winner first time out, Zayin Zodiac had struggled in slightly better company and appeared to relish these conditions and the ease in grade. Hammersley was delighted with his horses' performances and all being well he will most likely take his chances in the Shadwell UK Arabian Derby, which has been the long term goal set by his owner-breeder Paul Simmons.

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Al Bustan Beach Conditions Stakes 4+ PA 1m Soft Another victory for an odds on shot came in the mile conditions event, though RADAMES may be considered fortunate as the second Jaldi Karo had drifted off course in the home straight and may well have finished a lot closer than the length and a half recorded. However Radames was not winning out of turn as he had been running with credit in Group events all season

and this was a deserved success nonetheless. Bellone Du Croate who had been a very consistent performer in France this term was a length away in third, she has been placed in four of her five runs and the form of this race looks solid.

Radames (FR), with Phil and Sheila Collington

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Vindetta (GB) gets off themark under Phil Colington

Alsawadi Beach Handicap Stakes 4+ PA (0-55) 1m Soft The longest race of the meeting concluded the day. All the runners having previously met at Bath in July, the market felt that it was Ultimate Force’s opportunity to gain revenge on Senor Dublcheck for being beaten by a nose on that occasion. However he had other ideas, bronking to the start where he got hung up in the stalls tape, unshipped Steve Harrison, who was hopeful of a five-timer, and had to be withdrawn. This left the way clear for VINDETTA to finally get off the mark at the fourteenth time of asking. Considered a handicap ‘good thing’ at the start of the season, she had been running well

without winning. Filling the third spot in the race at Bath she had been tried in a variety of headgear and the firsttime visor seemed to work the oracle here. A steady pace was set by Callymay and the field remained closely bunched until the last three furlongs when Phil Collington got to work on Vindetta and went ahead of Top Trip, coming over to the stands rail in the process. Vindetta stuck to her task well, putting four lengths between her and Top Trip. LB Farrah who had raced more centrally, was two lengths adrift in third.

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HEREFORD REVIEW

Bon Baiser De Faust (FR) coasts to victory under Phil Collington

Wathba Stud Farm Cup Conditions Stakes 3 & 4 PA 1m1f Good The Arabian Racing Organisationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last trip of the season to Hereford stayed dry with occasional sunshine. All three fixtures there having been generously sponsored by the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Festival. The opening contest was a formality for BON BAISER DE FAUST who won it from his stablemate Saayif Al Arab in a hack canter. There was no disgrace for

the runner-up though, as Bon Baiser De Faust is now a three time winner this season and had been Group 1 placed in France last term. He holds an entry in the Shadwell UK Arabian Derby to be run next week at Newmarket. Saayif Al Arab is entitled to come on for his debut experience and it is likely there will be more to come from him next season.

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Wathba Stallions Maiden Stakes 3+ PA 1m4f Good

The maiden stakes over a mile and a half yielded the biggest field of the day and Zamhareer and Niscar Diamond Jubilee set off at a fierce pace in company with Samir. However Zamhareer soon went a good three lengths clear and the field began to get strung out in his wake. It was unlikely that he would maintain his advantage and his run came to an end rounding the home turn as Samir took it up under Max Kendrick. Stalked by the evens favourite Sunbulla, with Aurora Forta just in behind, they had broken away from the remainder entering the straight, but Samir who was entitled to improve

on his debut second, always had the edge. Sunbulla was unable to challenge, whilst Aurora Forta stayed on for third. Giving Max Kendrick his first winner under ARO rules, he said afterwards. "I've just turned twenty and I'm an amateur jockey for Ben Case, I've also had ten winners pointing and three under rules. Hopefully I can make a career as a jockey and will take out my conditional license. "I've been riding work for Mrs Duffield during the season and have enjoyed my experience of Arabian racing so far."

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Noble Athlete (FR) records his thirteenth win with Simon Walker

Wathba Stud Farm Cup Handicap Stakes 4+ PA (0-60) 1m Good

Time was running out for the veteran Noble Athelete to score this season, however given a positive ride by Simon Walker, he was always up with the pace. Although the free running Top Trip and Shuwaiman Al Kebir duelled for the lead, once rousted by Walker, Noble Athelete was perfectly positioned to take control of the race once they had run out of steam.

second and is usually seen to better effect over a bit further, just keeping her head in front of Callymay.

Pushed out for a three and a half length win, he won with his ears pricked, recording his sixth success at this course. Gelliwen stayed on for

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Wathba Stud Farm Cup Handicap Stakes 4+ PA (0-90) 7f Good

Alcea Rosea made the running in the next on her belated seasonal debut, effective at this course and trip, she ran well for a long way and this should set her up for the Gold Final at Huntingdon if good enough.

victory. Syrah Gris was 10 lengths behind in third but clear of the rest.

However this ended up as match between the Sheikh Hamdan pair of El Salaam and ASHRAAF.

"He's done very well to win here twice over seven furlongs and he probably wants a little bit further."

Steve Harrison made his move on El Salaam entering the home straight and it briefly looked as though he has timed his run to perfection, however Phil Collington had other ideas on the top weighted colt, who proved to have the superior speed and just chinned his stablemate on the line for a neck

Of his other rides he said "Bon Baiser De Faust was a formality against a maiden and I was pleased with Sunbulla. She needs the experience and they went very fast early on."

"Ashraaf's win was a very good performance and off of top weight too" said Collington after the race.

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Tiger Lily (GB) and owner, trainer, jockey, Teresa Gavin

Wathba Stud Farm Cup Handicap Stakes 4+ PA (0-40) 1m Good

The nine furlong handicap gave further course success for owner-trainerjockey Teresa Gavin who piloted Tiger Lily to break her maiden on the fourth time of asking. Gavin is now also only one win away from losing her claim. She kept Tiger Lily handy throughout and went to the front on the home bend, as long time leader Roches Du Cayrou began to fade, though was not yet beaten. Samauring Zayin pressed her all the way down the straight but was no match for the winner. It was very nearly a notable training triumph for Peter Hammersley as

Samauring Zayin, returning from a career break as a broodmare, was only a length and a half away in second. She looked well in the paddock beforehand and it was a cracking performance after over 1000 days off course. Speaking after the race Gavin said "This is my second win as a trainer. I've been riding since I was eight years old and involved with Arabian racing for about ten years. I got Tiger Lily when she was six months old and broke her and brought her on myself."

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Maghazi (GB) and Simon Walker win by five lengths

Wathba Stud Farm Cup Handicap Stakes 4+ PA (0-75) 1m Good

The meeting drew to a close with another mile and a half contest. HH Sheikh Hamdan’s Sharaf, a confirmed stayer, was sent off favourite, whilst Zayin Zachilles, a winner over this trip and further was also strongly fancied, along with MAGHAZI who was stepping up in trip. Despite his stablemate Attila De Rouaisse setting the pace, Maghazi was quite free in the early stages but was always in close attendance throughout in the hands of Simon Walker. Rounding the home turn, Walker set

sail for home and the grey gamely stuck his head out, shaking off his only challenger Zayin Zachilles with a furlong to go. Maghazi drew clear for an impressive five length victory over Zayin Zachilles, with Vindetta a further seven lengths behind. Speaking after the race, his trainer, Beverley Deutrom said “He’s my favourite of the whole stable. I’m very pleased with him and he will go to the Dubai International Arabian Races Gold Final at Huntingdon and if he came out of that ok, maybe the Wathba Stud Farm Cup at Lingfield, as it’s so close to the yard.”

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Belgium Ghlin 11 May 10 June 22 September

Switzerland Avenches 19 September

Denmark 15 August, Copenhagen France 13 February, Pau 03 June, La Teste 02 July, Dax 22 Sept. Bordeaux

The Netherlands Duindight 19 April 24 May 26 July 13 September 25 October

Norway 01 August Poland Służewiec 26 July 20 September

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BIRD'S EYE VIEW WATHBA STUD FARM CUP PREMIER HANDICAP PREVIEW GARY CAPEWELL

Kao Kat MHF (US) and Steve Harrison stride to post at Windsor Wathba Stud Farm Cup Premier Handicap 4+ (0-90) 1m AW Lingfield 22-09-2015

An extremely competitive handicap. At the time of writing Maghazi, Tokhil and Man Of Dreams have yet to run at Huntingdon in the Dubai International Arabian Races Gold Final. So the shape of the race may change a little. In particular a victory for Maghazi, should be noted who has the current leading apprentice jockey Tom Marquand booked. His two other stable companions are also very interesting, of that pair Kao Kat MHF is preferred. He's gone up 16lb for two victories here in the UK,

sandwiched in between them was a good effort in Group company in Belgium and further progression could see him go very close. Altello is a fascinating UK debutantand arrives here with some decent form in France, having finished 5lengths behind Meeyur in the Prix Damas Gr 3 PA in at Dax at the end of May. His yard has had a good season so he must be respected. Gill Duffield who's about to win her

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Naar (FR) and Jabal Aly - two of the three Gill Duffield trained runners

twelfth trainers title has a strong hand with three of the 11 runners. Of those three, Jabal Aly and Naar look the pair to concentrate on. They finished fifth and sixth respectively when last seen in a mile handicap at Newbury. Naar is the lighter raced of the two and is capable of better than she showed on her handicap debut that day. She might not have handled conditions at Newbury on that occasion.The same can also be said for top weight JABAL ALY who has also been lightly raced this season, but enough to think there is still plenty of improvement to come and he's the pick in a very trappy contest.

The HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival is sustained by the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority and coordinated by Abu Dhabi Sports Council in cooperation with Emirates Racing Authority, IFAHR, Emirates Arabian Horse Society, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, General Authority of Youth and Sports Welfare with The National Archives as the official partner and Emirates airline as the official carriers and sponsored by Invest AD, Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Al Awani General Enterprises, Kabale, Al Wathba Centre, the UAE's General Women's Union, the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy, Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2015, Dr. Nader Saab Switzerland, Al Wathba Center, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, Eastern Mangroves Suites-Abu Dhabi by Jannah, Yas Channel, Omeir Travels and Racing Post.

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THE ART OF ARABIAN RACING

'In The Hood' Lisa Miller ASEA

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BIRD'S EYE VIEW ARO SEASON FINALE PREVIEW GARY CAPEWELL

Phil Collington and Sunbulla (GB) go to post at Hereford

2.00 Shadwell Maiden Stakes 3+ PA 1m2f An interesting maiden. The two juveniles Selketh and Zahwah make plenty of appeal. Zahwah is a well bred newcomer from the yard of three time Qatari Champion Trainer Jassim Al Ghazali, as she is a half sister to Top Rated Arabian Djainka Des Forges and a full sister to Gidwa. Selketh improved dramatically from her debut effort to finish runner up in a Group 2 contest at Newbury in July. At

this stage of their careers it will take a decent effort to win over 10 furlongs. Emiraaty is respected as a second string for Champion Trainer Gill Duffield, but the pick is SUNBULLA for the same stable. She didn't quite get home over a mile and a half at Hereford last time out and the step down in trip here looks ideal.

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Steve Harrison and Ultimate Force (FR) before parting company at Windsor

2.30 Dubai International Arabian Races Bronze Final 4+ PA 1m1f Most have these have met each other at various stages of the season. Tiger Lily showed a good attitude to get off the mark on her most recent run at Hereford and the slight rise in the weights won't stop a decent showing here.

A chance though is taken on ULITMATE FORCE who wears cheek pieces for the first time. Unlucky when getting caught up in the stalls tape, unseating, bolting and subsequently withdrawn at Windsor, he can make amends here and get off the mark at the fifth attempt.

With Top Trip in the line up, this is likely to be run at a respectable pace which will suit Callymay, Crown Of Salona and Senor Dublcheck.

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Vetlana De Faust (FR) parading before finishing sixth in this years' HH Emirs Sword in Doha, Qatar

3.00 HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stakes 3+ PA 1m2f Three strong candiates from the Gill Duffield stable for His Highness. Aljawaaher and Azizi are stout stayers and neither will want this to become too tactical, so perhaps the former is likely to make the running. Tawaazun won impressively at Newbury on her seasonal debut before finishing sixth in a Group 1 contest at the same track more recently. She has some top class form in the book and running in the first colours, with Phil

Collington on board, is obviously the stable choice. However VETLANA DE FAUST's form is slightly better and she tops them all on ratings. With an entry in the Qatar Arabian World Cup she can take this en route to Longchamp on her UK debut.

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Gelliwen (GB) goes to post at Hereford under Will Pettis

3.30 Dubai International Arabian Races Silver Final 4+ PA (0-80) 1m1f An extremely competitive contest. This is Syrah Gris's easiest task for quite some time and if he stays, he's certain to go close. Noble Athlete has sound claims, as do Kermit The Frog and Whisper as they've all had decent seasons, whilst the maiden Kallista is less exposed than some of the others and is still open to plenty of improvement.

However a chance is taken on GELLIWEN who seems to thrive at this time of the season. She's won the last two renewals of this race (at Wolverhampton last year and at Hereford in 2013) and she's now back down to last years' winning mark.

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4.00 Dubai International Arabian Races Gold Final 4+ PA (0-80) 1m1f Those towards to the top of the weights usually fair very well in this race. Tokhil will prefer todays extra distance and has the ability to go close since receiving some respite from the handicapper. The first time blinkers are an interesting addition to Spirited Game, however stamina could be an issue and was sixth in this last year at Wolverhampton.

second in this race last year), Man Of Dreams (last), Sharaf and Zayin Zachillies (third) also have to be considered. The selection goes to MAGHAZI who won this race off a one pound higher mark back in 2010 at Warwick. Has been running well all season and comes here on the back of a confidence boosting victory at Hereford two weeks ago.

Whilst the consistent Maazin, (who was

Maghazi (GB) and Simon Walker prior to winning at Hereford last time out

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Samauring Zayin (GB) on the way to the start at Hereford earlier this month with Steve Harrison on board

4.30 Shadwell Arabian Stallions Handicap Stakes 4+ PA (0-40) 7f Wahiba has shown enough early pace in three maiden runs to date to suggest she'll be competitive now in handicap company. Just The Ticket has been brought along gradually and like Wahiba, might improve further, having just missed the frame on his handicap debut at this level last time out.

So SAMAURING ZAYIN is the pick. She returned from the paddocks to finish a respectable second last time following a 1091 day absence. The first time cheek pieces may also help her here, as all her win and place form is over further.

Whilst Eau Jember will find this easier, he is a long standing maiden. Roches Du Cayrou has been a grand servant, who has been very consistent, but the trip is a concern.

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SHADWELL

SUPER Alex Cairns continues to lead the field, though a resurgence by Matt Johnson's team has reduced his lead. Gary Capewell's team 2 and Steve Blackwell also return to the leaderboard. Alex Cairns:

146

Bon Baiser De Faust Salaama Al Hibaab Kamikaze Shuwaiman Al Kebir Whisper Zayin Zachilles

35 5 15 23 13 30 25

Matt Johnson:

138

Bon Baiser De Faust Ashraaf Djainka Des Forges Kermit The Frog Suhaim Callymay Zayin Zachilles

35 25 12 18 * 23 25

Gary Capewell 2:

132

Katonahotinroof MHF 18 Vindetta 25 Kamikaze 23 Mazaaya 8 Kermit The Frog

Steve Blackwell:

129

Bon Baiser de Faust Callymay Kermit The Frog Top Trip Spirited Game LB Farrah Zayin Zachilles

35 23 18 15 0 13 25

Salaama Bon Baiser De Faust

Madjani(FR) sire of top points scorer Bon Baiser De Faust (FR)

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WINDSOR 30-8-2015

Al Qurn Beach Maiden Stakes 3+ PA 6f Soft 1. STORM TROUPOUR (US) 4 ch h Nivour De Cardonne (FR) - E S Ornetta (US)

Salalah Juvenile Stakes 3yo PA 6f Soft

T: S.Leveque

1.WOROOD (FR) 3 ch c Akbar (FR) Starmania (FR)

O: Kathryn & Paul Smoke B: Kathryn & Paul Smoke

T: Salim Al Hakmani (FR)

J: Mr S Harrison

2. RIHAN (FR) 3 b f Dahess (GB) - Belle Tornade (FR) 3. EMIRAATY (FR) 4 gr g Al Saoudi (FR) - Horkidee(FR) Dist: 2.5,1

O: Royal Cavalry of Oman B: Royal Cavalry of Oman J: Miss S. Gourdain

2. CHEIK ROQUE (FR) 3 gr c Dahess (GB) - Fanny De Faust (FR) 3. SABAH (OM) 3 b c Sarab (US) Saoint Lucie (FR)

Another winner for

Dist: 6,15

Al Kasfah Spring Restricted Maiden Stakes 3+ PA 6f Soft

1. MUSIQUE DU SOLEIL (GB) 5 b m Munjiz (FR) - Iktidar (FR)

Muscat Handicap Stakes 4+ (0-85) 6f Soft 1. KAO KAT MHF (FR) 6 ch h Kaolino (FR) - Here Kitty Kitty (FR) T: Ms B Deurtrom O: Mohammed Nasser Al Hassar B: Mandolyn Hill Farm

T: P.J.Hammersley

J: Mr Simon Walker

O: J.D. Kippen

2. MAZAAYA (FR) 4 ch f Majani (FR) Aljawza (GB)

B: J.D. Kippen J: Mr S Harrison

2. NISCAR DIAMOND JUBILEE (GB) 3 ch c Madjani (FR) - Jumah (GB) 3. WARKO DU CAYROU (FR) 3 gr c Kerbella (FR) - Walida (FR) Dist: 4, 2.5

3. SYRAH GRIS (GB) 9 gr g Khoutoubia (FR) - Akara De Syrah (FR) Dist: 1.5, 4

Another winner for

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Ras Al Beach Handicap Stakes 4+ (0-70) PA 1m Soft

1. ZAYIN ZODIAC (GB) 4 b c Dahess (GB) - C S Comete (GB) T: P.J.Hammersley

J: Mr P Collington

2. TOP TRIP (GB) 8 b h Phariz (GB) Tikis Trip (US) 3. LB Farrah (GB) 6 gr m Sambist (RU) Simeopn Safira (GB) Dist: 4, 2

HEREFORD

O: Zayin Arabian Stud B: Paul Simmons

5-9-2015

J: Mr S Harrison

2. KERMIT THE FROG (FR) 7 b g Kerbella (FR) - Go With The Flo (GB) 3. UNITY BELLE (FR) 7 ch m Kerbella (FR) - Escada (SA)

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Dist: 7, 1.5

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Al Bustan Beach Conditions Stakes 4+ PA 1m Soft

1. RADAMES (GB) 7 b g Kerbella (FR) - Mlaika (FR)

Development & Investment Company (TDIC), Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Al Awani General Enterprises, Kabale, Al Wathba Centre, the UAE's General Women's Union, the HH Sheikha

T: Mrs G Duffield

Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy, Abu Dhabi International

O: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2015, Dr. Nader Saab Switzerland, Al

B: EARL De Beguerie

Wathba Center, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, Eastern Mangroves Suites-

J: Mr P Collington

Abu Dhabi by Jannah, Yas Channel, Omeir Travels and Racing Post.

2. JALDI KARO (GB) 4 b c Jehol De Cardonne (FR) - Merwah (GB) 3. BELLONE DU CROATE (FR) 4 b f Dahess (GB) - D'Jadie De Teoul (FR) Dist: 1.5, 1 Alsawadi Beach Handicap Stakes 4+ PA (0-55) 1m Soft

Wathba Stud Farm Cup Conditions Stakes 3 & 4 PA 1m1f Good 1. BON BAISER DE FAUST (FR) 4 b c Madjani (FR) - Orphe Du Clos (FR) T: Mrs G Duffield O: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum B: Haras de Saint Faust J: Mr P Collington

1. VINDETTA (GB) 6 gr m Nivadour De Cardonnne (FR) - Viny De Passerat (FR) T: Adam Newey

2. SAAYIF AL ARAB (FR) 3 gr c Majd Al Arab (GB) - Serafina (FR) Dist: 22

Another winner for

O: Miss Linda Cross B: Miss S Davidson & Mr A Newey

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Wathba Stallions Maiden Stakes 3+ PA 1m4f Good 1. SAMIR (FR) 4 b c Akbar (FR) - Sbiba (FR) T: Mrs G Duffield

2. EL SALAAM (GB) 4 ch g Bengali D'Abret (FR) - Seglaoui (FR) 3. SYRAH GRIS (GB) 9 gr g Khoutoubia (FR) - Akara de Syrah (FR) Dist: nk, 10

Another winner for

O: Athbah Stud B: Pierre Hoyeau J: Mr P Collington

2. SUNBULLA (GB) 4 ch f Monsieur Al Maury (FR) - Ietlato De Carrere (FR) 3. AURORA FORTA (AE) 4 b f Abu Alemarat (FR) - Bay Brulee (US) Dist: 3.5,10 Wathba Stud Farm Cup Handicap Stakes 4+ PA (0-60) 1m Good 1. NOBLE ATHLETE (FR) 13 b g Dorwan Du Cayrou (FR) - Noble Dame (FR) T: Mrs D Thomas

Wathba Stud Farm Cup Handicap Stakes 4+ PA (0-40) 1m Good 1. TIGER LILY (GB) 4 gr f Mirage Tigra (GB) - Penny Black (GB) T: Miss T Gavin O: Miss T Gavin B: Mrs Sarah Saunders J: Miss T Gavin

2. SAMAURING ZAYIN (GB) 10 b m The Wiking (US) - Jumah (GB) 3. ROCHES DU CAYROU (FR) 17 ch g Newday(FR) - Kahinaoura (FR) Dist: 1.5, 3.5

O: Mrs D Thomas B: Dormanie Du Pompadour J: Mr S Walker

2. GELLIWEN (GB) 8 b m Phariz (FR) Gelma Du Volday (FR) 3. CALLYMAY (GB) 5 b m Dahess (GB) - Raada(FR) Dist: 3.5, nk Wathba Stud Farm Cup Handicap Stakes 4+ PA (0-90) 7f Good 1. ASHRAAF (FR) 4 ch c Madjani (FR) Tashreefat (FR) T: Mrs G Duffield O: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Wathba Stud Farm Cup Handicap Stakes 4+ PA (0-75) 1m Good 1. MAGHAZI (GB) 9 gr h Chndaka (FR) - Arwa (FR) T: Ms B Deutrom O: Mohammed Nasser Al Hashar B: Shadwell France SNC J: Mr S Walker

2. ZAYIN ZACHILLES (GB) 6 ch h Kaolino (FR) - C S Comete (GB) 3. VINDETTA (GB) 6 gr m Nivadour De Cardonnne (FR) - Viny De Passerat (FR)

Another winner for

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O: Dr M. Al Nujaifi B: Dr M. Al Nujaifi J: J-B. Hamel

2. MOUHEEB (GB) 5 gr h Mared Al Sahra (GB) - Sandytiki (US)

IFHAR Trophy Group 2 PA 3yo+ 2100m Dirt 1. HANDASSA (FR) 5 ch h Madjani (FR) - Ziva (FR)

3. VULCAIN DU CLOS (FR) 6 ch h Monsieur Al Maury (FR) - Jamas Du Breuil (FR) Dist: 3, nk

T: F. Rohaut O: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum B: Shadwell France SNC J: F. X. Bertras

2. HURRA (FR) 5 gr f Asad Saif (IQ) Hamiya (IQ) 3. DJET TAOUY (FR) 6 b h Dahess (GB) - Win Taouy (FR) Dist: 1.5, 4.5

LONGCHAMP, FRANCE 13-9-2015 Qatar Cup (Prix Dragon) Group 1 PA 4yo+ 2000m Soft 1. SAMIMA (FR) 6 b m Dahess (GB) Oleya Du Loup (FR)

Another winner for

T: Miss K Van Den Bos O: Royal Cavalry of Oman

6-9-2015

B: Miss K Van Den Bos J: Antoine Hamelin

Malazgirt Trophy Group 1 PA 3yo+ 1600m Good

2. LORAA (FR) 5 ch m Mawood (FR) Aleefa (FR) 3. TM THUNDERSTRUCK (US) 5 gr h Majd Al Arab (FR) - Bonnet (US)

1. GHAZWA (FR) 5 b f Zawam (IQ) Ghahooga (IQ)

Dist: nk,nse

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THE ARABIAN RACEHORSE Issue 9- online - October

ARO Season Finale Review Results and picutres from the last full meeting of the Season

Shadwell UK Derby Review

ARO season ends with a Group 1 PA

Lingfield Review

Results and Pictures from the Wathba Stud Farm Cup Premier Handicap

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