2012 Arabian Racing Yearbook

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Arabian Racing Yearbook 2012

2 0 1 2 I FA H R lea din g fo u r-y ea r-o ld a n d o lder r acehor se Mk eefa (A mer x Nisaee by Dor mane). Photo b y Juh ai m .

Arabian Horse World ’s

Arabian Racing Yearbook 2012

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elcome to Arabian Horse World’s first annual Arabian Racing Yearbook — our way of acknowledging the great horses who have carried the banner for the Arabian breed at racetracks around the world.

On the following pages, you will find results for all 2012 Graded Stakes races in

Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s 13 2012 Group I IFAHR Pattern Race Results 25 2012 Grade I U.S. Race Results

the U.S, plus the results for the 2012 IFAHR (International Federation of Arabian Horse

26 2012 Group 2 IFAHR Pattern Race Results

Racing) Pattern Races from the rest of the world. (Note: the 2012 racing season in the

30 2012 Grade 2 U.S. Race Results

Middle East runs from November/December 2011 through March 2012.)

32 2012 Group 3 IFAHR Pattern Race Results

Also in this issue is coverage of the 2012 Darley Awards (in partnership with the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Fesival) for outstanding racehorses, owners, breeders, trainers and jockeys in the U.S. We’ve also included interviews with a few of the personalities in the Arabian racing world, along with an analysis of the ideal conformation of the Arabian racehorse.

We are most grateful to the AJC and IFAHR for providing race results, and of course, to our advertisers, without whom this Yearbook would not be possible.

See you at the races!

– Denise Hearst, Publisher w w w . A r a b i a n H o r s e W o r l d . c o m ON THE COVER: The IFAHR and Pattern Race and Handicapper Committee named Al Shahania Stud’s Mkeefa (Amer x Nisaee) the top rated older horse for 2012. The top rated three-year-old is Dahor de Brugere (Dahess x Dormadora by Dormane), pictured on page 46.

36 2012 Grade 3 U.S. Race Results 39 A Conversation with Sam Vasquez,

by Steve Andersen 40 A Conversation with Sami Jassim Al-Boenain, by Denise Hearst 42 A Conversation with Ron Martino,

by Steve Andersen 44 A Conversation with Kathy Smoke,

by Steve Andersen 46 A Conversation with HH Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad, by Denise Hearst 48 A Conversation with HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, by Denise Hearst 50 The 26th Annual Darley Awards,

by Steve Andersen 58 Conformation of the Arabian Racehorse,

by Cindy Reich 71 Index of Advertisers

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Group 1 IFAHR Pattern Races Note: The Middle East racing season runs from November 2011-May 2012.

Only those Middle East races run during these dates were included in the listings.

National Day Cup

Group 1 PA · Abu Dhabi, UAE · 11/27/2011 Distance: 1600m raced on grass, qualification: 4 years +, 12 entries Prize money: 51,450.92 EUR (250,000.00 AED) 1st

Sahib du Clos (FR)

by Kerbella x Isis du Clos; 1:46:26, 57.00 kg, 30,870.55 EUR, Owner: Mr. Faisal Ahmed bin Abdulrahman Al Rahmani; Trainer: Mr. Saifaldin Deeb; Jockey: Royston Ffrench

2nd Timadit Al Mels (FR)

by Tidjani (FR) x Onia Al Mels (FR); 57.00 kg, 10,290.18 EUR, Owner: Ali bin Suroor Al Dhahiri; Trainer: S. Rajhi; Jockey: Carlos Sanchez

3rd Nieshan (FR)

by Akbar x Jade des Pins; 57.00 kg, 5,145.09 EUR, Owner: Ali Haddad; Trainer: Mr. Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: A. Badel

Also ran:

4th-Albar Lotois (FR) by Akbar (FR) x Allia Lotoise (FR); 5th-Badad (FR) by Tidjani (FR) x Balaam (FR); 6th-Time Out (FR) by Al Nasr (Fr) x Madawa (Fr); 7th-Kandar du Falgas (FR) by Kesberoy (FR) x Djoulia du Falgas (FR); 8th-Rabah de Carrere (FR) by Djouras Tu (FR) x Anita de Carrere (FR); 9th-AF Alghabra (UAE) by Amer x Fauvette Al Maury; 10th-Fryvolous (FR) by Dormane (FR) x Fryga; 11th-Zells Fred (USA) by Zachzell x CD Zell

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Al Maktoum Challenge R1

Group 1 PA · Dubai, UAE · 1/12/2012 Distance:1,600m raced on synthetic track, 5 years+, entries: 12 Prize money: 41,566.58 EUR (201,972 AED) · Paid: 33,000 - 11,000 - 5,500 - 2,750 - 1,650 -1,100

PHOTO OF SAHIB DU CLOS BY ANDREW WATKINS

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Sahib du Clos (Fr) (FR)

by Kerbella x Isis du Clos,1:49:6, 56.00 kg, 24,940.11 EUR, Owner: Mr. Faisal Ahmed bin Abdulrahman Al Rahmani; Trainer: Mr. Saifaldin Deeb; Jockey: Royston Ffrench

2nd Kandar du Falgas (FR)

by Kesberoy (FR) x Djoulia du Falgas (FR), 56.00 kg, 8,313.44 EUR, head, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Doug Watson; Jockey: Mr. Richard Hills

3rd Albar Lotois (FR)

by Akbar (FR) x Allia Lotoise (FR), 56.00 kg, 4,156.62 EUR, .25 lengths, Owner: Ali Haddad; Trainer: Mr. Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier

Also ran:

4th-Dariya (FR) by Dormane (FR) x CR Samborsta (USA); 5th-Fryvolous (FR) by Dormane (FR) x Fryga; 6th-Paris Gagner (FR) by Dormane (FR) x Gozela des Esteves (FR); 7th-AF Alghabra (UAE) by Amer x Fauvette Al Maury; 8th-Saher (FR) by Tornado de Syrah x Cr Samborsta; 9th-Theoretically (USA) by Doran SBFAR x First Ladie; 10th-Omayyade Thabet (FR) by Dormane (FR) x Zazia Bejia (TUN); 11th-Samira de Carrere (FR) by Djoura TU x Kandra de Carrere; 12th-Antar Verge

HH The President of the UAE Cup

Group 1 PA · Abu Dhabi, UAE · 2/5/2012 Distance 2,200m raced on grass, 5 years +, entries: 6 Prize money: 205,803.66 EUR (1,000,000.00 AED) 1st

Nieshan (FR)

by Akbar x Jade des Pins, 2:30:58, 57.00 kg, 123,482.20 EUR, Owner: Ali Haddad; Trainer: Mr. Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Gerald Avranche

PHOTO OF NIESHAN BY ANDREW WATKINS

2nd Seraphin Du Paon (FR)

by Akbar x Bint El Bedia, 57.00 kg, 41,160.73 EUR, .25 lengths, Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. E. Oertel; Jockey: Mirco Demuro

3rd Sahib du Clos (Fr) (FR)

by Kerbella x Isis du Clos, 57.00 kg, 20,580.37 EUR, 1.25 lengths, Owner: Mr. Faisal Ahmed bin Abdulrahman Al Rahmani; Trainer: Mr. Saifaldin Deeb; Jockey: Royston Ffrench

Also ran:

4th-Timadit Al Mels (FR), by Tidjani (FR) x Onia Al Mels (FR); 5th-Rabah de Carrere (FR), by Djouras Tu (FR) x Anita de Carrere (FR); 6th-Jarnin (FR), by Akbar (FR) x Julie De Syrah (FR); 7th-Raked (FR) by Magic de Piboul (FR) x Sheena (FR); 8th-Frynchman (USA) by Calin Du loup (FR) x Frynch (FR); 9th-Djanet Monlau (FR) by Dormane x Osaka Domenjoi; 10th-Nil Blanc (FR) by Orient Xpress (FR) x Trabadja (FR); 11th-Vizir des Cedres (FR) by Al Sakbe x Voile Kossack; 12th-Musharab (FR)

by Njewman x Koralya de Nerak; 13th-Periander (HOL) by Marwan x Poloneze; 14th-Theoretically (USA) by Doran SBFAR x First Ladie; 15th-Kandar du Falgas (FR)

by Kesberoy (FR) x Djoulia du Falgas (FR); 16th-Rami (FR) by Dormane x Djouna

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Al Maktoum Challenge R2

Group 1 PA · Dubai, UAE · 2/9/2012 Distance: 2,200m raced on synthetic track, 5 years +, entries: 11 Prize money: 41,566.78 EUR (201,973.00 AED) · Paid (US dollars): 55,000/11,000/5,500 / 2,750/1,650/1,100 1st

Sahib du Clos (Fr) (FR)

by Kerbella x Isis du Clos, 2:32:1, 24,940.32 EUR. Owner: Mr. Faisal Ahmed bin Abdulrahman Al Rahmani; Trainer: Mr. Saifaldin Deeb; Jockey: Richard Mullen

by Akbar (FR) x Allia Lotoise (FR), 8,313.44 EUR, 1 length. Owner: Ali Haddad; Trainer: Mr. Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Wayne Smith

3rd Fryvolous (FR)

by Dormane (FR) x Fryga, 4,156.62 EUR, 0.25. Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. E. Oertel; Jockey: Mirco Demuro

Also ran:

4th-Paris Gagner (FR) by Dormane (FR) x Gozela des Esteves (FR); 5th-Omayyade Thabet (FR) by Dormane (FR) x Zazia Bejia (TUN); 6th-Periander (HOL) by Marwan x Poloneze; 7th-Forgehill Cezanne (FR) by Dormane x Change of Scent; 8th-Takaamul (GB) by Djebbel (FR) x Valina Des Fabries (FR); 9th-Harthaan (FR) by Sire d’Albret x Djouna; 10th-Nirwan (FR)

by Dormane (FR) x Naiada Al Maury (FR)

PHOTO OF SAHIB DU CLOS BY ANDREW WATKINS

2nd Albar Lotois (FR)

Qatar International Trophy

Group 1 PA · Doha, Qatar · 2/29/2012 Distance: 1,600 m raced on turf, qualification: 4 years +, entries: 13 Prize money: 104,274.00 EUR (500,000.00 QR) 1st

Harran (GB)

by Burning Sand x Aziza D’Aroco; 57.00 kg, 59,436.18 EUR, Owner: Al Shahaniah Stud; Trainer: J. Smart, Jockey: Darren Williams

by Nizam x Altesse D’Aroco; 54.00 kg, 22,940.28 EUR, Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: A. de Mieulle; Jockey: O. Peslier

3rd Mkeefa (GB)

by Amer by Nisaee; 52.00 kg, 11,470.14 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: J. Smart; Jockey: R. Mullen

Also ran:

4th-Theeb (GB) by Amer x Akie Croix Noire; 5th-Bin Amer (GB)

by Amer x Ismala; 6th-Amour N’Al Maury (FR) by Dormane x Nemosie Al Maury; 7th-Tameemah (GB) by Amer x Sarahmina; 8th-Rathowan (GB) by Amer x Arc de Ciel; 9th-Jelmud (GB)

by Amer x Dermech; 10th-Dharr (GB) by Nizam x Djelmila; 11th-Vizir des Cedres (FR) by Al Sakbe by Volle Kossack; 12th-Morhaf (GB) by Makzan x Danie Du Cassou; 13th-Al Moutawakel (FR) by Dormane x Morgane de Piboul

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PHOTO OF HARRAM COURTESY OF AL SHAHANIA STUD

2nd Tabarak (GB)

HH The Emir’s Sword International Group 1 PA · Doha, Qatar · 3/1/2012 Distance: 2,400m; 4 years +, entries: 12 Prize money: 377,936.09 EUR 1st Aziz ASF (GB)

by Amer x Aziza D´Aroco; 2:40:59, 57.00 kg, 215,423.57 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Darren Williams

2nd Asraa Min Albarq (GB)

PHOTO OF AZIZ ASF BY ANDREW WATKINS

by Amer x Akie Croix Noire; 57.00 kg, 83,145.94 EUR, Owner: Al Shahania Stud; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Saleem Golam

3rd Jaafer ASF (GB)

by Amer x Madjela; 57.00 kg, 41,572.97 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Khalifa bin Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smar; Jockey: Mr. Alan Munro

Also ran:

4th: Mu’azzaz (GB) by Amer x Massamarie; 5th-Kalim du Loup (FR) by Darweesh x Caline du Loup; 6th-Raqiyah (GB) by Amer (KSA) x Sarahmina; 7th-Damis (GB) by Amer x Kachia; 8thAreej (GB) by Amer x Akie Croix Noire; 9th-Albar Lotois (FR)

by Akbar (FR) x Allia Lotoise (FR); 10th-Kasih (GB) by Amer x Pesennaia; 11th-Maseh (GB)

Al Maktoum Challenge R3

Group 1 PA · Dubai, UAE · 3/10/2012 Distance: 2,000m raced on synthetic track, 5 years +, entries: 14 Prize money: 42,221.65 EUR (205,155.00 AED), Prize money in US Dollars: $ 55,000 Paid: 33,000/11,000/5,500/2,750/1,650/5,500/1,100

PHOTO OF NIESHAN BY ANDREW WATKINS

1st

Nieshan (FR)

by Akbar x Jade des Pins, 2:17:67, 56.00 kg, 24,940.11 EUR, Owner: Ali Haddad; Trainer: Mr. Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Gerald Avranche

2nd Timadit Al Mels (FR)

by Tidjani (FR) x Onia Al Mels (FR), 56.00 kg, 8,313.23 EUR, Owner: Ali bin Suroor Al Dhahiri; Trainer: S. Rajhi; Jockey: Ted Durcan

3rd Seraphin Du Paon (FR)

by Akbar x Bint El Bedia, 56.00 kg, 4,156.62 EUR, Owner: His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. E. Oertel; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier

Also ran:

4th - Dariya (FR) by Dormane (FR) x CR Samborsta (USA), 5th - Paris Gagner (FR) by Dormane (FR) x Gozela des Esteves (FR), 6th - Sahib du Clos (FR) by Kerbella x Isis du Clos, 7th - Fryvolous (FR) by Dormane (FR) x Fryga, 8th - Djanet Monlau (FR) by Dormane x Osaka Domenjoi, 9th - Manan, 10th - Omayyade Thabet (FR)

by Dormane (FR) x Zazia Bejia (TUN), 11th - Nil Blanc (FR) by Orient Xpress (FR) x Trabadja (FR), 12th - Rami (FR) by Dormane x Djouna, 13th - Knife (UAE) by Nez D’or x Farida Du Bac, 14th - Frynchman (USA) by Calin Du loup (FR) x Frynch (FR)

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Liwa Oasis UAE

Group 1 PA · Abu Dhabi, UAE · 3/11/2012 Distance: 1,400m; 5 years +, entries: 14 Prize money: 51,450.92 EUR (250,000.00 AED) Quite A Show

by Falinas Des Fabries x French Braids; 1:30:64, 57.00 kg, 30,870.55 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Doug Watson; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea

2nd Musharab (FR)

by Njewman x Koralya de Nerak; 57.00 kg, 10,290.18 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed; Trainer: Mr. M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Mr. Jesus Rosales

3rd AF Alghabra (UAE)

by Amer x Fauvette Al Maury; 55.00 kg, 5,145.09 EUR; Owner: Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda; Trainer: Mrs. Gillian M. Duffield; Jockey: Mr. Gerald Avranche

Also ran:

4th-Najem Al Khalij (AE) (UAE) by Bibi De Carrere (FR) x Rhapsody In Blue (FR); 5th-Aberfeldy (GB) by Amer x Zeinah; 6th-Jarnin (FR) by Akbar (FR) x Julie De Syrah (FR); 7th-Frysk Me Now (USA) by Dormane x Fryga; 8th-El Rigoletto (FR) by Kesberoy (FR) x Johalina (FR); 9th-Theoretically (USA) by Doran SBFAR x First Ladie; 10th-Salaamah (FR) by Njewman x Amidou Douzaia; 11th-Saher (FR) by Tornado de Syrah x Cr Samborsta; 12th-Dynamite (UAE) by Bibi De Carrere (FR) x No Answer (FR); 13th-AF Maqam Alezz (AE) (UAE) by Amer x Etoile Du Pigne (FR); 14th-Nuage al Maury (FR) by Dormane x Nouba al Maury

PHOTO OF QUITE A SHOW BY ANDREW WATKINS

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Emirates Championships

Group 1 PA · Abu Dhabi, UAE · 3/18/2012 Distance: 2,200m, 5 years +, entries: 11 Prize money: 41,160.73 EUR (200,000.00 AED) Versac PY (FR)

by Njewman x Elipse; 2:28:27, 24,696.44 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Erwan Charpy; Jockey: Mr. Richard Hills PHOTO OF VERSAC PY BY ANDREW WATKINS

1st

2nd Periander (HOL)

by Marwan x Poloneze; 8,232.15 EUR; Owner: Mrs M. J. de Ruiter-Floor; Trainer: Mrs. Gillian M. Duffield; Jockey: Mr. Darren Williams

3rd Najem Al Khalij (AE) (UAE)

by Bibi De Carrere (FR) x Rhapsody In Blue (FR); 4,116.07 EUR; Owner: Al Reef Stables; Trainer: Mr. Jaber Bittar; Jockey: Mr. James Doyle

Also ran:

4th-Rami (FR) by Dormane x Djouna; 5th-Kareem W’rsan (UAE) by Amer x Cash On The Spot (US); 6th-Jarnin (FR) by Akbar (FR) x Julie De Syrah (FR); 7th-Mudallal Al Reef (FR) by Saklawi Jadrane (FR) x Modjalla (FR); 8thRaked (FR) by Magic de Piboul (FR) x Sheena (FR); 9th-Nil Blanc (FR) by Orient Xpress (FR) x Trabadja (FR); 10th-Rabah de Carrere (FR) by Djouras Tu (FR) x Anita de Carrere (FR); 11th-Musharab (FR) by Njewman x Koralya de Nerak

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Dubai Kahayla Classic

Group 1 PA · Meydan, UAE · 3/31/12 Distance: 2,000m raced on dirt, 5 years +, entries: 14 Prize money: 192,969.05 EUR (918,249.00 AED), Prize money to be paid in US Dollars: $250,000

PHOTO OF TM FRED TEXAS BY ANDREW WATKINS

1st

TM Fred Texas (USA)

by Burning Sand x Queen Kong, 2:17:17, 57.00 kg, 115,781.55 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Ronald Martino; Jockey: Mr. A. De Vries

2nd Seraphin Du Paon (FR)

by Akbar x Bint El Bedia, 57.00 kg, 38,593.85 EUR, Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. E. Oertel; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier

3rd Timadit Al Mels (FR)

by Tidjani (FR) x Onia Al Mels, (FR) 57.00 kg, 19,296.93 EUR, Owner: Ali bin Suroor Al Dhahiri; Trainer: S Rajhi; Jockey: Ted Durcan

Also ran:

4th-Versac PY (FR) by Njewman x Elipse, 5th-Nieshan (FR) by Akbar x Jade des Pins, 6th-Kandar du Falgas (FR) by Kesberoy (FR) x Djoulia du Falgas (FR), 7th-AF Alghabra (UAE) by Amer x Fauvette Al Maury, 8th-Dariya (FR) by Dormane (FR) x CR Samborsta (USA), 9th-Al Mujahaz (QA) by Hafid du Bac x Kerjam, 10th-Harran ASF (GB) by Burning Sand x Aziza D´Aroco, 11th-Aktar Lotois (FR) by Akbar x Larissa Lotoise, 12th-Sahib du Clos (Fr) (FR) by Kerbella x Isis du Clos, 13th-Fryvolous (FR) by Dormane (FR) x Fryga, 14th-Albar Lotois (FR) by Akbar (FR) x Allia Lotoise (FR)

President of the UAE Cup - Coupe D’Europe Des Chevaux Arabes Group 1 PA · Saint-Cloud, France · 6/24/2012 Distance: 2,000m, 4 years +, entries: 7 Prize money 50,000.00 EUR) 1st

Damis (GB)

by Amer x Kachia, 2:17:6, 58.50 kg, 25,000.00 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier,

PHOTO OF DAMIS BY JUHAIM

2nd Areej (GB)

by Amer x Akie Croix Noire, 56.50 kg, 10,000.00 EUR, short head, Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Darren Williams,

3rd Raihan (QA) (QA)

by Amer x Marja, 58.50 kg, 0.75, 7,500.00 EUR, Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Thierry Thulliez

Also ran:

4th-Asraa Min Albarq (GB) by Amer x Akie Croix Noire, 5th-Cambrydge (FR) by Zacan el BAraka x Chine Orientale, 6th-Sartejano (FR) by Dormane x Serafina, 7th-Divamer (FR) by Amer x Divana

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Qatar Coupe De France

Group 1 PA · Chantilly, France · 7/01/2012 Distance: 1,600m raced on grass, 3 years, entries: 6 Prize money: 50,000.00 EUR 1st

Dahor de Brugere (FR)

by Dahess x Dormadora, 1:47:41, 57.00 kg, 25,000.00 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem PHOTO OF DAHOR DE BRUGERE BY SCOOPDGYA

2nd Djebelia al Mels (FR)

by Dahess x Koheila Al Mels, 55.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR, 2 lengths, Owner: Saeed Naser Al Romaithi; Trainer: T. Lemer; Jockey: Mr. Thierry Jarnet

3rd Manark (FR)

by Mahabb x Mendra, 57.00 kg, 7,500.00 EUR, short head, Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Ioritz Mendizabal

Also ran:

4th-Mushrae (FR) by Munjiz x Djezika, 5th-La Hoor QA (QA) by Burning Sand x Pettra, 6th-Tara du Loup (FR) by Akbar x Kenza Lotoise

The President Of The UAE Cup (UK Arabian Derby) Group 1 PA · Newmarket, Great Britain · 7/13/2012 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 4 years, entries: 6 Prize money: 58,109.80 EUR (50,000.00 GBP) 1st

Mkeefa (GB)

by Amer x Nisaee, 2:21:76, 29,054.90 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Neil Callan, PHOTO OF MKEEFA BY JOCKEY PHOTOS@AOL.COM

2nd Rathowan (FR)

by Amer x Arc de Ciel, 14,527.45 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Silvestre de Sousa

3rd Al Hibaab (FR)

by Al Sakbe x Ietlato De Carrere (FR), 8,716.47 EUR, Trainer: Mrs. Gillian M. Duffield; Jockey: P Hanagan

Also ran:

4th-Al Mamun Monlau (FR) by Munjiz x Salalah de Monlau, 5th-Theeba (GB) by Amer x Massamarie, 6th-Pentagon (DEN) by Marwan x Pengalia Kossack

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Al Rayyan Cup (Prix Kesberoy)

Group 1 PA · Deauville, France · 8/07/2012 Distance: 2000m raced on grass, 3 years, entries: 9 Prize money: 50,000.00 EUR 1st

Dahor de Brugere (FR)

by Dahess x Dormadora, 2:23:50, 57.00 kg, 25,000.00 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem

PHOTO OF DAHOR DE BRUGERE BY SCOOPDGYA

2nd Mushrae (FR)

by Munjiz x Djezika, 57.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR, nose, Owner: Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed; Trainer: Mr. Jean Pierre Totain; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon

3rd Munzade (FR)

by Munjiz x Cherazade, 57.00 kg, 7,500.00 EUR, 4, Owner: Mr. Jean-Marc De Watrigant/ Haras de Beguerie; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Loritz Mendizabal

Also ran:

4th - Vetlana de Faust (FR) by Al Saoudi x Svetlana, 5th-Viking de l’Ardus (FR) by Prince d’Orient x Jelfa de l’Ardus, 6th-Vahess du Croate (FR) by Dahess x Djema de Pins, 7th-Safa (GB) (GB)

by Majd Al Arab x Noorah

Doha Cup (Prix Manganate)

Group 1 PA · Deauville, France · 8/11/2012 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 11 Prize money: 50,000.00 EUR

1st

Tabarak (GB)

by Nizam x Altese D’Aroco, 2:15:6, 56.00 kg, 25,000.00 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier

2nd Mkeefa (GB)

by Amer x Nisaee 54.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Neil Callan

PHOTO OF TABARAK BY SCOOPDGYA

3rd Rathowan (FR)

by Amer x Arc de Ciel, 56.00 kg, 7,500.00 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Oliver Pasquier

Also ran:

4th-Gharraa (IQ) by Matador (RUM x Wadha Al Thania (IQ), 5thBoum de Ghazal (FR) by Zippy al Maury x Braise de Ghazal, 6thDahash (QA) by Amer x Taraza, 7th-Tzar du Paon (FR) by Dormane x Bint El Bedia, 8th-Divamer (FR) by Amer x Divana, 9th-Aabir Mor (MOR) by Amer x Mazouga de la Doux, 10th-Al Zad (FR) by Azadi x Jakkarta, 11th-Sartejano (FR) by Dormane x Serafina

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International Malazgirt Trophy

Group 1 PA · Istanbul, Turkey · 9/02/2012 Distance: 1,600m raced on dirt, 3 years +, entries: 6 Prize money: 103,323.63 EUR (252,680.00 TRY) 1st

Hilal al Zaman (IQ)

by Mencour x Amal Al Thania, 60.00 kg, 60,778.89 EUR, Owner: Dr. Mohammad Al Nujaifi; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Baptiste Hamel

2nd Darfur (TUR)

PHOTO OF HILAL AL ZAMAN BY.THE JOCKEYCO-UK

by Bilgin x Malike, 17 60.00 kg, 24,311.39 EUR, Owner: Nurbiye Gulerce; Trainer: Mr. A. Bektas; Jockey: Mr. Y. Bilik

3rd Bigg N Rich (GB)

by Falina des Fabries x Viraa C, 60.00 kg, 12,155.70 EUR, Owner: Athbah Stud Ltd.; Trainer: Miss Sandrine V. Tarrou; Jockey: Mr. Roberto-Carlos Montenegro

Also ran:

4th-Kurtel (TUR) by Bilgin x Mebruk, 5th-Kenanaco

by Kaizbert x Leylo, 6th-Orcun (TUR) by Altaha x Mebruke 87

The Shadwell Dubai International Stakes

Group 1 PA · Newbury, Great Britain · 9/23/2012 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 11 Prize money: 58,109.80 EUR (50,000.00 GBP) 1st

Mu’azzaz (GB)

by Amer x Massamarie, 2:20,32, 29,054.90 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Neil Callan

by Amer x Marja, 14,527.45 EUR, Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban de Mieulle; Jockey: P. Convertino

3rd Tzar du Paon (FR)

by Dormane x Bint El Bedia, 8,716.47 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mrs. Gillian M. Duffield; Jockey: P. Hanagan

Also ran:

4th-Damis (GB) by Amer x Kachia, 5th-Periander (HOL) by Marwan x Poloneze, 6th-Theoretically (USA) by Doran SBFAR x First Ladie, 7th-Jaafer ASF (GB) by Amer x Madjela, 8th-Vizir des Cedres (FR) by Al Sakbe x Voile Kossack, 9th-Omni D.A. (BEL) by Ircalan D.A. x Haliyana El Kendal, 10th-Asraa Min Albarq (GB) by Amer x Akie Croix Noire, 11th-Tidarbret (GB) by Bengali d’Albret (FR) x Iktidar

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PHOTO OF MU’AZZAZ BY THEJOCKEYCO-UK

2nd Raihan (QA) (QA)

The Shadwell Farm Hatta International Stakes Group 1 PA · Newbury, Great Britain · 9/23/2012 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 4 years +, fillies only, entries: 8 Prize money: 29,636.00 EUR (25,500.00 GBP)

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Mkeefa (GB)

by Amer x Nisaee, 2:22:26, 14,818.00 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Richard Mullen,

PHOTO OF MKEEFA COURTESY OF NEWBURY RACECOURSE

2nd Kerim (FR)

by Kerbella x Fifth, 7,409.00 EUR, Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Mr. S. Al Hakmani; Jockey: Rachel King

3rd Areej (GB)

by Amer x Akie Croix Noire, 4,445.40 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Neil Callan

Also ran:

4th-Zaaqya (GB) by Al Sakbe x Sophie Du Loup (FR), 5thRasheeqah (GB) by Amer x Noorah, 6th-Sophia (FR) by Kerbella (FR) x Solonge, 7th-Samah (QA) by Amer x Larisa, 8th-Lile D’Amour

The Jebel Ali Racecourse Zaabeel International Stakes Group 1 PA · Newbury, Great Britain · 09/23/2012 Distance: 1,200 m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 12 Prize money: 29,636.00 EUR (25,500.00 GBP)

PHOTO OF HILAL AL ZAMAN BY THEJOCKEYCO.UK

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Hilal al Zaman (IQ)

by Mencour x Amal Al Thania, 1:20,70, 14,818.00 EUR, Owner: Dr. Mohammad Al Nujaifi; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Baptiste Hamel

2nd Aziz ASF (GB) (GB)

by Amer x Aziza D´Aroco, 7,409.00 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Richard Mullen

3rd Serouda Du Breuil (FR)

by Dormane x Jamaa Du Breuil, 4,445.40 EUR, Owner: Karin Van Den Bos; Trainer: Miss Karin R. Van Den Bos; Jockey: Mr. Simon Walker

Also ran:

4th-Harran ASF (GB) by Burning Sand x Aziza D´Aroco, 5th-Burning Fancy (USA) by Burning Sand x Sayquins and Lace, 6th-Bigg N Rich (GB) by Falina Des Fabries x Viraac, 7th-El Adjban (GB) by Makzan x Shunah, 8th-Cambrydge (FR) by Zacan el Braka x Chine Orientale, 9th-Mouna de Ducor (FR) by Munjiz x Ishra, 10thDivamer (FR) by Amer x Divana, 11th-Andaleeb (OM), 12th-Scyphios (FR) by Al Nasr x Dalina des Fabries

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Qatar Arabian Trophy for Three-Year-Old Fillies Group 1 PA · Saint-Cloud, France · 10/05/2012 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 3 years, fillies only, entries: 19 Prize money: 100,000.00 EUR 1st

Djainka Des Forges (FR)

by Kerbella x Djamour Des Forges, 2:28:0, 50,000.00 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Oliver Pasquier

by Akbar x Canelle de Carrere, 20,000.00 EUR, 0.75 Owner: Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed; Trainer: D. Guillemin; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Baptiste Hamel

3rd Al Anga (GB)

by Amer x Kerbelle Du Loup, 15,000.00 EUR, short neck, Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Daryll Holland

Also ran:

4th-Al Chahira (FR) by Al Saoudi x Amira al Chame, 5thVetlana de Faust (FR) by Al Saoudi x Svetlana, 6th-Najmaah

by Sire d, 7th-Vakara (FR) by Akbar x Owara de Foissac, 8th-Carioca de Ghazal (FR) by Zippy al Maury x Charmille de Ghazal, 9th-Shagra de Jos (FR) by Kairouan de Jos x Djouna, 10th-Cha Cha de Ghazal (FR) by Dormane x Colchique de Ghazal, 11th-Al Wasmiya (FR) by Amer x Kado de Ghazal, 12th-Atlal (QA) by Burning Sand x Gethaabah, 13th-Fayrouz (QA) by Enad x Taraza, 14th-Via Hipolyte (FR) by Dahess x Idee de Colmar, 15th-Livia (FR) by Dormane x Cary de Carrere, 16thMyra de Monlau (FR) by Munjiz x Manzana, 17th-Daharii (FR) by Dahess x Nefertarii, 18th-Lodalys (FR) by Dahess x Lostris

PHOTO OF DJAINKA DE FORGES BY N .DERRE

2nd Waahiba (FR)

Qatar Arabian Trophy for Three-Year-Old Colts Group 1 PA · Saint-Cloud, France · 10/5/2012 Distance: 2,000 m; 3 years, colts and geldings only, entries 13 Prize money: 100,000.00 EUR 1st

Mushrae (FR)

by Munjiz x Djezika; 2:25:60, 50,000.00 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed; Trainer: Mr. Jean Pierre Totain; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon

by Amer x Saeedah; 20,000.00 EUR; Owner: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer; Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier

3rd Al Mahdod (GB)

by Munjiz x Mayada; 15,000.00 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Maxime Guyon

Also ran:

4th - Nhir (FR) by Kerbella x Nirondelle; 5th-Rabbah de Carrere (FR) by Bibi de Carrere x Mizzna; 6th-La Hoor QA (QA) by Burning Sand x Pettra; 7th-Hariir (GB)

by Amer x Al Shahania Aseala; 8th-Munzade (FR) by Munjiz x Cherazade; 9th-Djet Taouy (FR) by Dahess x Win Taouy; 10th-Akkar (FR) by Prince d’Orient x El Akkaria

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PHOTO OF MUSHRAE BY N. DERRE

2nd Sandeed (GB)

Qatar Arabian Trophy for Four-Year-Old Fillies Group 1 PA · Longchamp, France · 10/06/2012 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 4 years, fillies only, entries: 11 Prize money: 150,000.00 EUR 1st

Al Moutawakila (FR)

by Al Sakbe x Arwa, 2:30,90, 56.00 kg, 75,000.00 EUR, Owner: Mr. Faiz Al Elweet; Trainer: Mr. Arnaud Chaille-Chaille; Jockey: Mr. Thomas Fourcy,

2nd Al Saklawiya (FR)

PHOTO OF AL MOUTAWAKILA BY JUHAIM

by Al Sakbe x Taj Al Chame, 30,000.00 EUR, 1.25 lengths, Owner: Mr. Faiz Al Elweet Trainer Mr. Arnaud Chaille-Chaille Jockey: Pierre-Carhles Boudot

3rd Sifflet al Maury (FR)

by Akbar x Sarabande al Maury 22,500.00 EUR, 2 lengths, Owner: Renee-Laure Koch; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Mickael Forest

Also ran:

4th-Fazah (FR) by Mahabb x Aleefa, 5th-Visionary Lady (FR)

by Mahabb x Sarava du Loup, 6th-Mandragore al Maury (FR)

by Dormane x Melody Al Maury, 7th-Sahlambo (FR) by Munjiz x Samborsta, 8th-Bzeubzeu al Maury (FR) by Akbar x Zou al Maury, 9th-Samah (QA) by Amer x Larisa, 10th-El Zouarda (FR) by Dormane x El Ouarda, 11th-Theeba (GB) by Amer x Massamarie

Qatar Arabian World Cup

Group 1 PA · Longchamp, France · 10/07/2012 Distance: 2,000m, 4 years +, entries: 20 Prize money: 700,000.00 EUR 1st

Mkeefa (GB)

by Amer x Nisaee, 2:24:3, 55.50 kg, 350,000.00 EUR, Provisional arrival, Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Neil Callan

2nd Rathowan (FR) PHOTO OF MKEEFA BY JUHAIM

by Amer x Arc de Ciel, 57.50 kg, 140,000.00 EUR, 4 lengths, Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Christophe-Patrice Lemaire

3rd Tabarak (GB)

by Nizam x Altese D’Aroco, 57.50 kg, 105,000.00 EUR, 1.25 lengths, Owner: HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Alban de Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier

Also ran:

4th-Al Mamun Monlau (FR) by Munjiz x Salalah de Monlau, 5th-Damis (GB) by Amer x Kachia, 6th-Gharraa (IQ) by Matador (RUM x Wadha Al Thania (IQ), 7thDahash (QA) by Amer x Taraza, 8th-TM Fred Texas (USA) by Burning Sand x Queen Kong, 9th-Sartejano (FR) by Dormane x Serafina, 10th-Aziz ASF (GB) (GB)

by Amer x Aziza D´Aroco, 11th-Asraa Min Albarq (GB) by Amer x Akie Croix Noire, 12th-Raihan (QA) by Amer x Marja, 13th-Mu’azzaz (GB) by Amer x Massamarie, 14th-Rich Frynchman (USA) by TH Richie x Frynch, 15th-Jaafer ASF (GB) by Amer x Madjela, 16th-Kenanaco by Kaizbert x Leylo, 17th-Poulain Kossack (HOL)

by Nougatin (FR) x Pengalia Kossack, 18th-Ameretto (FR) by Amer x Win Taouy, 19th-Boum de Ghazal (FR) by Zippy al Maury x Braise de Ghazal, 20th-Areej (GB) by Amer x Akie Croix Noire

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U.S. Grade 1 Races President of the UAE Cup Pimlico, USA · 05/19/2012

Distance:11/16 miles raced on dirt; 4 years +, entries: 10 Prize money: 78,250.00 USD (60,393.00 EUR) TM Fred Texas (USA)

by Burning Sand x Queen Kong,1:56:94, $46,000.00 USD, Owner: Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Ronald Martino; Jockey: Abel Castellano Jr.

2nd Grilla (USA)

by *Kong x Dixie Darlene,$15,250.00 USD, Owner: Bill Waldron; Trainer: Bill Waldron; Jockey: Mr. Ricardo Chiappe

3rd Rich Frynchman (USA)

by TH Richie x *Frynch, $7,500.00 USD, Owner: Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani; Trainer: Tracy Nunley; Jockey: Faleh Bughenaim

Also ran:

4th-So Big Is Better (USA) by Burning Sand x WW Mirror Image; 5th-Ovour The Top (USA) by *Nivour de Cardonne x Top of the Line; 6th-Spin Doctor (USA) *Falina des Fabries x Smokey Rose; 7th-Dixies Valentine (USA) *Nivour de Cardonne x Dixie Darlene; 8th-Status Symboll (USA) *Doran Sbfar x Ala Lucie; 9th-Born To Boogie MC (USA)*Haffir El Rimal x Wikings Delyte 10th-French Fry (USA) Line Dancer x Reenoire

PHOTO OF TM FRED TEXAS BY GICEWICZ

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The Delaware Park Classic Handicap ,

Delaware Park, USA · 11/03/2012 Distance: 1¼ miles raced on dirt; 3 years +, entries: 11 Prize money: 75,000.00 USD (57,884.66 EUR)

Dixies Valentine (USA)

by Nivour De Cardonne x Dixie Darlene 2:19:41, 54.00 kg, $45,000.00 USD. Owner: Mr.Guy Neivens; Trainer: Mr. Ronald Martino; Jockey: Yamill Rosario

2nd Valiant Boy (FR)

by Darweesh x Thumb Print 57.00 kg, $15,000.00 USD. Owner: Mr. Guy Neivens; Trainer: Mr. Ronald Martino; Jockey: Brian Pedroza

3rd Sanddpiper (USA)

by Burning Sand x Novelynn 54.00 kg, $8,250 USD. Owner: Bill Waldron; Trainer: Bill Waldron; Jockey: Maria Remedio

Also ran:

4th-Butch Cassidy LZP (USA) by Burning Sand x Bozell; 5thSo Big Is Better (USA) by Burning Sand x WW Mirror Image; 6th-Ayers by Burning Sand x BW Ali Catt; 7th-Grilla (USA) by Kong x Dixie Darlene; 8th-Status Symboll (USA) by Doran SBFAR x Ala Lucie; 9th-MS Dixie (USA) by Burning Sand x Dixie Darlene; 10th-Nouveau Rich (USA) by TH Richie x Djenzel; 11th-Dancing AL (USA) by Line Dancer x Quantas CS

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PHOTO OF DIXIES VALENTINE BY PAUL SMOKE

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Group 2 IFAHR Pattern Races Mazrat Al Ruwayah

Group 2 PA · Meydan, UAE · 12/23/2011 Distance: 1,600m raced on dirt, 5 years +, entries: 6; Prize money: 30,870.55 EUR (150,000.00 AED) 1st

AF Alghabra (UAE) by Amer x Fauvette Al Maury, 1:50:52, 53.50 kg, 18,522.33 EUR, Owner: Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda; Trainer: Mrs. Gillian M. Duffield; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea 2nd Kandar du Falgas (FR) by Kesberoy (FR) x Djoulia du Falgas (FR), 55.50 kg, 6,174.11 EUR, Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Doug Watson; Jockey: Mr. Richard Hills 3rd Nieshan (FR) by Akbar x Jade des Pins, 58.50 kg, 3,087.05 EUR, Owner: Ali Haddad; Trainer: Mr. Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Gerald Avranche

Also ran:

4th-Albar Lotois (FR) by Akbar (FR) x Allia Lotoise (FR); 5th-Fryvolous (FR) by Dormane (FR) x Fryga; 6th-Badad (FR) by Tidjani (FR) x Balaam (FR); 7th-Jazeerat Alsadyaat (FR) by Darike (FR) x Florine De Carrere (FR); 8th-Suhaim (FR) by Dormane x Seceryna; 9th-Omayyade Thabet (FR) by Dormane (FR) x Zazia Bejia (TUN); 10th-Frysk Me Now (USA) by Dormane x Fryga

Qatar International Derby

Group 2 PA · Doha, Qatar · 12/29/ 2011 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 4 years, entries: 7, Prize money: 94,484.02 EUR (500,000.00 QAR) 1st Maseh (GB), 2:15:43, 57.00 kg, 53,855.89 EUR, Owner: Al Shahania Stud; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Darren Williams 2nd Harran ASF (GB) by Burning Sand x Aziza D’Aroco, 57.00 kg, 20,786.49 EUR, Owner: Al Shahania Stud; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: M. Lawson 3rd Kalim du Loup (FR) by Darweesh x Caline du Loup, 57.00 kg, 10,393.24 EUR, Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Gerald Avranche Also ran: 4th-Amour n’al Maury (FR) by Dormane x Nemosie al Maury; 5th-Al Muntaser (QA) by Hafid Du Bac x Koriana; 6th-Bourak al Naif (FR) by Dormane

x Cherifa; 7th-Thawi (QA) by Mared Al Sahra x Gardenia Gora

Bani Yas UAE

Group 2 PA · Meydan, United Arab Emirates · 2/17/2012 Distance: 1,400m raced on dirt, 5 years +, entries: 13, Sponsored by: SOG Drilling Prize money: 30,230.29 EUR (146,889.00 AED); U.S. $24,000-8,000-4,000-2,000-1,200-800 1st Kandar du Falgas (FR) by Kesberoy (FR) x Djoulia du Falgas (FR), 1:33:66, 54.50 kg, 18,138.51 EUR, Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Doug Watson; Jockey: Mr. Richard Hills 2nd AF Alghabra (UAE) by Amer x Fauvette Al Maury, 52.50 kg, 6,046.10 EUR, Owner: Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda; Trainer: Mrs. Gillian M. Duffield; Jockey: Silvestre de Sousa 3rd Quite A Show by Falinas Des Fabries x French Braids, 54.50 kg, 3,023.05 EUR, Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Doug Watson; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea

Also ran: 4th-Musharab (FR) by Njewman x Koralya de Nerak; 5th-Omayyade Thabet (FR) by Dormane (FR) x Zazia Bejia (TUN); 6th-Saher (FR) by Tornado de Syrah x CR Samborsta; 7th-Nuage al Maury (FR) by Dormane x Nouba al Maury; 8th-Salaamah (FR) by Njewman x Amidou Douzaia; 9th-Frysk Me Now (USA) by Dormane x Fryga; 10th-Monarkos cs (USA) by Kador De Blaziet x Magical Miz; 11th-Zells Fred (USA) by Zachzell x CD Zell; 12th-Yarike de Passerat (FR) by Darike (FR) x Yacina De Passerat (FR); 13th-Aberfeldy (GB) by Amer x Zeinah 26 ▪ ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK ▪ WORLD

Prix Qatar Elevage

Group 2 PA · Toulouse, France · 4/20/2012 Distance: 2,000 m; 4 years, fillies only; entries 6, Prize money: 20,000.00 EUR 1st Al Nachmiya (FR) by Azadi x Amira al Chame, 2:18:95, 58.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Arnaud Chaille-Chaille; Jockey: Mr. Thomas Fourcy 2nd Visionary Lady (FR) by Mahabb x Sarava du Loup, 58.00 kg, 4,000.00 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed; Trainer: J. P. Daireaux; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Baptiste Hamel 3rd Fazah (FR) by Mahabb x Aleefa, 58.00 kg, 3,000.00 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem

Also ran: 4th-Una du Loup (FR) by Kerbella x Ina Scot De Colmar; 5th-Mandragore al Maury (FR) by Dormane x Melody Al Maury; 6th-Ainhoa Kermili (FR) by Kerbella x Ainhoa Simili

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan – Prix Carthage Hannibal Group 2 PA · Toulouse, France · 4/20/2012

Distance: 2,000m, 4 years +, entries: 8, Prize money: 20,000.00 EUR 1st Josco du Cayrou (FR) by Munjiz x Josepha, 2:19:18, 56.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR, Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem 2nd Ghalib (FR) by Munjiz x Fazzaha, 56.00 kg, 4,000.00 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Mickael Forest 3rd Sartejano (FR) by Dormane x Serafina, 60.00 kg, 3,000.00 EUR, Owner: Mrs. Diana A. K. Doerenberg; Trainer: Mrs. D. A. K. Dorenberg; Jockey: Mr. Frederic Spanu Also ran: 4th-Forgehill Cartier (FR) by Dormane x Change of Scent; 5th-Cambrydge (FR) by Zacan el BAraka x Chine Orientale; 6th-Phraseur Kossack (HOL)

by Prince d’Orient x Pengalia Kossack; 7th-Poulain Kossack (HOL) by Nougatin (FR) x Pengalia Kossack; 8th-Nil Ishan Ibn Al Sakbe (SWI) by Al Sakbe (FR) x Nil Incipit

Prix Nefta

Group 2 PA · Toulouse, France · 5/14/2012 Distance: 2,200m, 4 years +, entries: 7, Prize money: 25,000.00 EUR 1st Al Nachmiya (FR) by Azadi x Amira al Chame, 2:35:48, 55.00 kg, 12,500.00 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Arnaud Chaille-Chaille; Jockey: Mr. Thomas Fourcy 2nd Assma al Khalediah KSA (FR) by Amer x Dalina des Fabries, 59.00 kg, 5,000.00 EUR, Owner: Al Khalediah Stables; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. David Michaux 3rd Visionary Lady (FR) by Mahabb x Sarava du Loup, 55.00 kg, 3,750.00 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed; Trainer: J. P. Daireaux; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Baptiste Hamel Also ran: 4th-Gharraa (IQ) by Matador (RUM x Wadha Al Thania (IQ), 5th-Baraaqa (FR) by Sire d’Albret x Shamayl; 6th-Una du Loup (FR) by Kerbella x Ina Scot

De Colmar

The Arabian Horse Organization – Hawthorn Hill International Stakes Group 2 PA · Newbury, Great Britain · 6/26/2012

Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 9, Sponsored by: The Arabian Horse Organization Prize money: 23,243.92 EUR (20,000.00 GBP) 1st

Mu’azzaz (GB) by Amer x Massamarie, 2:22:48, 11,621.96 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Silvestre de Sousa 2nd Tidarbret (GB) by Bengali d’Albret (FR) x Iktidar, 5,810.98 EUR, Owner: Miss Nicola Gilbert; Trainer: Mr. D. M. Batteate; Jockey: Kieren Fallon 3rd Vizir des Cedres (FR) by Al Sakbe x Voile Kossack, 3,486.59 EUR, Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Mr. S. Al Hakmani; Jockey: Mr Simon Walker Also ran: 4th-Jaafer ASF (GB) by Amer x Madjela; 5th-Al Janoob (GB) by Magic De Piboul (FR) x Ester Du Paon (FR); 6th-Periander (HOL) by Marwan x Poloneze; 7th-Sadiq (NL) (HOL) by Marwan x Saklia; 8th-Aziz ASF (GB) (GB) by Amer x Aziza D’Aroco; 9th-Whisper (GB) by The Wiking x Sucha 27 ▪ ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK ▪ WORLD

Criterium Des Pouliches

Group 2 PA · La Teste, France · 07/03/2012 Distance: 1,900 m, 4 years +, fillies only, entries 6 Prize money: 25,000.00 EUR 1st

Sahlambo (FR) by Munjiz x Samborsta, 2:13:95, 56.00 kg, 12,500.00 EUR, Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Mickael Forest 2nd Gharraa (IQ) by Matador (Rum x Wadha Al Thania (IQ), 57.50 kg, 5,000.00 EUR, Owner: Dr. Mohammad Al Nujaifi; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Ioritz Mendizabal 3rd Visionary Lady (FR) by Mahabb x Sarava du Loup, 56.00 kg, 3,750.00 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed; Trainer: J. P. Daireaux; Jockey: Mr Jean-Baptiste Hamel Also ran:

4th-Aabir Mor (MOR) by Amer x Mazouga de la Doux; 5th-Kiss de Ghazal (FR) by Dormane x Kaoe de Ghazal

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan — Prix Cheri Bibi Group 2 PA · Craon, France · 09/01/2012 Distance: 2,200m raced on grass, 3 years, entries: 4 Prize money: 25,000.00 EUR 1st

Sandeed (GB) by Amer x Saeedah, 2:38:99, 57.00 kg, 12,500.00 EUR, Owner: HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Gerald Avranche 2nd Munzade (FR) by Munjiz x Cherazade, 57.00 kg, 5,000.00 EUR, Owner: Mr. Jean-Marc De Watrigant/Haras de Beguerie; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Francois-Xavier Bertras 3rd Merzal (FR) by Bibi De Carrere x Mizzna, 57.00 kg, 3,750.00 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed; Trainer: Mr Jean Pierre Totain; Jockey: Mr. Charles Nora 4th French Athbah USA by Kaolino x Rocket Run, 57.00 kg, 2,500.00 EUR, Owner: Athbah Stud Ltd.; Trainer: Mr. JeanFrancois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Mickael Forest

International IFAHR Trophy

Group 2 PA · Istanbul, Turkey · 9/01/2012 Distance: 2,100 m, 3 years +, entries: 7 Prize money: 71,531.62 EUR (174,932.00 TRY); 1st Tzar du Paon (FR) by Dormane x Bint El Bedia, 60.00 kg, 42,077.76 EUR, Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mrs. Gillian M. Duffield; Jockey: Mr Tadhg O’Shea 2nd Theoretically (USA) by Doran SBFAR x First Ladie, 60.00 kg, 16,830.78 EUR, Owner: Athbah Stud Ltd.; Trainer: Miss Sandrine V. Tarrou; Jockey: Mr. Roberto-Carlos Montenegro 3rd Gharraa (IQ) by Matador (Rum x Wadha Al Thania (IQ) Also ran: 4th-Bayhan (TUR) by Albatur (TUR) x Totayim (TUR); 5th-Bulut Reis (TUR) by Bilgin x Mebruke

Qatar Cup (Prix Dragon)

Group 2 PA · Longchamp, France · 09/16/2012 Distance: 2,000 m, 4 years (+); entries 6 Prize money: 25,000.00 EUR 1st

Poulain Kossack (HOL) by Nougatin (FR) x Pengalia Kossack, 2:20:6, 57.00 kg, 12,500.00 EUR, Owner: Mr. Huub Otermans; Trainer : Mr Huub Otermans; Jockey: Miss Jadey Pietrasiewicz 2nd Al Tair (GB) by Amer x Altesse D’Aroco, 59.00 kg, 5,000.00 EUR, nose, Owner: HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier 3rd TM Fred Texas (USA) by Burning Sand x Queen Kong, 59.00 kg, 3,750.00 EUR, 0.75, Owner: Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Ronald Martino; Jockey: Mr. Marvin Suerland Also ran: 4th-Dahash (QA) by Amer x Taraza; 5th-Ghalib (FR) by Munjiz x Fazzaha; 6th-Mu’azzaz (GB) by Amer x Massamarie

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Nevada II

Group 2 PA · Bordeaux Bouscat, France · 09/19/2012 Distance: 1,900m, 3 years, Fillies only, entries: 10, Prize money: 25,000.00 EUR 1st Vahess du Croate (FR) by Dahess x Djema de Pins, 2:16:42, 56.00 kg, 12,500.00 EUR, Owner: Mrs Eliane DavyBoudet; Trainer: Ms. A. Imaz Ceca; Jockey: Miss Gloria Madero Parayre 2nd Myra de Monlau (FR) by Munjiz x Manzana, 56.00 kg, 5,000.00 EUR, 4, Owner: Mrs. Marie Ange Bourdette; Trainer: Mr Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Roberto-Carlos Montenegro 3rd Carioca de Ghazal (FR) by Zippy al Maury x Charmille de Ghazal, 56.00 kg, 3,750.00 EUR, Owner: Earl Al Pices; Trainer: Mr Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Mickael Forest

Also ran: 4th-Waahiba (FR) by Akbar x Canelle de Carrere; 5th-Labwah (IRQ) (IQ) by Asad Saif x Naama al Thaltha; 6th- Lodalys (FR) by Dahess x Lostris; 7th-Thaaniya (FR) by Bibi de Carrere x Mizzna; 8th-Shagra de Jos (FR) by Kairouan de Jos x Djouna; 9th-Vahioline (FR) by Dormane x Johalina; 10th-Enygma (FR)

by Dormane x Essaana

The Emirates Equestrian Federation International Stakes Group 2 PA · Newbury, Great Britain · 9/23/2012 Distance: 1,400m raced on grass, 3 years, entries: 14, Prize money: 23,243.92 EUR (20,000.00 GBP) 1st

Manark (FR) by Mahabb x Mendra, 1:33:59, 11,621.96 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Damien de

Watrigant

2nd Samima (FR) by Dahess x Oleya du Loup, 5,810.98 EUR, Owner: Karin van den Bos; Trainer: Miss Karin R. van den Bos 3rd Al Anga (GB) by Amer x Kerbelle Du Loup, 3,486.59 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Neil Callan

Also ran:

4th-Djebelia al Mels (FR) by Dahess x Koheila al Mels; 5th-Vazs Mane Son (USA) by Dormane x Golly Gal; 6th- l Atique (GB) by Amer x Somra; 7th-Djainka Des Forges (FR) by Kerbella x Djamour Des Forges; 8th-Djent (GB) by Burning Sand x Djenzel; 9th-Hariir (GB) by Amer x Al Shahania Aseala; 10th-Safa (GB) (GB) by Majd al Arab x Noorah; 11th-Al Bashtoon (GB) by Munjiz x Feline Du Cassou; 12th-Voltan D.A. (BEL); 13th-Vigile Du Loup (FR) by Dahess x Aurore Du Loup; 14th-Eau Jember (GB) by Eau Royal x Lile D’Amour

The President Of The United Arab Emirates

Cup Group 2 PA · Baden-Baden, Germany · 10/21/2012 Distance: 2,000m, 4 years +, entries: 12, Prize money: 40,000.00 EUR 1st

Damis (GB) by Amer x Kachia, 2:19:5, 58.00 kg, 19,200.00 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Faleh bin Nasser Al Thani; Trainer: Mrs. D.A.K. Dorenberg 2nd Poulain Kossack (HOL) by Nougatin (FR) x Pengalia Kossack, 58.00 kg, 10,400.00 EUR, 3.5, Owner: Mr. Huub Otermans; Trainer : Mr. Huub Otermans 3rd Athlete Del Sol (FR) by Dormane x A La Volee, 58.00 kg, 4,800.00 EUR, 0.5, Owner: Karin van den Bos; Trainer: Miss Karin R. van den Bos

Also ran: 4th-Ameretto (FR) by Amer x Win Taouy; 5th-Phraseur Kossack (HOL) by Prince d’Orient x Pengalia Kossack; 6th- Gazel T (HOL) by Prince D’Orient x Gracja; 7th-Lillij Ann (HOL) by Makfoul Du Breuil x Ludmillah; 8th-Alibaba Del Sol (FR) by Kerbella (FR) x A l’Aube del Sol (FR); 9th-Munahis (QA) by Amer x Baheeja; 10th-Sartejano (FR) by Dormane x Serafina; 11th-Sayf (FR) by Kesberoy x Solonge; 12th-Al Dahis (IRQ) (IQ) by Sheridhan (FR) x Al Rabab (IRQ)

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Grade 2 U.S. Races Texas Yellow Rose

Grade 2 · Sam Houston Race Park, USA · 02/18/12 Distance: 7f, raced on dirt, 4 years, fillies, entries: 8 Prize money: 30,000.00 USD (21,582.73 EUR) 1st MS Dixie (USA) by Burning Sand x Dixie Darlene,1:36:82, $14,200.00 USD, Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Mr. Scott Powell; Jockey: Erik McNeil 2nd Rich Kinkga (USA) by TH Richie x Gingka, $6,250.00 USD. Owner: Ms. Dianne K. Waldron; Trainer: Tracy Nunley; Jockey: Mr.Roman Chapa 3rd Golden Odessy (USA) by Oh By Gosh x Triple Five, $3,400.00 USD, Owner: Mr. Guy Neivens; Trainer: Mr. Ronald Martino; Jockey: Santos Chavez Also ran: 4th-Eet Cetera (USA); 5th-Grapevine (USA); 6th-Tikis Shadow (USA); 7th-Mufv It On Over (USA); 8th-TM Maddamee (USA)

The Valour Farms Arabian Stakes

Grade 2 · Delaware Park, USA · 07/21/12 Distance: 11/16 m, raced on dirt, 4 years +, entries: 7 Prize money: 45,125.00 USD (34,827.27 EUR) 1st

So Big Is Better (USA) by Burning Sand x WW Mirror Image, 1:58:38, $25,500.00 USD, Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Mr. Scott Powell; Jockey: Mr. Gregori o Rivera 2nd Sanddpiper (USA) by Burning Sand x Novelynn, $8,500.00 USD, Owner: Bill Waldron; Trainer: B. Waldron; Jockey: Yomar Ortiz 3rd Ovour The Top (USA) by Nivour De Cardonne x Top Ofthe Line, $4,670.00 USD, Owner: Cre Run Enterprises LLC; Trainer: Ms Lynn Ashby; Jockey: J. Torres Also ran: 4th-Grilla (USA) by Kong x Dixie Darlene; 5th-Valiant Boy (FR) by Darweesh x Thumb Print; 6th-Born To Boogie MC (USA) by Haffir El Rimal x Wikings Delyte; 7th-MS Dixie (USA) by Burning Sand x Dixie Darlene

The Cre Run Oaks Distaff

Grade 2 · Delaware Park, USA · 08/25/2012 Distance: 11/16 m, raced on dirt, 3 years +, fillies, entries: 8 Prize money: 30,125.00 USD (23,250.34 EUR) 1st MS Dixie (USA) by Burning Sand x Dixie Darlene; 1:57:68, $17,400.00 USD, Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Mr. Scott Powell; Jockey: Mr. Gregorio Rivera 2nd Rich Kinkga (USA) by TH Richie x Gingka, $5,800.00 USD, Owner: Rosebrook Farms LLC; Trainer: Randy Nunley; Jockey: Mr. Oliver Castillo 3rd Litle Bit (USA) by Burning Sand x Halianna, $2,550.00 USD, Owner: Bill Waldron; Trainer: B. Waldron; Jockey: Alex Cintron

Also ran: 4th-DC Willeys Song (USA) by Doran SBFAR x Wibwil CCA; 5th-Golden Odessy (USA) by Oh By Gosh x Triple Five; 6th-Ovour The Rainbow (USA)

by Nivour De Cardonne x Debutannte; 7th-Sugar Sand (USA) by Burning Sand x Tri Tiki Joy; 8th-Grate Fire (USA) by Burning Sand x PS Billies Sage

The Bob Magness Memorial Derby

Grade 2 · Delaware Park, USA · 08/27/2012 Distance: 1¼m, raced on dirt, 3 years +, entries: 6 Prize money 30,125.00 USD (23,250.34 EUR) 1st

Valiant Boy (FR) by Darweesh x Thumb Print, $17,400.00 USD, Owner: Mr. Guy Neivens; Trainer: Mr. Ronald Martino;

Jockey: Santos Chavez

2nd Butch Cassidy LZP (USA) by Burning Sand x Bozell, $5,800.00 USD, Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Mr. Scott Powell; Jockey: Mr. Gregorio Rivera

3rd Sammy V (USA) by Burning Sand x Heaven Kan Wait, $2,550.00 USD, Owner: Mr. Sam A. Vasquez; Trainer: Mr. Greg

Ketter; Jockey: Victor Rodriquez

Also ran: 4th-Born To Boogie MC (USA) by Haffir El Rimal x Wikings Delyte; 5th-AF Cheveyo (USA) by Geronimo x Nadeara; 6th-Sergeant Pepper MHF (USA) by Amazing Son x Shippey Lane 30 ▪ ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK ▪ WORLD

WINNER OF THE 2013 HH SHEIKHA FATIMA BINT MUBARAK LADIES IFAHR CUP

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A new generation of Arabian Racing Jon & Krista Henningsgard, 32543 Joseph Rd, Waller, Texas 77484

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Group 3 IFAHR Pattern Races Sprinter Championship

Group 3 PA · Doha, Qatar · 1/19/2012 Distance: 1,100m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 9 Prize money: 28,345.21 EUR (150,000.00 QAR) 1st

Al Adaid (QA) by Amer x Si Vous Plait, 1:9:65, 55.50 kg, 16,156.77 EUR, Owner: Mr. Essa bin Mohammed Al Sulaiti; Trainer: Mr. Bahman Ghazali; Jockey: P. Convertino 2nd Damis (GB) by Amer x Kachia, 57.00 kg, 6,235.95 EUR, Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier 3rd Bin Amer (GB), 57.00 kg, 3,117.97 EUR, Owner: Al Saqb Stud; Trainer: Mohammed Hamad Al Attiya; Jockey: Mr. A. De Vries

Also ran: 4th-Aziz ASF (GB by Amer x Aziza D’Aroco; 5th-Al Uraiq (QA); 6th-Al Monahidh (QA) by Al Mudaffar x Sabouq; 7th-Kassab El Sahraa (KSA) by AF Qassi x AF Estorah; 8th-Jelmud (QA); 9th-Barq Al Naif (QA)

Arabian Triple Crown – Round 2

Group 3 PA · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · 2/26/12 Distance: 2,200 m; 4 years; entries: 7 Prize money: 30,870.55 EUR (150,000.00 AED) 1st Daffagh Al Asyal UAE (UAE) by Darike x Denyai; 2:28:2, 54.00 kg, 18,522.33 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. E. Oertel; Jockey: Mirco Demuro 2nd: Naseem (FR) by Mahabb x Aryaan; 58.50 kg, 6,174.11 EUR, Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Wayne Smith 3rd: Areem (FR) by Mahabb x Canelle de Carrerre; 55.50 kg, 3,087.05 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed; Trainer: Mr. M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Harry Bentley

Also ran:

4th: Al Shimaa (USA); 5th: Al Ashram; 6th: Simbar du Loup (FR); 7th: Ubu Al Mels (FR)

Arabian Triple Crown – Round 3

Group 3 PA · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · 3/11/2012 Distance: 2,400 m raced on grass; 4 years; entries 7 Prize money: 41,160.73 EUR (200,000.00 AED) 1st

Manisha (UAE) by Darike (FR) x Al Misk (FR), 2:45:22, 53.50 kg, 24,696.44 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. E. Oertel; Jockey: Royston Ffrench 2nd Al Ashram by Dormane x Ortie (FR), 54.00 kg, 8,232.15 EUR, Owner: Mohammed Ateeq Al Mazrouei; Trainer: Mr. Satish Seemar; Jockey: Richard Mullen 3rd Daffagh Al Asyal UAE (UAE) by Darike x Denyai, 58.50 kg, 4,116.07 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. E. Oertel; Jockey: Silvestre de Sousa Also ran: 4th-Simbar du Loup (FR) by Akbar x Kenza Lotoise; 5th-Al Shimaa (USA) by Calin Du Loup (FR) x Ammante (FR); 6th-Rakha (FR) by Mahabb x Shamayl; 7th-MH Dhawi (UAE) by Djelmidor (FR) x Valina (RU) 32 ▪ ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK ▪ WORLD

Grand Prix De S.A.R. Le Prince Heritier Moulay El Hassan Group 3 PA · Casablanca, Morocco · 5/4/2012

Distance: 1,900m raced on dirt, 4 years +, colts and fillies only, entries: 17 Prize money: 70,175.44 EUR (800,000.00 MAD) 1st

Aawaj al Khalidiah (KSA) by Tiwaiq x Agape de Nulvi, 2:11:45, 58.50 kg, Owner: Al Khalediah Stables; Trainer: Mutlaq bin

Mushrif; Jockey: R. Perez

2nd Tamar Thabeth (MOR) by Dormane x Harka, 58.50 kg, Owner: Heritiers Hakam Zakaria; Trainer: Mr. Serge Gerard; Jockey: Mr. Said Madihi

3rd Amir Maamora (MOR) by Akbar x Stix al Maury, 55.00 kg, Owner: Jalobey Racing; Trainer: Jean de Roualle; Jockey: J. Khayate Also ran: 4th-Sharid Al Khalidiah (KSA) by Kunz Al Thani x Saba; 5th-Udallan (MOR) by Monsieur al Maury x Harein de Faust; 6th-Rasikh (FR) by Sire d’Albret x Fazzaha; 7th-Naratteur al Maury (MOR) by Zippy al Maury x Nevada al Maury; 8th-Sidi Thabet (MOR) by Dormane x Zazia Bejia; 9th-Amenemhat (MOR)

by Dormane x Amerella; 10th-Hnina (MOR) by Klass Man x Win And See; 11th-Dar Dar by Darike (FR) x Princesse Sarah; 12th-Al Munia (MOR) by Akbar x Mina Du Paon; 13th-Uris des Vialettes (FR) by Akbar x Kanelle des Vialettes; 14th-Quercy du Paon (MOR) by Akbar x Giulia Du Paon; 15th-Oriental (MOR) by Darike x Amine de Pedalie; 16th-Maharadja du Vent (FR) by Darike (FR) x Badhra (TUN); 17th-Tandor (FR) by Dormane (FR) x Bhutan (FR)

Grand Prix De Sa Majeste Le Roi Mohammed VI Group 3 PA · Casablanca, Morocco · 5/04/2012

Distance: 2,100m raced on dirt, 4 years +, colts and fillies only, entries: 7 Prize money: 105,263.16 EUR (1,200,000.00 MAD) 1st

Shagmoom al Khalidiah (KSA) by Tiwaiq x Ty, 2:22:59, 58.50 kg, Owner: Al Khalediah Stables; Trainer: Mutlaq bin

Mushrif; Jockey: R. Perez

2nd Aabir Mor (MOR) by Amer x Mazouga de la Doux, 56.50 kg, Owner: Dr. Azzedine Sedrati; Trainer: Mr. Jean Claude Pecout; Jockey: Thami Zergane

3rd

Djarnizam Maamora (FR) by Nizam x Djarnila Lotoise, 55.00 kg, Owner: Jalobey Racing; Trainer: Jean de Roualle;

Jockey: J. Khayate

Also ran: 4th-Rudy des Vialettes (FR) by Dormane (FR) x Hourmane des Vialete (FR); 5th-Makbe (FR) by Al Sakbe x El Ouarda; 6th-Jalab Al Khalidiah (KSA)

by Amer (KSA) x Edele de Carrere; 7th-Pari d’Or (FR) by Dormane x Idylle de Colmar

Coupe Du Sud – Ouest

Group 3 PA · Bordeaux Bouscat, France · 5/12/2012 Distance: 1,900m, 4 years +, entries: 7 Prize money: 20,000.00 EUR 1st Al Mamun Monlau (FR) by Munjiz x Salalah de Monlau, 2:17:84, 58.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR, Owner: Haras de Rabodanges; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Mickael Forest 2nd Boum de Ghazal (FR) by Zippy al Maury x Braise de Ghazal, 56.00 kg, 4,000.00 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem 3rd Sartejano (FR) by Dormane x Serafina, 59.00 kg, 3,000.00 EUR, Owner: Mrs. Diana A. K. Doerenberg; Trainer: Mrs. D. A. K. Dorenberg; Jockey: Mr. Frederic Spanu Also ran:

4th-Forgehill Cartier (FR) by Dormane x Change of Scent; 5th-Prince de l’Ardus (FR) by Prince d’Orient x Jelfa de l’Ardus; 6th-Adam (FR) by Dormane x Briar

Wathba Stud Farm Cup (El Wodkine Cup) Group 3 PA · Jägersro, Sweden · 5/15/2012 Distance: 1,730m, 4 years +, entries: 14 Prize money: 16,492.19 EUR (147,000.00 SEK) 1st

Gazel T (HOL) by Prince D’Orient x Gracja, 1:59:4, 58.00 kg, 8,414.38 EUR, Owner: Mr. G.T. Zoetelief; Trainer: Mr. Gerd T. Zoetelief; Jockey: Eduardo Pedroza 2nd Pentagon (DEN) by Marwan x Pengalia Kossack, 1:59:5, 58.00 kg, 3,870.62 EUR, Owner: Mrs. Kristina Agerholm; Trainer: Mr. Michal Romanowski; Jockey: Fredrik Johansson 3rd Ameretto (FR) by Amer x Win Taouy, 1:59:6, 61.00 kg, 1,682.88 EUR, Owner: Dr. Paul Daverio; Trainer: Mr. G. Richter; Jockey: M. Manueddu Also ran: 4th-SR Dorwan (DEN) by Marwan (FR) x Dorwana Kossack (HOL); 5th-Mirabella del Sol (FR) by Kerbella x Mimi Miel; 6th-Athlete Del Sol (FR) by Dormane x A La Volee; 7th-El Weiron (SWE) by Neiron x Eldorana; 8th-Sakba (HOL) by Al Sakbe (FR) x Pyreah(HOL); 9th-Sweet Dauphine (SWE) by Daffaq (GB) x Sweet Kiss (FR); 10th-W Helge (SWE) by Dorwan Du Cayrou x Winstra; 11th-Joshua Brown (SWE) by SamSheik x FH Honey Melon; 12th-Maggia (SWE) by Portmer(SWE) x Madora(SWE); 13th-Daytona by Daffaq (GB) x FH Honey Mellon (USA); 14th-LL Donner (SWE) by Drug (SU) x Relacja

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Prix Damas

Group 3 · Dax, France · 5/20/2012 Distance: 1,400m, 4 years +, entries: 5 Prize money: 20,000.00 EUR 1st

Burning Fancy (USA) by Burning Sand x Sayquins And Lace, 10,000.00 EUR, Owner: Athbah Stud Ltd.; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem 2nd Hilal al Zaman (IQ) by Mencour x Amal Al Thania, 4,000.00 EUR, Owner: Dr. Mohammad Al Nujaifi; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Ioritz Mendizabal 3rd Cambrydge (FR) by Zacan el BAraka x Chine Orientale, 3,000.00 EUR, Owner: Gerard Augustin-Normand; Trainer: Miss Sandrine V. Tarrou; Jockey: Mr. Roberto-Carlos Montenegro Also ran:

4th-Al Saklawiya (FR) by Al Sakbe x Taj Al Chame; 5th-Emmamer (FR) (FR) by Amer (QA) x Emma Du Cayrou (FR)

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Arabian Cup Group 3 · Duindigt, Holland · 7/15/2012 Distance: 1,900m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 11 Prize money: 25,000.00 EUR 1st

Raihan (QA) (QA) by Amer x Marja, 2:12:9, 58.00 kg, 12,500.00 EUR, Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle;

Jockey: Mr. David Bouland

2nd Lillij Ann (HOL) by Makfoul Du Breuil x Ludmillah, 56.00 kg, 5,875.00 EUR, Owner: Mrs. Diana A. K. Doerenberg; Trainer: Mrs. D. A. K. Dorenberg; Jockey: Mr. Anthony Deau

3rd Ameretto (FR) by Amer x Win Taouy, 58.00 kg, 2,875.00 EUR, Owner: Mrs. M. Scharfenberg; Trainer: Mr. G. Richter;

Jockey: M. Manueddu

Also ran: 4th-Awam (FR) by Munjiz x Djezika; 5th-Mirabella del Sol (FR) by Kerbella x Mimi Miel; 6th-Poulain Kossack (HOL) by Nougatin (FR) x Pengalia Kossack; 7th-Alibaba Del Sol (FR) by Kerbella (FR) x A l’Aube del Sol (FR); 8th-Blitters Plonja (HOL) by Marwan x Pakupka; 9th-Kentauer Kossack (HOL) by Marwan x Vesna; 10th-Grande Duchess T (HOL) by Marwan I (FR) x Gracja (USA); 11th-Omni DA (BEL) by Ircalan DA x Haliyana El Kendl

Prix Dormane

Group 3 · La Teste, France · 7/19/2012 Distance: 1,900m, 4 years, entries 5 Prize money: 20,000.00 EUR 1st

Boum de Ghazal (FR) by Zippy al Maury x Braise de Ghazal, 2:14:35, 58.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani; Trainer: Mr Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem 2nd Cheker (FR) by Kerbella x Cherazade, 58.00 kg, 4,000.00 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Charles Nora 3rd Ghalib (FR) by Munjiz x Fazzaha, 58.00 kg, 3,000.00 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Mickael Forest Also ran: 4th-Azizi (FR) by Monsieur Al Maury x Ziva; 5th-Un Prince de Croate (FR) by Dormane x D’jadie de Teoul

Prix Tidjani

Group 3 · La Teste, France · 7/22/2012 Distance: 1,900m; 3 years, entries: 6 Prize money: 20,000.00 EUR 1st

Rabbah de Carrere (FR) by Bibi de Carrere x Mizzna, 2:12:58, 57.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem 2nd French Athbah USA (USA) by Kaolino x Rocket Run, 57.00 kg, 4,000.00 EUR, Owner: Athbah Stud Ltd.; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Mickael Forest 3rd Rodess (FR) by Dahess x Rogheda, 57.00 kg, 3,000.00 EUR, Owner: Mr. Jean-Marie Baldy; Trainer: Ms. A. Imaz Ceca; Jockey: Miss Gloria Madero Parayre Also ran: 4th- Magik du Paon (FR) by Mahabb x Giulia de Paon; 5th-Casbar (FR) by Akbar x Case d’Or

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Prix Razzia III

Group 3 · La Teste, France · 7/22/2012 Distance: 1,800m; 3 years, fillies only; entries 8 Prize money: 20,000.00 EUR 1st

Myra de Monlau (FR) by Munjiz x Manzana, 2:3:56, 56.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR, Owner: Mrs. Marie Ange Bourdette; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Roberto-Carlos Montenegro 2nd Vahess du Croate (FR) by Dahess x Djema de Pins, 56.00 kg, 4,000.00 EUR, Owner: Mrs. Eliane Davy-Boudet; Trainer: Ms. A. Imaz Ceca; Jockey: Miss Gloria Madero Parayre 3rd Al Wasmiya (FR) by Amer x Kado de Ghazal, 56.00 kg, 3,000.00 EUR, Owner: Al Wasmiyah Farm; Trainer: Mr. JeanFrancois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Mickael Forest

Also ran: 4th-Labwah (IRQ) (IQ) by Asad Saif x Naama al Thaltha; 5th-Vahioline (FR) by Dormane x Johalina; 6th-Siheme (FR) by Dormane x Samborsta; 7thYeelat Haholot (ISR) by Bariq Al Amal x Play Misty

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan – Nagroda Europy Group 3 · Warsaw, Poland · 8/26/2012 Distance: 2,600m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 11 Prize money: 22,154.18 EUR (98,400.00 PLZ) 1st Ameretto (FR) by Amer x Win Taouy, 3:4:4, 62.00 kg, 10,806.92 EUR, Owner: Mrs. M. Scharfenberg; Trainer: Mr. G. Richter; Jockey: S. Wasiutow 2nd Dostatok (RUS) by Status x Dupona, 59.00 kg, 5,943.80 EUR, Owner: M. A. Karaev; Trainer: Wojciech Olkowski; Jockey: Piotr Piatkowski 3rd Nonet (RUS) by Nitagor x Nonna, 62.00 kg, 3,242.07 EUR, Owner: Tersk Stud; Trainer: Wojciech Olkowski; Jockey: Miss Jadey Pietrasiewicz Also ran: 4th-Poulain Kossack (HOL) by Nougatin (FR) x Pengalia Kossack; 5th-Pentagon (DEN) by Marwan x Pengalia Kossack; 6th-Djardokan (FR)

by Sandokan (PT) x Djarbela; 7th-Via Verdi Kossack (HOL) by Marwan x Vesna; 8th-Vly Kossack (HOL) by Nougatin x Vesna; 9th-Werdzeb (POL) by Fedain x Walansjenka

The Royal Cavalry Of Oman Clarendon International Stakes Group 3 · Bath, Great Britain · 9/5/2012 Distance: 1,000m raced on grass, 3 years +, entries: 5 Prize money: 5,810.98 EUR (5,000.00 GBP) 1st

Aziz ASF (GB) by Amer x Aziza D´Aroco, 2,905.49 EUR, Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr.

Julian Smart

2nd El Adjban (GB) by Makzan x Shunah, 1,162.20 EUR, Owner: L. Hartley; Trainer: Mrs. Gillian M. Duffield 3rd Harran ASF (GB) by Burning Sand x Aziza D´Aroco, 697.32 EUR, Owner: Al Shahania Stud; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart Also ran: 4th-Usimer de Montegut (FR) by Tidjani x Indiana de Sol; 5th-Scyphios (FR) by Al Nasr x Dalina des Fabries

Nevadour

Group 3 · La Teste, France · 9/8/2012 Distance: 1,900m, 4 years, fillies only, entries: 8 Prize money: 20,000.00 EUR 1st

Sahlambo (FR) by Munjiz x Samborsta 10,000 EUR, provisional results; Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Mr. JeanFrancois Bernard; Jockey: F. Veron 2nd El Zouarda (FR) by Dormane x El Ouarda, 4,000 EUR, Owner: Khalifa Mohammed Abdullah Al Attiya; Trainer: Mr. JeanFrancois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge 3rd Al Moutawakila (FR) by Al Sakbe x Arwa, 3,000.00 EUR, Owner: Mr. Faiz Al Elweet; Trainer: Mr. Arnaud Chaille-Chaille; Jockey: Mr. Thomas Fourcy

Also ran: 4th-Al Saklawiya (FR) by Al Sakbe x Taj Al Chame; 5th-Visionary Lady (FR) by Mahabb x Sarava du Loup; 6th-Bzeubzeu al Maury (FR) by Akbar x Zou al Maury; 7th-Mandragore al Maury (FR) by Dormane x Melody Al Maury; 8th-Sifflet al Maury (FR) by Akbar x Sarabande al Maury 35 ▪ ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK ▪ WORLD

Stockholm Arabian Cup

Group 3 PA · Stockholm/Täby, Sweden · 9/9/2012 Distance: 2,000m; 3 years+, entries: 14, Prize money: 16,492.19 EUR (147,000.00 SEK) 1st Sartejano (FR) by Dormane x Serafina, 2:21:2, 60.50 kg, 8,414.38 EUR, Owner: Mrs. Diana A. K. Doerenberg; Trainer: Mrs. D. A. K. Dorenberg; Jockey: Mr. Manuel Martines 2nd Al Dahis (IRQ) (IQ) by Sheridhan (FR) x Al Rabab (IRQ) 2:21:3, 60.50 kg, 3,870.62 EUR, Owner: Dr. Mohammad Al Nujaifi; Trainer: Mrs. Pia Höiom; Jockey: Per-Anders Gråberg 3rd Athlete Del Sol (FR) by Dormane x A La Volee, 2:22:7, 60.50 kg, 1,682.88 EUR, Owner: Karin van den Bos; Trainer: Miss Karin R. van den Bos; Jockey: Fredrik Johansson

Also ran: 4th-El Weiron (SWE) by Neiron x Eldorana; 5th-Neira Royal (SWE) by Neiron x Efta Royal; 6th-Yaqoot (GB) by Darike x Nirva de Caronne; 7th-UA Bey Shaka (SWE) by Om El Tanam (USA) x Ciekawa; 8th-Sagala z Regula (POL) by Gorec x Sirena; 9th-Serouda Du Breuil (FR) by Dormane x Jamaa Du Breuil; 10th-Maaloof (SWE) by Makzan (FR) x Ietlato De Carrere; 11th-Dratzan (SWE) by Makzan x Dramiqa; 12th-Joshua Brown (SWE) by SamSheik x FH Honey Melon; 13th-SM Wajeeh (SWE) by Vokalist (SU) x Wahada (DEN); 14th-Anagorn z Regula (POL)

Wathba Stud Farm Jägersro International Arabian Sprint Group 3 PA · Jägersro, Sweden · 9/27/2012 Distance: 1,200m raced on dirt, 3 years +, entries: 8 Prize money: 16,660.48 EUR (148,500.00 SEK) 1st Al Dahis (IRQ) (IQ) by Sheridhan (FR) x Al Rabab (IRQ), 1:21:8, 59.50 kg, 8,414.38 EUR, Owner: Dr. Mohammad Al Nujaifi; Trainer: Mrs. Pia Höiom; Jockey: Per-Anders Gråberg 2nd LL Donner (SWE) by Drug (SU) x Relacja, 1:21:9, 59.50 kg, 3,870.62 EUR, Owner: Limelight Arabians; Trainer: Mr. Patrik Tingvall; Jockey: Valmir De Azeredo 3rd Gazel T (HOL) by Prince D’Orient x Gracja 1:22:1, 59.50 kg, 1,907.26 EUR, Owner: Mr. G. T. Zoetelief; Trainer: Mr. Gerd T. Zoetelief; Jockey: Mr. Manuel Martines Also ran: 4th-Maggia (SWE) by Portmer(SWE) x Madora(SWE); 5th-Sanovagan (SWE) by Top Flyte (USA) x Golmohar(USA); 6th-RM Elliot (SWE) by Millennium x Elcanta (PL); 7th-Malissia (GER) by Al Sakbe x Marisha

Grade 3 U.S. Races HH Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup

Grade 3 · Sam Houston Race Park, USA · 03/03/2012 Distance: 7f raced on dirt, 2 years, entries: 12 Prize money: 33,600.00 USD (24,172.66 EUR) 1st

TM Junior Johnson (USA) by Burning Sand x Queen Kong,1:33:35, 56.00 kg, $19,230.00 USD, Owner: T. Moak; Trainer: Mr. Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Mr. Jose Figueroa 2nd Status Symboll (USA) by Doran SBFAR x Ala Lucie, 56.00 kg, $6,400.00 USD, Owner: Mr. Ken Danyluk; Trainer: Mr. Ken Danyluk; Jockey: Mr. Dakota Wood 3rd Its Far From Over (USA) by Doran SBFAR x A Foreign Affair, 56.00 kg, $3,525.00 USD, Owner: Elizabeth Brand; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Brand; Jockey: Travis Wales

Also ran: 4th-Grilla (USA) (Kong x Dixie Darlene), 5th-Ovour The Top (USA), 6th-Rich Frynchman (USA), 7th-Sammy V (USA), 8th-Three T Tax Man (USA), 9th-Wodkka (USA), 10th-Another Color (USA), 11th-Golly Bret (USA), 12th-Falavir (USA)

HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Arabian Cup

Grade 3 · Alameda County Fair-Pleasanton, USA · 06/23/2012 Distance: 6f, raced on dirt, 3 years +, entries: 8 Prize money: 19,900.00 USD (15,358.73 EUR) 1st

Sand De Wind (USA) by Burning Sand x TF Desert Jewel, 1:22:4, $10,700.00 USD, Owner: Hellen Shelley; Trainer: Mrs. Helen Shelley; Jockey: Harvey Barrington 2nd Qjuick Sand PW (UAE) by Burning Sand x Doya Juana Dance, $3,925.00 USD, Owner: Mr. Warren Shelley; Trainer: Mrs Helen Shelley; Jockey: Billy Lewis 3rd Golly Bret (USA) by Kador De Blaziet x Golly Gal, $2,375.00 USD, Owner: Mr.Sam A. Vasquez; Trainer: Bruce Towell; Jockey: Jesus Velazquez

Also ran: 4th-La Jest A Flash (USA) by Fire Mt Flash x Majestica, 5th-By Golly Its Hot (USA) by Burning Sand x Golly Gal, 6th-Jucy Pickins (USA) by Virgule Al Maury x Justadeuce, 7th-Ordination (USA) by Dormane x Ortie, 8th-PJ Miss Zuby (USA) by Chndaka x MW Miss Zuby

Dr. Sam Harrison Juvenile Fillies

Grade 3 · Delaware Park, USA · 07/04/2012 Distance: 6f raced on dirt, 3 years, fillies, entries: 7 Prize money: 20,125.00 USD (15,532.38 EUR) 1st

Wycked (USA) by Burning Sand x Frynch, 1:21:30, $11,660.00 USD, Owner: Rosebrook Farms LLC; Trainer: Randy Nunley; Jockey: Mr. Oliver Castillo 2nd Mahra T (USA) by Burning Sand x Tikis French Kiss $3,890.00 USD, Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Mr.Scott Powell; Jockey: Victor Rodriquez 3rd Sugar Sand (USA) by Burning Sand x Tri Tiki Joy, $2,140.00 USD, Owner: Betty J. & Joseph A. Gillis; Trainer: Cindy England; Jockey: Mr. Gregorio Rivera

Also ran: 4th-Rich Chick (USA) by TH Richie x Dixie Chick; 5th-Tikis Sandy Vaz (USA) by Burning Sand x Tiki Destiny; 6th-Miss Paradise (USA) by Parador x Novelynn; 7th-Rich Sister (USA) by TH Richie x Lilas Al Mels

Alec Courtelis Juvenile Stakes

Grade 3 · Delaware Park, USA · 07/05/2012 Distance: 6f raced on dirt, 3 years, colts and geldings, entries: 6 Prize money: 20,000.00 USD (15,532.38 EUR) 1st

Vazs Mane Son (USA) by Dormane x Golly Gal, 1:21:11, $11,660.00 USD, Owner: Mr. Sam A. Vasquez; Trainer: Mr.Greg Ketter; Jockey: Santos Chavez 2nd Sand Blastt (USA) by Burning Sand x Tornade Du Loup, $3,890.00 USD, Owner: Rosebrook Farms LLC; Trainer: Randy Nunley; Jockey: Mr. Oliver Castillo 3rd Secret Treasour (USA) by Nivour De Cardonne x Hidden Treasure, $2,140.00 USD, Owner: Silver Racing Stables; Trainer: Ms. Lynn Ashby; Jockey: Yamill Rosario Also ran:

4th - RB Brilliant (USA) by Burning Sand x Ammante; 5th - Lil Wayne (USA) by Burning Sand x R P Zell; 6th - Chachie (USA) by TH Richie x Zilver

Charm

Soaring Eagle Distaff

Grade 3 · Arapahoe Park, USA · 2/11/12 Distance: 11/8 m raced on dirt; qualification mares and fillies 4 years +; entries: 9 Prize money: 25,000.00 USD (19,100.75 EUR) 1st

Lori Anne by Doran SBFAR x Allez France, 2:05:76, $12,650.00 USD, Owner: Ken Danyluk, Trainer: Ken Danyluk, Jockey:

Jose Barajas

2nd Dancelildiamond by Line Dancer x Djewell, $5,050.00 USD, Owner: Toskhara Arabians; Trainer: Elizabeth Brand; Jockey: Adrian Ramos 3rd Well Liked by Chndaka x PS Stinas Sage, $3,030.00 USD, Owner: Felix G. Payne; Trainer: Ken Danyluk; Jockey: Travis Wales

Also ran: 4th-Ebeaucoup by Djet Set de Falgas x Wikings Wixen; 5th-TM Maddamee by Burning Sand x Scarlet O Sara; 6th-Mufv It On Over by Kador de Blaziet x Mufka PASB; 7th-Lenas Hot Philly by Burning Sand x Miss Philly; 8th-Doranikaa by Doran SBFAR x Vironika; 9th-Victorias Zell by Line Dancer x R L Zell

Crow Valley Classic

Grade 3 · Arapahoe Park, USA · 8/19/2012 Distance: 1¼m raced on dirt; qualification 3 years +; entries: 6 Prize money: 20,000.00 USD (15,280.00 EUR) 1st

Status Symboll by Doran SBFAR x ALA Lucie; 2:19:01, $9420.00 USD, Owner: Sharida Nasser Al Raabi; Trainer: Ken Danyluk; Jockey: Don Frazier 2nd Its Far From Over by Doran SBFAR x A Foreign Affair; $3770.00 USD, Owner: Mohammad Faisal A. Hammad; Trainer: Elizabeth Brand; Jockey: Adrian Ramos 3rd French Fry by Line Dancer x Reenoire; $2,260.00 USD, Owner: Running B Stables; Trainer: Brent Beeman; Jockey: Travis Wales Also ran: 4th:-Justonetimemore by Virgule Al Maury x Justonetime; 5th-Tuscarora John by Line Dancer x Fawora; 6th-Cholly Roger SWA by Chndaka x Molly

Maloan

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TABA Stallion Stakes

Grade 3 · Lone Star Park, USA · 10/12/2012 Distance: 1m raced on dirt, 3 years +, fillies & mares, entries: 7 Prize money: 20,000.00 USD (15,435.91 EUR) 1st

Rich Kinkga (USA) by TH Richie x Gingka, 1:48:91, 55.00 kg, $11,940.00 USD, Owner: Rosebrook Farms LLC, Trainer: Randy Nunley; Jockey: Martin Solis 2nd Lori Anne (USA) by Doran x Allez France, 55.00 kg, $3,980.00 USD, Owner: Mr. Ken Danyluk; Trainer: Mr. Ken Danyluk; Jockey: Santos Carrizales 3rd Well Liked (USA) by Chndaka x PS Stinas Sage, 56.00 kg, $2,190.00 USD, Owner: Felix G. Payne; Trainer: Felix Payne; Jockey: Eddi Martinez

Also ran: 4th-Dancelildiamond (USA) by Line Dancer x Djewell; 5th-Lil Rich Girl (USA) by TH Richie x Lilas Al Mels; 6th-Sand On Fire (USA) by Burning Sand x B J Zell; 7th-Rich Sister (USA) by TH Richie x Lilas Al Mels

Delaware Park Juvenile Championship Grade 3 · Delaware Park, USA · 10/27/2012 Distance: 1mi. 70 yards raced on dirt, 3 years, entries: 7 Prize money: 30,000.00 USD (23,153.87 EUR) 1st

Smoke House (USA) by Kaolino x Smokey Rose, 54.00 kg, $17,965.00 USD, Owner: Kathryn and Paul Smoke; Trainer: Randy Nunley; Jockey: Ricardo Santana Jr. 2nd Secret Treasour (USA) by Nivour De Cardonne x Hidden Treasure, 54.00 kg, $5,990.00 USD, Owner: Silver Racing Stables; Trainer: Ms. Lynn Ashby; Jockey: J. Torres 3rd Wycked (USA) by Burning Sand x Frynch, 52.00 kg, $3,290.00 USD, Owner: Rosebrook Farms LLC; Trainer: Randy Nunley; Jockey: Martin Solis

Also ran: 4th-In X Hess (USA) by Dahess x Easter IA; 5th-RB Brilliant (USA) by Burning Sand x Ammante; 6th-Partin (USA) by LZP Jerryzell x BS Wikings Luvbug; 7th-Richie Rich (USA) by TH Richie x Ala Lucie

Texas Arabian Derby

Grade 3 · Retama Park, USA · 11/17/2012 Distance: 11/16 mi. raced on dirt, 4 years, colts and geldings, entries: 8 Prize money: 22,000.00 USD (17,189.11 EUR) 1st Valiant Boy (FR) by Darweesh x Thumb Print, 1:56:97, 55.00 kg, $10,950.00 USD, Owner: Mr. Guy Neivens; Trainer: Mr.Ronald Martino ; Jockey: Mr.Filemon Rodriguez 2nd Butch Cassidy LZP (USA) by Burning Sand x Bozell, 55.00 kg, $4,820.00 USD, Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Mr.Scott Powell; Jockey: Mr.Gregorio Rivera 3rd By Golly Its Hot (USA) by Burning Sand x Golly Gal, 55.00 kg, $2,630.00 USD, Owner: Mr. Sam A. Vasquez; Trainer: Juan Ascencio; Jockey: Mr. Jose Figueroa Also ran: 4th-Cayucos by Virgule Al Maury x Tikis Wing Beat; 5th-Onetoughtiger by Virgule Al Maury x Here Kitty Kitty; 6th-Mister Edd by Burning Sand x Grand Masquerade; 7th-Al Waed (USA) by Kador de Blaziet x Cassels Naomi; 8th-Sergeant Pepper MHF (USA) by Amazing Son x Shippey Lane

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A Conversation With

Sam Vasquez

by Steve Andersen

T

exas owner Sam Vasquez has won three of the last five Darley Awards as the nation’s outstanding owner. No other owner has won more than two since the award was introduced in 1997. In March, Vasquez was honored with the award for the second consecutive year. In mid-April, the 64-year-old drywall contractor from Galveston spoke with Arabian Horse World about his 20-year involvement in Arabian racing, his accomplishments and what he hopes the sport can achieve.

AHW: Looking back on your involvement in the sport, what are you most proud of?

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Vasquez: The 2011 President of the UAE Cup at Churchill Downs with TM Fred Texas. That was amazing to be able to sit up there on Millionaire’s Row.

AHW: What do you admire most about Arabians?

Sam Vasquez, 2012 Darley Owner of the Year.

AHW: What does winning three Darley Awards as outstanding owner mean to you?

Vasquez: You don’t realize how hard it is to win one of these things until you win one. To win three times is amazing. I like to think I’ve contributed to the sport along the way.

AHW: What were your highlights of 2012?

Vasquez: There were a lot of them. I ran all over the country ― California, Colorado, and Delaware. The highlight was probably winning the Alec Courtelis Juvenile with Vazs Mane Son (Dormane x Golly Gal) in Delaware. I sold him after that to the Royal Cavalry of Oman and he’s done well

Vasquez: Their loyalty and the way they attach themselves to humans. I was into horses when I got involved with Arabians, but I wasn’t raised around horses. I never understood it until I’d go to the barn and notice that the horses would come to the stall door when they heard my voice. It amazed me.

out to California to see them. I didn’t have a clue what they looked like. We landed, rented a car, and drove to Los Alamitos. We hadn’t eaten all day. One of my horses (Blaze Of Mellon) ran that evening. Coming into the lane, he kicked into gear and won it. The hair on the back of my neck stood up. I’ve been hooked ever since then.

AHW: What sire or broodmare do you most admire and why?

Vasquez: In the very beginning it was Kontiki. Right now, I’ve got quite a few Burning Sand daughters. I’ve been breeding to some French stallions — No Risk Al Maury and Madjani.

AHW: How did you get involved with Arabian racing?

AHW: What is your favorite racetrack in the world?

Vasquez: I had a friend who was a paint salesman. I’m a drywall contractor. He ran horses in California and Arizona. He was always telling me about horses. He got my curiosity going about it. One day he mentioned that a friend had horses for sale. I asked how much would it take. He said $10,000. I wrote a check for $10,000.

Vasquez: Probably Sam Houston. It’s so close.

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AHW: What are your fondest wishes for the sport in the next five or 10 years?

Vasquez: I believe we’re getting more and more involvement at bigger racetracks. We’re going to run at Churchill Downs this year. We ran at Pimlico last year. I think we’re headed in the right direction. We’re trying to get more people involved in racing. I see it on the way up. Internationally, I think the game is really growing.

A Conversation With

Sami Jassim Al-Boenain

by Denise Hearst

A PAUL SMOKE PHOTO

s Chairman of IFAHR (International Federation of Arabian Horse Racing) and General Manager of the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, Sami Jassim Al-Boenain gets around — he’s a familiar face at racetracks around the world, and a cheerful advocate for Arabian racing wherever he goes.

Chairman of IFAHR and General Manager of the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, Sami Jassim AlBoenain of Qatar.

AHW: What do you most admire about the Arabian horse?

AHW: Was there one 2012 race or performance that stood out from the rest?

Sami Jassim Al-Boenain: I admire their intelligence, stamina, beauty, and above all their loyalty. The Arabians are allaround sports horses and their blood runs in every sports horse breed.

Sami Jassim Al-Boenain: The race that

AHW: If you could see any Arabian horse from the past or present, who would it be?

with the talent of all these horses and I

Sami Jassim Al-Boenain: I admire Aswan. He is from the Egyptian line and gave the beauty and the racing spirit to the Russian bloodlines.

AHW: How would you assess the 2012 season in Qatar?

Sami Jassim Al-Boenain: The 2012 racing season in Qatar was our most successful one yet. It has been a record season for Qatar with 60 race days. It was a lot of work and a huge challenge but it was a great season. The Qatar International Equestrian Festival topped it all off with a record number of international entries.

The highlight of the season was the Qatar International Equestrian Festival with the Emir's Sword race on the last day. The QIEF runs over one week and I was very impressed with the quality of the horses, both in racing and in the showring. It went very smoothly and I believe this was our best Festival yet.

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stood out most for me is the Emir’s

Sword race. All the champions were

there. Tabarak from Umm Qarn won, but Al Shahania Stud was second,

third, and fourth. I was very impressed

believe that they are on the same level.

AHW: There is an exciting era approaching for sports in Qatar, with the soccer World Cup coming to the country in 2022. With such top-class racing each winter, how does racing fit into the country’s sporting landscape and does it receive the attention it deserves? What are some of your ideas to help the sport of Arabian racing grow?

Sami Jassim Al-Boenain: Horse racing has always been a part of the Qatari

heritage and it does get the attention it deserves in Qatar. Qataris love

horse racing, they are proud of it, and although it is organized in a modern

way it is still the speciality of the Qatari people.

Qatar has done a lot for Arabian

racing, especially in Europe. Qatar sponsors a lot of Arabian racing in

France, among them the Qatar Arabian World Cup, the richest Arabian race in

the world. Qatar has established the Qatar NEAR sponsorship (the Qatar North European Arabian Racing), which sponsors countries like the Netherlands, Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, and Belgium. This sponsorship program has been established to help the small breeders and to re-establish Arabian racing in Europe as it was almost nonexistent. For example, the Netherlands had only 12 horses in training three years ago and this year they have 80 horses in training. Qatar sponsors Arabian racing events all over the world, like racing, showing, and endurance.

For Qatar itself, we are building the National Stud in the north to help the local owners breed superior Arabian horses, whether it is for racing, endurance, or show. The racing program has increased to 60 race days per year, and also the prize money keeps increasing every year. This year the prize money was 42 million Qatari Riyals, compared to 37 million last year.

For 2013-2014 it will be even more.

AHW: Of course, you have the support of some of the sport’s most prominent owners. What are plans for future racing seasons in Qatar?

Sami Jassim Al-Boenain: Plans for future racing seasons in Qatar will include more international races. But we are also looking for an additional new racetrack with a different type of surface. A new grandstand and new

facilities, perhaps something like a small racing village would be our dream.

AHW: Arabian racing has reached a position of prominence in Europe. As an IFAHR board member, what are your expectations for 2013? Anything special planned?

for the first time, I knew it would be part of my life forever.

AHW: What is your favorite racetrack in the world?

Sami Jassim Al-Boenain: Longchamp is my favorite racetrack in the world. The Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe has prestige

Sami Jassim Al-Boenain: As Chairman of IFAHR, 2013 is the year of the IFAHR elections. We have recently accepted new statutes and our work and a new plan for Arabian racing will start in 2014. Over the years the IFAHR pattern race and handicapper meetings have regulated Arabian racing all over Europe and now discussions are on the way to regulate Arabian racing in the United States as well under the umbrella of IFAHR. In 2014, IFAHR will start up again with a new vision, new spirit, and IFAHR will be very successful.

and history. I went to Longchamp for

AHW: Where were you, and what was the race, or horse, that made you decide that Arabian racing would be part of your life?

Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe and the

Sami Jassim Al-Boenain: I was in Qatar and it was Arabian racing overall that made me decide it would be part of the rest of my life. The year was 19891990. Our Studbook was accepted and we became a member of WAHO. We started organizing Arabian racing under the International rules. At that time I was the racing commentator and administrator and when I saw these gorgeous purebred Arabian horses run

AHW: If you could have dinner with anyone involved with racing, past or present, who would it be?

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the first time in 1995 when Lamtarra won. I could really feel the excitement of legendary horses running in beautiful Longchamp and I just wanted Qatar to be part of that tradition.

AHW: What is your greatest accomplishment in racing?

Sami Jassim Al-Boenain: My greatest accomplishment in racing is having the Qatar Arabian World Cup, which is the most prestigious Arabian race in the world, run on the day of the Qatar sponsorship of the Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe by Qatar.

Sami Jassim Al-Boenain: The Queen of England, because she has supported racing all her life and she gives an excitement to the race day when she is present. She gives prestige to the races and she is the highlight. But foremost, she is a horsewoman.

A Conversation With

Ron Martino

by Steve Andersen

I

t’s most convenient for Ron Martino to be seated near the podium at the annual Darley Awards honoring the outstanding Arabian racehorses in the United States.

He earns enough awards for his runners, and himself, that he deserves a shorter walk.

Martino, who turns 64 in May, was named outstanding trainer in 2011 and 2012. He has trained four of the last seven Darley Horses of the Year — MD Blue Chip (2006), Thoroughbred (2008), TM Fred Texas (2011), and *Valiant Boy SBFAR (2012). A former jockey and Colorado native, Martino lives in Delaware and Florida.

He talked with Arabian Horse World about his racing stable and recent success.

Martino: It’s great to be able to train those kinds of horses. It always makes it special.

AHW: What was it like to train *Valiant Boy SBFAR in 2012?

Martino: He kind of let you train him.

He was a four-year-old and he was still a little immature and it took him time to mature. He responds to what you ask him to do. He has a lot of heart and wants to do it.

AHW: What were your highlights of 2012?

Martino: Probably going to Dubai and winning the Kahayla Classic with TM Fred Texas. That was an experience in itself. And being trainer of the year. To me it all adds up to a whole highlight.

It’s hard to pinpoint one special thing.

Each stakes you win is special. I train for some nice owners and have great horses.

AHW: Looking back on your involvement in the sport, what are you most proud of?

Martino: Being able to be competitive with whatever I ran. I had lesser quality horses when I started out, like everybody does, but we were competitive with those horses. Of course, with the better stock, you get more successful!

AHW: What do you admire most about Arabians?

Martino: Their disposition and how willing they are to try and please you.

They are just neat horses. I started out with Thoroughbreds in 1978. The first year that I had an Arabian was 1989.

The more I got involved with them the more I liked them.

AHW: How did you get involved with Arabian racing?

Martino: I was training in Florida. At the time all I had was Thoroughbreds.

I had a friend, Bill Flaherty, who sent his two-year-old Arabian colt to a girl in Brooksville, Florida. She had him for two months and couldn’t get on his back. By that time, we’d gotten to be good friends. He asked me to take him.

I said, ‘Why not?’ He won his first start.

Little by little I started picking up more and more Arabians.

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AHW: How does it feel to have so much success with recent Horses of the Year?

Ron Marino, 2012 Darley Trainer of the Year.

AHW: What sire or broodmare do you most admire and why?

Martino: I’m really looking forward to Thoroughbred’s offspring next year. I think he’ll be a really nice sire. Right now, Burning Sand is the standout.

AHW: What is your favorite racetrack in the world?

Martino: It goes way back. When I rode, it was Centennial in Denver. I loved that surface. I’m a Colorado native, but other than that I’d say Delaware Park.

AHW: What are your wishes for the sport in the next five or 10 years?

Martino:I hope I can plug along and hopefully win a few more Darleys for owners.

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A Conversation With

Kathy Smoke

by Steve Andersen

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resident of Michigan, Kathy Smoke and her husband Paul breed a few runners each year. In 2012, they campaigned Smoke House, the champion three-yearold male, whom they bred. In addition, Smoke is the president of the Arabian Jockey Club, seeking to expand the popularity of Arabian racing in the United States, as well as an international ambassador for the sport. She spoke with Arabian Horse World in mid-April about her 2012 season, and hopes for the 2013 domestic racing season.

President of the Arabian Jockey club and breeder and owner (with her husband Paul) of the 2012 Darley Champion Three-Year-Old Colt/Gelding Smoke House (Kaolino x Smokey Rose). Kathy Smoke is pictured here with Spin Doctor (*Falina des Fabries x Smokey Rose).

AHW: What were your favorite moments of 2012?

Smoke: There were a number. Personally it was Smoke House winning the Delaware Juvenile Championship 12 days after breaking his maiden. If I look at it from an AJC perspective, it was seeing how the international sponsorship of racing in the U.S. has changed the picture here. That’s a big highlight for me because we’ve struggled to bring racing to the attention of the world. With the help of the sponsors, we’re on tracks such as Churchill, Keeneland, and Pimlico for the first time ever. I never thought the day would come.

AHW: Looking back on your involvement in the sport, what are you most proud of?

Smoke: I think it’s bringing U.S. Arabian racing into the global arena, and being seen on a world stage is the proudest thing for the AJC.

AHW: What do you admire most about Arabians?

AHW: How does it feel to be the ownerbreeder of Smoke House, the champion three-year-old male of 2012?

Smoke: It’s unbelievable. When you’re a small breeder, with two foals a year, and some years no foals, and your goal is to breed a U.S. National Champion, you know the odds are stacked against you.

It’s like getting hit by lightning. It’s kind of overwhelming. We bred his mother and raised her. I sold her out of the country last year.

AHW: What are the plans for Smoke House?

Smoke: He’s a gelding. We might have had some fun with him if he was a stallion. We’ve had some offers. The pressure is on him now. We’ll be at Delaware. I’ll be putting him and Spin Doctor in the President of the UAE Cup at Churchill Downs on June 16.

Smoke: I’ve bred both Thoroughbreds and Arabians. Thoroughbreds are very fragile. The Arabians are just plain tough. They’re easier to get in foal, they’re easier to foal out, and they’re stronger at the track.

AHW: How did you get involved with Arabian racing?

Smoke: I like the excitement of racing. It’s not as political as horse shows. It’s the first one past the finish line. The great *Wiking was standing in Lansing, Michigan, an hour from our farm, and we bred to him. I made the decision: If I’m going to do it, I’ll go for a national champion.

AHW: What sire or broodmare do you most admire and why?

Smoke: I’ll go with broodmares and that’s 1998 Horse of the Year Dixie Darlene. I don’t know if anyone has equaled her as a producer. When I was in Doha, Qatar, at Al Shahania in February, I saw a three-year-old out of her. If I could have put her in my suitcase, holy cow, I would have done it.

AHW: What is your favorite racetrack in the world?

Smoke: I really like Longchamp in Paris, but for a smaller track outside the USA, I like Saint-Cloud.

AHW: What are your fondest wishes for the sport in the next five or 10 years?

Smoke: If I could have anything, I’d like to have new people breeding Arabians.

Even if they don’t want to race them, if they would just start to breed. Because through artificial insemination, we have access to some of the greatest stallions in the world. These good horses get bought so fast … if only we had more breeders!

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A Conversation With

HH Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Khalifa Al Thani

by Denise Hearst

I

n his short time involved with the sport, HH Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has made quite an impact on the Arabian racing scene worldwide. His purchase of TM Fred Texas (Burning Sand x Queen Kong), 2011 Darley Horse of the Year, really put him on the map. Fred Texas carried Sheikh Joaan’s silks to the winners circle at the 2012 Dubai Kahayla Classic and the 2012 President of the UAE Cup at Pimlico Race Course, on Preakness Day in May 2012.

With savvy purchases and an eye to the future, this is one stable to watch.

AHW: Where were you, and what was the race, or horse, that made you decide that Arabian racing would be part of your life? What do you most admire about the Arabian breed?

HH Sheikh Joaan: At Longchamp, France. I attended the Qatar Arabian World Cup where I saw General (Amer x Al Hanoof). The Arabian breed has always been a part of our history and will always be a part of our future.

HH Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani with Dahor de Brugere (Dahess x Dormadora by Dormane), top rated three-yearold racehorse of 2012 as ranked by IFAHR.

HH Sheikh Joaan: It was a good year, and we can expect an even better 2014 season working with Sheikh Mohammed bin Faleh Althani and Mr. Sami Al-Boenein.

AHW: Dahor de Brugere had a big season in Europe in 2012. How far do you think he can progress in 2013?

HH Sheikh Joaan: Not as big as I expected. He unfortunately suffered an injury that set him back. We are hoping he meets our expectations in the coming year.

AHW: What are your racing goals for 2013? Is this the year for a winner in the Qatar Arabian World Cup at Longchamp?

HH Sheikh Joaan: Let’s not jump to conclusions! I am just a beginner with high aims, and racing against big owners is not easy. Breeding is the better way to start for me.

AHW: If you could see any Arabian horse from the past or present, who would it be?

AHW: What is your favorite racetrack in the world?

HH Sheikh Joaan: I would say Amer, Munjiz, Tweeq, and Akbar.

Downs is in the back of my heart.

AHW: Your great racehorse TM Fred Texas had a fantastic year in 2012 and was a game third in Dubai this year.

What are the plans for him this year? Is there a chance he could come back to the United States?

HH Sheikh Joaan: I would say all options are still open for him.

AHW: The Qatar season had a big finish with many top-class races from January through early March. What were the highlights of the racing season for you?

HH Sheikh Joaan: I would say Chantilly Racecourse, but Churchill

AHW: Do you have a favorite Arabian racehorse in your present herd, or as a retired horse?

HH Sheikh Joaan: All of our winners are my favorites.

AHW: If you could have a conversation with anyone involved with racing, past or present, who would it be?

HH Sheikh Joaan: With HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Althani (my uncle), as he is the leading owner of the past two decades.

AHW: What is your greatest accomplishment, or most outstanding moment, with Arabians so far?

HH Sheikh Joaan: I don’t think I have accomplished that much thus far, but I have plans, and I hope in the next couple of years to fulfill half of them.

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A Conversation With

HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum

by Denise Hearst

D

eputy Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum is heavily involved in Arabian and Thoroughbred racing, with wins at the highest levels

of competition. Based in Norfolk, England, Shadwell Stud’s Melton Paddocks is home to some of the world’s finest Arabian race stallions, among them Madjani, a three-time winner of the Kahayla Classic, whose first runners are reaching the tracks this year. His Highness shared his thoughts on the sport, and the breed, with Arabian Horse World.

HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum with his Arabian racehorse Bengali d’Albret (Cheri Bibi x Mangalie d’Albret), European Triple Crown Winner and sire of numerous group winners, now deceased.

AHW: Arabian Racing is growing in terms of worldwide recognition. Did you ever envision that it would grow to this level, including having a stakes race in Australia that you sponsor?

HH Sheikh Hamdan: When we first started our sponsorship of the Dubai International Race Day in England, it was always with the intention of encouraging people to become involved in Arabian racing. Our sponsorship in other parts of the world has always been to encourage more people to become involved. Nowhere has this happened more than in the U.S., where it has been wonderful to see the fantastic success of our stallions. We are proud to be involved in the growing popularity of Arabian racing in the U.S.

AHW: You have had success at the highest level of Thoroughbred racing throughout the world in the last 30 years, and you still hold Arabians dear to your heart. What, for you, makes them special?

HH Sheikh Hamdan: The Arabian horse is part of Middle Eastern culture. Throughout the history of the Middle East, our people have always relied on the horse. The Arabian horse has also been the main influence in the creation of the Thoroughbred. This gives the Arabian a very special place in my thoughts.

AHW: As Deputy Ruler of Dubai, are you able to spend much time around your horses?

HH Sheikh Hamdan: I have many commitments, but seeing my horses allows me to get away and relax. We have the racing in Dubai during the winter, which allows me to monitor their progress at close hand. During the rest of the year, I try to attend all the big meetings, in England especially, and visit my studs and trainers at the same time.

AHW: Last year, you had success with Manark (Mahabb x Mendra) at Newbury in England. What are the plans for him as part of your 2013 team?

HH Sheikh Hamdan: Manark showed a lot of speed last year.

He is still with Damien de Watrigant in France and will be prepared for races up to a mile. Once the European season is over, he will probably go to Dubai to race next winter.

AHW: Versac PY (Njewman x Elipse) ran a brilliant race to be second in the Kahayla Classic at Meydan on March 30. What are your plans for him this year?

HH Sheikh Hamdan: Versac PY ran a wonderful race in the Kahayla Classic and is now enjoying a rest in Dubai. He will then be prepared for the big races in Dubai and Abu Dhabi during the winter, culminating in another go at the Kahayla Classic in 2014.

AHW: The first runners by Madjani (Tidjani x Salama) are reaching the races this year. There must be high expectations of the foals by a sire who won the Kahayla Classic three times in the 2000s. What can you tell us about your Madjani foals that are reaching the races this year?

HH Sheikh Hamdan: We have some nice Madjanis with our trainers in Europe. There are also a number belonging to

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Two of Sheikh Hamdan’s most important racehorses, toprated No Risk Al Maury (Kesberoy x Nectarine Al Maury), top left, and three-time Kahayla Classic winner Madjani (Tidjani x Salama), top right.

AHW: No Risk Al Maury (Kesberoy x Nectarine Al Maury), one of the top-rated horses in the last few years, is one of your new stallions. What has been the response for the start of his stud career?

HH Sheikh Hamdan: No Risk Al Maury has proved very popular with the breeders. He has been used by breeders from all over the world. I have also heard that his foals are very impressive individuals.

AHW: Do you have a favorite Arabian racehorse in your present herd, or as a retired horse? What do you most admire about the Arabian breed?

HH Sheikh Hamdan: The Arabian racehorses that stand out for me are, first, Bengali d’Albret (Cheri Bibi x Mangalie d’Albret) who was my first real champion. He was a brilliant racehorse. Secondly Madjani, who won three Kahayla Classics. This was a tremendous feat. I have also had the privilege to own such other horses as Chndaka (Dormane x Malika Fontenay), Kaolino (Dormane x Cary de Carrere), Falina des Fabries (Dormane x Valina des Fabries), No Risk Al Maury, Monsieur Al Maury (Djelfor x Melusine Al Maury), and now Versac PY.

AHW: Meydan has become the showpiece racecourse for Dubai, and is like no other racecourse in the world. What goes through your mind when you walk through the racecourse during Carnival season?

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other owners as Madjani has been very popular since he went to stud, especially in the U.S. where he has a number of impressive offspring. He is definitely stamping his stock and we have had very good reports of those that are with trainers.

I would expect to see them in the second half of the season.

HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum with his Thoroughbred mare Ghanatti after her win in the 1000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket in 2009.

HH Sheikh Hamdan: We are very proud to have such a racecourse that attracts the top racehorses, both Thoroughbred and Arabian, from around the world.

AHW: Where were you, and what was the race, or horse, that made you decide that Arabian racing would be part of your life?

HH Sheikh Hamdan: I have always had Arabian horses around me and I learnt a tremendous amount about the horse from my father HH Sheikh Rashid Al Maktoum.

AHW: Looking back over your years of involvement in racing, what is your greatest accomplishment, or most outstanding moment, with Arabians? With Thoroughbreds?

HH Sheikh Hamdan: This is difficult, but I believe some of the victories of Bengali d’Albret were outstanding, then of course, there was Madjani’s three victories in the Kahayla Classic.

For the Thoroughbred, to breed two Epsom Derby winners has meant a lot to me. Many people spend their lives trying to accomplish this and do not manage to achieve it once.

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The 26th Annual

Darley Awards Partnering for a Fabulous Darley Awards

by Stephanie J. Corum

T

he Arabian Racing Cup (ARC) showcased the best in Arabian racing at the prestigious Darley Awards ceremony. This notable event is one people look forward to every year, and it is a statue everyone wants to win. It is the only national award that recognizes the outstanding Arabian racehorses. So in 2012 for its 25th anniversary, the ARC entered into a partnership with the HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival. The first year, this newly revamped event was held in Houston, Texas, and showcased all that the event could be.

On the weekend of March 9 and 10, 2013, Arabian racing enthusiasts from the U.S., Canada, Belgium, Egypt, England, France, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Qatar, Turkey, and the UAE gathered at the JW Marriott in downtown Houston for great racing, great camaraderie, and great awards Sunday evening brought all the glitz of a major black-tie occasion. It started with a champagne reception followed by a processional down the red carpet, complete with photographers. Entering the beautifully decorated ballroom was very special because no detail had been overlooked. Before entering the room, people admired the fabulous posters of the Horse of the Year nominees (the owners got to take them home at the end of the evening). Master of Ceremonies Derek Thompson, renowned race caller from England, did a masterful job at providing just the right combination of prestige and humor while keeping the evening moving along.

Before the night’s festivities concluded, Thompson auctioned off eight breedings to impressive stallions to raise money to support the Arabian Racing Cup programs. Over $23,000 was raised with the highest stallion breeding sold being that of the 1999 grey Dahess (Amer x Danie du Cassou), which went for $4,000.

“When I look back at the Darley Awards, we all were winners that evening,” says ARC Chief Steward Denise Gault. “We truly are an ‘international village,’ made up of passionate Arabian horse lovers from all over the world. Thanks to the kind generosity of HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the remarkable vision of their loyal director, Lara Sawaya, and in cooperation with our dedicated ARC Stewards, the success of this year’s Darleys elevated the Awards to the highest level of recognition.”

With another successful Darley Awards completed — now what? Since the ARC was founded in 1983, this year marks its 30th anniversary. This benchmark has inspired the Cup Stewards to re-examine the future of the ARC program in today’s changing racing environment. To address this, the stewards will be conducting a retreat over opening weekend at Delaware Park, where they will discuss how to best serve the Arabian racing community, while maintaining the integrity of its mission as a breeder’s incentive program dedicated to the promotion of Arabian racing. The excitement and glamour of the Darley Awards signifies the importance, as well as the spirit, of the Cup’s mission.

“I speak for all the Cup Stewards when I say sharing the Darleys with Arabian racing fans from around the world has been greatly inspiring,” says Gault. “Over the course of the next few months, as we stewards focus on the future design for the Arabian Racing Cup program, we will be reminded of everyone who joined us in celebrating the best of the best in U.S. Arabian racing and honoring the world’s most brilliant Arabian horsewomen. Our beloved founder, the late Dr. Sam Harrison, long dreamed of seeing the international community come together for this event. It is his greatest dream realized.”

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by Steve Andersen

H

e arrived in the United States at the end of 2011 with the promise befitting a European import with experience in French stakes races. By the fall of 2012, *Valiant Boy SBFAR (Darweesh x Thumb Print by Barour de Cardonne) had proven the hype was correct. He was at the top of American Arabian racing.

On March 10 at a presentation at the JW Marriott hotel in Houston, Texas, *Valiant Boy was honored with the Darley Award as the outstanding Arabian racehorse of 2012. In addition, *Valiant Boy was recognized as the year’s outstanding four-year-old male. The Darley Awards were sponsored by the Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival.

To achieve the Horse of the Year award, *Valiant Boy won major stakes at Delaware Park and at Retama Park, near San Antonio, for owner Guy Neivens and trainer Ron Martino. The colt finished his title year with 4 wins in 7 starts and earnings of $64,000. For his career, which began in France, *Valiant Boy has won 5 of 13 starts and $102,370.

“It’s always fun to have that happen,” says Neivens’s associate Sharon Clark of the championship title.

Clark operates Rigby Farm in Maryland where *Valiant Boy is based in the off-season. Rigby Farm is where Neivens and *Valiant Boy’s breeder Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed A Nahyan

HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival Darley Awards and HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Darley Awards March 10, 2013 · Houston, Texas

of Abu Dhabi keep their American-based racehorses and breeding stock. Neivens has served as a personal adviser to Sheikh Tahnoon for decades.

For Neivens and Sheikh Tahnoon, *Valiant Boy was their third Darley Horse of the Year of the century, preceded by Triple Five (2001) and Thoroughbred (2008). Martino was honored as the nation’s outstanding trainer for the second consecutive year, and had the Horse of the Year in his stable for the fourth time in the last seven years. He trained 2006 Horse of the Year MD Blue Chip, Thoroughbred, and 2011 recipient TM Fred Texas.

At the March 10 ceremony, equine awards were presented in five other categories. In other awards Smoke House (Kaolino x Smokey Rose by KZ Czubuthan) was honored as three-year-old male.

The other four titlists are all by Burning Sand — champion three-year-old filly Wycked (Burning Sand x *Frynch by Dormane); four-year-old filly Ms Dixie (Burning Sand x Dixie Darlene by *Wiking); older male So Big Is Better (Burning Sand x WW Mirror Image by ZT Ali Baba) and older female Sanddpiper (Burning Sand x Novelynn by Patriot Missle).

For racing enthusiasts, some of those bloodlines trigger old as well as recent memories. *Frynch was the champion four-year-old filly of 2004; Dixie Darlene was the Horse of the Year in 1998; and Patriot Missle was Horse of the Year in 1995.

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2012 Darley Champion Horse of the Year and 2012 Darley Champion Four-YearOld Colt/Gelding *Valiant Boy SBFAR (Darweesh x Thumb Print by Barour de Cardonne), 2008 grey colt owned by Guy Neivens, bred in France by HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and trained

by Ronald Martino. 2012 race record: 7(4-2-0)2-1, $64,000; 2012 Stakes: 1st Bob Magness Memorial Arabian Derby, 1st Texas Arabian Derby, and 2nd Delaware Park Arabian Classic.

Sami Jassim al-Boenain, Chairman of IFAHR and General Manager of Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club.

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2012 Darley Champion Three-Year-Old Colt/Gelding Smoke House (Kaolino x Smokey Rose by KA Czubuthan), 2009 chestnut colt owned and bred by Kathryn and Paul Smoke, and trained

by Randy Nunley. 2012 race record: 2(2-0-0)1-0, $25,500; 2012 Stakes: 1st Delaware Park Arabian Juvenile Championship.

Aside from Martino, Gregorio Rivera was honored as champion jockey for the first time; Sam Vasquez was recognized as top owner for the third time in the last five years; and Bill Waldron, who has won five titles for outstanding owner and four titles as outstanding trainer, was recognized for the first time as outstanding breeder. *Valiant Boy arrived in the United States in late 2011, having had a successful season in France earlier that year. After winning a race in Toulouse in June 2011, he was later third in the Prix Tidjani at La Teste in July and second in the Group 1 Al Rayyan Cup at Deauville in August.

“You never know when you start out that you’ll be a champion at the end of the year,” Clark said. “We really liked this horse, how he moved, his strength, his stride.

You always keep your fingers crossed that things will go well.” *Valiant Boy’s American campaign began at Delaware Park in June 2012, with a win in an optional claimer over six furlongs. After a second in a tougher optional claimer in July, *Valiant Boy ran his worst race of the season, a fifth of seven, after a slow start, behind So Big Is Better in the Valour Farms Arabian Stakes at Delaware Park on July 21. Following that setback, *Valiant Boy would not finish worse than second in his final four starts of the year. “He ran at all distances,” Clark said. “He was versatile with what was thrown at him.” *Valiant Boy won the Grade 2 Bob Magness Derby for four-year-olds by five lengths in August, was second to stablemate Dixies Valentine in the Delaware Arabian Classic Handicap in November, and won the Texas Arabian Derby two weeks later.

The win in Texas, a nose victory over Butch Cassidy LZP, was the highlight of *Valiant Boy’s season for Clark. *Valiant Boy was sent to Texas in an attempt to win a late season stakes that would add to his accomplishments for the year.

“That was a little bit of a nail-biter,” she said. “I decided I’d send him down there.

It was the last stakes race of the year and we wanted to eke it out.

“The Bob Magness Derby was important. Going through shipping to Texas and getting there, recovering, you never know what will happen on a trip. To ship to Texas and have him win was important.”

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Delaware Park Arabian Classic Handicap was the final start for Dixies Valentine, the 2008 champion three-year-old filly and 2009 champion four-year-old filly who raced for Neivens and was trained

by Martino. *Valiant Boy was beaten by a length in the Delaware Park Arabian Classic, closing from eighth in a field of 11 to make it closer at the wire.

“We liked his last race at the mile and a quarter when he was closing and closing on Dixies Valentine,” Clark recalled. “He’d gotten pushed back at the start. To be honest, we were really cheering for Dixie to retire on that note.”

After the narrow loss to Dixies Valentine, and the win in Texas, *Valiant Boy was given a late season rest at Rigby Farm. Earlier this year, *Valiant Boy was shipped to the Braeburn Training Center in Charlottesville, Virginia, to begin his early preparation for 2013 with trainer Pat Neusch. By early April, *Valiant Boy was back at Delaware Park preparing for the start of the track’s season. He picked up a fan along the way in Neusch, Clark said.

“He said he enjoyed having the Arabians down there and bringing them back to condition,” she said. *Valiant Boy is expected to dominate the older male division this year. If he has another successful season and retains his Horse of the Year title, he will be the first repeat winner of that coveted award since Sand Witchh (2009-2010).

2012 Darley Champion Three-Year-Old Filly Wycked (Burning Sand x *Frynch by Dormane), 2009 chestnut mare owned by Rosebrook Farms LLC, bred by Dianne Waldron, and trained by Randy Nunley. 2012 race record: 4(3-0-1)1-1, $31,050; 2012 Stakes: 1st Dr. Sam Harrison Juvenile Arabian Fillies; 3rd Delaware Park Arabian Juvenile Championships.

“As a five-year-old in 2013, he is still maturing,” Clark said. “We’re looking forward to his season. Before he went to Delaware, we hadn’t seen him in several months, and my assistant, Liz Collard, said she thought he’d grown. We’re hopeful for a good season.”

Typical of past seasons, the Darley Award winners were campaigned extensively at Delaware Park.

Smoke House, owned by Paul and Kathy Smoke (the president of the Arabian Jockey Club), could be a threat to *Valiant Boy in major stakes in the second half of 2013. In 2012, Smoke House made only two starts, but won races so impressively that he will be the horse to watch this year in the four-year-old male division.

Trained by Randy Nunley, Smoke House did not make his 2012 debut until October 15, winning a six-furlong maiden race by 4 ½ lengths. At the time, there were only a few weeks left in the Delaware Park season, and only one more stakes for threeyear-olds remained on the schedule — the Delaware Juvenile Championship over a mile and 70 yards on October 27.

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On left is Dianne Waldron, owner/ breeder of Darley Champion Three-YearOld Filly Wycked, with Denise Gault, Chief Steward of Arabian Racing Cup.

He loved the distance. Smoke House overcame a clumsy start to stalk the early pace for the first half of the race. He pulled in front in early stretch and drew away to win by seven lengths in a manner that indicated he wants to run farther.

The two performances were quite a change from his foaling year in 2009. Kathy Smoke recalled last fall that Smoke House was “ratty looking” as a youngster. There was talk of preparing him for a career as an English pleasure horse until he was gelded.

He evolved rapidly when he started race training and proved the Smokes correct with his 2012 season on the track.

There were not as many three-year-olds in training at Delaware Park in 2012 as in past years, which caused difficulty in drawing adequate numbers for some races. Last fall, the Delaware Juvenile Championship was the only suitable late October race for the filly Wycked.

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2012 Darley Champion Four-Year-Old Filly Ms Dixie (Burning Sand x Dixie Darlene by *Wiking), 2008 grey mare owned by Quarter Moon Ranch, bred by Bill Waldron, and trained by Scott Powell. 2012 race record: 7(4-1-0)4-1, $56,250; 2012 Stakes: 1st, Texas Yellow Rose; 1st, COBRA Distaff Sprint; 1st Cre Run Oaks Arabian Distaff; 1st Texas Arabian Oaks; 2nd Delaware Park Season Opener Distaff.

2012 Darley Champion Jockey of the Year Gregorio Rivera (aboard Ms Dixie). 2012 race record: 71(18-16-2)4-2, $214,627. Top wins/Horses: So Big Is Better, Valour Farms Arabian Stakes; Ms Dixie, Cre Run Oaks Arabian Distaff Stakes, Texas Arabian Oaks; Ayers, Delaware Park Arabian Claiming Championship Stakes. Tracks: Delaware Park, Retama Park.

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2012 Darley Champion Older Horse So Big Is Better (Burning Sand x WW Mirror Image by ZT Ali Baba), 2004 grey stallion owned by Quarter Moon Ranch, Warren Shelley, bred by James and Dianne Morris, and trained

by Scott Powell. 2012 race record: 5(3-0-0)2-0, $52,495; 2012 Stakes: 1st COBRA Sprint Handicap; 1st Valour Farms Arabian Stakes.

Mark Powell, trainer, and owner Helen Shelley accept the award for So Big Is Better, 2012 Darley Champion Older Horse.

Sue Meyer of the ARC is at far right.

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2012 Darley Champion Older Mare Sanddpiper (Burning Sand x Novelynn

by Patriot Missle), 2007 grey mare owned, bred, and trained by Bill Waldron. 2012 race record: 4(2-1-1)2-2, $38,250; 2012 Stakes: 1st HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies IFAHR Cup; 1st, Delaware Park Season Opener Distaff; 2nd, Valour Farms Arabian; 3rd, Delaware Park Arabian Classic Handicap.

Earlier in the year, Wycked won the Dr. Sam Harrison Juvenile Fillies Stakes to stake a position as an early season division leader. Bred by Dianne Waldron, and raced by her family’s Rosebrook Farm, Wycked was trained by Nunley. Wycked won 3 of 4 starts and $32,050 in 2012. She was unbeaten against fillies, including a maiden race win before the Harrison Stakes, and an allowance race in the fall prior to the third against males in the Delaware Juvenile Championship.

Considering that Wycked’s dam *Frynch had her best season as a four-year-old in 2004, there are strong hopes that Wycked will be a leading factor in the filly and mare division through 2013. She will probably have to face Ms Dixie, who raced for Quarter Moon Ranch and trainer Scott Powell.

Ms Dixie was claimed from breeder Bill Waldron for $15,000 from a 10-length win in October 2011. She has not run for a claiming price since. As a four-year-old in 2012, Ms Dixie won 4 of 7 starts and $56,250 and had the most diverse season of any of the champions.

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She won the Yellow Rose Stakes over seven furlongs at Sam Houston Race Park in February, the Cobra Distaff Sprint over six furlongs at Arapahoe Park in May, the Cre-Run Oaks over 11/16 miles at Delaware Park in August, and the Texas Arabian Oaks over a mile at Retama Park in November, the same night that *Valiant Boy won the Texas Derby. The $15,000 claim has turned out to be quite a bargain.

Ms Dixie did not have as much success against males in major stakes at Delaware Park, finishing seventh behind So Big Is Better in July and ninth behind

So Big Is Better was fourth in the President of the United Arab Emirates Cup at Pimlico Racecourse in Baltimore in May, and a disappointing fifth as the favorite in the Delaware Arabian Classic Handicap in November. A win in one of those races would arguably have made him the choice for voters.

Older mare winner, Sanddpiper, a six-year-old in 2013, was second to So Big Is Better in the Valour Farms Arabian Stakes and did not run a bad race in her four-race campaign. She won twice for Bill Waldron, her owner, trainer and breeder — the IFAHR Cup at Sam Houston in March and the Delaware Season Opener Distaff in May. After the Valour Farms Arabian Stakes, Sanddpiper made only one more start, finishing third against males in the Delaware Arabian Classic Handicap. She ended the year with a career record of 9 wins in 15 starts and $112,984.

The breeder of the year, Bill Waldron, who lives in Brooksville, Florida, not only bred Sanddpiper and Ms Dixie, but also Dixies Valentine and the stakes-placed Little Bit. Waldron-bred runners won 20 of 91 races in 2012 and earned $304,907. The leading money-winner among the horses bred by Waldron was Ayers, who won 5 of 12 starts and $47,610 in a season highlighted by a win in the $20,000 Delaware Park Arabian Claiming Championship.

Winning trainer Ron Martino had stable earnings of $273,251, slightly lower than Scott Powell’s $274,206. Still, Martino gained the vote for outstanding trainer in a season led by such notable stakes winners as *Valiant Boy, TM Fred Texas, and Dixies Valentine. By comparison, Martino’s stable earned $198,287 in the United States in 2011.

Leading owner Sam Vasquez boasted a nationwide team that was led by the stakes winners Vazs Mane Son (Alec Courtelis Juvenile at Delaware Park), Lacy Vaz (Lone Star Arabian Colts and Geldings Futurity at Lone Star Park), Golly Bret (Flying Tiger Stakes at Fairplex Park) and By Golly Its Hot (TM Fred Texas Stakes at Lone Star Park). Vasquez-owned horses won 17 races and $150,298. The Quarter Moon Ranch had an outstanding year as well, winning 19 races and $264,206 in purses.

Gregorio Rivera, the champion jockey, rode Arabians at Delaware Park and Retama Park in 2012. He won 18 races and earned purses of $214,627. His leading mounts were So Big Is Better, Ms Dixie, Ayers, and Butch Cassidy LZP.

Dixies Valentine in November, but her performances against fillies were enough to secure the divisional title.

So Big Is Better is a nine-year-old in 2013, and has won 18 of 43 starts and $200,340. He is the senior member of the 2012 Darley class, winning for older male.

So Big Is Better, who races for Mark Powell and trainer Jerenesto Torrez, had his most lucrative season in 2012, winning 3 of 5 starts and $52,495. He won three consecutive races in June and July — the Cobra Sprint at Arapahoe Park, an optional claimer at Delaware Park and the Valour Farms Arabian Stakes. He lost races at the start and end of the season that kept him from having a more prominent role in the Horse of the Year discussion.

The current Arabian Racing Cup Stewards are: Denise Gault, Chief Steward Dianne Waldron, Secretary Ted Wright, Treasurer Nancy Blewett Sue Meyer Deb Mihaloff Michelle Morgan

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Steve Andersen is a correspondent for Daily Racing Form.

Sam Vasquez

Jane and Ray Teutsch of Soaring Eagle Ranch, Larkspur, Colorado.

Deb Mihaloff, of Cre Run Arabians. Deb is also an ARC Steward.

Claudia Spears, breeder; and Sarah Leutwiler, jockey, with owners John and Krista Heningsbard, the winning connections for DC Willeys Song (*Doran SBFAR x Wibwilcca by *Wilkolak), winner of the 2013 HH Sheikah Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies IFAHR Cup.

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2012 Darley Champion Trainer Ron Martino. 2012 race record: 77(17-1111)5-3, $273,251. Top wins/Horses: TM Fred Texas, President of the UAE Cup; Dixies Valentine, Delaware Park Arabian Classic; *Valiant Boy, Bob Magness Memorial Arabian Derby and Texas Arabian Derby; MD Sugar And Spice, Delaware Park Arabian Distaff Claiming Championship.

Tracks: Delaware Park, Pimlico Race Course; Sam Houston Race Park, and Retama Park. Pictured at left is Lara Sawaya, Director of the HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival and Director of the Ladies Racing, and Sharon Clark of Rigby Farm, Maryland.

2012 Darley Champion Owner Sam Vasquez. 2012 race record: 72(17-13-16)4-10, $150,298. Top wins/Horses: Vazs Mane Son, Alec Courtelis Arabian Juvenile Stakes; Lacy Vaz, Lone Star Arabian Colts and Geldings Futurity; Golly Bret, Flying Tiger Stakes; By Golly Its Hot, TM Fred Texas Stakes.

Tracks: Arapahoe Park, Ferndale, Fairplex Park, Sam Houston Race Park, Lone Star Park, Pleasanton, Sacramento, Santa Rosa, Stockton, Delaware Park, and Retama Park.

2012 Darley Champion Breeder Bill Waldron (pictured here at last year’s ceremony). 2012 race record: 91(20-14-10)8-7, $304,907. Overall percentage: 22 percent. Top five horses: Ayers 12(5-4-0)1-0, $47,610; Dixies Valentine 3(1-0-1)1-0, $46,567; Litle Bit 10(3-4-3)0-3, $39,422; Ms Dixie 7(4-1-0) 4-1, $56,250; Sanddpiper 4(2-1-1)2-2, $38,250.

The HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Darley Women’s Awards The HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak 2012 Darley Award (International) Champions with Lara Sawaya: Best Breeder, Marie-Ange Bourdette, France; Best Trainer: Diana Dorenburg, the Netherlands; Best Owner: Karin Van Der Box, the Netherlands; and Hannie Maasdijk of the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club. Not pictured: Best Jockey: Jadey Pietrawiscz, the Netherlands.

Lifetime Achievement award winner Susanna Santesson, Germany, left, with Marguerite de Ruyter, the Netherlands.

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lso presented on Darley event evening were the second annual HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Darley Awards, named in honor of Her Highness’s sponsorship of women’s programs in the UAE and worldwide. The awards honor the year’s five most distinguished women and one outstanding mare in the international Arabian racing community.

Highlighting the program was the Lifetime Achievement Award honoring Susanna Santesson of Germany for her significant contribution to Arabian racing. Voted on by an international panel of 11 judges, the 2012 HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Darley Awards honorees are: Best Breeder: Marie-Ange Bourdette (France) Best Owner: Karin Van Der Bos (The Netherlands) Best Jockey: Jadey Pietrawiscz (The Netherlands) Best Trainer: Diana Dorenburg (The Netherlands) Best Mare: Mkeefa (Qatar) Lifetime Achievement: Susanna Santesson (Germany)

Best Mare Mkeefa (Amer x Nisaee by Dormane).

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A horse gallops with his lung, Perseveres with his heart, And wins with his character.

— Federico Tesio

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he racing horse has the purest form of selection as well as the most impartial. It is simply the clock. All of the emotional triggers that spur selection of traits in other divisions have to take a back seat to breeding for what makes a horse run fast (and stay sound). This is one of two disciplines in the equine world in which the Arabian horse excels above all others (endurance being the other discipline). All Thoroughbred horses trace back to three Arabian (or Oriental) horses: the Darley Arabian, the Byerley Turk, and the Goldolphin Arabian.

In fact, over 95 percent of Thoroughbred pedigrees trace back to the Darley Arabian.

As a prey animal, the horse’s survival throughout evolution depended on its ability to run. However, unlike many “sprinters” in the prey world who can put on a burst of speed to outrun a predator and then are finished, the horse can run at speed for a much more sustained period of time. And the Arabian horse’s most outstanding trait is its endurance.

Therefore, the Arabian is a long distance racehorse as opposed to Quarter Horses who are sprinters or Thoroughbreds who run a variety of distances. Structural correctness is paramount in the conformation of the racehorse, as extreme deviations from the mean can result in anything from a lack of ability to a breakdown of the structure. And the greater the distance the horse runs, the greater the chance of fatigue and mechanical breakdown.

We have already determined that the engine that powers the horse is the hindquarter. Arabians characteristically do not carry as much muscling in the hindquarter as other breeds of horses.

Their muscling is longer and lighter but no less effective. From an evolutionary standpoint, most desert animals evolved as

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small and efficient beings who could live in adverse conditions.

Imagine a human sprinter with an abundance of muscling trying to run across the dunes of the desert. Contrast that with an ultra-marathoner who has a very different body construction and you can understand which would be more successful.

Gazelles, foxes, even the Bedouin themselves are agile, light, and well-suited to their desert environment. Therefore, just because an Arabian doesn’t have a lot of prominent muscling doesn’t mean it isn’t strong or powerful enough to be a good runner.

The ability of the horse to engage the hindquarter to get the hind legs underneath itself is as important to a racehorse as it is to a reining or dressage horse. Therefore, as we have described previously, having the lumbosacral joint close to the point of the hip gives the greatest biomechanical advantage to the horse for engaging the hindquarters. You will notice that most successful Arabian racehorses do not have the “classic” level topline. The “show” topline is not as desirable in a racehorse, as it is often, in the extreme, associated with a pelvis that is tipped upward, which, in turn, brings the hind legs out behind the horse. This makes it nearly impossible for the horse to engage the hind end to the degree that a successful racehorse requires.

In a horse that has the lumbosacral joint close to the hip joint, a long femur that puts the hock low to the ground, and good depth of muscling through both the gaskin and thigh, all contribute to a lever that can move powerfully and frequently in a more sweeping arc. Low hocks and short cannon bones attached to a long femur are more desirable for many disciplines that require a horse to move powerfully from behind. Large feet with broad heels distribute weight more effectively under stress, strain, and concussion.

While the engine is running, the horse can’t cover ground without a support and balance system in the front end. The classic “45-degree” shoulder slope we are all taught to look for in judging horses comes directly from the racehorse. In reality the angle is probably closer to 50-52 degrees in most good

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S A M T Y R (*Sambor x *Tryncza) Samtyr displays excellent length and depth of hip with typical long muscling of the Arabian horse, which is different from the Thoroughbred. He has excellent short cannons with wide tendon and ligament attachment.

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racehorses, but the fact remains that an upright shoulder is not desirable. Orthopedic research in Thoroughbred racehorses has demonstrated that horses with a longer shoulder have a reduced number of front limb fractures. The more “laid-back” the shoulder is (the angle of the scapula to the humerus) the more closed the angle between the shoulder and the elbow.

This results in a lower, more efficient stride than that of a horse with a straight shoulder and long humerus with a more open angle. As we discussed in the English pleasure section, the “straighter shoulder/long upright humerus” type of conformation is an advantage for an animated horse, but works against the interests of an efficient racehorse.

A longer forearm and shorter cannon bone give the horse a more efficient means of throwing the front leg forward in the pendulum motion required for low, ground-covering strides.

The front leg acts not only as a support arm as the horse’s weight passes over it, but also much like a pogo stick when a horse is at full gallop. As the leg comes into contact with the ground, the tendons and ligaments store energy as they are compressed between the force of the horse’s body and the ground. As the horse passes over the front leg it snaps up and forward, releasing energy and helping to propel the horse. We’ll come back to the tendons in a moment. However, any mechanical advantage gained by the ability of the front leg to cover more ground is an asset in a racehorse. Strong, wide tendon and ligament attachment is paramount in a racehorse. When people talk about “bone” or “width of bone” they are really referring to the tendon and ligament attachment to the cannon. Bone is not “flat” but round or slightly oval. If you were to cut through the cannon bone of a horse with “flat” bone or “round” bone, there is absolutely no difference in the bone. But weak, narrow tendons offer poor support for the massive forces exerted when a horse is running at speed.

Feet need to be large, round, and have heels that can support the weight of the structure above. Part of the suspensory

mechanism that stores and then releases energy as weight moves over the limb depends on the ability of the heel to spread and absorb force. Weak heels, low heels, and long feet do not support the structure adequately.

The horse can run at speed for a long distance because of its ability to draw in huge quantities of air into its massive lung capacity quickly. A horse’s lungs extend nearly to the loin under the rib cage; the deeper the heartgirth and body, the larger the area for the lungs to be able to expand and contract. As the horse runs and inhales (as its head is moving up), the intestines move back toward its rear as the lungs inflate. As the horse exhales (head down) the intestines push back forward against the diaphragm, helping compress the air out of the lungs. It is a work of amazing mechanical complexity.

The air cannot get to the lungs, however, without the nostrils, head, and trachea. Large nostrils that can draw in more air have an advantage. Many old-timers put great value in a horse with a wide “gullet” (the area between the jaws where the head connects to the neck). A horse that is compressing its neck up and down and forward and back as it runs needs an unimpeded airway. Narrow jaws and a thick throatlatch will not allow the advantage that a horse with an “open” gullet has. The same principle applies to the head. The air must pass through the sinus and nasal passage to get to the trachea. The current fad for breeding extreme dished faces is counterproductive to a horse’s ability to draw in large quantities of air effectively.

Now here is something to ponder. As you look at the traits of these extremely talented athletes — doing what they evolved to do as both a prey animal and a horse of the Bedouin — what is their relationship to what we are breeding and selecting for the show arena? The clock is an impartial judge.

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* S A B E L L I N A (Abu Afas x Sabda) This legendary race mare and producer of champions has great length and depth of shoulder with a deep heartgirth. She has a long and deep hip with just a small turn to her croup. She is typical of the lighter build of the Arabian that evolved to be both swift and enduring.

sense of power. I like a good eye and I like if the horse looks you in the eye, one that has presence and is confident. These things I look at as I first approach.

From the Trainers

Jeff Wintersteen I look for a well-balanced individual, short coupling and deep I asked several racing trainers and breeders for their thoughts on what hip with good muscling, especially over the loin. A slightly makes a good racehorse. sloped croup is more advantageous than a flat croup, enabling the horse to get underneath itself with the hind limbs. A deep Julian Smart is the leading trainer of Arabian racehorses heart girth, limbs well positioned and no serious leg faults is also worldwide. He trains for HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al something to look for. I like a free-moving individual, one not Thani’s Al Shahania Stud in Doha, Qatar. Ms. Lynn Ashby is a tied in at the forearms. It doesn’t bother me if a horse can elevate Hall of Fame Arabian racehorse trainer and currently the leading at the trot, freedom of movement is freedom of movement. lifetime U.S. trainer in terms of earnings as determined by the American Jockey Club with earnings of over $7 million. Lynn trains While I don’t really want pony height, fast horses come in all sizes so I don’t get too concerned about height unless it is a real for Cre Run Farms in Virginia. Deb Milhaloff-Kirshner has, with her husband, Alan Kirshner, been a leading breeder of Arabian extreme on either end of the spectrum. racehorses at their Cre Run Farm for over 27 years. She and Alan Deb Mihaloff-Kirshner are tireless promoters and ambassadors for Arabian racing. Bill When I look at a horse I want to first see that the horse is Waldron is the second leading U.S. Arabian trainer in terms of balanced. I divide a horse into three sections when I look at it lifetime earnings with his horses earning nearly $5 million in purses. from a side profile. If any part is smaller than the other two, let Jeff Wintersteen raises Arabian horses in Colorado and received it be the back. his trainer’s license in 2002. He is the founder of the Colorado Bill Waldron Owners and Breeders of Racing Arabians (COBRA).

Balance is the first thing I look for in a good racing prospect. I 1. What do you look for in a good racehorse prospect? don’t like to see a short neck. The horse needs to have a strong hip, good short cannon bone and good forearm muscling. The Julian Smart horse should have a good, solid round foot that fits the horse Having been involved with Arabian racehorses for over 20 years and should also have strong tendons and ligaments. now, I have learned that they come in all shapes and sizes and therefore I don’t think there is a particular type that I personally look for. I don’t believe you can really know until you actually get them training.

Lynn Ashby Overall balance is important to me, I look for a swagger when they walk. Impulsion — even at the walk. A form to function comes to mind. They need to have the look of balance with a

2. What are the top three conformation traits you want to see?

Julian Smart Again, I don’t really look for anything in particular, some say the way they walk, the size of the wind passage, the depth of girth, the shoulder, etc. With me it is only when they start working that I feel you can really know if they will be any good. I have had many that looked great but couldn’t run, and have had some

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C Z O R T (Wielki Szlem x Forta) Classic racehorse conformation. Long deep, well sloped shoulder. Short back, powerful, deep and long hip.

Short cannons, wide and strong tendon and ligament attachment. Well-shaped neck, high withers, deep heart girth. Large nostrils.

that you wouldn’t give a second glance to that have turned out to be very nice!

Lynn Ashby The three most important to me are good airway with a lot of space between the jaws and throat, short back, long under belly, scope of leg. I like a bigger rear end with a slope to the hocks and deeper through the gaskin. Size really isn’t as much a factor, as I have had more race champions that stayed sound that were 15.0 and under than the taller ones. A nice shoulder — one that is not too laid back, but a good wither that has room for expansion as they develop their wind.

Good bone is important to me, a flat bone. Since the introduction of the French influence I have noticed that there is a rounder bone and more offset to the cannon bone along with the front end being set back, meaning the front legs are under the horse rather than out front. (I like to have a two-anda-half to one ratio on the length of forearm to cannon bone ratio.) This may be due to the grass influence as all races in France are run on grass. I see this conformation quality in the Thoroughbreds that are grass bred compared to the more sprint look in dirt crosses.

Jeff Wintersteen The most important for me is the hindquarter structure. I like to see a well-developed, deep hip with the horse standing underneath itself. The hip is the engine and if the hind limbs are not well positioned, it will not be able to fully utilize that power and be more prone to injury, especially in the stifle. Obviously, well-conformed front legs, long forearm, and short cannons with flat bone are important to keep the horse sound. Last, but certainly not least, are nice, well-developed feet of sufficient size — they are the foundation of a racehorse. In my experience most problems start with the feet, so good feet are helpful for a long productive career.

Deb Mihaloff-Kirshner 1. Laid-back shoulder with a wither; 2. Good legs; 3. Length of hip. The traits that I see the race-bred individuals putting back into our breed are many.

First thing is that usually racehorses have better legs overall.

If they are not good they don’t last in racing. Obviously, I want straight legs, but just as important is the ratio of the length of cannon to the forearm. I want to have a cannon shorter than the forearm. I like to see a 3-to-1 ratio.

You see a lot of show individuals today that when you look at the horse from the side the knee is located in the middle of the leg from top to bottom. That is not what I want to see. Also in the showring I see too many hind legs that are straight from the side profile. There is no length or drop from the gaskin to the hock. I also want there to be width or length at the gaskin as you look at it from the side.

Most racehorses have a deeper heart girth. This is where the heart and lungs are and this is the engine as far as I’m concerned.

I don’t want to see a horse’s side profile be the same in depth from the heart girth to the hip. They look like dachshunds. Some say the rear is the engine, but I disagree.

If the rear end has too much engine it can push the front end too much and can break down the front legs, especially if the legs are not correct. If the front end is stronger it can pull the rear along; a strong front end compensates for rear end faults, and remember 60 percent of the horse’s weight is carried by the front of the horse.

I want a large nostril. You can also measure the air passage to some degree under the horse’s jowl by using your fist. With a lot of show horses you can only put 2 or 3 fingers up under there.

You want to be able to fit your whole fist up under there. If your hand doesn’t fit up under the jowl, chances the house will be at a disadvantage in his breathing.

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* O R Z E L (*Pietuszok x Ofirka)

*Orzel is a perfect example of a complete athlete — he was a successful racehorse — in fact, the only horse to beat the great Kontiki. He was a U.S. National Top Ten Stallion, U.S. National Champion Ladies Sidesaddle, and U.S. National Top Ten English Pleasure.

Note the exceptional length and depth of shoulder with deep heart girth. He was also high in the withers with a well-arched neck. His short, strong back is connected to a long hip and powerful hindquarter.

He has short cannons with wide tendon and ligament attachment.

Deb Mihaloff-Kirshner 1. Straight shoulder; 2. bad legs; 3. no heart girth.

I want a well-laid-back shoulder with a wither; this allows the front legs the ability of full extention. It also allows for elevation, which is why horses like *Bask were not only good race individuals, but excellent at park horses. Too often we see halter horses with no withers, which makes their overall bodies look smoother. In breeding for this we are seeing straighter shoulders.

Bill Waldron 1. Short cannon bone; 2. Strong hip, with a slight turn to the croup, but not rafter hipped; 3. Long, laid back shoulder.

3. What three conformation traits are the least useful in a racehorse?

Julian Smart I don’t want to offend anyone, but for me the obvious ones are dished heads, big eyes, high tail carriage, etc., because basically all the pretty traits are not important!

Lynn Ashby The least useful are an upright neck, high tail set, and flat croup.

Short heads tend to have airway problems too. I still like a wideset eye and large nostril. Also I don’t care for a wide, square, stocky, upright horse that is stubby and hits the ground hard.

Jeff Wintersteen A horse that is back at the knee or out behind will be at a disadvantage on the racetrack. These characteristics are to be avoided at all costs as they could lead to serious injuries. Any additional major conformation faults on the legs, i.e., offset cannons, turned in/out should also be avoided. You can live with minor leg faults — no horse is perfect and many can go on to be productive racehorses. But these faults, depending on severity, will make them more prone to injury and require more daily maintenance.

Bill Waldron 1. A horse that is back at the knee; 2. Short neck; 3. A horse that stands too far underneath itself behind. I like a horse that is straight behind and not sickle-hocked.

4. What bloodlines do you feel are important in today’s racehorse?

Julian Smart Another tricky one, as you have so many in so many different countries that work. I will say that the French lines work most everywhere. Here in Qatar, crossed with Amer, the good French mares produce very well. In the States it appears that the French stallions are crossing well with the domestic mares, and obviously you have Burning Sand, who is doing very well internationally as well as domestically.

Lynn Ashby I always had mostly Polish with Russian outcrosses, with quite a bit of Abu Farwa in there. As the Arabian racing breed has evolved in the last 15 years we see the French influence and it added a little more round bone, but not as straight a leg. I still feel that our American-bred mares made the best outcrosses for the French due to their denser flat bone. I guess I have been lucky to see the whole change in today’s Arabian racehorse as we were into the Kontiki-bred horses early in the 80s. Then, due to our move east we became more involved in the Polish crosses.

I have always just liked an athletic horse regardless of the lines, and I have trained them all as individuals.

All the different lines have distinct conformational traits that show up. Some, like offset cannons or toeing in, can be dealt with. I had the most *Wiking winners of any trainer along with Monarch winners of any other U.S. trainer. I learned to appreciate what those little horses could do. You could forgive

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K O N T I K I (Camelot x Almiki) A champion racehorse who also won in halter, Kontiki was 1971 Scottsdale Reserve Champion Stallion.

Note his length and depth of shoulder, depth of heart girth, short back, and powerful hip.

some conformational faults with them as they always produced “heart” and “try”.

Jeff Wintersteen The most important stakes races have most recently been won by horses of French sires. Add to that mix horses by Amer and Burning Sand and you have a majority of the top sires in the world today. From a dam line perspective, the bloodlines are more diverse with U.S., Polish, and, of course, French lines continuing to produce top-flight horses. Like the show world, I am concerned about the concentration of blood, particularly the same sires or sire line being used. I think the most astute breeders continue to look for an outcross that will still make a contribution.

Deb Mihaloff-Kirshner The American and French bloodlines, or those crosses, have dominated in the winners circle. The French have the oldest proven bloodlines for racing. For many years the U.S. collected the best bloodlines from around the world, like the Middle East is doing at present. There was a time when the U.S. owned the very best bloodlines. Many of these lines had been established by using racing as a culling process in their countries of origin.

But now I see our American show breeders getting caught up in using the same bloodlines over and over again. There is too much inbreeding going on. Many think that if they were successful with this line they should intensify it. If we do not start to outcross these lines then I am afraid to think of what this breed will become.

Bill Waldron In general, I like to see bloodlines that consistently produce good racehorses in the pedigree. There can always be exceptions to the rule, but going with proven bloodlines will never hurt you. However, a good horse is a good horse. ZT Ali Baba (Moniet El Nafis x Imperial Al Ahbab) was a straight Egyptian

stallion that won 19 or 20 races. I also roped cattle off him and he did endurance as well.

5. What countries are breeding the best racehorses and why?

Julian Smart I cannot say who is producing the best, but the obvious reasons why are the breeders who spend long hours trying to get the perfect match in the breeding sheds! Horses from Qatar (mostly bred in the U.K. for now) are doing very well internationally and the U.S. and French horses always do well. The horses from Oman are becoming more involved also along with those from Iraq and Saudi Arabia.

Lynn Ashby I remember the first French-bred horse I saw was Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s Calin de Louve (Djelfor x Kaline de Loup by Djouras Tu) when he came to race in America at Hollywood Park, California. Our daughter Lynnett was his trainer, and I think right then I knew that the Arabian racehorse as I knew it was about to change. He had a larger, heavier body with more bone and a fast twitch muscle with defining impression through his rear, thick gaskin. However, the power in his stride and the late turn of foot so impressed me; I had only seen one other Arabian that moved like that and that was Flaming Tron Ku. I guess that since the U.S. has taken a back seat in breeding after dominating for so long, France has influenced the dollar market as the Middle Eastern breeders buy more from there and are really doing a great job evolving their breeding programs.

The Middle Eastern breeders bought so many good American mares and you sure see them show up in quite a lot of their

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* W I K I N G (Etap x Wilma) If you look at this horse in a classic halter stance, his hip looks more level than it really was. In his ridden photo in racing condition, his length and depth of hip and useful turn of croup are evident.

breeding programs. Sheikh Tahnoon has done well with his program here in Maryland at Rigby Farm on a small scale. And then we have CreRun, Diane Waldron, and Michelle Morgan — who breed on a larger scale. All have added the French lines and it is hard to find a purebred that can beat the outcrosses with the French influence.

Jeff Wintersteen It is evident that France still leads the charge in breeding topflight racehorses, but recently breeders in the Gulf area, by using Amer and French blood, are gaining ground. In the U.S., breeders Diane Waldron and Todd Moak both have a Kuhayla Classic win, which must still be regarded as one of the most important Arabian races in the world.

Deb Mihaloff-Kirshner Racing is a global sport and we have been very fortunate that Sheikhs from the Middle East have collected the very best bloodlines from all around the world and are making it possible for all of us to breed to these incredible individuals. Because of this you are seeing crosses that have never been done before. It opens up a new area for all of us. It is a very exciting time to be breeding Arabian horses.

Bill Waldron Most people point to France, where they have been breeding good Arabian racehorses for a long time. However, the American horses are going over there and beating them now, so we have to give credit to what is happening over here as well. In the past, horses that failed at something else were kicked into the racing program to see if they could succeed there. Which of course, is not the best way to breed racehorses. Over the last 30 years, breeders in the U.S. have been much more serious about breeding specifically for the racetrack. This has resulted in a much higher quality American product.

6. How important is “heart” or “try” in evaluating a race prospect?

Julian Smart At the risk of sounding extremely repetitive, for me it is when you start training them. Only then do you see the true “heart” or “try” of your horse, although not until they actually run do you truly know if they will have what it takes!

Lynn Ashby Sometimes we can discern it early while we are starting them. The best ones are quick to pick up by watching the older horses being ridden by, they accept the saddle well and are not easily set off.

This doesn’t mean that they are placid, and they will sometimes buck the first time we get up but they take instruction well, along with any needed discipline, acceptance of the situation, almost reasoning, if that makes sense.

Also they have such a sense of confidence early on. I also find that these good individuals have the best cardiac response — they know that if they are at the back of the pack they can get away from whatever is chasing them. I like my fillies tough and will let them learn to push the pony around while we do the joining up.

I also allow them to be more aggressive in training where I won’t allow that with colts as much.

I watch their recoveries closely when we start the distance training with the quick wind sprints put in. Also how they handle the rider’s weight and how they hit the ground, how quickly one gives up and defers to the others. We gallop in big groups and this becomes evident early on. I watch all of their personalities while aboard my pony horse. Sometimes you can give on some conformational points if they can hit the ground more easily.

Also that great horse has that look of eagles, not meaning he is the most beautiful, but he will look you in the eye and really study

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JAAFER (Amer x Madjela), owned by Al Shahania Stud

you for clues as to what you want of him trying to see what you have pictured in your mind for him to understand. Most horses will not look you in the eye for long. I hear those horses loud and clear and have always been drawn to them. That is where I find the “heart”.

Jeff Wintersteen I often hear people say their horse should have been a racehorse because of “how fast” they appear in the pasture. In my experience, the only way you can judge the speed of a horse is in the controlled environment of a track with a clock on him. I like to use three furlongs because I think it gives a reasonable idea of the speed and an individual’s willingness to want to really stretch out.

Nothing, however, can compare to actually racing with the dirt hitting its face, or being pressed by other horses. A horse may give the impression of being game doing training work in company, but the only way you know for sure is on race day.

Deb Mihaloff-Kirshner I do believe that “heart” it is a breedable trait. In certain lines you can see a more willing disposition. Some lines stay more focused and take to racing — they are all business. It is amazing because you can actually see when the light goes on and they get it. Their demeanor changes and they understand what you want. Racing is tough and they have to want it. If they don’t, they won’t put up with the bumping and grinding that racing takes. Some don’t like it at all. Maybe it’s the dirt in their face or the noise but they won’t be willing and they won’t be good racehorses.

They know when they are going to be in a race because their routines change. In the case of Royal Atheena, she would get all excited and when being walked in the morning everyone in the shed row would yell to get out of her way! She was game to go!

Bill Waldron: Well, it’s something you can’t see — you have to look for it in the activity of the horse. I look for a horse that learns quickly and accepts things as they come. If a horse is too hot or edgy, it can end up hurting someone or hurting itself.

Jaafer has classic racehorse conformation, which, in turn, has made him an extremely successful racehorse with 15 wins and 26 places from 48 career starts and winnings of over 900,030 euros.

He is a testament to the Arabian qualities of both speed and endurance. Only a horse with the highest conformational traits can succeed at this level of racing. He has a long well-laid-back shoulder with high withers and a long well-shaped neck.

His back and loin are short and strong and he has great length of hip. His turn over the croup allows for more engagement behind and his hocks are set low with excellent stifle and gaskin muscling. His cannon bones are ideal — short with excellent width and strength of tendon and ligament attachment. His hooves are large and round, with good heels. If one thinks of the stress, strain and concussion this horse has experienced in his career, it is easy to see how his excellent conformation was a large factor in his ability to be a great racehorse.

Julian Smart of Al Shahania Stud has been the trainer of Jaafer throughout his stellar career. His appreciation for Jaafer’s talent and athletic ability are boundless. “I have no words,” said Smart, “to describe how great this horse is. When he was racing he simply went nonstop. He was the first horse from Qatar to win the 2010 Kahayla Classic in Dubai.

He won the 2011 Emir’s Sword here in Qatar, and the Dubai World Cup. In England, Jaafer won the biggest race in the U.K. for Arabians, the Shadwell Dubai International Stakes. Jaafer has done it all and done it at the highest level imaginable. In 48 career starts he has 15 wins and 26 places; all of this was at the age of six to eight years old, and in between racing he was breeding mares. He was only retired because of the up-and-coming horses in the program who needed a chance. Jaafer has ideal conformation for an Arabian racehorse, and he exemplifies the qualities of speed and endurance.”

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Grey, 1998, by AMER – Nerva du Cassou (Baroud III)

Triple Group 1 winner and proven Group 1 sire Standing at Haras du Grand Courgeon - Franc

Majd Al Arab Grey, 2002, by AMER – Djelmila (Manganate)

Four-time Group 1 winner out of a Group 1 winning dam Standing at Haras du Grand Courgeon - France

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Al Khalediah Stables Group PA winner at four and five A picture of a horse

MUQATIL AL KHALIDIAH Bay, 2005, by Tiwaiq out of Ty (Dormane)

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A perfect outcross for Dormane line mares

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Group 1 PA winner with a devastating turn of foot Best 3yo in 2010

BASEQ AL KHALEDIAH Bay, 2007, by Tiwaiq out of Keheilan (Kesberoy)

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Triple Group 1 PA winner at four and six A classic winner with tremendous speed

NASHWAN AL KHALIDIAH Chestnut, 2004, by Tiwaiq out of Rayyan (Bengali d’Albret)

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Cre Run is proud to represent these fine Arabian race stallions in the United States AL HARITH Asad Saif x Wadha Al Thania by Asad Saif 29(3-4-6)0-2 pure Iraqi — no French blood Owned by Dr. Mohammed Al Nujaifi

ARAWAK D´AROCO

JAAFER Amer x Madjela by Manganate Dubai Kahayla Classic winner Madjela is a full sister to Dormane Owned by Al Shahania Stud

MARED AL SAHRA Aer x Massamarie by tidjani 6 wins, 10 places, H.H. The Emirs Sword winner Owned by Al Shahania Stud

MEBROUK Manganated by mandore by Grabiec 6 wins, 4 places H.H. The Emirs Sword winner Owned by Al Shahania Stud

MONARCH AH Wiking x Sasanka by Almifar 3/23(19-3-0)14-3, $213,646, Racing Hall of Fame sire Owned by Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan Cre run represents Sharon Magness Blake offering frozen semen

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Manganate x Arizona by Fawzan 6 wins, 1 place in 8 starts Owned by Al Shahania Stud

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Amer x Akie Croix Noire by Tidjani 13 wins, 13 places, Qatar National Day trophy winner Owned by Al Shahania Stud

Dormane x Praline Du Cassou by Baroud III 31(11-6-7)5-5, The Heir Apparent Sword winner Owned by Al Shahania Stud

DA ADIOS Wiking x Sanibel IA by Samtyr 6/34(19-8-4) $622,048, 5-time Darley Champion Highest money earner in U.S.A. Owned by Cre Run Enterprises

DAHESS Amer x Danie Du Cassou by Dahr 5/41(28-7-3)13 $1,432,292, IFAHR World top racehorse Owned by a syndicate Managed by French Bloodstock Agency

DJENDEL Manganate x Mandore by Grabiec H.H. The Emir’s Sword winner twice Owned by Al Shahania Stud

DREAMS OF VALOR Sam Tiki x Fulfilled Dream by Marhaba 3/19(12-5-1)8-4, $261,117, Racing Hall of Fame sire Owned by Valor Farms

HILAL AL ZAMAN Mencour x Amal Althania by Zad Al Rakib 5/34(17-12-2)7-8 Best of French/Iraqi lines Owned by Dr. Mohammed Al Nujaifi

PATRIOT MISSLE Wiking x Toppers Starlight by Mister Topper 4/26(16-4-4)15-6, $244,183, Racing Hall of Fame sire Owned by Jaquelaine Brauninger

SADEEM Djelfor x BJT Miss Bobby by Tiki Tessar 6 wins, 18 places Holder of Abu Dhabi track record

SAM TIKI *Sambor x Kyla Tiki by Kontiki 6/21(10-4-3)6-6, $100,989, Racing Hall of Fame sire Owned by Cre Run Enterprises LLC *Cre run has mares available for breeding lease to any of these stallions.

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