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Mushrae (Munjiz x Djezika by Dormane), 2013 IFAHR Leading Four-Year-Old and Older Racehorse (tied with Tabarak).
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The Stallion Collection 2014
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Mebrouk
1996 | Manganate x Mandore | Fee € 1000 Multiple Group 1 winner and full-brother of dormane and djendel
Mared Al Sahra
Almas
1999 | Tidjani x Madjela | Fee € 1000 Multiple Group 1 winner and half-brother to jaafer
2002 | Amer x Massamarie | Fee € 2750 Multiple Group 1 winner. Sire of chaddad winner of the Qatar Total Arabian Trophy des Poulains, Group 1, France and al majh’hoor winner of the Doha Derby for 3yr olds
Asraa Min Albarq
2003 | Amer x Akie Croix Noire | Fee € 2750 Multiple Group 1 winner and full brother to areej winner of the Arabian World Cup
1986 | Manganate x Mandore | Fee € 3500 (limited availability) Multiple Group 1 winner and producing stallion, proven broodmare sire including ARC DE CIEL
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ARABIAN HORSE WORLD'S
Arabian Racing Yearbook 2013 Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s
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elcome to Arabian Horse World’s second annual Arabian Racing Yearbook.
22 2013 Group 1 IFAHR Pattern Race Results 35 2013 Grade 1 U.S. Race Results 36 2013 Group 2 IFAHR Pattern Race Results 41 2013 Grade 2 U.S. Race Results 42 2013 Group 3 IFAHR Pattern Race Results 46 2013 Grade 3 U.S. Race Results
From Arabian racing’s biggest event, the Qatar World Cup on Prix de
l’Arc de Triomphe day, to the President of the UAE Cup at Santa Anita on the
Breeders' Cup weekend, Arabian horses enjoyed the kind of visibility in 2013 only dreamt of just a few short years ago. Of course, we have sponsors to thank for that — big prizes bring visibility for the sport and for our breed. Generous Arabian racing aficionados in Qatar, the UAE, Oman, the U.S., and wherever Arabian racing is enjoyed, have made it possible for Arabian horses to step onto some of the world’s most famous racetracks alongside their Thoroughbred descendants, in front of huge crowds and television audiences. But the real work of helping Arabian racing flourish takes place on a more intimate level, one horseman to another. As one of our interview subjects in this issue said, “When I want to encourage someone to invest in Arabians, I say, come with me, touch the
50 International Purebred Arabian Racehorse Rankings for 2013 — Mushrae and Tabarak Share the #1 Spot
horses, talk to them, look at them. Arabians are more beautiful and clever than any other
52 2013 IFAHR Top International Purebred Arabian Racehorse Rankings
Pattern Races from the rest of the world. We’ve also included interviews with some
53 2013 IFAHR International Rankings by Prize Money Earned (Euros)
As ever, we are grateful to the AJC and IFAHR for providing race results and
54 A Conversation with Jean-Pierre de Gaste 56 A Conversation with Deborah Kirshner
breed of horse. They are just the best.” We couldn’t agree more. On the following pages you will find results for all 2013 Graded Stakes races in the U.S., plus the results for the IFAHR (International Federation of Arabian Horse Racing) passionate supporters of Arabian racing. statistics, and to our advertisers who made this Yearbook possible. Denise Hearst, Publisher
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58 A Conversation with Jean-Pierre Deroubaix 61 AHW ’s Heritage Horse: *Sambor 62 A Conversation with Denise Gault 64 Top Ranked U.S. Racehorses for 2013 66 Leading U.S. Runners, Owners, and Trainers 71 Racing Yearbook Index of Advertisers
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ON THE COVER: The IFAHR and Pattern Race and Handicapper Committee named HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan's Mushrae (Munjiz x Djezika by Dormane) the top rated purebred Arabian racehorse four years old and older for 2013, tied with Tabarak (Nizam x Altesse D´Aroco), pictured on page 51. The top rated three-yearold is Chaddad (Mared Al Sahra x Nisaee), pictured on page 52.
April 4, HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Darley Awards & the US Darley Awards 27 yrs
April 5 HH Shk Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Festival World Gala Dinner OfďŹ cial Partner
February 01, Melbourne, Australia 16, St Moritz,Switzerland
July 05, Pleasanton, CA
March 08, Sam Houston Park, Texas
August 18, Ostend, Belguim 24, Sluzeiwic, Poland
April 18, Toulouse , France May 11, Hoppegarten, Berlin
October 19, Baden Baden, Germany 29, Toulouse,France
June 06, Stockholm, Sweden 22, Duindight , Netherlands Nov 09, Finals, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club OfďŹ cial Partner
Jan 17, Al Flaij,Oman Feb 01, Melbourne, Australia 23, St Moritz, Switzerland March 08, Sam Houston Park,Texas April 11, Casa Anfa, Morocco 18, Toulouse,France
May 11, Hoppegarten,Berlin 31, Newbury, UK June 06, Stockholm,Sweden 22, Dundight, Netherlands July 05, Pleasanton, CA Aug 18, Ostend,Belguim 24, Sluzeiwic, Poland
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HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Apprentice World Championship (IFAHR)
19 July Sacramento, CA 03 August Newbury, UK 07 Sept Baden Baden ,Germany 12 October Tarbes, France 9 Nov , Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, AD OfďŹ cial Partner
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No Risk Al Maury
Kesberoy x Nectarine Al Maury, by Baroud III Leading Arabian Racehorse in Europe and Middle East with a rating of 128 in 2011 Winner of 6 Group1races from 1600m to 2000m First yearlings in 2014 Standing at Shadwell Stud (UK) $3,000 frozen semen (available for shipment worldwide)
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Also standing in France : AL SAOUDI Nuits St Georges x Fatzica, by Fatzour Prix du Président des Émirats Arabes Unis (Gr. 1, Deauville) Sheikh Maktoum Al Maktoum Challenge Round I and Round II (Grs. 1, Nad Al Sheba) Sire of VOYOU DE FAUST, VETLANA DE FAUST, VULKAIN D’ALBRET, AL CHAHIRA, BARNAAMAJ, … Standing at Haras de Saint-Faust - €500 natural cover - $2,000 frozen semen
Standing at Shadwell Stud - England : AL JAKBAR Al Sakbe x Essaada, by Hosni Qatar Total French Arabian Breeders’ Cup (Gr. 1, Longchamp) £500 natural cover only
MONSIEUR AL MAURY Djelfor x Melusine Al Maury, by Bakara H.H. The President Cup (Gr. 1, Abu Dhabi) Sire of VULCAIN DU CLOS, UDALLAN, TAWAAZUN, AWAAFI, QABAS, … £700 natural cover - €1,000 frozen semen (available for shipment worldwide)
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BRED TO PERFORM Winner of the Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship (IFAHR) 201 3
KAREEM W’RSAN (Amer x Cash On The Spot by Sam Tiki) 2006 stallion
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Featured photo : our flagship runner from 2013, THESS IS AWESOME (DAHESS - IN AWE, by MONARCH AH) Darley nominated for Champion 3-Year-Old Arabian Racehorse of the Year in the USA. Other Cre Run winners of the year pictured in order : FULL OF FIESTA, A LADYS MAN, ROYAL RICHESS, FULLOF FOOLISH NHESS, A CLASSS ACT, DELISHESS, TU FOR THE MONEY; and previous winners In X Hess and Secret Treasour. Cre Run Farm is once again Darley Nominated for Leading Owner and Leading Breeder.
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Racing Hall of Fame Stallion
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AHRA #345078 15.1h
Banat Cantata *Eleuzis Sala
1985–2013 NF Proof+/ was a top racehorse who set several track records. His offspring have been top race and endurance horses; many were exported. Frozen semen
$2,500 per breeding.
We also have some very nice quality NF Proof+/ daughters, a *Wiking daughter and others for sale or lease. Prices reduced as we are retiring and no longer breeding.
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GROUP 1 IFAHR Pattern Races Note: The Middle East racing season runs from November 2012-May 2013. Only those Middle East races run during these dates were included in the listings.
National Day Cup
Group 1 PA ·Abu Dhabi, UAE · 12/9/2012 Distance: 1,600m raced on grass, 4 years +, 14 entries Prize money: 53,194.43 EUR (250,000.00 AED) 1st Areem (FR)
by Mahabb x Canelle de Carrerre 57.00 kg, 31,916.66 EUR. Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: A. Ajtebi
2nd Nieshan (FR)
ANDREW WATKINS PHOTO
by Akbar x Jade des Pins, 57.00 kg, 10,638.89 EUR.; Owner: Ali Haddad; Trainer: Mr. Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Gerald Avranc
3rd Kerim (FR)
by Kerbella x Fifth, 55.00 kg, 5,319.44 EUR. Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Mr. S. Al Hakmani; Jockey: Mr. A. De Vries
Also ran:
4th-Timadit Al Mels (FR) by Tidjani (FR) x Onia Al Mels (FR) 5thFryvolous (FR) by Dormane (FR) x Fryga; 6th-Time Out (FR) by Al Nasr (FR) x Madawa (FR); 7th-Sahib du Clos (FR) by Kerbella x Isis du Clos; 8th-Okba (UAE) by Bibi De Carrere (FR) x AF YASATER, 9th-Quite A Show by Falinas Des Fabries x French Braids; 10th-Aflatoon (UAE) by Bibi De Carrere (FR) x AVA (FR); 11th-Al Ashram by Dormane x Ortie (FR); 12th-Musharab (FR) by Njewman x Koralya de Nerak; 13th-Naseem (FR) by Mahabb x Aryaan; 14th-Aberfeldy (GB) by Amer x Zeinah
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Al Maktoum Challenge Round 1
Group 1 PA · Meydan, UAE · 1/10/2013 Distance: 1,600m raced on dirt, 5 years +, 11 entries Prize money: 11,702.78 EUR (55,000.00 AED) Areem (FR)
by Mahabb x Canelle de Carrerre, 1:45:80, 56.00 kg, 7,021.67 EUR. Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: A. Ajtebi
2nd Dariya (FR)
by Dormane (FR) x CR Samborsta (USA), 56.00 kg, 2,340.56 EUR. Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Silvestre de Sousa
3rd Naseem (FR)
by Mahabb x Aryaan, 56.00 kg, 1,170.28 EUR. Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Harry Bentley
DUBAI RACING CLUB/ANDREW WATKINS PHOTO
1st
Also ran:
4th-Albar Lotois (FR) by Akbar (FR) x Allia Lotoise (FR); 5th-AF Alghabra (UAE) by Amer x Fauvette Al Maury; 6th-Tenor Des Vialettes (FR) by Dormane (FR) x Hourmane Des Vialete (FR); 7th-Kandar du Falgas (FR) by Kesberoy (FR) x Djoulia du Falgas (FR); 8th-Fryvolous (FR) by Dormane (FR) x Fryga; 9th-Quite A Show by Falinas Des Fabries x French Braids; 10th-Tzar du Paon (FR) by Dormane x Bint El Bedia; 11th-Raked (FR) by Magic de Piboul (FR) x Sheena (FR)
HH The President of the UAE Cup
Group 1 PA · Abu Dhabi, UAE · 2/3/2013 Distance: 2,200m raced on grass, 5 years +, 15 entries Prize money: 210,148.93 EUR (1,000,000.00 AED) 1st
Naseem (FR)
by Mahabb x Aryaan 2:28:89, 57.00 kg, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Harry Bentley
2nd Nieshan (FR)
3rd Jarnin (FR)
by Akbar (FR) x Julie De Syrah (FR), 57.00 kg, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Kieren Fallon
Also ran:
4th-Musharab (FR) by Njewman x Koralya de Nerak; 5thSeraphin Du Paon (FR) by Akbar x Bint El Bedia; 6th-Okba (UAE) by Bibi De Carrere (FR) x AF YASATER; 7th-Lahib (FR) by Kairouan de Jos (FR) x Etoile du Loup (FR); 8th-Versac PY (FR) by Njewman x Elipse; 9th-Tenor Des Vialettes (FR) by Dormane (FR) x Hourmane Des Vialete (FR) 10th-Its Far From Over (USA) by Doran SBFAR x A Foreign Affair; 11th-Aflatoon (UAE) by Bibi De Carrere (FR) x AVA (FR); 12th-Raked (FR) by Magic de Piboul (FR) x Sheena (FR); 13th-Frynchman (USA) by Calin Du loup (FR) x Frynch (FR); 14th Tzar du Paon (FR) by Dormane x Bint El Bedia N/S Mudallal Al Reef (FR) by Saklawi Jadrane (FR) x Modjalla (FR)
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ANDREW WATKINS PHOTO
by Akbar x Jade des Pins, 57.00 kg, Owner: Ali Haddad; Trainer: Mr. Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Gerald Avranche
Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2
Group 1 PA · Meydan, UAE · 2/7/2013 Distance: 2,200m raced on dirt, 5 years +, entries: 10 Prize money: 42,714.92 EUR (200,749.00 AED) 1st
Albar Lotois (FR)
by Akbar (FR) x Allia Lotoise (FR) 2:30:93, 56.00 kg, 25,629.08 EUR, Owner: Ali Haddad; Trainer: Mr. Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Ted Durcan
2nd Versac PY (FR)
by Njewman x Elipse 56.00 kg, 8,543.03 EUR, 0.25, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Erwan Charpy; Jockey: P. Hanagan
3rd Awam (FR) DUBAI RACING CLUB PHOTO
by Munjiz x Djezika, 56.00 kg, 4,271.51 EUR, 2.25, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Harry Bentley
Also Ran:
4th-Takaamul (GB) by Djebbel (FR) x Valina Des Fabries (FR); 5th-Rasikh (FR) by Sire d’ Albret x Fazzaha; 6th-Ghalib (FR) by Munjiz x Fazzaha; 7th-Paris Gagner (FR) by Dormane (FR) x Gozela des Esteves (FR); 8th-Aakif (FR) by Munjiz x Ishem de L’Ardus; 9th-Elraawy (FR) by Monsieur al Maury x Ziva; 10thFryvolous (FR) by Dormane (FR) x Fryga
Qatar International Trophy
Group 1 PA · Doha, Qatar · 2/27/2013 Distance: 1,600m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 15 Prize money: 105,983.85 EUR (500,000.00 QR) NOELLE DERRE LES CAHIEIRS DU CHEVAL ARABE PHOTO
1st
Muntasar (GB)
by Majd al Arab x Danie du cassou 1:45:75, 54.00 kg, Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle
2nd Farraaha (GB)
by Amer x Moonlit 56.00 kg, Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle
3rd Nashmi (GB)
by Amer x Dani de Cassou, 58.00 kg, Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle
Also ran:
4th-Al Anga (GB) by Amer x Kerbelle Du Loup; 5th-Harran ASF (GB) by Burning Sand x Aziza D´Aroco; 6th-bin Amer (GB); 7thDamis (GB) by Amer x Kachia; 8th-Amour n’al Maury (FR) by Dormane x Nemosie al Maury; 9th-Rich Frynchman (USA) by TH Richie x Frynch; 10th-Al Adaid (QA) by Amer x Si Vous Plait; 11th-Di Bacco PY (FR) by Njewman x Keniah; 12th-Daharii (FR) by Dahess x Nefertarii; 13th-Al Jeali (FR); 14th-Theeb (GB); 15th-Gayth (GB) Keniah Shown here at the Doha Cup, Deauville, France, on August 10, 2013.
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HH The Emir’s Sword
Group 1 PA · Doha, Qatar · 2/28/2013 Distance: 2,400m raced on grass, 4 years + entries: 12 Prize money: 423,935.39 EUR (2,000,000.00 QAR) 1st
Tabarak (GB) (GB)
by Nizam x Altesse D´Aroco, 2:41:19, 58.00 kg, Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier
2nd Rathowan (FR)
by Amer x Arc de Ciel, 58.00 kg, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Christophe-Patrice Lemaire
3rd Mkeefa (GB)
by Amer x Nisaee, 56.00 kg, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: B. Doyle
4th-Aziz ASF (GB) by Amer x Aziza D´Aroco; 5th-TM Fred Texas (USA) by Burning Sand x Queen Kong; 6th-Al Mujahaz (QA) by Hafid du Bac x Kerjam, 7th-Dharr (GB) by Nizam x Djelmila; 8th- Dahash (QA) by Amer x Taraza; 9th-Mu’azzaz (GB) by Amer x Massamarie; 10th-Maseh (GB); 11th-Raddad (QA) by Ouragan Du Cayrou x Rhamane Du Danet; 12th-AK Hal (GB) by Amer x Aziza D’aroco
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Also ran:
Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3
Group 1 PA · Meydan, UAE · 3/9/2013 Distance: 2,000m raced on dirt, 5 years + entries: 13 Prize money: 42,714.92 EUR (200,749.00 AED) 1st
Nieshan (FR)
by Akbar x Jade des Pins, 2:19:81, 56.00 kg, 25,629.08 EUR, Owner: Ali Haddad, Trainer: Mr. Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Gerald Avranche
2nd Versac PY (FR)
3rd Naseem (FR)
by Mahabb x Aryaan, 56.00 kg, 4,271.51 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Harry Bentley
Also ran:
4th-Rasikh (FR) by Sire d’ Albret x Fazzaha; 5th- Seraphin Du Paon (FR) by Akbar x Bint El; 6th-Its Far From Over (USA) by Doran SBFAR x A Foreign; 7th-Kerim (FR) by Kerbella x Fifth; 8th-Fryvolous (FR) by Dormane x Fryga; 9th-MH Al Wadi by Zefiro De Nulvi (IT) x Arkadya (FR); 10th-Jarnin (FR) by Akbar (FR) x Julie De Syrah (FR); 11th-Tzar du Paon (FR) by Dormane x Bint El Bedia; 12th-Awam (FR) by Munjiz x Djezika; 13th-Frysk Me Now (USA) by Dormane (FR) x Fryga
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ANDREW WATKINS PHOTO
by Njewman x Elipse ,56.00 kg, 8,543.03 EUR, 1.25, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Erwan Charpy, Jockey: P. Hanagan
Liwa Oasis
Group 1 PA, Abu Dhabi, UAE · 3/10/2013 Distance: 1,400m raced on grass, 5 years + entries: 10 Prize money: 53,194.43 EUR (250,000.00 AED) 1st
Rakha (FR)
by Mahabb x Shamayl, 1:27:64, 55.00 kg, 31,916.66 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Royston Ffrench
2nd Areem (FR)
by Mahabb x Canelle de Carrerre, 57.00 kg, 10,638.89 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: A. Ajtebi
3rd Thakif (FR)
ANDREW WATKINS PHOTO
by Mahabb x Sheena, 57.00 kg, 5,319.44 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Harry Bentley
Also ran:
4th-Musharab (FR) by Njewman x Koralya de Nerak; 5th-Bigg N Rich (GB) by FALINA DES FABRIES x VIRAAC; 6th-Burning Fancy (USA) by Burning Sand x Sayquins and Lace; 7th-Mestor (FR) by Mahabb x Mendra; 8th-TM Super Bird (USA) by Burning Sand x Heaven Kan Wait; 9th-Salaamah (FR) by Njewman x Amidou Douzaia
Emirates Championship
Group 1 PA · Abu Dhabi, UAE · 3/17/2013 Distance: 2,200m raced on grass, 5 years + entries: 15 Prize money: 42,555.55 EUR (200,000.00 AED) 1st Musharab (FR)
by Njewman x Koralya de Nerak, 2:25:18, 57.00 kg, 25,533.33 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Harry Bentley
2nd Sahib du Clos (FR)
ANDREW WATKINS PHOTO
by Kerbella x Isis du Clos, 57.00 kg, 8,511.11 EUR, Owner: Mr. Faisal Ahmed bin Abdulrahman Al Rahmani; Trainer: Mr. Saifaldin Deeb; Jockey: Dane O’Neill
3rd Theoretically (USA)
by Doran SBFAR x First Ladie, 57.00 kg, 4,255.55 EUR, Owner: Athbah Stud Ltd; Trainer: Mr. Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Gerald Avranche
Also ran:
4th-Jarnin (FR) by Akbar (FR) x Julie De Syrah (FR); 5th-AF Kamaash (UAE) by Madoua de Piboul x Fauvette Al Maury; 6thFryvolous (FR) by Dormane (FR) x Fryga; 7th-Tzar du Paon (FR) by Dormane x Bint El Bedia; 8th-Ghalib (FR) by Munjiz x Fazzaha; 9th-AF Alghabra (UAE) by Amer x Fauvette Al Maury; 10th-Rasikh (FR) by Sire d’ Albret x Fazzaha; 11th-Okba (UAE) by Bibi De Carrere (FR) x AF Yasater; 12th-Kareem W’Rsan (UAE) by Amer x Cash On The Spot (US); 13th-Raked (FR) by Magic de Piboul (FR) x Sheena (FR); 14th-Lahib (FR) by Kairouan de Jos (FR) x Etoile du Loup (FR); 15th-Visionary Lady (FR) by Mahabb x Sarava du Loup
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Dubai Kahayla Classic
Group 1 PA · Meydan, UAE · 3/30/2013 Distance: 2,000m raced on dirt, 5 years + entries: 16 Prize money: 195,393.79 EUR (918,300.00 AED) 1st
Al Mamun Monlau (FR)
by Munjiz x Salalah de Monlau 2:20:26, 57.00 kg, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon
2nd Versac PY (FR)
3rd TM Fred Texas (USA)
by Burning Sand x Queen Kong, 57.00 kg, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani; Trainer: Hector Castellanos; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier
Also ran:
4th-Nieshan (FR) by Akbar x Jade des Pins; 5th-Seraphin Du Paon (FR) by Akbar x Bint El Bedia; 6th-AF Sanadek (UAE) by Burning Sand (US) x Fauvette Al Maury (FR) 7th-Sahib du Clos (FR) (by Kerbella x Isis du Clos; 8th-Albar Lotois (FR) by Akbar (FR) x Allia Lotoise (FR); 9th-Musharab (FR) by Njewman x Koralya de Nerak; 10th-AF Alghabra (UAE) by Amer x Fauvette Al Maury; 11th-Naseem (FR) by Mahabb x Aryaan; 12th-Rakha (FR) by Mahabb x Shamayl; 13th-Areem (FR) by Mahabb x Canelle de Carrerre; 14th-Rich Frynchman (USA) by TH Richie x Frynch; 15th-Rasikh (FR) by Sire d’ Albret x Fazzaha; 16thTM Junior Johnson (USA) by Burning Sand x Queen Kong
ANDREW WATKINS PHOTO
by Njewman x Elipse 57.00 kg, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Erwan Charpy; Jockey: P Hanagan
Hawthorn Hill International Arabian Racing Stakes Group 1 PA · Newbury, Great Britain · 6/8/2013 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 4 years + entries: 6 Prize money: 37,327.83 EUR (30,000.00 GBP) 1st
Areej (GB)
by Amer x Akie Croix Noire 2:16:76, 59.00 kg, 18,663.91 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Seb Sanders
2nd Forgehill Cosaque (FR)
by Dormane x Change of Scent, 62.00 kg, 7,465.57 EUR, Owner: Trevor Banks; Trainer: Mr. Peter Hammersley; Jockey: S. Harrison by Amer x Massamarie, 62.00 kg, 4,479.34 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart, Jockey: Mr. Tom Garner
Also ran:
4th-Ornate (FR) by Dormane x Ortie; 5th-Usimir De Montegut (FR) by Tidjani x Indiana de Sol; 6th-Al Hibaab (FR) by Al Sakbe x Ietlato De Carrere (FR)
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GJ MULTIMEDIA PHOTO
3rd Theeba (GB)
The President of the UAE Cup - Coupe D’Europe des Chevaux Arabes Group 1 PA · Saint-Cloud, France · 06/23/13 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 4 years + entries: 5 Prize money: 50,000.00 EUR 1st
Al Mamun Monlau (FR)
by Munjiz x Salalah de Monlau, 58.50 kg, 25,000.00 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. JeanFrancois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon
2nd Farraaha (GB)
by Amer x Moonlit, 56.50 kg, 10,000.00 EUR, Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier
NÔELLE DERRE PHOTO
3rd Gharraa (IQ)
by Matador (RUM x Wadha Al Thania (IQ), 56.50 kg, 7,500.00 EUR, Owner: Dr. Mohammad Al Nujaifi; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Baptiste Hamel
Also ran:
4th-No Problem al Maury (FR) by Dormane x Nemosie al Maury; 5th-Shaker
Qatar Coupe de France
Group 1 PA · Chantilly, France · 6/30/2013 Distance: 1,600m raced on grass, 3 years, entries: 5 Prize money: 50,000.00 EUR 1st
Abu Alabyad (FR)
by Akbar x Ortie, 57.00 kg, 25,000.00 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem
2nd Major (POL)
by Batyskaf x Meta, 57.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR, Owner: Famille Niarchos; Trainer: P. Sogorb; Jockey: Oliver Pasquier
3rd Majd Al Uraiq (QA)
by Majd Al Arab x Mezooh, 57.00 kg, 7,500.00 EUR, Owner: Mr. Hassan bin Ali bin Hassan Al Matwi; Trainer: H. Al Matwi; Jockey: Mr. S. Ruis
Also ran:
4th-Hady (FR) by Saklawi Jadrane x Fazzaha; 5th-Al Nakhsh (QA) by Dormane x Kerina
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The President of the UAE Cup (UK Arabian Derby) Group 1 PA · Newmarket, Great Britain · 7/12/2013 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 4 years, entries: 14 Prize money: 62,213.04 EUR (50,000.00 GBP) 1st
Djet Taouy (FR)
by Dahess x Win Taouy, 57.70 kg, 31,106.52 EUR, Owner: Dr. Paul Daverio, Trainer: Mrs. D.A.K. Dorenberg; Jockey: Paul Mulrennan
2nd Muntasar (GB)
YAHOO SPORT UK AND IRELAND PHOTO
by Majd al Arab x Danie du Cassou, 57.70 kg, 15,553.26 EUR, Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: P. Convertino
3rd Sivit al Maury (FR)
by Akbar x Svavit al Maury, 57.70 kg, 9,331.96 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. F. Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. Francois-Xavier Bertras
Also ran:
4th-Djainka Des Forges (FR) by Kerbella x Djamour Des Forges; 5th-Al Anga (GB) by Amer x Kerbelle Du Loup; 6th-Al Mahdod (GB) by Munjiz x Mayada; 7th-Tawaazun (FR) by Monsieur Al Maury x Magie de Faust; 8th-Vazs Mane Son (USA) by Dormane x Golly Gal; 9th-Vulkain D’Albret (FR) by Al Saoudi x Milka d’ Albret; 10th-Samima (FR) by Dahess x Oleya du Loup; 11th-Djent (GB) by Burning Sand x Djenzel; 12th-Al Atique (GB) by Ame
Djet Taou pictured on left
Doha Cup (Prix Manganate)
Group 1 PA · Deauville, France · 8/10/2013 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 4 years, entries: 6 Prize money: 50,000.00 EUR 1st
Muntasar (GB)
by Majd al Arab x Danie du cassou, 56.00 kg, 25,000.00 EUR, Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: P. Convertino
2nd Tabarak (GB)
by Nizam x Altesse D´Aroco,57.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR, Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle ; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier
3rd Mushrae (FR)
JUHAIM PHOTO
by Munjiz x Djezika, 56.00 kg, 7,500.00 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nayan; Trainer: Mr. Jean Pierre Totain; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon
Also ran:
4th-Al Mamun Monlau (FR) by Munjiz x Salalah de Monlau; 5th-Djarnizam Maamora (MOR) by Nizam x Djarnila Lotoise; 6th-Vulcain du Clos (FR) by Monsieur al Maury x Jamaa du Breuil
Muntasar pictured in foreground winning the Qatar International Trophy on February 27.
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Hatta International Stakes
Group 1 PA · Newbury, Great Britain · 8/15/2013 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 6 Prize money: 31,728.65 EUR (25,500.00 GBP) 1st
Shararah (QA)
by Amer x Diffa du Bac, 2:21:52, 15,864.33 EUR, Owner: Mr. Mishal Ali Al Attiya; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard
2nd Areej (GB)
by Amer x Akie Croix Noire, 7,932.16 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart
ARO RACING.CO, UK PHOTO
3rd Theeba (GB)
by Amer x Massamarie, 4,759.30 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart
Also ran:
4th-Kerim (FR) by Kerbella x Fifth; 5th-Gharraa (IQ) by Matador (RUS) x Wadha Al Thania (IQ); 6th-Sifflet al Maury (FR) by Akbar x Sarabande al Maury
Jebel Ali Racecourse Zaabeel International Stakes Group 1 PA · Newbury Great Britain · 8/15/2013
THE JOCKEY CO. PHOTO USED WITH PERMISSION OF ROYAL CAVALRY OF OMAN
Distance: 1,200m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 8 Prize money: 31,106.52 EUR (25,000.00 GBP) 1st
Al Mouhannad (FR)
by Nizam x Al Ryme, 1:20:4, 15,553.26 EUR, Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: C. Baillet, Jockey: Mr. Roberto-Carlos Montenegro
2nd Sahlambo (FR)
by Munjiz x Samborsta, 7,776.63 EUR, Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. JeanBernard Eyquem
3rd Aziz ASF (GB)
by Amer x Aziza D´Aroco, 7,776.63 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Richard Mullen
Also ran:
4th-Alasad (IQ); 5th-El Adjban (GB) by Makzan x Shunah; 6th- Mestor (FR) by Mahabb x Mendra; 7th-Sartejano (FR) by Dormane x Serafina; 8th-Serouda Du Breuil (FR) by Dormane x Jamaa Du
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Shadwell Dubai International Stakes
(Group 1 PA) · Newbury, Great Britain · 8/15/2013 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 6 Prize money: 62,213.04 EUR (50,000.00 GBP) 1st
Djet Taouy (FR)
by Dahess x Win Taouy 31,106.52 EUR, Owner: Dr. Paul Daverio; Trainer: Mrs. D.A.K. Dorenberg; Jockey: Mr. A. De Vries
2nd Rathowan (FR)
by Amer x Arc de Ciel, 15,553.26 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Simon Walker
3rd Al Hibaab (FR)
J. HOY PHOTO
by Al Sakbe x Ietlato De Carrere 9,331.96 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mrs. Gillian M. Duffield; Jockey: Dane O’Neill
Also ran:
4th-Mkeefa (GB) by Amer x Nisaee; 5th-Forgehill Cosaque (FR) by Dormane x Change of Scent; 6th-Tidarbret (GB) by Bengali d´Albret (FR) x Iktidar
Djet Taouy in the lead, front left.
Prix Kesberoy
Group 1 PA · Deauville, France · 8/17/2013 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 3 years, entries: 7 Prize money: 50,000.00 EUR 1st
Abu Alabyad (FR)
by Akbar x Ortie 57.00 kg, 25,000.00 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem
2nd Lady Wish (FR)
by Munjiz x Theory, 55.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed; Trainer: J.P. Daireaux; Jockey: Mr. Ioritz Mendizabal
3rd Wahchey (GB)
by Amer x Nisaee, 57.00 kg, 7,500.00 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Richard Mullen
Also ran:
4th-Abhar by Majd Al Arab x Akie Croix Noire; 5th-Ghadeer (GB) by Munjiz x Dorswane du Cayrou; 6th-Majd Al Uraiq (QA) by Majd Al Arab x Mezooh; 7th-Saintloup (FR) by Njewman x Neva du Loup
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The President of the UAE Cup Malazgirt Trophy Group 1 PA · Istanbul, Turkey · 9/8/2013 Distance: 1,600m raced on dirt, 3 years +, entries: 5 Prize money: 115,540.38 EUR (294,985.00 TRY) 1st
No Problem al Maury (FR)
by Dormane x Nemosie al Maury, 1:45:60, 60.00 kg, 67,965.09 EUR, Owner: ReneeLaure Koch; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem
2nd Darfur (TUR)
by Bilgin x Malike 17, 60.00 kg, 27,185.88 EUR, Owner: Nurbiye Gulerce; Trainer: Mr. A. Bektas; Jockey: Mr. Selim Kaya
3rd Almaata (TUR)
by Cas x Necme 32, 58.00 kg, 13,592.94 EUR, Owner: Mr. Remazan Kaya; Trainer: Mr. Erdal Cesme; Jockey: Mr. Mehmet Kaya
Also ran:
4th-Kenanaco (TUR) by Kaizbert x Leylo
Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club Harwood International Stakes Group 1 PA Doncaster, Great Britain 9/14/2013 Distance: 1,600m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 18 Prize money: 186,639.13 EUR (150,000.00 GBP) 1st Tabarak (GB)
by Nizam x Altesse D’Aroco, 1:48:18, 9.08 kg, 93,319.56 EUR, Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier
2nd Djet Taouy (FR)
by Dahess x Win Taouy, 9.08 kg, 37,327.83 EUR, Owner: Dr. Paul Daverio; Trainer: Mrs. D.A.K. Dorenberg; Jockey: Mr. A. De Vries
JUHAIM PHOTO
3rd Al Mouhannad (FR)
by Nizam x Al Ryme, 9.03 kg, 22,396.70 EUR, Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: C. Baillet; Jockey: Mr. Roberto-Carlos Montenegro
Also ran:
4th- Sifflet Al Maury (FR) by Akbar x Sarabande al Maury; 5thAreej (GB) by Amer x Akie Croix Noire; 6th-Poulain Kossack (HOL) by Nougatin (FR) x Pengalia Kossack; 7th-Al Atique (GB) Tabarak pictured winning the Group 2 Qatar International Derby on December 27, 2012. by Amer x Somra; 8th-Al Hibaab (FR) by Al Sakbe x Ietlato De Carrere (FR); 9th-Sivit al Maury (FR) by Akbar x Svavit al Maury; 10th-Tidarbret (GB) by Bengali d’Albret (FR) x Iktidar; 11th-Theeba (GB) by Amer x Massamarie; 12th-Gazel T (HOL) by Prince D’Orient x Gracja; 13th-Phraseur Kossack (HOL) by Prince d’Orient x Pengalia Kossack; 14th-Mandragore al Maury (FR) by Dormane x Melody Al Maury; 15th-La Hoor (QA) by Burning Sand x Pettra; 16th-Sartejano (FR) by Dormane x Serafina;17th-Burnet (GB) by Burning Sand x Djelflore; 18thLahoob (GB) by Amer x Dirama
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Qatar Arabian Trophy for Three-Year-Old Fillies Group 1 PA · Saint-Cloud, France · 10/4/2013 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 3 years, fillies, entries: 13 Prize money: 100,000.00 EUR 1st
Loraa (FR)
by Mawood x Aleefa, 2:30:38, 56.00 kg, 50,000.00 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon
2nd Lady Wish (FR)
by Munjiz x Theory, 56.00 kg, 20,000.00 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed; Trainer: J.P. Daireaux; Jockey: Mr. Ioritz Mendizabal by Dormane x Friandise Al Maury, 56.00 kg, 15,000.00 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. JeanFrancois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier
Also ran:
4th-Nymphea Du Paon (FR) by Mahabb x Safira Du Paon; 5thAden (GB) by Burning Sand x Mayada; 6th-Manade Athbah (GB) by Khoutoubia x Manade; 7th-Haanoof (FR) by Quazar x Shamayl; 8th-Mandany (FR) by Madjani x Viceversa; 9th-Al Musck (FR) by Azadi x Flamme De Syrah; 10th-Hilala (FR) by Dahess x Taj Al Chame; 11th-Elena Aut (FR) by Dormane x Evita
Qatar Arabian Trophy for Three-Year-Old Colts Group 1 PA · Saint-Cloud, France · 10/4/2013 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 3 years, colts and geldings, entries: 11 Prize money: 100,000.00 EUR 1st
Chaddad (GB)
by Mared Al Sahra x Nisaee, 2:26:17, 56.00 kg, 50,000.00 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: F. H. Graffard; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier
2nd Sir Bani Yas (FR)
by Amer x Nassem El Baher, 56.00 kg, 20,000.00 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon
3rd Abu Alabyad (FR)
by Akbar x Ortie, 56.00 kg, 15,000.00 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem
Also ran:
4th-Wahchey (GB) by Amer x Nisaee; 5th-Al Nakhsh (QA) by Dormane x Kerina; 6th-Ghadeer (GB) by Munjiz x Dorswane du Cayrou; 7th-Marzooq (FR) by Bibi de Carrere x Haboob; 8th-Abhar by Majd Al Arab x Akie Croix Noire; 9th-Nahee (FR) by Bibi de Carrere x Djezika; 10th-Kanjani (FR) by Madjani x Essaada
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JUHAIM PHOTO
3rd Fee Al Maury (FR)
Qatar Arabian Trophy Mares for Four-Year-Old Fillies Group 1 PA · Longchamp, France · 10/5/2013 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 4 years, colts and geldings, entries: 13 Prize money: 150,000.00 EUR 1st Samima (FR)
by Dahess x Oleya du Loup, 2:21:6, 56.00 kg, 75,000.00 EUR, Owner: Landgoed Waterland; Trainer: Miss Karin R. van den Bos; Jockey: Mr. A. De Vries
2nd Djainka Des Forges (FR)
by Kerbella x Djamour Des Forges, 56.00 kg, 30,000.00 EUR, Owner: Al Shahania Stud; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier
JUHAIM PHOTO
3rd Farh (FR)
by Nizam x Fifth, 56.00 kg, 22,500.00 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Franck Blondel
Also ran:
4th-Myra de Monlau (FR) by Munjiz x Manzana; 5th-Vetlana de Faust (FR) by Al Saoudi x Svetlana; 6th-Al Anga (GB) by Amer x Kerbelle Du Loup; 7th-Shararah (QA) by Amer x Diffa du Bac; 8th-Victoire de Carrere (FR) by Dahess x Panita de; 9th-Kassioune (FR) by Azadi x Immama de Carrerer; 10th-Labwah (IRQ)by Asad Saif x Naama al Thaltha; 11th-Shagra de Jos (FR) by Kairouan de Jos x Djouna; 12th-Myrzam (FR) by Dormane x Kantara El Rachid; 13th Vahina du Loup (FR) by Djebel Lotois x Paida du Loup
Qatar Arabian World Cup
Group 1 PA · Longchamp, France · 10/6/2013 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 14 Prize money: 700,000.00 EUR 1st Mushrae (FR)
by Munjiz x Djezika, 2:17:36, 57.50 kg, 350,000.00 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nayan; Trainer: Mr. Jean Pierre Totain; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon
2nd Muntasar (GB)
by Majd al Arab x Danie du Cassou, 57.50 kg, 140,000.00 EUR, Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: P. Convertino
JUHAIM PHOTO
3rd Farraaha (GB)
by Amer x Moonlit, 56.00 kg, 105,000.00 EUR, Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Ioritz Mendizabal
Also ran:
4th-Djet Taouy (FR) by Dahess x Win Taouy; 5th-Tabarak (GB) by Nizam x Altesse D´Aroco; 6th-Mkeefa (GB) by Amer x Nisaee; 7th-Al Mamun Monlau (FR) by Munjiz x Salalah de Monlau; 8th- Vulcain du Clos (FR) by Monsieur al Maury x Jamaa du Breuil; 9th-Rathowan (FR) by Amer x Arc de Ciel; 10th-Gharraa (IQ) by Matador (RUM x Wadha Al Thania (IQ); 11th-Boum de Ghazal (FR) by Zippy al Maury x Braise de Ghazal; 12th-Ameretto (FR) by Amer x Win Taouy; 13th-Poulain Kossack (HOL) by Nougatin (FR) x Pengalia Kossack; 14th-Areej (GB) by Amer x Akie Croix Noire
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GRADE 1 U.S. RACES
Delaware Park Classic
Grade 1 Delaware Park, USA 10/5/2013 Distance: 11/4 miles, 3 years +, raced on dirt; entries: 7 Prize money: $50,125 (39,163.83 EUR) 1st
Grilla (USA)
by Kong x Dixie Darlene, 2:18:96, $31,878, Owner: Bill Waldron; Trainer: Bill Waldron; Jockey: Victor Carrasco
2nd Smoke House (USA)
by Kaolino x Smokey Rose, $10,626, Owner: Kathryn and Paul Smoke, Trainer: Randy Nunley; Jockey: Abel Castellano Jr.
3rd Sergeant Pepper MHF (USA)
Also ran:
4th-Secret Treasour (USA) by Nivour De Cardonne x Hidden Treasure; 5th-Brute (USA) by Oh By Gosh x Triple Five; 6th-So Big Is Better (USA) by Burning Sand x WW Mirror Image; 7th-In X Hess (USA) by Dahess x Easter IA.
PAUL SMOKE PHOTO
by Amazing Son x Shippey Lane, $5,844 EUR; Owner: Michele C. Youngdale; Trainer: John Youngdale; Jockey: J. Torres
President of the UAE Breeders Cup
Grade 1 Santa Anita Race Course, USA 11/1/2013 Distance: 11/16 mile, 3 years +, raced on dirt; entries: 11 Prize money: $150,000 (117,198.49 EUR) 1st
So Big Is Better (USA)
by Burning Sand x WW Mirror Image, $85,815, Owner: Mr. Mark Powell; Trainer: Mr. Scott Powell; Jockey: L. Medina
2nd No Problem Al Maury (FR)
by Dormane x Nemosie al Maury, $32,460, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem
3rd Ms Dixie (USA)
by Burning Sand x Dixie Darlene, $16,126, Owner: Mr. Scott Powell; Trainer: Mr. Scott Powell; Jockey: Mr. Gregorio Rivera
4th-Smoke House (USA) by Kaolino x Smokey Rose; 5th-Ayers by Burning Sand x BW Ali Catt; 6th-Lucky Sand (USA) by Burning Sand x Vague de Gemme; 7th-Sergeant Pepper MHF (USA) by Amazing Son x Shippey Lane; 8th-Grilla (USA) by Kong x Dixie Darlene; 9th-Al Waed (USA) by Kador de Blaziet x Cassels Naomi; 10th-NC Casey Jones by Makzan x Shes The Most; 11th-Litle Bit (USA) by Burning Sand x Halianna
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BENOIT PHOTO
Also ran:
GROUP 2 IFAHR Pattern Races Note: The Middle East racing season runs from November 2012-May 2013. Only those Middle East races run during these dates were included in the listings.
Qatar National Day Trophy
Group 2 PA · Doha, Qatar 12/13/2012 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 3 years +, entries: 11 Prize money: 85,904.93 EUR (400,000.00 QAR) 1st Al Mujahaz (QA) by Hafid du Bac x Kerjam, 2:15:50, 58.00 kg, 48,965.81 EUR, Owner: Mr. Hamad bin Mishal bin Hamad Al Thani; Trainer: Georges Mikhalides; Jockey: Mr. S. Ruis 2nd Dahash (QA) by Amer x Taraza, 58.00 kg, 18,899.09 EUR, Owner: Mr. Essa bin Mohammed Al Sulaiti; Trainer: Mr. M. Al Sulaiti; Jockey: Marco Monteriso 3rd Jusoor (GB) by Amer x Dermech, 58.00 kg, 9,449.54 EUR, Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. S. Ladjadj Also ran: 4th-Divamer (FR) by Amer x Divana; 5th-Al Jeali (FR); 6th-Kalim du Loup (FR) by Darweesh x Caline du Loup; 7th-El Zouarda (FR) by Dormane x El Ouarda; 8th-Amour N’al Maury (FR) by Dormane x Nemosie al Maury; 9th-Harran ASF (GB) by Burning Sand x Aziza D’Aroco; 10th-Maseh (GB); 11th-Adjiz D’Aroco (QA) by Munjiz x Asbaa D’Aroco
Mazrat Al Ruwayah
Group 2 PA · Meydan, UAE 12/20/2012 Distance: 1,600m raced on dirt, 4 years +, entries: 9 Prize money: 31,916.66 EUR (150,000.00 AED) 1st Quite A Show by Falinas des Fabries x French Braids, 1:47:88, 58.50 kg, 19,150.00 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Doug Watson; Jockey: Ch. O’Neil 2nd AF Alghabra (UAE) by Amer x Fauvette Al Maury, 53.50 kg, 6,383.33 EUR, Owner: Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda; Trainer: Mrs. Gillian M. Duffield; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea 3rd Thakif (FR) by Mahabb x Sheena 55.50 kg, 3,191.67 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Harry Bentley Also ran: 4th-Dariya (FR) by Dormane (FR) x CR Samborsta (USA); 5th-Rakha (FR) by Mahabb x Shamayl; 6th-Time Out (FR) by Al Nasr (Fr) x Madawa (Fr); 7thNaseem (FR) by Mahabb x Aryaan; 8th-Kandar du Falgas (FR) by Kesberoy (FR) x Djoulia du Falgas (FR); 9th-Sahib du Clos (FR) by Kerbella x Isis du Clos
Qatar International Derby
Group 2 PA · Doha, Qatar 12/27/2012 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 4 years, entries: 8 Prize money: 107,381.17 EUR (500,000.00 QAR) 1st Tabarak (GB) by Nizam x Altesse D’Aroco, 2:14:65, 58.00 kg, 61,207.26 EUR, Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: P. Convertino 2nd Rathowan (FR) by Amer x Arc de Ciel, 58.00 kg, 23,623.86 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Richard Mullen 3rd Aziz Al Shahania (GB) by Prince D’Orient x Baldora De Brugere, 58.00 kg, 11,811.93 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Andrew Elliot Also ran: 4th-Nashmi (GB) by Amer x Dani de Cassou; 5th-Cheker (FR) by Kerbella x Cherazade; 6th-Ugo des Vialettes (FR) by Akbar x Orly Des Vialettes; 7thShaklan (GB) by Burning Sand x Tohfa; 8th-Kinetic CS by Kador De Blaziet x Kios CS
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H.H. The Heir Apparent Trophy
Group 2 PA · Doha, Qatar 2/7/2013 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 13; Prize money: 85,904.93 EUR (400,000.00 QAR) 1st Tabarak (GB) (GB) by Nizam x Altesse D’Aroco, 2:12:19, 58.00 kg, 48,965.81 EUR, Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: P. Convertino 2nd Aziz ASF (GB) by Amer x Aziza D’Aroco, 58.00 kg, 18,899.09 EUR, 0.75, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr Julian Smart: Jockey: Mr. Darren Williams 3rd Rathowan (FR) by Amer x Arc de Ciel, 58.00 kg, 9,449.54 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Christophe-Patrice Lemaire Also ran: 4th-Mkeefa (GB) by Amer x Nisaee; 5th-Farraaha (GB) by Amer x Moonlit; 6th-Mu’azzaz (GB) by Amer x Massamarie; 7th-Sandeed (GB) by Amer x Saeedah; 8th-Kalim du Loup (FR) by Darweesh x Caline du Loup; 9th-Maseh (GB); 10th-Dharr (GB) by Nizam x Djelmila; 11th-Status Symboll (USA); 12th-Daharii (FR) by Dahess x Nefertarii; 13th-Gayth (GB)
Bani Yas
Group 2 PA · Meydan, UAE 2/21/2013 Distance: 1,500m raced on dirt, 5 years +, entries 13, Prize money: 30,891.89 EUR (147,000.00 AED) 1st Quite A Show by Falinas Des Fabries x French Braids, 58.50 kg, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Doug Watson; Jockey: P Hanagan 2nd AF Alghabra (UAE) by Amer x Fauvette Al Maury, 53.50 kg, Owner: Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda; Trainer: Mrs. Gillian M. Duffield; Jockey: Richard Mullen 3rd MH Al Wadi by Zefiro De Nulvi (IT) x Arkadya (FR), 55.50 kg, Owner: Mansoor Khalifa Sultan bin Habtoor; Trainer : S. Al Ghurair; Jockey: Mr A. De Vries Also ran: 4th-Aqmaar (GB) by Al Sakbe (FR) x Alharir (GB); 5th-Kerim (FR) by Kerbella x Fifth; 6th-Awam (FR) by Munjiz ex Djezika; 7th-Burning Fancy (USA) by Burning Sand x Sayquins And Lace; 8th-Its Far From Over (USA) by Doran SBFAR x A Foreign Affair; 9th-Thakif (FR) by Mahabb ex Sheena; 10th-Bigg N Rich (GB) by Falina Des Fabries x Viraac; 11th-Rakha (FR) by Mahabb ex Shamayl; 12th-Zells Fred (USA) by Zachzell x CD Zell; 13th-TM Super Bird (USA) by Burning Sand x Heaven Kan Wait
Prix de L’Elevage
Group 2 PA · Toulouse, France 4/19/2013 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 4 years, fillies and mares, entries: 8 Prize money: 20,000.00 EUR 1st Vahess du Croate (FR) by Dahess x Djema de Pins, 2:22:19, 58.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR, Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Ms. A. Imaz Ceca; Jockey: Mr Roberto-Carlos Montenegro 2nd Myra de Monlau (FR) by Munjiz x Manzana, 58.00 kg, 4,000.00 EUR, Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Mr. JeanFrancois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Mickael Forest 3rd Ghalit Al Khalediah (KSA) by Khalid El Biwaibiya x Zamba, 58.00 kg, 3,000.00 EUR, Owner: Al Khalediah Stables; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon Also ran: 4th-Al Chahira (FR) by Al Saoudi x Amira al Chame; 5th-Najmaah (FR) by Sire D’Albret x Fazzaha; 6th-Waahiba (FR) by Akbar x Canelle de Carrere; 7thShagra de Jos (FR) by Kairouan de Jos x Djouna; 8th- Volga de Faust (FR) by Munjiz x Hagnes De Faust
Carthage-Hannibal
Group 2 PA · Toulouse, France 4/19/2013 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 9 Prize money: 25,000 EUR 1st Mushrae (FR) by Munjiz x Djezika, 2:19:99, 56.00 kg, 12,500.00 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Jean Pierre Totain; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon 2nd Vulcain du Clos (FR) by Monsieur al Maury x Jamaa du Breuil, 56.00 kg, 5,000.00 EUR, Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Charles Gourdain; Jockey: Mr. David Morisson 3rd Poulain Kossack (HOL) by Nougatin (FR) x Pengalia Kossack, 60.00 kg, 3,750.00 EUR, Owner: Mr. Huub Otermans; Trainer: Mr. Huub Otermans; Jockey: Mr. Ioritz Mendizabal Also ran: 4th-Artex (FR) by Dormane x Buthan; 5th-Sifflet al Maury (FR) by Akbar x Sarabande al Maury; 6th-Djet Taouy (FR) by Dahess x Win Taouy; 7th-Hilal al Zaman (IQ) by Mencour x Amal Al Thania; 8th-Rodess (FR) by Dahess x Rogheda; 9th-Brahim (Tun) by Darman x Lokhra
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Prix Nefta
Group 2 PA · Bordeaux Bouscat, France 5/13/2013 Distance: 1,900m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 7 Prize money: 25,000 EUR 1st Djebelia al Mels (FR) by Dahess x Koheila al Mels, 12,500.00 EUR, Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Mr. JeanFrancois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem 2nd Vetlana de Faust (FR) by Al Saoudi x Svetlana, 5,000.00 EUR, Owner: Mr. Gerard Larrieu; Trainer: T. Lemer; Jockey: Mr. Francois-Xavier Bertras 3rd Farh (FR) by Nizam x Fifth, 3,750.00 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Manon Scandella Also ran: 4th-Al Chahira (FR) by Al Saoudi x Amira al Chame; 5th-Mandragore al Maury (FR) by Dormane x Melody Al Maury; 6th-Sifflet al Maury (FR) by Akbar x Sarabande al Maury; 7th-Vahess du Croate (FR) by Dahess x Djema de Pins
International Ali Riza Bey Trophy
Group 2 PA · Istanbul, Turkey 6/30/2013 Distance: 1,400m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 9 Prize money: 108,580 EUR (249,900 TRY) 1st Kenanaco (TUR) by Kaizbert x Leylo, 1:32:64, 59.50 kg, 63,870.56 EUR, Owner: Turhan Cakar; Trainer: Mr. Adil Tekinalp; Jockey: T. Cakar 2nd Darfur (TUR) by Bilgin x 17.Malike, 59.50 kg, 25,548.22 EUR, Owner: Nurbiye Gulerce; Trainer: Mr. A. Bektas; Jockey: N. Gulerce 3rd Gelibolu (TUR) by Odinhan x Altingul, 59.50 kg, 12,774.11 EUR, Owner: Cüneyt Calicioglu; Trainer: Mr. B. Dag; Jockey: C. Calicioglu Also ran: 4th-Tozan (TUR) by Saganak x Sunduz; 5th-Yavuzsah (TUR) by Yavuzca x 66.Matra; 6th-Gezeroglu (TUR) by Genuine Ruler x 57.Kemiyetulirak; 7thKarabedir (TUR) by Altaha x 87.Mebruke; 8th-Ipekela (TUR) by Haberbatur x Yagmurhanim; 9th-Sevdacan (TUR) by Ibocan x Mesrure
Criterium des Pouliches
Group 2 PA · La Teste, France 7/2/2013 Distance: 1,900m raced on grass, 4 years +, fillies and mares only, entries: 5 Prize money: 25,000 EUR 1st Gharraa (IQ) by Matador (RUS) x Wadha Al Thania (IQ), 2:8:19, 57.50 kg, 12,500.00 EUR, Owner: Dr. Mohammad Al Nujaifi; Trainer : Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Baptiste Hamel 2nd Al Chahira (FR) by Al Saoudi x Amira al Chame, 56.00 kg, 5,000.00 EUR, Owner: Mr. Faiz Al Elweet; Trainer: Mr. Arnaud Chaille-Chaille; Jockey: Teddy Soulat 3rd Sahlambo (FR) by Munjiz x Samborsta, 57.50 kg, 3,750.00 EUR, Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon Also ran: 4th-Vahess du Croate (FR) by Dahess x Djema de Pins; 5th-Mayssaloune (FR) by Darweesh x Taj Al Chame
Emirates Equestrian Federation International Stakes Group 2 PA · Newbury, Great Britain 8/15/2013
Distance: 1,400m raced on grass, 3 years, colts and geldings, entries: 5 Prize money: 24,885 EUR (20,000.00 GBP) 1st Aden (GB) by Burning Sand x Mayada, 1:35:89, 12,442.61 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Richard Mullen 2nd Mayasa (USA) by Majd Al Arab x Frynch, 6,221.30 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem 3rd Labeeb (FR) by Bengali d’Albret x Horkidee, 3,732.78 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mrs. Gillian M. Duffield; Jockey: Dane O’Neill Also ran: 4th-Al Majh’hoor (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x Dixie Darlene; 5th-Hemma (GB) by Akbar x Kerbelle du Loup
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International IFAHR Trophy
Group 2 PA · Istanbul, Turkey 9/7/2013 Distance: 2,100m raced on dirt, 3 years +, fillies and mares, entries: 5 Prize money: 79,990. EUR (204,221.00 TRY) 1st Gharraa (IQ) by Matador (RUS) x Wadha Al Thania (IQ), 2:24:92, 58.00 kg, 47,052.79 EUR, Owner: Dr. Mohammad Al Nujaifi; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: F. Veron 2nd Kastal (TUR) by Ozgunhan x Ebrucan, 60.00 kg, 18,821.11 EUR, Owner: I. Kirmizigul; Trainer: E. Eren; Jockey: G. Kocakaya 3rd Yol Bulan (TUR) by Ozgunhan x Ebrucan, 57.50 kg, 9,410.56 EUR, Owner: E. Erdemir; Trainer: R. Tasdemir: Jockey: Mr. Halis Karatas Also ran: 4th-Yurekkaya (TUR) by Bilgin x Gozdenur; N/S: Al Hibaab (FR) by Al Sakbe x Ietlato De Carrere (FR), Withdrawn
Prix Cheri Bibi
Group 2 PA · Craon, France 9/7/2013 Distance: 2,200m raced on grass, 3 years, entries: 5 Prize money: 25,000 EUR 1st Sir Bani Yas (FR) by Amer x Nassem El Baher, 57.00 kg, 12,500.00 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; 2nd Saintloup (FR) by Njewman x Neva du Loup, 57.00 kg, 5,000.00 EUR, Owner: Mr. Yves Plantin; Trainer: P. Sogorb 3rd Mar’reb (FR) by Kerbella x Mlaika, 57.00 kg, 3,750.00 EUR, Owner: Mr. Mathieu de Watrigant; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Adrien Fouassier Also ran: 4th-Mubasher (FR) by Bibi De Carrere x Etoile Du Loup; 5th-Menjani (FR) by Madjani x Mendra
Prix Nevada II
Group 2 PA · Toulouse, France 9/7/2013 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 3 years, fillies only Prize money: 25,000 EUR 1st Nymphea Du Paon (FR) by Mahabb x Safira Du Paon, 56.00 kg, 12,500.00 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem 2nd Lady Wish (FR) by Munjiz x Theory, 56.00 kg, 5,000.00 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: J.P. Daireaux; Jockey: Mr. Lanfranco Dettori Also ran: 3rd-Falbalah (FR) by Njewman x Vert Vene; 4th-Safya (FR) by Akbar x Sbiba
Qatar Cup (Prix Dragon)
Group 2 PA · Longchamp, France 9/15/2013 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 8 Prize money: 25,000 EUR 1st Al Tair (GB) by Amer x Altesse D’Aroco, 2:21:50, 59.00 kg, 12,500.00 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Ioritz Mendizabal 2nd Al Mamun Monlau (FR) by Munjiz x Salalah de Monlau, 59.00 kg, 5,000.00 EUR, Owner: H.H. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon 3rd Farraaha (GB) by Amer x Moonlit, 55.00 kg, 3,750.00 EUR, Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier Also ran: 4th-Muntasar (GB) by Majd al Arab x Danie du Cassou; 5th-Vulcain du Clos (FR) by Monsieur al Maury x Jamaa du Breuil; 6th-Rathowan (FR) by Amer x Arc de Ciel; 7th-Mkeefa (GB) by Amer x Nisaee; 8th-Djarnizam Maamora (MOR) by Nizam x Djarnila Lotoise
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H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup Group 2 PA · Baden-Baden, Germany 10/20/2013 Distance: 2,000m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 11 Prize money: 40,0000 EUR 1st Athlete Del Sol (FR) by Dormane x A La Volee, 2:27:80, 57.50 kg, 19,200.00 EUR, Owner: Karin van den Bos; Trainer: Miss Karin R. van den Bos; Jockey: Alexander Pietsch 2nd Ameretto (FR) by Amer x Win Taouy, 57.50 kg, 10,400.00 EUR, Owner: Mrs M. Scharfenberg; Trainer: Mr. G. Richter; Jockey: M. Manueddu 3rd Poulain Kossack (HOL) by Nougatin (FR) x Pengalia Kossack, 57.50 kg, 4,800.00 EUR, Owner: Mr. Huub Otermans; Trainer: Mr. Huub Otermans; Jockey: Miss Jadey Pietrasiewicz Also ran: 4th-Djarnizam Maamora (MOR) by Nizam x Djarnila Lotoise; 5th-Lillij Ann (HOL) by Makfoul Du Breuil x Ludmillah; 6th-Shrek OA (HOL) by Marwan x Sadjella; 7th-Phraseur Kossack (HOL) by Prince d’Orient x Pengalia Kossack; 8th-Shaker; 9th-Voyou de Faust; 10th-Sartejano (FR) by Dormane x Serafina; 11thValentin (FR) by Amer x Naira
GRADE 2
U.S. Races Texas Six Shooter
Grade 2 · Sam Houston Race Park, USA 2/23/2013 Distance: 7 furlongs raced on dirt, 4 years, colts and geldings, entries: 6 Prize money: $30,000 (23,440 EUR) 1st Lacy Vaz (USA) by Kador De Blaziet x Lacy-Jay, 1:34:90, 55.50 kg, $15,470, Owner: Mr. Sam A. Vasquez; Trainer: Juan Ascencio; Jockey: Gerardo Mora 2nd In X Hess (USA) by Dahess x Easter IA, 55.50 kg, $6,805, Owner: Cre Run Enterprises LLC; Trainer: Ms. Lynn Ashby; Jockey: Santos Chavez 3rd Secret Treasour (USA) by Nivour De Cardonne x Hidden Treasure, 55.50 kg, $3,710, Owner: Silver Racing Stables; Trainer: Ms. Lynn Ashby; Jockey: J. Torres Also ran: 4th-Krossfire CS (USA) by Kador de Blaziet x Juana Be A Star; 5th-Chachie (USA) by TH Richie x Zilver Charm; 6th-Djetset Go (USA) by Djet Set De Falgas x Fawora
Texas Yellow Rose
G2 · Sam Houston Race Park, USA 2/23/2013 Distance: 7 furlongs raced on dirt, 4 years, fillies, entries: 6 Prize money: $30,000 (23,440 EUR) 1st Sand On Fire (USA) by Burning Sand x B J Zell, 1:35:2, 55.50 kg, $15,470, Owner: Jane R. Teutsch; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Brand; Jockey: Mr. Dakota Wood 2nd Delishess (USA) by Dahess x Polish Rye, 55.50 kg, $6,805, Owner: Cre Run Enterprises LLC; Trainer: Ms. Lynn Ashby; Jockey: J. Torres 3rd TA Dance Withthe Star (USA) by Line Dancer x Toms Only Zell, 55.50 kg, $3,710, Owner: Salem bin Mahfooz; Trainer: Matthew Glover; Jockey: Erik McNeil Also ran: 4th-TTT Tiny Tina (USA) by Mano Y Mano x TTT Tina; 5th-RV Roulette (USA) by Moulin Rouge MAF x Bint Baskette; 6th-Heiress CS (USA) by Rubis De Carrere x Willow CS
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Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Arabian Cup Grade 2 · Sam Houston Race Park, USA 3/9/2013 Distance: 7 furlongs raced on dirt, 4 years +, entries: 5 Prize money: $31,650 (24,729 EUR) 1st Krossfire CS (USA) by Kador de Blaziet x Juana Be A Star, 1:52:10, 55.50 kg, $19,384, Owner: Ms. Lorraine Cunningham; Trainer: Rita Deleon; Jockey: Mr. Dakota Wood 2nd So Big Is Better (USA) by Burning Sand x WW Mirror Image, 55.50 kg, $6,460, Owner: Mr. Mark K. Powell; Trainer: Mr. Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez 3rd Golly Bret (USA) by Kador De Blaziet x Golly Gal, 55.50 kg, $3,554, Owner: Mr. Sam A. Vasquez; Trainer: Juan Ascencio; Jockey: Gerardo Mora Also ran: 4th-VIP (USA) by Alto De Maligne x Tiking Away; 5th-Al Waed (USA) by Kador de Blaziet x Cassels Naomi
The Valour Farm/Mokee Arabians Stakes Grade 2 · Delaware Park, USA 7/6/2013 Distance: 11/16 miles raced on dirt, 4 years +, entries: 5 Prize money: $30,000 (23,439.70 EUR) 1st Valiant Boy SBFAR (FR) by Darweesh x Thumb Print, 1:54:84, 56.00 kg, $18,100, Owner: Mr. Guy Neivens; Trainer: Mr. Ronald Martino; Jockey: Brian Pedroza 2nd Smoke House (USA) by Kaolino x Smokey Rose, 55.00 kg, $6,034, Owner: Kathryn and Paul Smoke; Trainer: Randy Nunley; Jockey: Alex Cintron 3rd Grilla (USA) by Kong x Dixie Darlene, 56.00 kg, $3,318, Owner: Bill Waldron; Trainer: B. Waldron; Jockey: Maria Remedio Also ran: 4th-In X Hess (USA) by Dahess x Easter IA; 5th-Sergeant Pepper MHF (USA) by Amazing Son x Shippey Lane
Cre Run Oaks Arabian Distaff S. (G2) Grade 2 · Delaware Park, USA 8/31/2013
Distance: 11/16 miles raced on dirt, 3- and 4-year-old fillies, entries: 10 Prize money: $30,125 (23,537.36 EUR) 1st Delishess (USA) by Dahess x Polish Rye, 2:0:35, $18,605, Owner: Cre Run Enterprises LLC; Trainer: Ms. Lynn Ashby; Jockey: J. Torres 2nd RB Burn Baby Burn (USA) by TH Richie x Burning Firestar, $6,200, Owner: Rosebrook Farms; Trainer: Randy Nunley; Jockey: Alex Cintron 3rd C Louise (USA) by Burning Sand x Halianna, $3,410, Owner: Shellaine Brown; Trainer: Shellaine Brown; Jockey: Victor Carrasco Also ran: 4th-Sugar Sand (USA) by Burning Sand x Tri Tiki Joy; 5th-Amazing Cheri MHF (USA) by Amazing Son x Shippey Lane; 6th-Dafrynch (USA) by Dahess x Frynch
Bob Magness Derby
Grade 2 · Delaware Park, USA 9/2/2013 Distance: 11/4 miles raced on dirt, 3- and 4-year-old colts, entries: 5 Prize money: $30,000 (23,439.70 EUR) 1st Smoke House (USA) by Kaolino x Smokey Rose, 2:20:18, $18,590, Owner: Kathryn and Paul Smoke; Trainer: Randy Nunley; Jockey: Alex Cintron 2nd Secret Treasour (USA) by Nivour De Cardonne x Hidden Treasure, $6,197, Owner: Silver Racing Stables; Trainer: Ms. Lynn Ashby; Jockey: Kirsten Swan 3rd Brute (USA) by Oh By Gosh x Triple Five, $3,408, Owner: Mr. Guy Neivens; Trainer: Mr. Ronald Martino; Jockey: Jose Vega Also ran: 4th-In X Hess (USA) by Dahess x Easter IA; 5th-Sand Blastt (USA) by Burning Sand x Tornade du Loup
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GROUP 3 IFAHR Pattern Races
Note: The Middle East racing season runs from November 2012-May 2013. Only those Middle East races run during these dates were included in the listings.
Sprinter Championship
Group 3 PA · Doha, Qatar 1/15/2013 Distance: 1,100m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 14 Prize money: 32,214.35 EUR (150,000.00 QAR) 1st Muntasar (GB) by Majd Al Arab x Danie du Cassou, 1:13:43, 55.00 kg, 18,362.18 EUR, Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. David Bouland 2nd Qassed (QA) by Djendel x Calamare, 58.00 kg, 7,087.16 EUR, Owner: Al Ghazali Stud Al Ghazali Stud; Trainer: Jassim Ghazali; Jockey: Mr. Yanis Aouabed 3rd Jalmoud Al Jazeera (QA), 58.00 kg, 3,543.58 EUR, Owner: Mr. Hassan bin Ali bin Hassan Al Matwi; Trainer: H. Al Matwi; Jockey: Mathew Lawson Also ran: 4th-Jelmud (QA); 5th-Harran ASF (GB) by Burning Sand x Aziza D’Aroco; 6th-Bin Amer (GB) by Amer x Ismala; 7th-Barq Al Naif (QA); 8th-Zahi (QA) by Munjiz x Assana D’Aroco; 9th-Al Adaid (QA) by Amer x Si Vous Plait; 10th-Kasih (GB) by Amer x Pesennaia; 11th-Al Uraiq (QA) by Nizam x Ninou de Carrere; 12thVia Hipolyte (FR) by Dahess x Idee de Colmar; 13th-Kassab El Sahraa (KSA) by AF Qassi x AF Estorah; 14th-Urbane de Faust (FR) by Nizam x Hakima De Carrere
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Khalifa Al Thani (Special Advisor to the Emir) Cup Qatar Group 3 Doha, Qatar 1/16/2013
Distance: 1,850m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 14 Prize money: 32,214.35 EUR (150,000.00 QAR) 1st Tabarak (GB) by Nizam x Altesse D’Aroco, 2:1:1, 58.00 kg, 18,362.18 EUR, Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban de Mieulle; Jockey: P. Convertino 2nd Rathowan (FR) by Amer x Arc de Ciel, 58.00 kg, 7,087.16 EUR, Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Darren Williams 3rd Aziz ASF (GB) by Amer x Aziza D’Aroco, 58.00 kg, 3,543.58 EUR, Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Richard Mullen Also ran: 4th-Dharr (GB) by Nizam x Djelmila; 5th-Mkeefa (GB) by Amer x Nisaee; 6th-Mu’azzaz (GB) by Amer x Massamarie; 7th-Farraaha (GB) by Amer x Moonlit; 8th- El Zouarda (FR) by Dormane x El Ouarda; 9th-Gayth (GB); 10th-Theeb (GB); 11th-Amour n’al Maury (FR) by Dormane x Nemosie al Maury; 12th-Al Jeali (FR); 13th-Cheker (FR) by Kerbella x Cherazade; 14th-Di Bacco PY (FR) by Njewman x Keniah
Al Ruwais
Group 3 PA · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 2/03/2013 Distance: 1,000m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 11 Prize money: 31,522.34 EUR (150,000.00 AED) 1st Thakif (FR) by Mahabb x Sheena, 1:1:98, 56.50 kg, Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Harry Bentley 2nd Rakha (FR) by Mahabb x Shamayl, Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Royston Ffrench 3rd Aqmaar (GB) by Al Sakbe x Alharir, Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Musabah Al Muhairi; Jockey: P. Hanagan Also ran: 4th-Wycked (USA) by Burning Sand x Frynch; 5th-Zells Fred (USA) by Zachzell x CD Zell; 6th-Bigg N Rich (GB) by Falina Des Fabries x Viraac; 7thMarjan Al Asayl (UAE) by Burning Sand (US) x Madawa (FR); 8th-Maqam Alezz (AE) (UAE) by Amer x Etoile Du Pigne (FR); 9th-Frysk Me Now (USA) by Dormane x Fryaa; 10th-Towaisann Al Reef (UAE) by Bibi De Carrere (FR) x Ilarie (FR); 11th-Caitlyns Hot (USA) by Burning Sand x Tiki Destiny
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Arabian Triple Crown Round 2
Group 3 PA · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 2/24/2013 Distance: 2,200m raced on grass, 4 years, entries: 7, Prize money: 31,916.66 EUR (150,000.00 AED) 1st Laamma (FR) by Munjiz x El Afia, 2:27:87, 55.00 kg, 19,150.00 EUR, Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. M. Al Jahouri; Jockey, Harry Bentley 2nd Shayel Aldhabi UAE (FR) by Bibi de Carrere x Anshoudat Farah (FR), 56.50 kg, 6,383.33 EUR, 1.25 lengths, Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. E. Oertel; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea 3rd Najm Alemarat (FR) by Dormane x Fryga, 55.00 kg, 3,191.67 EUR, 1 length, Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. E. Oertel; Jockey: Richard Mullen Also ran: 4th-Bayan (UAE) by Bibi de Carrere x Bahera; 5th-Najm (FR) by Akbar x Julie de Syrah; 6th-Live Rich (UAE) by TH Richie x Djenzel; 7th-Pilepoile (UAE) by Njewman x Vert Vene
Arabian Triple Crown Round 3
Group 3 PA · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 3/10/2013 Distance: 2,400m raced on grass, entries: 8, Prize money: 42,555.55 EUR (200,000.00 AED) 1st Skoop (FR) by Njewman x Speed, 42:22, 55.50 kg, 25,533.33 EUR, Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. E. Oertel; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea 2nd Najm Alemarat (FR) by Dormane x Fryga, 54.00 kg, 8,511.11 EUR, 3.25, Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. E. Oertel; Jockey: Sam Hitchcott 3rd Merzal (FR) by Bibi De Carrere x Mizzna, 55.50 kg, 4,255.55 EUR, 3, Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan: Trainer: Mr. M. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Harry Bentley Also ran: 4th-Bayan (UAE) by Bibi de Carrere x Bahera; 5th-Vazs Mane Son (USA) by Dormane x Golly Gal; 6th-Live Rich (UAE) by TH Richie x Djenzel; 7thPilepoile (UAE) by Njewman x Vert Vene; 8th-Sharis (UAE) by Bibi de Carrere x Shidayed
Grand Prix de SAR Le Prince Heritier Moulay El Hassan Group 3 PA · Casablanca, Morocco 5/03/2013
Distance: 1,900m raced on dirt, 4 years +, entries: 3, Prize money 72,366.75 EUR (800,000.00 MAD) 1st Udallan (MOR) by Monsieur al Maury x Harein de Faust, Owner: Mr. Kamal Daissaoui; Trainer: Mr. Kamal Daissaoui 2nd Sharid Al Khalidiah (KSA) by Kunz Al Thani x Saba, Owner: Al Khalediah Stables; Trainer: Mutlaq bin Mushrif 3rd Naratteur al Maury (MOR) by Zippy al Maury x Nevada al Maury, Owner: Mr Anas Jamai Ghizlani; Trainer: Mr. Anas Jamai Ghizlani
Grand Prix de SA Majeste Le Roi Mohamed VI Group 3 PA · Casablanca, Morocco 5/03/2013
Distance: 2,100m raced on dirt, 4 years, entries: 3, Prize money: 108,550.13 EUR (1,200,000.00 MAD) 1st 2nd 3rd
Ghadanfar Al Khalidiah by Dormaine x Edele De Carrer, Owner: Al Khalediah Stables; Jockey: R. Perez Tamar Thabeth (MOR) by Dormane x Harka, Owner: Heritiers Hakam Zakaria; Trainer: Mr. Serge Gerard Djarnizam Maamora (MOR) by Nizam x Djarnila Lotoise, Owner: Jalobey Racing; Trainer: Jean de Roualle
Wathba Stud Farm Cup
Group 3 PA · Jägersro, Sweden 5/07/2013 Distance 1,730m raced on dirt, 4 years +, entries: 8, Prize money: 17,003.14 EUR (147,000.00 SEK) 1st Gazel T (HOL) by Prince D´Orient x Gracja, 2:1:6, 61.00 kg, 8,675.07 EUR, Owner: Mr. G.T. Zoetelief; Trainer: Mr. Gerd T. Zoetelief, Jockey: Eduardo Pedroza 2nd SR Dorwan (DEN) by Marwan (FR) x Dorwana Kossack (HOL), 2:1:7, 61.00 kg, 3,990.53 EUR, Owner: Nina Koustrup; Trainer: Mrs. Nina Koustrup; Jockey: Marc Stott 3rd Ghallab (GB) by Chndaka x Ikela, 2:1:9, 61.00 kg, 1,735.01 EUR, Owner: Familjen Kvisla; Trainer: Mr. Roy Arne Kvisla; Jockey: Espen Ski Also ran: 4th-Al Asad (IRQ) by Asad Saif x Amal Al Thania; 5th-Al Dahis by Sheridhan x Al Rabab (IRQ); 6th-Sanovagan (SWE) by Top Flyte x Golmohar; 7th-Sagala z Regula by Gorec x Sirena; 8th-Rugosza (SWE) by Gosh x Ruwacha
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Coupe Du Sud-Ouest
Group 3 PA · Bordeaux Bouscat, France 5/08/2013 Distance: 1,900m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 12 Prize money: 20,000.00 EUR 1st Al Mahdod (GB) by Munjiz x Mayada, 56.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR, Owner: HH Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem 2nd Nhir (FR) by Kerbella x Nirondelle, 56.00 kg, 4,000.00 EUR, Owner: Mrs. Marie-Claude Biaudis; Trainer: Charles Gourdain; Jockey: Mr. David Morisson 3rd Vulcain du Clos (FR) by Monsieur al Maury x Jamaa du Breuil; Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Charles Gourdain; Jockey: Mr. Charles Nora Also ran: 4th-No Problem al Maury (FR) by Dormane x Nemosie al Maury; 5th-Nerbah (FR) by Nizam x Mlaika; 6th-Artex (FR) by Dormane x Buthan; 7th-Al Mouhannad (FR) by Nizam x Al Ryme; 8th-Zabeel (FR) by Akbar x Rawan; 9th-Gharraa (IQ) by Matador (RUM) x Wadha Al Thania; 10th-Sahess Lotois (FR) by Dahess x Selia Lotoise; 11th-Yoav (FR) by Bariq al Amal x Play Misty; 12th-Volcane du Croate (FR) by Quephir du Croate x Leyla du Croate
Prix Damas
Group 3 PA · Dax, France 05/20/2013 Distance: 1,400m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 7 Prize money 20,000.00 EUR 1st Sivit al Maury (FR) by Akbar x Svavit al Maury, Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, Trainer: Mr. F. Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. Francois-Xavier Bertras 2nd Sahlambo (FR) by Munjiz x Samborsta, 3 lengths, Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Mr Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Mickael Forest 3rd Forgehill Cartier (FR) by Dormane x Change of Scent, 1/2 length, Owner: HH Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant ; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Baptiste Hamel Also ran: 4th-Forgehill Chantilly (FR) by Dormane x Change Of Scent; 5th-Kassioune (FR) by Azadi x Immama de Carrere; 6th-Rodess (FR) by Dahess x Rogheda; 7th-Yeelat Haholot (ISR) by Bariq Al Amal x Play Misty
HH Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Arabian Cup Group 3 PA · Duindigt, Holland 06/23/2013 Distance: 1,900m raced on grass, 4 years +, entries: 8 Prize money 25,000.00 EUR 1st Ameretto (FR) by Amer x Win Taouy , 2:11:9, 59.50 kg, 12,500.00 EUR, Owner: Mrs. M. Scharfenberg; Trainer: Mr G. Richter; Jockey: M. Manueddu 2nd Poulain Kossack (HOL) by Nougatin (FR) x Pengalia Kossack; Owner: Mr. Huub Otermans; Trainer: Mr. Huub Otermans; Jockey: Mr. R. Chang 3rd Vulkain d’Albret (FR) by Al Saoudi x Milka d’Albret; Owner: Mr. Kamal Albahou; Trainer: Kim Augenbroe Horseracing; Jockey: G. Braem Also ran: 4th-Voltan DA (BEL); 5th-Pentagon (DEN) by Marwan x Pengalia Kossack; 6th-Bachi Bouzouk (HOL) by Pepe Le Mocco (FR) x Fifine Appapalou (FR); 7thSR Dorwan (DEN) by Marwan (FR) x Dorwana Kossack (HOL); 8th-Sartejano (FR) by Dormane x Serafina
Prix Dormane
Group 3 PA · La Teste, France 7/17/2013 Distance: 1,900m raced on grass, 4 years, entries: 6 Prize money: 20,000.00 EUR 1st Nerbah (FR) by Nizam x Mlaika, 58.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR, Owner: Faisal Al Rahmani; Trainer: Mr.Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Baptiste Hamel 2nd Saed Al Khalediah (KSA) by Dormane x Shagraa el Biwaibiya, 58.00 kg, 4,000.00 EUR; Owner: Al Khalediah Stables (KSA); Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. David Michaux 3rd Vulcain du Clos (FR) by Monsieur al Maury ex Jamaa du Breuil, 58.00 kg, 3,000.00 EUR, Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Charles Gourdain; Jockey: Mr. David Morisson Also ran: 4th-Djebelia al Mels (FR) by Dahess x Koheila al Mels; 5th-Burkan Al Khalediah (KSA) by Munjiz x Koralya de Nerak; 6th-Vahess du Croate (FR) by Dahess x Djema de Pins
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Prix Shadwell — Tidjani
Group 3 PA · La Teste, France 7/21/2013 Distance: 1,900m raced on grass, 3 years, entries: 4 Prize money: 20,000.00 EUR 1st Saladin de Monlau (FR) by Dormane x Salalah de Monlau, 2:11:91, 57.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR, Owner: Mrs. Marie Ange Bourdette, France; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr Jean-Bernard Eyquem, France 2nd Mubasher (FR) by Bibi De Carrere x Etoile Du Loup, 57.00 kg, 4,000.00 EUR, Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: D. Guillemin, France; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Baptiste Hamel 3rd Xavier (FR) by Dormane x Bhutan, 57.00 kg, 3,000.00 EUR, Owner: Famille Niarchos; Trainer: P. Sogorb; Jockey: Mr. Emilien Revolte Also ran: 4th-Desert Sand ISR by Burning Sand x TF Desert Jewel, 57.00 kg, 2,000.00 EUR, Owner: Braz Arabians, Trainer: O. Braz; Jockey: Yasser Hamad
Prix Shadwell — Razzia III
Group 3 PA · La Teste, France 7/21/2013 Distance: 1,800m raced on grass, 3 years, entries: 6 Prize money: 20,000.00 EUR 1st Mayasa (USA) by Majd Al Arab x Frynch, 2:4:39, 56.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR, Owner HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem 2nd Lady Wish (FR) by Munjiz x Theory, 56.00 kg, 4,000.00 EUR, Owner HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: J. P. Daireaux: Jockey: Mr. Roberto-Carlos Montenegro 3rd Shurtan (FR) by Princ x Driada, 56.00 kg, 3,000.00 EUR, Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge Also ran: 4th-Alcantara (FR) by Kerbella x Kerida Mia; 5th-Jazeera (FR) by Princ x Gliptika; 6th-Safya (FR) by Akbar x Sbiba
HH Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Nagroda Europy Group 3 PA · Warsaw, Poland 8/25/2013 Distance 2,600m raced on grass, 4 years + Prize money: 25,372.00 EUR (104,460.00 PLZ) 1st Ameretto (FR) by Amer x Win Taouy, 3:08:06, 62 kg, 60,000 PLZ, Owner: M. Daverio, Scharfenberg; Trainer: G. Richter; Jockey: M. Manueddu 2nd Impact (DE) by Marwan x Isy, 1½ lengths, 62 kg, 24,000 PLZ, Owner: J. & U. Appel; Trainer: K. Ziemianski; Jockey: P. Piatkowski 3rd Nonet (RU) by Nitagor x Nonna, ½ length, 62 kg, 12,000 PLZ, Owner: Tersk Stud; Trainer: J. Siwonia; Jockey: A. Turgaev Also ran: 4th-Ussam de Carrere (FR) by Njewman x Assada El Baraka; 5th-Famer (BE) by Amer x Fraskata; 6th-Amuletti (POL) by Gorec x Anomaliia; 7th-Pirat (POL) by Akbars x Parafraza
Prix Nevadour
Group 3 PA · La Teste, France 8/31/2013 Distance: 1,900m raced on grass, 4 years, entries: 9 Prize money: 20,000.00 EUR 1st Farh (FR) by Nizam x Fifth, 56.00 kg, 10,000.00 EUR, Owner: HH Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani; Trainer: Mr JeanFrancois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Franck Blondel 2nd Myra de Monlau (FR) by Munjiz x Manzana, 56.00 kg, 4,000.00 EUR, Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Mr. JeanFrancois Bernard; Jockey: Mr. David Michaux 3rd Samima (FR) by Dahess x Oleya du Loup, 56.00 kg, 3,000.00 EUR, Owner: Landgoed Waterland; Trainer: Miss Karin R. van den Bos; Jockey: Ms. Gloria Madero Parayre Also ran: 4th-Vetlana de Faust (FR) by Al Saoudi x Svetlana; 5th-Volga de Faust (FR) by Munjiz x Hagnes De Faust; 6th-Shagra de Jos (FR) by Kairouan de Jos x Djouna; 7th-Vahina du Loup (FR) by Djebel Lotois x Paida du Loup; 8th-Waahiba (FR) by Akbar x Canelle de Carrere; 9th-Guaicha de Bozouls (FR) by Guardor de Bozouls x Aichade de Bozouls
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Royal Cavalry of Oman Clarendon International Stakes Group 3 PA · Bath, Great Britain 9/04/2013 Distance: 1,000m raced on grass, 3 years +, entries: 6 Prize money 6,221.30 EUR (5,000.00 GBP) 1st Al Anga (GB) by Amer ex Kerbelle Du Loup, 1:13:68, 9.03 kg, Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Phil Collington 2nd El Adjban (GB) by Makzan x Shunah, 9.08 kg, Owner: L. Hartley; Trainer: Mrs. Gillian M. Duffield; Jockey: Rachel King 3rd Aziz ASF (GB) by Amer x Aziza D’Aroco, 9.13 kg, Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Simon Walker Also ran: 4th-Hasheemah (OM) by Sant Du Loup x Osool; 5th-Andaleeb (OM) by Newday (FR) x Gagarka Sultanate Of Oman; 6th-Aqwaal (GB) by Jehol De Cardonne x Elisa du Paon
HH Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup – Stockholm Arabian Cup Group 3 PA · Stockholm/Täby, Sweden 9/15/2013 Distance: 1,950m raced on grass, 3 years +, entries: 7 Prize money 24,325.83 EUR (210,308.00 SEK) 1st Athlete Del Sol (FR) by Dormane x A La Volee, 2:12:1, 60.50 kg, 12,411.14 EUR, Owner: Karin van den Bos; Trainer: Ms. Karin R. van den Bos; Jockey: Fredrik Johansson 2nd Al Asad (IRQ) by Asad Saif x Amal Al Thania, 2:12:2, 60.50 kg, 5,709.12 EUR, Owner: Dr. Mohammad Al Nujaifi: Trainer: Mrs Pia Höiom; Jockey: Per-Anders Gråberg 3rd Al Janoob (GB) by Magic De Piboul (FR) x Ester Du Paon (FR), 2:12:6, 60.50 kg, 2,482.23 EUR, Owner: Maria Sandh & Franzén and Mälarvik Fastigheter; Trainer: MS Maria Sandh; Jockey: Mr. Manuel Martines Also ran: 4th-Pentagon (DEN) by Marwan x Pengalia Kossack; 5th-UA Bey Shaka (SWE) by Om El Tanam (USA) x Ciekawa; 6th-Sagala z Regula (POL) by Gorec x Sirena, Poland; 7th-Matess (SWE) by Sokrates x Matilda
Jagersro International Arabian Sprint
Group 3 PA · Jägersro, Sweden 10/20/2013 Distance: 1200m raced on grass, 3 years +, entries: 13 Prize money 17,350.15 EUR (150,000.00 SEK) 1st Al Asad (IRQ) by Asad Saif x Amal Al Thania, 1:22:4, 59.00 kg, Owner: Dr. Mohammad Al Nujaifi; Trainer: Mrs. Pia Höiom; Jockey: Per-Anders Gråberg 2nd Pentagon (DEN) by Marwan x Pengalia Kossack, 1:23:9, 59.00 kg, Owner: Mrs. Kristina Agerholm; Trainer: Mrs. Kristina Agerholm; Jockey: Mr. Manuel Santos; 3rd Gazel T (HOL) by Prince D´Orient x Gracja,1:24:0, 59.00 kg, Owner: Mr. G. T. Zoetelie; Trainer: Mr. Gerd T. Zoetelief; Jockey: Mr. Oliver Wilson Also ran: 4th-Maggia (SWE) by Portmer x Madora (SWE); 5th-Neira Royal (SWE) by Neiron x Efta Royal, 6th-Murjaan (FR); 7th-Daraahem (GB) by Fadjik (FR) x Mega (FR); 8th-El Quattro (SWE) by El Catero x Welona; 9th-LL Donner (SWE) by Drug (SU) x Relacja; 10th-Parma T (HOL) by Nougatin x Porta T; 11th-Serouda Du Breuil (FR) by Dormane x Jamaa Du Breuil; 12th-Haley (SWE) by Je Amadeuz (USA) x Hanaya Saeeda (Chi)
GRADE 3 U.S. Races HH Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup
Grade 3 · Alameda County Fair-Pleasanton, USA 7/06/2013 Distance: Six furlongs, raced on dirt, 3 + years, entries: 9 Prize money: $34,025 1st Sammy V by Burning Sand x Heaven Kan Wait, 1:03:37, $17,325, Owner: Sam A. Vasquez; Trainer: Diana Skinner; Jockey: Juan Sanchez 2nd Golly Bret by *Kador de Blaziet x Golly Gal, $6,000, Owner: Sam A. Vasquez; Trainer: Diana Skinner; Jockey: Eswan Flores 3rd So Big Is Better by Burning Sand x WW Mirror Image, $3,600, Owner: Mark Powell; Trainer: Mark Powell; Jockey: Abel Cedillo Also ran: 4th-*Ordination by Dormane x Ortie SBFAR, 5th-Ayers by Burning Sand x BW Ali Catt, 6th-LA Jest A Flash by Fire Mt Flash x Majestica, 7th-Burning Speed MKP by Burning Sand x Scarlet O Sara, 8th-Eagle One by Burning Sand x Laura Ku, 9th-Qjuick Sand PW by Burning Sand x Doya Juana Dance
Dr. Sam Harrison Juvenile Fillies Stake G3 Grade 3 · Delaware Park USA 8/05/2013 Distance: 6 furlongs, 3 years, fillies, entries: 6 Prize money: $20,125 (15,724.13 EUR) 1st Dhaan (USA) by Burning Sand x Queen Kong, 1:19:53, $12,854, Owner: HH Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Greg Ketter; Jockey: Yamill Rosario 2nd Our Princess (GB) by Prince Dormant x Balladore (FR), $4,285, Owner: Cre Run Enterprises LLC; Trainer: Ms. Lynn Ashby; Jockey: Kirsten Swan 3rd RB Burn Baby Burn (USA) by TH Richie x Burning Firestar, $2,357, Owner: Rosebrook Farms; Trainer: Randy Nunley; Jockey: Alex Cintron Also ran: 4th-Gogo Dancer (USA) by Line Dancer x From the Gitgo; 5th-Full Of Foolish Nhes (USA) by Dahess x Full Of Finesse; 6th-Aced (USA) by Alto de Maligne x Nafissah
Soaring Eagle Distaff Classic G3
Grade 3 · Arapahoe Park, USA 8/17/2013 Distance: 11/8 miles raced on dirt, 3 years +, fillies and mares Prize money: $25,000 (19,533.08 EUR) 1st Mahra T (USA) by Burning Sand x Tikis French Kiss, 2:5:13, $13,390, Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch; Trainer: Mr. Scott Powell; Jockey: Dennis Collins 2nd DC Willeys Song (USA) by Doran SBFAR x Wibwil CCA, $5,356, Owner: Jon R. Henningsgard; Trainer: Mr. Ken Danyluk; Jockey: Mr. Dakota Wood 3rd Sand On Fire (USA) by Burning Sand x BJ Zell, $3,214, Owner: Jane R. Teutsch; Trainer: Crystal Jack; Jockey: Michael Iammarino Also ran: 4th-Chere Bebe (USA) by Djet Set De Falgas x Finally You, 5th-MS Dixie (USA) by Burning Sand x Dixie Darlene; 6th-Eetoile (USA) by Djet Set De Falgas x Finally You; 7th-TSS Miazoune (USA) by Tikis Super Star x Kitson
Crow Valley Ranch Classic
Grade 3 · Arapahoe Park, USA 8/18/2013 Distance: 11/4 miles raced on dirt; 3 years +, entries: 9 Prize money: $25,000 (33,250 EUR) 1st So Big Is Better by Burning Sand x WW Mirror Image, 1:50:31, $12,500, Owner: Mark Powell; Trainer: Mark Powell; Jockey: Kelsi Purcell 2nd Lil Rich Girl by TH Richie x *Lilas Al Mels, $5,000, Owner: Kenneth R. Werner; Trainer: Ken Danyluk; Jockey: Michael Iammarino 3rd TM Burning Bridges by Burning Sand x Scarlet O Sara, $3,000, Owner: Ken Danyluk; Trainer: Ken Danyluk; Jockey: Jose Barajas Also ran: 4th-Cholly Roger SWA by Chndaka x Milli Maloan; 5th-TTT Tiny Tina by Mano Y Mano x TTT Tina; 6th-Zells Bells by SW Zell x Bonita Lorena; 7thScunc by Aransas HF x Monarchorwhat; 8th-Kory LZP by Burning Sand x Bay Lady Zell; 9th-Sunddance Kidd by Burning Sand x Bozell
Alec Courtelis Arabian Juvenile Stakes G3 Grade 3 · Delaware Park, USA 9/14/2013 Distance: 6 furlongs raced on dirt, 3 years, entries: 7 Prize money: $20,125 (15,724.13 EUR) 1st Thess Is Awesome (USA) by Dahess x In Awe, 1:20:77, $12,854, Owner: Cre Run Enterprises LLC; Trainer: Ms. Lynn Ashby; Jockey: J. Torres 2nd Burning Breeze (USA) by Burning Sand x Tri-Illusive Lady, $4,285, Owner: Betty J. & Joseph A. Gillis, Trainer: Maureen Stillwell; Jockey: Jose Vega 3rd Avvatar (USA) by Oh By Gosh x Cashmeire, $2,357, Owner: Mr. Guy Neivens; Trainer: Mr. Ronald Martino; Jockey: E. S. Valles Also ran: 4th-TM Dauterive (USA) by Burning Sand x Sliceofspice; 5th-RB Burn Baby Burn (USA) by TH Richie x Burning Firestar; 6th-Burning Ghost (USA) by Burning Sand x Wiking Star; 7th-Tu For The Money (USA) by Madjani x Tu For All
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Delaware Park Juvenile Championship Stakes Grade 3 · Delaware Park, USA 09/28/2013
Distance: One mile and seventy yards on dirt; 3 years, entries: 5 Prize money: $20,000 (27,000 EUR) 1st Thess Is Awesome by Dahess x In Awe, 1:49:75, $12,000, Owner: Cre Run Enterprises LLC; Trainer: Lynn Ashby; Jockey: Juan Torres 2nd Burning Fleet by Burning Sand x Angel Proof, $4,000, Owner: Betty J. & Joseph A. Gillis; Trainer: Maureen Stillwell; Jockey: Pedro Nazario 3rd Burning Breeze by Buurning Sand x Tri-Illusive Lady, $2,200, Owner: Betty J. & Joseph A. Gillis; Trainer: Maureen Stillwell; Jockey: Yamil Rosario Also ran: 4th-Avvatar by Oh By Gosh x Cashmeire; 5th-Tu For The Money by Madjani x Tu For All
TABA Stallion Stakes
Grade 3 · Lone Star Park, USA 10/12/2013 Distance: One mile on dirt, 3 years +, colts & geldings, entries: 7 Prize money: $20,000 (27,000 EUR) 1st So Big Is Better by Burning Sand x WW Mirror Image, 1:34:10, $12,000, Owner: Mark K. Powell; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Gregorio Rivera 2nd DC Royale Tigre by Chndaka x Royale Fanfare, $4,000, Owner: Leslie Gicewicz; Trainer: Elizabeth Brand; Jockey: Dakota Wood 3rd Lucky Sand by Burning Sand x Vague de Gemme, $2,200, Owner: Mark K. Powell; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Jacquelyn Bobroff Also ran: 4th-By Golly Its Hot by Burning Sand x Golly Gal; 5th-TM Burning Bridges by Burning Sand x Scarlet O Sara; 6th-Cholly Roger SWA by Chndaka x Molli Maloan; 7th-Vazs Burning Destiny by Burning Sand x Tiiki Destiny
TABA Stallion Stakes
Grade 3 · Lone Star Park, USA 10/12/2013 Distance: One mile on dirt, 3 years +, fillies and mares, entries: 10 Prize money: $20,000 (27,000 EUR) 1st Ms Dixie by Burning Sand x Dixie Darlene, 1:33:71, $12,000, Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Gregorio Rivera 2nd DC Willeys Song by *Doran SBFAR x Wibwilcca, $4,000, Owner: Jon R. Henningsgard; Trainer: Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Dakota Wood 3rd Sand On Fire by Burning Sand x BJ Zell, $2,200, Owner: Jane R. Teutsch; Trainer: Crystal Jack; Jockey: Luis Vivanco Also ran: 4th-Chere Bebe by Djet Set de Falgas x Finally You; 5th-TTT Dark Diamond by Mano Y Mano x Giems Jewel; 6th-TM Maddamee by Burning Sand x Scarlet O Sara; 7th-TTT Tiny Tina by Mano Y Mano x TTT Tina; 8th-Mufv It On Over by *Kador de Blaziet x Mufka PASB; 9th-Tikis Shadow by Iknow Iknow x Saana Tiki; 10th-Lil Rich Girl by TH Richie x *Lilas Al Mels
Texas Arabian Derby
Grade 3 · Retama Park, USA 11/16/2013 Distance: 11/16 miles on dirt, 4 years, colts and geldings Prize money: $20,000 (20,000 EUR) 1st Billyjacks by The Kentuckian x Iisiam, 1:53:20, $10,000, Owner: Christine R. Byrom; Trainer: Christine Byrom; Jockey: Ivan Arellano 2nd Lil Wayne by Burning Sand x RP Zell, $4,400, Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch; Trainer: Kenny Massey; Jockey: Alfredo Contreras 3rd Djetset Go by Djet Set de Falgas x Fawora, $2,400, Owner: Jane R. Teutsch; Trainer: Crystal Jack; Jockey: Kelsi Purcell Also ran: 4th-Zells Bells by SW Zell x Bonita Lorena; 5th-Stix N Stones by Line Dancer x In Lightning; 6th-FastandFurious by *Chndaka x Miss Fast Ptrack; 7thHard Rock Czar by Nazhar de Blaziet x Monarchs Serenade
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INTERNATIONAL PUREBRED ARABIAN RACEHORSE RANKINGS FOR 2013
Mushrae and Tabarak Share the #1 Spot by Steve Andersen
F
rom the Middle East to western Europe, Mushrae (Munjiz x Djezika by Dormane) and Tabarak (Nizam x Altesse d’Aroco by Manganate) were the dominant
N. DERRE/CAHIERS DU CHEVAL ARABE PHOTO
Arabian racehorses of 2013.
Mushrae (Munjiz x Djezika by Dormane), winning the Group 1 Qatar Arabian Trophy for threeyear-old colts at Saint-Cloud on October 5, 2012.
They were so brilliant in so many key races that they ended up sharing the title of best Arabian racehorse outside of the U.S. determined by the International Federation of Arabian Horse Racing’s Pattern Race and Handicapper Committee. The announcement was made in late January by committee chairman Graham Wolcroft. After analyzing the race records and performances of the world’s leading runners, the committee decided that Mushrae and Tabarak were worthy of a top rating of 126. The rating indicates the number of pounds horses would be assigned to carry in a hypothetical race, based on their past performances. Therefore a horse rated 126 would carry two pounds more than a horse rated at 124. This rating is similar to yearend lists published annually for Thoroughbreds in the U.S. and Europe. Through the year, Mushrae and Tabarak met twice, each finishing in front of the other once. At other times of the year, they won major stakes in Qatar, England, and France. Tabarak had the busiest year, winning four of six starts in Qatar, England, and France for HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani’s Umm Qarn Farm and trainer Alban de Mieulle. Tabarak, a five-year-old in 2013, essentially had two seasons — three races in the winter in Qatar, and three races in the late summer and autumn in England and France. 50 ▪ ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK ▪ WORLD
Tabarak started the year with a win in a race named for his owner, the Group 3 Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani Cup at Doha on January 16. The race was over 1,850 meters on turf and Tabarak beat a field that included Rathowan, who was second in the 2012 Qatar Arabian World Cup the preceding October at Longchamp Racecourse in Paris. Rathowan was second to Tabarak in the Sheikh Abdullah Cup. Tabarak and Rathowan met two more times in early 2013, with Tabarak prevailing in each race. The second meeting was the Group 2 Heir Apparent Trophy at Doha on February 7. Run over 2,000 meters on turf, Tabarak won by three-quarters of a length over Aziz ASF, who like Rathowan is owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani. The Heir Apparent was a prep race for the leading race on the Qatar calendar — the Group 1 Emir’s Sword on February 28, worth approximately $570,000. Run over 2,400 meters on turf, the race was the championship for the winter circuit in Qatar. Tabarak’s performance lived up to expectations in the Emir’s Sword. Ridden by top French jockey Olivier Peslier, Tabarak rallied from the back of the field of 12 to win by a length over Rathowan. The Emir’s Sword was Tabarak’s first win over 2,400 meters. “This race was very important for us and Tabarak did not disappoint us here,” de Mieulle said at the time. “We knew he was a good horse, but since he was running this distance for the first time, we were a little anxious. He showed a good kick in the finish and won well.”
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Tabarak (Nizam x Altesse d’Aroco by Manganate), winning the Group 2 $141,000 Qatar International Derby on December 27, 2012.
De Mieulle said after that race that Tabarak would be rested through the spring of 2013. The team held to that plan. Tabarak reappeared in the Group 1 Doha Cup at Deauville, France, on August 10, a race known in the past as the Prix Manganate. By the time that Tabarak was back in action, Mushrae had formed a winning streak of his own. Owned by HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nayhan and trained by Jean-Pierre Totain, Mushrae entered the 2013 season with a lofty reputation. His 2012 season was highlighted by a win in the Qatar Arabian Trophy for three-year-olds at Saint-Cloud Racecourse in Paris in the days before the Qatar Arabian World Cup that year. Mushrae started his 2013 season with a win in the Group 2 Prix CarthageHannibal at Toulouse, France, on April 19. The Group 2 race for older horses is run over 2,000 meters on turf and Mushrae proved to be a standout, winning by 21/2 lengths over Vulcain du Clos in a field of nine. Mushrae went back into his age group for the Derby des Pur-Sang Arabes, sponsored by Al Shahania Stud, at Chantilly, on June 16. The race was limited to four-year-olds and was run over 2,000 meters on turf. Once again, Mushrae was the dominant runner, winning by 21/2 lengths over Al Mahdod. Mushrae and Tabarak were part of a field of six in the Doha Cup, which is run over 2,000 meters on turf and is a key prep for the Qatar Arabian World Cup in October. While Mushrae and Tabarak each brought a winning streak to the Doha Cup, they were beaten. Umm Qarn’s Muntasar, third behind Mushrae in the Derby des Pur-Sang Arabes, was the winner, prevailing by 13/4 lengths over Tabarak. Mushrae was third, 31/4 lengths behind Muntasar, who had won the Group 1 Qatar International Trophy over a mile in Doha in February. Tabarak rebounded from that loss to earn a piece of Arabian racing history. He made his next start in the Qatar Equestrian and Racing Club Harwood International Stakes at Doncaster, England, on September 14. The race was run on the same program as the St. Leger, a marathon Thoroughbred race for three-year-olds over 1,600 meters on turf that was first run in 1776. 51 ▪ ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK ▪ WORLD
The St. Leger is the third leg of the English Triple Crown. The presence of the Harwood International Stakes was the first time that an Arabian race had been run on a Triple Crown program. The field for the Arabian race reflected the quality of racing for the day. The $247,000 race was run over a mile and drew 18 runners. Tabarak, ridden by Peslier, was the 5-4 favorite, and ran to his odds. He raced in the middle of the field for the first half-mile, took the lead with a furlong remaining and won by 11/4 lengths over Djet Taouy. That led to the Qatar Arabian World Cup. In recent years, the Qatar Arabian World Cup has become the big race goal for top-class Arabians in Europe. With a purse of $945,000, the prize money entices the best. In 2013, the race drew 14 runners, including the eight-year-old Areez, the 2011 winner; and the five-year-old Mkeefa, the 2012 winner. But it was Mushrae, one of four four-year-olds in the field who prevailed. Ridden by another top French jockey, Christophe Soumillon, Mushrae stalked rival Muntasar through the stretch, took the lead late and won the race over 2,000 meters on turf by a neck. “We really had a great race,” Soumillon said. Mushrae really did have a great year in 2013. So did Tabarak, who was only fifth in the Qatar Arabian World Cup. But Tabarak’s dominance of the Qatar winter season, and historic win at Doncaster in September left him equal to Mushrae in the 2013 racing season. Steve Andersen is a correspondent for Daily Racing Form.
2013 International Purebred Arabian Racehorse Rankings for Four-Year-Olds and Older, and Three-Year-Old Racehorses A glance at the leading racehorses of 2013 as ranked by the International Federation of Arabian Horse Racing Authorities Pattern Race and Handicapper Committee, with the horse’s name, pedigree, year foaled, country of origin, rating, and owner’s name. The “Rating” column indicates the number of pounds horses would be assigned to carry in a hypothetical race, based on their past performances. Therefore a horse rated 126 would carry two pounds more than a horse rated at 124. This rating is similar to year-end lists published annually for Thoroughbreds in the U.S. and Europe.
2013 International Purebred Arabian Rankings for Racehorses Four Years Old and Older Name
Pedigree
Tabarak Mushrae Muntasar Aziz Rathowan Al Tair Areem TM Fred Texas Djet Taouy Al Mamun Monlau Al Mujahaz Versac PY Nieshan
(Nizam x Altesse D’Aroco) . . . . . . . (Munjiz x Djezika) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Majd al Arab x Danie du Cassou) . . (Amer c Aziza D’Aroco) . . . . . . . . . . (Amer x Arc de Ciel) . . . . . . . . . . . . (Amer x Altesse D’Aroco) . . . . . . . . (Mahaab x Canelle de Carrerre) . . . (Burning Sand x Queen Kong) . . . . . (Dahess x Win Taouy) . . . . . . . . . . . (Munjiz x Salalah de Monlau) . . . . . (Hafid du Bac x Kerjam) . . . . . . . . . (Njewman x Elipse). . . . . . . . . . . . . (Akbar x Jade des Pins) . . . . . . . . .
Sex
C.... C.... C.... C.... C.... C.... C.... C.... C.... C.... C.... C.... C....
Year Foaled
Country of Origin
2008 . . . . . GB 2009 . . . . . FR 2009 . . . . . GB 2006 . . . . . GB 2008 . . . . . GB 2007 . . . . . GB 2008 . . . . . FR 2007 . . . . . US 2009 . . . . . FR 2008 . . . . . FR 2007 . . . . . QA 2007 . . . . . FR 2006 . . . . . FR
Chaddad (Mared Al Sahra x Nisaee by Dormane), winning the 2013 Qatar Total Arabian Trophy des Poulains at Saint-Cloud.
Rating
. . . . . . 126 . . . . . . 126 . . . . . . 125 . . . . . . 124 . . . . . . 124 . . . . . . 123 . . . . . . 123 . . . . . . 123 . . . . . . 122 . . . . . . 122 . . . . . . 121 . . . . . . 121 . . . . . . 120
Owner
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Umm Qarn, Qatar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed, France . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Umm Qarn, Qatar . . . . . . . . Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar . . . . . . . . Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar . . . . . . . H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar . . . . . . . H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Paul Daverio, France . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatar . . . . . . Mr. Hamad bin Mishal bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatar . . . . . . . . . H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ali Haddad, UAE
Loraa (Mawood x Aleefa by Kesberoy), winning the $135,000 Qatar Arabian Trophy for Three-Year-Old Fillies at Saint-Cloud.
2013 International Purebred Arabian Rankings for Racehorses Three Years Old Name
Pedigree
Sex
Chaddad Loraa Sir Bani Yas Sahabba Abu Alabyad Aden
(Mared Al Sahra x Nisaee) . . . . . . . (Mawood x Aleefa) . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Amer x Nassem El Baher) . . . . . . . (Nizam x Djesabelle). . . . . . . . . . . . (Akbaar x Ortie) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Burning Sand x Mayada) . . . . . . . .
C.... F .... C.... F .... C.... F ....
Year Foaled
Country of Origin
2010 . . . . . GB 2010 . . . . . FR 2010 . . . . . FR 2010 . . . . . FR 2010 . . . . . FR 2010 . . . . . GB
...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ......
Rating
114 113 112 111 111 110
Owner
. . . . . . . . Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar . . . . . . . H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE . . . . . . . . .H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE . . Mr. Jean-Marc De Watrigant/Haras de Beguerie, France . . . . . . . . .H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE . . . . . . . . Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar
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2013 IFAHR INTERNATIONAL RANKINGS BY
Prize Money Earned (Euros)
Includes all Group PA races in IFAHR member countries. Does not include U.S. races.
Top Ten International Racehorses Ranked by Prize Money Earned (Euros) Year Rank Name/Country
(Sire x Dam)
Foaled
# of Sex
Races
Prize Money
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
1.
Mushrae FR . . . . . . . . . . (Munjiz x Djezika) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2009 . . . . .male . . . . . 3 . . . . . .370,000.00 . . . . 2 . . . - . . . . 1 . . . . -. . . . -
2.
Muntasar GB . . . . . . . . . (Majd al Arab x Danie du Cassou) . . . . . . . . .2009 . . . . .male . . . . . 8 . . . . . .216,621.00 . . . . 4 . . . 2 . . . . - . . . . 2 . . . -
3.
Djet Taouy FR . . . . . . . . . (Dahess x Win Taouy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2009 . . . . .male . . . . . 4 . . . . . .132,213.00 . . . . 2 . . . - . . . . - . . . . 1 . . . -
4.
Farraaha GB . . . . . . . . . . (Amer x Moonlit). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008 . . . . .female. . . . 6 . . . . . .131,636.00 . . . . - . . . 2 . . . . 3 . . . . -. . . . 1
5.
Djainka des Forges FR . . (Kerbella x Djamour des Forges) . . . . . . . . .2009 . . . . .female. . . . 3 . . . . . .131,042.00 . . . . 1 . . . 1 . . . . - . . . . 1 . . . -
6.
Tabarak UAE. . . . . . . . . . (Nizam x Altesse d´Aroco) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2008 . . . . .male . . . . . 4 . . . . . . .93,965.80 . . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . . - . . . . -. . . . 1
7.
Samima FR . . . . . . . . . . (Dahess x Oleya du Loup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2009 . . . . .female. . . . 3 . . . . . . .78,000.00 . . . . 1 . . . - . . . . 1 . . . . -. . . . -
8.
No Problem al Maury FR (Dormane x Nemosie al Maury) . . . . . . . . . .2008 . . . . .male . . . . . 4 . . . . . . .74,965.10 . . . . 1 . . . 1 . . . . - . . . . 2 . . . -
9.
Kenanaco TUR . . . . . . . . (Kaizbert x Leylo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006 . . . . .male . . . . . 2 . . . . . . .70,667.00 . . . . 1 . . . - . . . . - . . . . 1 . . . -
10.
Gharraa IQ . . . . . . . . . . . (by Matador [RUM x Wadha Al Thania]) . . . .2007 . . . . .female. . . . 6 . . . . . . .68,004.60 . . . . 2 . . . - . . . . 1 . . . . -. . . . 1
Top Ten International Owners Ranked by Prize Money Earned (Euros) Rank Name
Country
# of Races
Prize Money
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
1.
Umm Qarn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . 480,020.00 . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . 6 . . . . 4 . . . . 2 . . . . 2
2.
Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . 375,256.00 . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . - . . . . 2 . . . . -. . . . . 1
3.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani . . . . . . . QAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . 300,606.00 . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . 5 . . . . 5 . . . . 7 . . . . 4
4.
H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan . . . . . . UAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . 196,973.00 . . . . . . . . 6 . . . . 4 . . . . 3 . . . . 2 . . . . 3
5.
H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan . . . . . UAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . 187,150.00 . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . 4 . . . . 6 . . . . 6 . . . . 3
6.
Dr. Paul Daverio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . 132,213.00 . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . - . . . . - . . . . 1 . . . . -
7.
Royal Cavalry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95,801.40 . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . 5 . . . . 3 . . . . 7 . . . . 3
8.
Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani . . . . . . . . . . . QAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82,494.30 . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . 2 . . . . 4 . . . . 1 . . . . 1
9.
Landgoed Waterland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78,000.00 . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . - . . . . 1 . . . . -. . . . . -
10.
Dr. Mohammad Al Nujaifi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75,795.80 . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . 1 . . . . 1 . . . . 1 . . . . 2
Top Ten International Trainers Ranked by Number of Races Rank Name
Country
# of Races
Prize Money
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
1.
Mr. Jean-Francois Bernard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . 447,072.00 . . . . . . . . 14 . . . 9 . . . . 7 . . . . 7 . . . . 3
2.
Mr. Julian Smart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . 299,398.00 . . . . . . . . 4 . . . . 6 . . . . 7 . . . . 9 . . . . 6
3.
Mr. M. Al Jahouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . 118,246.00 . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . 2 . . . . 5 . . . . 4 . . . . 2
4.
Mr. Alban De Mieulle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . 492,520.00 . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . 6 . . . . 4 . . . . 2 . . . . 2
5.
Mrs. Gillian M. Duffield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,915.90 . . . . . . . . - . . . . 1 . . . . 2 . . . . 1 . . . . 3
6.
Mr. E. Oertel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ZA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45,751.90 . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . 2 . . . . 1 . . . . 1 . . . . 3
7.
Mr. Eric Lemartinel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57,694.70 . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . 1 . . . . 1 . . . . 2 . . . . 1
8.
Mr. Damien de Watrigant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84,004.60 . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . - . . . . 3 . . . . -. . . . . 3
9.
Mr. S Al Hakmani . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,471.46 . . . . . . . . - . . . - . . . . - . . . . 2 . . . . 2
10.
Mr. Jaber Bittar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,723.61 . . . . . . . . - . . . . - . . . . - . . . . 2 . . . . -
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A CONVERSATION WITH
Jean-Pierre de Gaste by Steve Andersen and Denise Hearst
F
or more than 20 years, JeanPierre de Gaste has been at the forefront of French Arabian
racing. He is the former president of AFAC, the Arabian racing organizing body in France (Association Française du Cheval Arabe de Course) and founded the IFAHR’s Pattern Race and Handicapping Committee, which has helped to
How did you become involved in Arabian racing? Where were you, and what was the race, or horse, that made you decide that Arabian racing would be part of your life?
I came from the Thoroughbred world and didn’t have any experience in Arabian racing. But, in the early 90s, I met H.H.Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan from Abu Dhabi, who wanted to start a racing stable and breeding operation in France. I knew very little about Arabian racing then, but the best trainer in Arabian horses in those years, Jean-Pierre Totain, was a great help. We succeeded in becoming, within one year, from 1994 and on, leading owner on behalf of Al Asayl Stables in France and Europe, with champion horses such as Darike, Magic de Piboul, the first horse trained outside U.A.E. to win the Dubai Kahayla Classic, Dorwan du Cayrou, Elios de Carrere, and Vanissa du Loup — the only horse that ever defeated the champion Unchainedd Melody. Those five horses have won an equivalent of eleven Gr.1 PA races.
unify Arabian racing in Europe and the Middle East. That committee developed a year-end international ranking of Arabians that provides a better understanding of global racing for all observers. He spoke with Arabian Horse World in early February about his background in Arabian racing and thoughts on the future of the sport.
With your involvement in AFAC, sponsorship in Arabian racing has grown substantially in recent years; what has been the key to that success?
The first sponsorship I secured was back in 1994 when the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation sponsored the French Derby in Chantilly, with two Arabian races on the card. At that time, to run two Arabian races on the French Derby day was considered nearly scandalous by the Thoroughbred community. Some major trainers complained that the track was damaged needlessly by such horses comparable to ponies. The sponsorship of the French Derby day ended in 2000 with the decision to move the two Arabian races to Deauville. Now the U.A.E. is sponsoring a Gr.1 PA race in Saint Cloud during the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud day. At that time I was not yet president of AFAC; I became president of AFAC in 2005 and it was in 2008 that I initiated the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe’s sponsorship between France Galop and Qatar. I created IFAHR’s Pattern Race and Handicapper Committee in 2005, with the goal of structuring Group races within Europe and Middle East. After years of hard work, we published the first-ever international rankings for purebred Arabian racehorses. That was a vital achievement in order to gain worldwide recognition for Arabian racing. Overall, Arabian racing has grown in France in the last 20 years. Have attitudes changed about Arabian racehorses in France over the years?
At the very beginning, the Thoroughbred community in France was strongly against Arabian racing. Although Anglo-Arab races are commonly accepted on all the racecourses in the provinces in France, it took years of lobbying to achieve the full acceptance of Arabian races on the major racecourses in Paris. But I always believed that Arabian racing would be the best introduction to bring major investors from the Middle East to Thoroughbred racing, knowing how deeply horses are integrated into their culture. Since several major investors from Qatar got involved in Thoroughbred racing, Arabian races are obviously welcomed, not only on every racecourse in Paris, but in the world. The most important aspect is that it is considered a professional activity. 54 ▪ ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK ▪ WORLD
Jean-Pierre de Gaste at his farm in Normandy.
with the first edition of the Qatar World Cup on the day of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. The sponsoring of the Arc’s day has been another major step that has erased all the prejudices against Arabian racing from the Thoroughbred world. What is your favorite racecourse? Any outside of France on your short list?
Is it possible for Arabian racing to grow to the same extent in other countries, such as the United States?
Yes, but with the help of sponsors, as well as greater professionalism in the Arabian racing discipline. We have been working on the integration of U.S. Arabian Graded Stakes within IFAHR’s Pattern Race Committee. This could give a complete new dimension to Arabian racing in the U.S. There should also be a constructive racing program coordinated between the major racecourses running Arabian races with attractive prize money which would enable horses to race in several states. The Sheikh Mansoor Festival as well as the Emirates Equestian Federation are very much involved, each focused on a particular target. Such sponsors help owners, trainers, and breeders not to give up on Arabian racing, which has endured a very difficult situation for several years. Thanks to the work of U.S. Arabian racing representatives such as Kathy Smoke, Susan Meyers, Deborah Mihalof Kirshner, Denise Gault, and many others, Arabian racing in the U.S. still does exist. Arabian racing has become more of a global sport, largely through Middle Eastern benefactors. Was this something that you envisioned?
As I mentioned earlier, it has been a long obstacle course, where lobbying followed struggles. Indeed, it is mainly thanks to the support of the Equestrian and Racing Federation of the U.A.E. that Arabian racing has spread among the major European countries of racing. As a consultant for the Federation, I have been closely involved in the negotiations with every European country since the early 90s, to introduce professional Arabian racing. France, which had a long history of Arabian racing, has been the most receptive, and England has been the most reluctant. I remember numerous meetings in London with the Arabian and Thoroughbred racing authorities, to try to convince the Chairman of the Stewards of the Arab Horse Society, to accept professional jockeys and starting gates. Still to this day, Arabian racing is considered as an amateur sport in England, and Arabian races are not completely included on the race card of the day during Thoroughbred meeting. However, the whole picture of Arabian racing has changed dramatically from 2008, 55 ▪ ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK ▪ WORLD
Of course Longchamp; I am a true Frenchman! And, outside France, my favorite is Santa Anita. I enjoy so much its atmosphere of racing. What do you most admire about Arabian horses and/or Arabian racing?
About Arabian horses, their cheerfulness and their endurance. I am a great fan of hunting, and I always ride an Arabian horse on the hunts. About Arabian racing, there is still a lot to create, and this is what fascinates me. Do you have a favorite Arabian racehorse or breeding horse?
Yes, the mare Kiss de Ghazal that I own in partnership with a friend from Saudi Arabia, who won for us seven Group PA races, including three Group 1 PA, and has been rated the best three-year-old filly, and the best four-year-old filly of her year. She is now a broodmare at my farm in Normandy, in foal to General (Amer x Al Hanoof by Manganate). What was the most memorable Arabian race you ever saw?
The Dubai Kahayla Classic won by Magic de Piboul in 2001 — the only time in my life when I have been screaming during the finish of a race. And, the U.K. Arabian Derby in Ascot, won by Kiss de Ghazal in 2011. She was cantering in front of the best colts of her generation.
A CONVERSATION WITH
Deborah Kirshner-Cre Run by Steve Andersen and Denise Hearst You have been involved with Arabian racing for 30 years. What are you most proud of as Arabian breeders? As owners of Arabian racehorses?
As breeders, we are very proud to see that those of us breeding for racing have bred some very nice individuals. They have not only been successful on the track but also have gone on to excel in other disciplines, like endurance, reining, and sport horse. As owners, we are very proud to see Arabian horses recognized at global racing venues, viewed by thousands of horse fans for the first time. Where were you, and what was the race, or horse, that made you decide that Arabian racing would be part of your life?
Deborah and Alan Kirshner.
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ew people have a better perspective on Arabian racing in the United States than Deb
Kirshner. From her home in Virginia, Kirshner, and her husband, Alan,
The great Flaming Tron Ku was the first horse that got us into racing. Our partnership in his ownership with the Courtelis family was enjoyed for many years, as we watched this magnificent animal set or equal eight track records. We enjoyed racing with show people like Bob and Sharon Magness, Neil and Barbara Chur, Arnold and Audrey Fisher, and Buzz and Jackie Brauninger. We each took turns winning and often knew why our horse didn’t win on a particular day. You also knew why your friends’ horse was the best horse that day and so you were happy for them. We would celebrate their victories, unlike in the show world where much criticism takes place after the winner is pinned. If you could see any Arabian horse from the past or present, who would it be, and why?
Oh, one is hard to choose, but if only one, I would like to see the Darley Arabian. Why? To see what true Arabian type was back then, and to experience his personality.
have worked tirelessly to promote Arabian racing on the East Coast,
What race sire or broodmare do you most admire and why?
particularly at Delaware Park. She
It goes without saying that Royal Atheena is the best mare we have ever bred, She still holds the title in leading monies earned in the female category in the U.S. Atheena has a daughter, Royal Richess, whom we own in partnership and who is presently at Sam Houston Race Park for the running of the Texas Yellow Rose. She looks just like her mother and we can only hope she runs like her as well. In Awe, another Monarch daughter is the dam of Thess Is Awesome by Dahess. He is the 2013 leading three-year-old in the country and up for a Darley Award in his age group. Having been in this for some time we are fortunate to have amassed a wonderful broodmare band that we are outcrossing to international bloodlines like Dahess (Awaad x Al Jazi), who is available in the U.S. We are all so fortunate to have the ability to breed to these wonderful stallions that weren’t available to us in prior years. As for sires to be admired, *Wiking (Etap x Wilma) has proven to be a very successful sire and broodmare sire in the U.S., as has Sam Tiki (*Sambor x Kyla Tiki), proving how strong the Polish bloodlines are. Sam Tiki has many champions both on the track and in
has been active on a national level to gain acceptance for Arabian racing at major Thoroughbred tracks such as Churchill Downs, Keeneland, Pimlico, and Santa Anita. The Kirshners have campaigned Darley Award champions and have an active breeding and racing stable. Kirshner sat down with Arabian Horse World earlier this year to talk about her involvement in the sport.
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endurance, and last year his son Crownn Royal went Top Ten at Sport Horse Nationals in his third show ever.
television. I would encourage them to learn who is winning and research their bloodlines. Free stats and information are
You were at Santa Anita for the UAE-sponsored Arabian Stake last November. What were your thoughts that weekend as Arabians competed on Breeders’ Cup weekend?
It’s great when others realize that your horse is an Arabian, and even better to see the surprise and admiration on their faces when we tell them they are Arabian racehorses. What were your favorite moments in Arabian racing in 2013? THE moment in all your years of racing?
Our favorite moment in Arabian racing in 2013 — and probably ever — was seeing Arabian horses run at Santa Anita Race Park on the Breeders’ Cup day card. This was something Alan thought he would never see and something I had always dreamed of. It put Arabian horse racing on the map.
available on the AJC (Arabian Jockey Club) website. www.ArabianRacing.org. I would also encourage anyone interested to find someone who can introduce them to others in racing, seeking out a trainer, not necessarily the cheapest, who will take care of their horse by doing all the things that are needed. With all of the linebreeding and inbreeding taking place in the Arabian show world today, now is a good time to breed to a proven racehorse sire who offers correct
Looking toward to 2014, what are your hopes for your stable?
conformation with wonderful disposition
Hopefully, 2014 will bring us a good year of racing — we have some promising individuals that will make their debut. We will campaign Thess Is Awesome and his stable mates Tu For The Money and A Classs Act, along with a nice group of four-year-old fillies. In X Hess is our seasoned Cre Run veteran. Last year he placed second in the Grade 1 President of the UAE Cup race at Churchill Downs on Stephen Foster Day. We would love to race him on the turf, maybe 2014. Recently we sold In X Hess’s stablemate Secret Treasour to an Omani buyer and in his first race over there he won the first in the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship series of races.
and tremendous heart. It is a sport that is
What is your favorite racetrack in the country? The world?
Our favorite racetrack in the U.S. would probably be Del Mar; and in the world, Meydan in Dubai, where the Dubai Kahayla Classic is run on the richest day of Thoroughbred horse racing in the world. Longchamp in Paris is also a beautiful track, but that is closed this year for renovations, with racing going to Chantilly. That is also a beautiful course so there won’t be any disappointment this year when the Qatar Arabian World Cup is run there for the first time. This is a Group 1 Stakes race for Arabian horses with a purse of over $900,000.
viewed by thousands, offering a gateway to our breed. What has changed in Arabian racing in the last 15 to 20 years?
What has changed in the last five years is the sponsorship of races in the U.S. by foreign sponsors. This year’s Darley Awards are sponsored by HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan and will be held in conjunction with the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Darley Awards at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood on April 4. Everyone is welcome; formal attire is required. For more information, go to the Arabian Racing Cup website at www.arabianracingcup.com.
You’ve both been great boosters of the sport for years. What’s your best pitch to prospective owners of Arabian racehorses? What can others do to encourage ownership and breeding of Arabian racehorses?
What gains to you see Arabian racing
All one has to do is go to the track and watch a stakes weekend of Arabian racing to be hooked. Everyone should learn about racing in general. Anyone can now watch live horse racing from around the world via a computer or
the future; we just need more horses to run
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making in the coming year?
Arabian racing gains are unlimited in at the many racetracks around the world who want them.
A CONVERSATION WITH
Jean-Pierre Deroubaix by Steve Andersen and Denise Hearst
F
rom his base in Voisins, France, southwest of Paris, Jean-Pierre Deroubaix runs
the French Bloodstock Agency, a company that buys and sells horses on a worldwide scale. Arabian racehorses are very much a part of that operation. Deroubaix has been active in Arabian racing in Europe and the Middle East as a bloodstock adviser and a consultant to the national Jockey Clubs in Jean-Pierre Deroubaix of the French Bloodstock Agency.
several countries. He recently spoke with Arabian Horse World about his start in Arabian racing, and the buying and selling of racing and breeding prospects and the future of Arabian racing.
How long have you been an Arabian bloodstock agent, and how did you become involved with Arabians?
I’ve traveled to the Gulf countries annually since 1990 and I live in France, where we have a lot of races for Arabian horses. It was logical to try to enter into the market of buying/selling Arabian racehorses for potential customers from the Gulf countries, where most of the races, in those times, were exclusively for Arab horses. The local racing authorities introduced me to local owners and trainers and I also offered my services as consultant/adviser in anything related to horse activities. I developed good contacts by selling equipment, and gradually I was introduced to local sheikhs who asked me to find architects to build racetracks, stables, training centers, and vet clinics, and to find trainers, jockeys, veterinary surgeons, and farriers. In fact, I sold “services” and equipment before selling horses. I was lucky to meet Mr. Ali Khamis al Jafleh, the first manager of the Dubai Racing Club, who introduced me to the Maktoum family in Dubai, as well as members of Qatar’s ruling family, the Al Thanis. The same in Bahrain, where I met with a local French trainer, training for the son of the Emir, and in Oman, where I met with the commander of the Royal Cavalry of Oman, Brigadier Abdi Al Shahwarzi. I sold horses to them and invited them to visit me in France. It took time and a lot of trips, every year, to earn the confidence of the different local royal families but I was lucky enough to succeed and I can say, proudly, that I know nearly all of them. From October to May, I am in the Middle East nearly every month, attending to the best races of Oman, Qatar, Dubai. Then, due to the weather conditions, they stop local races and their best horses travel to Europe. As I work also for clients in Russia and former Soviet republics, it is convenient because the weather is too bad in winter in those countries, so I can combine both activities. I also travel very often to Turkey, where I have advised the
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local Jockey Club for more than 20 years. As you can see, I am lucky to be able to meet with many different “bloodlines” of Arab horses and to understand better the quality of each. Who knows, for instance, that there are daily races for Arabian horses in Turkey? Tell us about your bloodstock operation. What percentage of your work is devoted to Arabian racing stock?
I must say than in the last five years, Arabians have comprised nearly 50 percent of my business. I am lucky to work for the best owners from Qatar and proud to be the agent of the Royal Cavalry of Oman. I sell them horses and equipment, find specialists for them (vet, trainers, farriers) and give advice to the local Racing Authorities or to private owners on all aspects of the horse industry (construction, breeding, training, rules of racing, organization of events, etc.).
enough for the customers from the Gulf countries. When I want to encourage someone to invest in Arabian horses, I don’t use theory! I tell them to come with me, to touch the horses, to talk to them, to look at them. Arabian horses are more beautiful and more clever than any other breed of horse. They are just the best. How does a bloodstock agent gain the trust of a new investor?
How do you encourage people to invest in Arabian racehorses?
First of all, the agent is not the “payer,” but only at the service of the customer. The only one who will pay will be the “buyer”! The first step is to know each other: human relations, and mutual understanding. It means a lot of travel, a lot of meetings, a lot of patience (often due to different cultures, education, religion, food, habits, ways of life) — all those things are a priority, in my opinion. If you “push” too much, your new potential client will not be confident. The second crucial point is to understand the demand, what the customer wants to buy. Do they want horses to make money with (buying, breeding, racing, selling), or horses just for fun, or for their beauty? Does the new investor want to win the Qatar World Cup or only to have fun with his friends and family? Don’t be afraid to speak about budget, commissions, who pays what and when. Prepare clear mutual agreements, contracts, explain the purchase procedure (vet check, X-rays, etc.), and so forth. Offer a business plan to your new customer and he will be more confident.
I don’t need to convince Gulf country residents to invest in Arabian racehorses, they love them; but I try to convince them to purchase better quality and to find new blood from other countries (Russia, Turkey, the U.S). As for the French owners, I try to convince the local breeders to breed with better mares and better stallions, to produce horses good
How do you handle a situation when you do business with both a buyer and a seller?
Arabian racing seems to be gaining a greater acceptance in France. How do you think racing will do in the future?
I don’t think Arabian races in France are gaining greater acceptance, they are gaining “visibility” because of the sponsors. We are lucky to have good Arabian racehorses, purchased by residents of Qatar, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iraq, etc., and they keep them in training in France, or from May to October they bring their best horses to participate in the best European Arabian races. They want strong competition and good media coverage, so they sponsor those races. In France, we have always mixed Arabian races with English Thoroughbred races. If you go to Toulouse, for instance, you can see on one racetrack on the same day, flat races for Arabian horses, English Thoroughbred races, hurdle or steeplechase races for Thoroughbreds, Anglos (a mixture of Arabian and Thoroughbred), or non-Thoroughbred horses, together with races for trotters. These are our roots, “provincial” races. Arabian horses are part of our racing and betting systems. The French jockey Club, France Galop, was clever enough to include Arabian races on the big event days like the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe weekend, or the Prix de Diane day (sometimes referred to as the French Oaks). In the U.K. (GB), I was always shocked to see that the Arabian races in July in Newmarket, for instance, sponsored by the Maktoum family or the Abu Dhabi ruling family, ran before the Thoroughbred races, or after! Without betting and without even being published in the racecard of the day as a race! They were not publicized in the English newspapers like the Racing Post or others, and were nonexistent in the betting shops.
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Transparency is vital, meaning that both parties must know who pays me and how much. Sometimes the seller will pay for my commission (if he asked me to find a customer for his horse for sale), sometimes the purchaser will pay for my commission (because he asked me to find a good horse for him), sometimes I ask both parties to pay 50/50 of my commission because they found a mutual agreement under my guidance. What accomplishments in Arabian racing are you most proud of?
I love people. I love to travel around the world. I am very proud to have purchased Arabian horses, winners of Group 1 races, for very important individuals like HM Sultan Qaboos of Oman, HH Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani from Qatar, but I am also very proud to have been an important actor in the global visibility of Arabian races, helping racing authorities from France, Qatar, Oman, Turkey, and Dubai to create or to improve very important races for Arabians. Perhaps the agreement between France Galop and the Qatar Racing Club will remain my best memory. What do you admire most about Arabians?
They are beautiful, clever, friendly. What trends do you see emerging in Arabian racing bloodlines?
In France we had Manganate (Dormane, etc.). Now we see, everywhere in the statistics, Amer from Qatar (and his sons). In the past, each country had Arabian horses whose pedigrees reflected their local bloodlines. Now it is easier to ship stallions or to import/export frozen semen. In Europe, it is easy to import semen from the U.S. or the Gulf countries and, in the last couple of years, we also have had access to bloodlines from Russia, Iraq, Poland, and Saudi Arabia. In my opinion, the future will come from the Turkish bloodlines. As I mentioned, the number of races is very important in Turkey (there are daily races), and thus the number of race-bred Arabian mares and stallions is great. The Jockey Club of Turkey and the local private owners are allowed to stand Arabian stallions to compete with the TIGEM (Turkish General Directorate of Agricultural Enterprises) stallions. The only problem is that the Turkish races are closed to foreign competition (except a few international races) and it is nearly impossible to export frozen semen to Turkey, or to import semen, or stallions, from Turkey. But one day or another, it will happen and Turkish bloodlines will become very influential. Do you have a favorite racetrack?
For Arabian races, I prefer small racetracks like Doha, and Abu Dhabi, but I must say that Longchamp, on the day of the Arc, is my favorite racetrack to watch the Qatar Arabian World Cup, then Dubai Meydan on the day of the Dubai World Cup to watch the Dubai Kahayla Classic.
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Five years from now, what will you be doing in Arabian racing?
I want to be a part of the globalization. I want to see Arabian races in every country of Europe. More races in the U.S., in South America, in Australia, and even in Asia. I want to see a real cooperation between the Gulf countries, I mean a championship with easy travel conditions (same veterinary legislation, customs regulations, etc.) among those countries, I want to see Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Iraq, be part of it one day. And I want to see more horses from Russia and Turkey participating in international races. We will succeed, the sponsors exist: (Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Dubai, Oman), they have a lot of motivation and enough money. I hope that the jockey clubs of the world will be more open to Arabian horses, and will have a better understanding of Arabian owners and their horses, plus their money, and realize that there is a possibility to expand the number of Arabian horses … which means more owners, trainers, money, employment, and entertainment. If you could have dinner with anyone involved with Arabian racing, past or present, who would it be and why?
Mr. Martial Boisseuil, the manager for HH Sheikh Mansoor from Abu Dhabi. Martial is an “encyclopedia,” he knows everything about Arabian horses, bloodlines, the results of the races from all around the world; he has an amazing memory and can describe the conformation of a horse but also tell you if the family had good feet or not, was anxious, nervous, or crazy, tall or smallish, sprinters or stayers. On top of it, he is always happy and funny!
AHW'S HERITAGE HORSE
*Sambor
by Mary Jane Parkinson
KUHAILAN HAIFI DB/PASB B 1923 OFIR PASB/RASB B Janow 1933 DZIWA PASB/RASB B Janow 1922 WIELKI SZLEM PASB B Janow 1938 BAKSZYSZ PASB G Sanguszko 1901 ELEGANTKA PASB B Janow 1923 GAZELLA II PASB/RASB B Dzieduszycki 1914 CZORT PASB B Nowy Dwor 1949
KUHAILAN ZAID DB/HUN B Desertbred 1923 KUHAILAN ABU URKUB HUN/PASB B Babolna 1935 22. KEMIR HUN 1928
FORTA PASB B Sanguszko 1943 NEDJARI PASB C Camentron 1926
*SAMBOR 53653
Chestnut stallion foaled 1965 Polish Arabian Stud Book Warsaw, Poland
PORTA PASB C Sanguszko 1931 JERYCHONKA PASB C Sanguszko 1909
KUHAILAN AFAS DB/PASB B Desertbred 1930 BAD AFAS PASB B Krainski 1940 BAD FRANCE/PASB B Denys-Rey 1929
ABU AFAS PASB B Nowy Dwor1947 WIELKI SZLEM PASB B Janow 1938 GAHDAR B Czartoryski 1942 GADILA PASB G Czartoryski 1937 *SABELLINA G Nowy Dwor 1954 FETYSZ PASB G Janow 1924 MIECZNIK PASB G Janow 1931 KOALJCJA RADUTZ/PASB G Radowec 1918 SABDA PASB G Zarczewski 1940 PIELGRZYM-THUJA PASB G Lukasiewicza 1909
Sire line: Kuhailan-Haifi Dam line: Dzami I
SAFTA PASB C Wolk-Laniewski 1929 LYSA PASB C Kopec 1915
W
hen *Sambor arrived in the United States in 1969, his advance publicity came through the accomplishments of his sire and dam. His dam *Sabellina won the Polish Derby and the Oaks. *Sambor’s sire Czort established an enviable race record in Poland, winning 13 of his 19 starts. *Sabellina and Czort were considered the best and most successful racehorses in Poland, post-World War II. Mr. Leon Rubin of Sir William Farm at Hillsdale, New York, visited Poland in 1968, offered Zenon Lipowicz a job at the farm, and asked Zenon to select several Polish racehorses to bring to the United States. Both Mr. Rubin and Zenon chose carefully. Zenon’s career included training horses for steeplechasing and training Arabians for racing, beginning in 1958 at the Sopot track on the Baltic Sea. *Sabellina was one of his most successful students. Zenon chose *Sambor, *Sabellina’s 1965 son sired by Czort. Zenon had high praise for *Sambor: “He had excellent conformation and a nervous system made of iron. He was extremely powerful and yet so gentle that small children could safely sleep in his stall.” For Mr. Rubin’s second racehorse, Zenon chose *Algorab (then at Janow Podlaski), and he escorted the two to their new home — first by rail from Warsaw to Paris, then by Air France jet to New York City. At Sir William, the travelers were joined by Jolanta, Zenon’s wife, and they were all soon off to Turf Paradise in Phoenix, Arizona, where *Sambor was scheduled to race. There, *Sambor showed little interest in running and the track bettors had little confidence in him. But the *Sambor will came through. In his first race, he passed all the other horses, was leading at the halfway point, and won by 15 lengths. “There was dead silence in the grandstands,” Zenon remembered, “and very few people ran to the windows to collect their win money. But Yola and I were very happy — *Sambor’s first victory in the United States and my first success as a trainer in my new country.” After that win, *Sambor moved on to Oklahoma City (the site of the 1971 Nationals), where races were scheduled. There he became the National Championship Racehorse and later was inducted to the Racing Hall of Fame. With all that glory, *Sambor was retired from racing, and went home to Sir William Farm where Bill Bohl started his show training. He won park and English pleasure classes, and was moved along to the breeding barn. Mr. and Mrs. Rubin bred *Sambor for 68 of his lifetime total of 323 foals, according to Arabdatasource. The *Sambor winning habits were passed on to his get, and he is credited with founding the most productive racing bloodline in the United States. His son Sam Tiki is a Darley Champion and member of the Racing Hall of Fame, with a record of 4/21(10-4-3)6-6, $100,989. He has sired 217 foals, many excelling in both racing and endurance, including 2005 Darley Champion FourYear-Old Dixies Delight. Another example is the *Sambor son, Samtyr (x *Tryncza), bred by the Rubins and owned throughout his career by Sam Harrison. He was National Champion Racehorse, breaking four track records, and had a lifetime record of 2/14 (11-2-1). He sired 265 purebred offspring including over 30 stakes winners. Other of *Sambor’s stakes-winning progeny include Samcherie and CR Samborsta. In October 1984 *Sambor began his retirement years in the care of Martha Dean Thurmon, an ardent fan and breeder of 30 *Sambor foals, at her September II Farm in Florida. Zenon and Yola visited him there, and Zenon remembered: “*Sambor recognized us. He followed Yola like a dog and put his head on her shoulder.” *Sambor enjoyed three years at September II Farm and died in November 1987, a lasting hero of the Arabian racing world. 61 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD
A CONVERSATION WITH
Denise Gault
by Steve Andersen and Denise Hearst
D
enise Gault is the chief steward of the Darley Awards, the annual event
that honors the champions of American Arabian racing. That is only one of the many positions she has held in the sport. Gault, through her Race Street Management agency in California, has worked to promote racing on the West Coast and has advised clients throughout the world on matters pertaining to Arabian racing and breeding. She recently discussed her role in the Darley Awards and American racing and
Denise Gault with Silk Stockkings (Line Dancer x Seraph Wings by *Wiking) at HH Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s Al W’rsan Stud in Abu Dhabi.
breeding with Arabian Horse World. As chief steward of the Darley Award, what changes have you seen in the Darley Awards in recent years?
After the economic meltdown of 2008, new life was breathed into the ARC when the HH Sheikh Mansoor Global Arabian Horse Racing Festival joined us as partners, sponsoring our 25th Silver Anniversary Darley Awards in 2012. Along with the traditional Darley Awards for U.S. Champions, the HH Sheikha Fatima Ladies Darley Awards, honoring the international women in Arabian racing, was established. This partnership is now coming up on its third event together, which will be held in Hollywood, California, April 4 and 5. Another important development happened in 2013 when the Stewards voted to increase the Darley Awards Voting Academy by a 35 percent increase in the members voting for the champions. This allows an increased cross-section of the Arabian racing community to be heard. The event will be in Hollywood, California, this year. What unique attributes does that venue provide?
The location in Hollywood at the Dolby Theater brings instant worldwide attention and focus on Arabian horses. It’s about Arabian racing but the breed itself will benefit from this incredible exposure.
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What are your hopes and expectations for the 2014 racing season in the United States?
My biggest hope is that breeding increases in 2014. With the increased demand for Arabian racehorses to fill the racing venues, as well as the strong market for top race-bred Arabians, both here and abroad, we need “inventory” to fill the demands. My highest expectation for 2014 is to see the exciting crop of three- and four-year-olds debut. The next star, the next champion is always a thrill to discover. In your 25 years of involvement in the sport, you have seen Arabian racing grow from a grassroots sport, recede, and, in recent years, expand to be showcased at major venues. What do you see as potential avenues for growth?
Always a potential, if not an absolute necessity, is the grassroots movement. We can’t ignore this important aspect of our industry. But specifically targeted, quality racehorse auctions are, without question, the most important avenue for growth. Racehorse auctions bring together breeders, trainers, buyers, and bloodstock agents, creating a unique energy that fuels the industry. It is the benchmark of the racing industry, as proven by the all important Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse auctions. The U.S. must have an Arabian racehorse auction if we are to meet the demands of growth. In terms of your personal involvement in racing, what are you the most proud of?
My 25-plus years of unwavering dedication to our racing industry, my unending love of the Arabian horse, and the close friends I’ve made over the many years. Looking back at the 2013 season, what were your favorite moments? How about the highlight in all your years in Arabian racing?
Seeing Arabians racing at Santa Anita was truly my dream come true and could likely be the highlight of all my years in Arabian racing, as well. You have an extensive background in Arabian racing bloodlines. What are the current trends in breeding, and what changes have occurred that either alarmed or encouraged you?
Perhaps a bit of an alarm almost two decades ago, but now the French influence through their sire lines is completely integrated into the U.S. racing programs, and we are well into our third generation of this successful cross. Now, our Arabian racehorses have gained the respect they deserve on the world’s racing circuit, and the demand for U.S.-bred Arabians has increased dramatically around the world.
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As a promoter, what steps can anyone involved in racing take to get more people active in the sport?
Introducing a newcomer to an Arabian horse is always a great way to start. It’s hard to deny the spell a beautiful Arab can have over a person. A trip to the track for the races and meeting owners and trainers, watching the gallops in the morning, and a visit to the breeding farm are all surefire ways to spark an interest in a newcomer. Once they’re “hooked,” give them support and let them know you are there to help and answer any questions anytime. You were at Santa Anita in November, what were your thoughts that weekend as Arabians competed on Breeders’ Cup weekend?
Surreal, emotional, proud, and thrilled. I could go on, but enough said…. What’s your favorite racetrack in the country? The world?
Santa Anita for its importance, Los Alamitos for its fond memories, Longchamp for its elegance, San Isidro Hippodrome for its ultimate “horse heaven,” Happy Valley for its unbelievable energy, Keeneland for its “country class,” and Delaware Park for its beautiful saddling paddock, so many more…. What do you admire most about Arabians?
Beauty, heart, personality, brains, history, endurance, and the breed’s ability to survive under any and all circumstances.
SO BIG IS BETTER AND VALIANT BOY SBFAR
TOP RANKED U.S. RACEHORSES FOR 2013 by Steve Andersen
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y midsummer of 2013, *Valiant Boy SBFAR (Darweesh x Thumb Print by Barour de Cardonne) was established as the top older Arabian male in the United States. The 2012 Darley Horse of the Year, Valiant Boy was unbeaten
in three starts in 2013, including important stakes at Churchill Downs in Kentucky and
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Delaware Park. He seemed to be well on his way to defending his championship title.
*Valiant Boy SBFAR (Darweesh x Thumb Print by Barour de Cardonne), on his way to winning the $103,695 President of the UAE Cup at Churchill Downs in June 2013.
The veteran So Big Is Better (Burning Sand x WW Mirror Image by ZT Ali Baba) was part of those stakes, finishing behind Valiant Boy at Churchill Downs and Delaware Park. At the time, it seemed as if the rankings were definitive between the two. By the end of the year, the story had changed. So Big Is Better, the champion older male of 2012, made Arabian racing history in the final months of 2013, leaving an argument for him to be considered the top older male of the year. Choosing between them was not an easy task for the voters entrusted to select the 2013 Horse of the Year, and older male of the year titles. Unfortunately, the two horses will not meet again. So Big Is Better ended 2013 with a win in the President of the United Arab Emirates Cup at Santa Anita on November 1, but emerged from the race with an injury that ended his racing career. Valiant Boy, who races for Guy Neivens and trainer Ron Martino, was sidelined with a hind leg injury last July, but is scheduled to race in 2014. His brief campaign left race goers wanting more. 64 ▪ ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK ▪ WORLD
Valiant Boy began his career in France, and won the Bob Magness Derby and Texas Arabian Derby in 2012, his first full year of racing in the United States. For his 2013 campaign, Martino chose an allowance at Delaware Park in late May as a starting point. Valiant Boy won the one-mile race by a cozy two lengths. Arabians raced at Churchill Downs for the $103,695 President of the United Arab Emirates Cup on June 15, a race that brought together runners from throughout the nation. Valiant Boy was the 6-5 favorite based on his reputation and ran to expectations. He drew away from seven rivals to win by five lengths. “Running at Churchill is always a major thrill,” Martino said earlier this year. “It could have been an allowance race and it would still rate right up at the top.” The Churchill Downs win scared off much of Valiant Boy’s competition for the $30,000 Valour Farm/MoKee Arabians Stakes at Delaware Park on July 6. Valiant Boy had just four rivals and was the heavy favorite. He won by five lengths — again. Valiant Boy ran 11/16 miles in 1:54.84, a track record at Delaware Park for Arabians. “Anytime you set a track record, that makes it pretty special,” Martino said. Valiant Boy emerged from the Valour Farms Arabian Stakes with an injured hind ankle, Martino said. The setback did not require surgery, but resulted in a lengthy rest.
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So Big Is Better was sixth behind Grilla in the Delaware Arabian Classic Handicap in early October, but rebounded a week later to win the Arabian Stallion Stakes at Lone Star Park. The Texas win did not impress bettors at the Breeders’ Cup. So Big Is Better was dismissed as an 11-1 long shot at Santa Anita. He did not run like one. Ridden by Luis Medina, So Big Is Better closed from 10th in a field of 11 to take the lead in early stretch and cruise home to a win by 71/4 lengths. While galloping out, Medina dismounted So Big Is Better, who had strained a suspensory. So Big Is Better (Burning Sand x WW Mirror Image by ZT Ali Baba), winning the $150,000 So Big Is Better had run his last race, President of the UAE Cup at Santa Anita in November 2013. and was retired to stud. “Even if he could race again, you can’t go out on top any better,” Scott “When we set that track record, he hurt his back end a bit,” Martino said. “He’s Powell said after the Santa Anita race. too nice of a horse not to take care of right. He wrenched an ankle. He needed some So Big Is Better finished his career time off.” with 25 wins in 54 starts and earnings of Valiant Boy was sent to Sharon Clark’s Rigby Farm in Maryland, where Neivens $333,065. He earned $132,725 in 2013, keeps his horses. Martino said that Valiant Boy will race in 2014. compared to earnings of $85,650 for Valiant Boy was a five-year-old in 2013, while So Big Is Better was nine. So Big Is Better began his racing career at Delaware Park in 2007, before Valiant Boy was born. So Valiant Boy during the season. Valiant Boy’s absence in the second Big Is Better won his first race in 2008 and his first stakes at the end of that year. By the half of 2013 is a concern to Martino, start of 2013, So Big Is Better had won eight stakes in his career, improving with age. who fears that Darley voters may have Owned by Mark Powell and trained by his brother, Scott, So Big Is Better made somewhat forgotten his accomplishments. 11 starts in 2013, winning seven races in California, Colorado, and Texas. None were “He got beat out as far as earnings, bigger than the $150,000 President of the UAE Cup at Santa Anita on November 1. The race marked the first time Arabians competed on a Breeders’ Cup program, the year-end but the voters, if they look close, and these are my thoughts, So Big Is championship races for Thoroughbreds. Word spread through the Arabian racing community in late summer of an expected Better was not able to handle him,” Martino said. race at Santa Anita and the field assembled was one of the best of the year. There was “You have to take that into even a runner from France in No Problem Al Maury, a stakes winner in Turkey last consideration as well. The odds are September. By the Santa Anita race, So Big Is Better had rebounded from his early season losses against him, but that’s the way it goes.” against Valiant Boy when he finished sixth at Churchill Downs and third in the Valour Farms Arabian Stakes. Beginning in August, So Big Is Better won three consecutive stakes — the Crow Valley Ranch Classic Stakes at Arapahoe Park in Colorado, the Ferndale Arabian Stakes in Northern California, and the Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Steve Andersen is a correspondent for Daily Nahyan Stakes at Barretts Sales and Racing at the Los Angeles County Fair in September. Racing Form. 65 ▪ ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK ▪ WORLD
Leading U.S. Runners by 2013 Earnings Older Horses # Horse 1 So Big Is Better 2 *Valiant Boy SBFAR 3 Grilla 4 Ayers 5 Sergeant Pepper MHF 6 A Ladys Man 7 Al Waed 8 Spin Doctor 9 DC Royale Tigre 10 TM Burning Bridges
Sire x Dam Burning Sand x WW Mirror Image . . . . . . . . Darweesh x Thumb Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kong x Dixie Darlene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Burning Sand x BW Ali Catt . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amazing Son x Shippey Lane . . . . . . . . . . . Nivour de Cardonne x PTF Lady Wiking . . . . Kador de Blazieit x Cassels Naomi . . . . . . . Falina des Fabries x Smokey Rose . . . . . . . Chndaka x Royale Fanfare . . . . . . . . . . . . . Burning Sand x Scarlet O Sara . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Starts Earnings Mark Powell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10(7-1-0)5-1. . . . . . $129,125 Guy Neivens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3(3-0-0)2-0. . . . . . . . $85,650 Bill Waldron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5(3-0-1)1-1. . . . . . . . $50,300 Warren Shelley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7(4-1-1)3-2. . . . . . . . $31,615 Michele Youngdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8(3-1-1)0-1. . . . . . . . $30,670 Mark Ashby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7(2-3-2) . . . . . . . . . . $21,151 Sharida Nasser Al Kaabi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7(3-0-1) . . . . . . . . . . $20,015 Mollie Kesselring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5(2-0-0) . . . . . . . . . . $19,213 Leslie Gicewicz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8(1-2-2)0-1. . . . . . . . $16,085 Ken Danyluk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14(1-1-3)0-1. . . . . . . $15,362
Older Mares # Horse 1 Ms Dixie 2 Explosive Heat MHF 3 DC Willeys Song 4 Lil Rich Girl 5 TTT Dark Diamond 6 One Hot Chick 7 TM Maddamee 8 *Frynzy 9 Litle Bit 10 Grate Fire
Sire x Dam Burning Sand x Dixie Darlene . . . . . . . . . . . Chndaka x AER Volitile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doran SBFAR x Wibwilcca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TH Richie x Lilas Al Mels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mano Y Mano x Giems Jewel . . . . . . . . . . . Burning Sand x FC Bint Chezi . . . . . . . . . . . Burning Sand x Scarlet O Sara . . . . . . . . . . Dormane x Fryga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Burning Sand x Halianna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Burning Sand x PA Billies Sage . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Starts Earnings Scott Powell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10(4-0-3)2-3. . . . . . . $54,456 Michele Youngdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5(2-0-1)1-0. . . . . . . . $31,640 Jon Henningsgard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4(1-3-0)1-3. . . . . . . . $29,000 Kenneth Werner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10(2-2-1)1-1. . . . . . . $27,762 Miles Massey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14(4-2-1)0-1. . . . . . . $23,964 Warren Shelley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6(1-1-2)1-0. . . . . . . . $18,673 Ken Danyluk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10(1-2-0)0-1. . . . . . . $14,069 Rosebrook Farms LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9(1-2-3) . . . . . . . . . . $13,659 Mark Powell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4(1-1-0) . . . . . . . . . . $13,290 Jose Salud Rodriguez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8(1-2-0) . . . . . . . . . . $13,159
Four-Year-Old Colts and Geldings # Horse Sire x Dam 1 Smoke House Kaolino x Smokey Rose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 In X Hess Dahess x Easter IA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Krossfire CS Kador de Blaziet x Juana Be A Star . . . . . . . 4 Secret Treasour Nivour de Cardonne x Hidden Treasure . . . . 5 Brute Oh By Gosh x Triple Five . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Zells Bells S W Zell x Bonita Lorena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Extra Cool Burning Sand x Triextra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Billyjacks The Kentuckian x Iisiam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Lastamerican Man BVF Kaolino x More O Dora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Lacy Vaz Kador de Blaziet x Lacy-Jay . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Starts Earnings Kathryn & Paul Smoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6(1-3-1)1-3. . . . . . . . $55,875 Cre Run Enterprises LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8(0-4-0)0-2. . . . . . . . $35,425 Lorraine Cunningham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4(2-0-1)1-0. . . . . . . . $24,875 Silver Racing Stable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7(0-2-3)0-2. . . . . . . . $17,892 Guy Nievens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4(2-0-1)0-1. . . . . . . . $17,700 Mark Kulow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14(2-0-5)0-1. . . . . . . $17,367 Anne Seymour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8(2-1-1) . . . . . . . . . . $16,365 Christine Byrom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8(2-1-1)1-0. . . . . . . . $15,963 Kinsman & Cheryl Wright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8(1-4-1) . . . . . . . . . . $15,075 Sam Vasquez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1(1-0-0)1-0. . . . . . . . $15,000
Four-Year-Old Fillies and Mares # Horse Sire x Dam 1 Mahra T Burning Sand x Tikis French Kiss . . . . . . . . 2 Sand On Fire Burning Sand x B J Zell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 TTT Tiny Tina Mano Y Mano x TTT Tina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Delishess Dahess x Polish Rye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 C Louise Burning Sand x Halianna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Zells Follies S W Zell x Follies Bergere . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Starts Earnings Scott Powell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8(4-3-0)2-1. . . . . . . . $39,830 Jane Teutsch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12(2-3-4)1-5. . . . . . . $38,489 Kenny Massey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16(3-2-2)1-0. . . . . . . $33,660 Cre Run Enterprises LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6(2-2-1)1-1. . . . . . . . $33,390 Shellaine Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9(2-3-2)0-2. . . . . . . . $26,670 Mark Kulow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8(1-2-3)1-0. . . . . . . . $15,153
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Chere Bebe TA Dance Withthe Star Mystery Burn Sugar Sand
Djet Set de Falgas x Finally You . . . . . . . . . . Line Dancer x Toms Only Zell . . . . . . . . . . . Burning Sand x Tri Supergirl . . . . . . . . . . . . Burning Sand x Tri Tiki Joy . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jane Teutsch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12(1-3-0) . . . . . . . . . $13,139 Salem Bin Mahfooz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10(1-1-3)0-1. . . . . . . $11,817 Anne Seymour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5(1-2-0) . . . . . . . . . . $11,309 Anne Seymour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8(1-1-1) . . . . . . . . . . $11,057
Three-Year-Old Colts and Geldings # Horse Sire x Dam 1 Thess Is Awesome Dahess x In Awe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Lucky Sand Burning Sand x Vague De Gemme. . . . . . . . 3 Burning Breeze Burning Sand x Tri-Illusive Lady . . . . . . . . . 4 My Kaliber Kador de Blaziet x Southern Style . . . . . . . . 5 Tu For The Money Madjani x Tu For All. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Burning Fleet Burning Sand x Angel Proof . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 DJS Double O Seven Double Djeopardy x Proofs Primavera . . . . . 8 Para Que Sluffy Parador x Miss Philly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 RB Champagne Taste Majd Al Arab x Djenzel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 TM Dauterive Burning Sand x Sliceofspice . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Starts Earnings Cre Run Enterprises LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4(3-1-0)2-0. . . . . . . . $32,400 Mark Powell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9(3-0-3)1-1. . . . . . . . $28,015 Betty & Joseph Gillis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6(1-2-2)0-2. . . . . . . . $16,385 Elisabeth Borg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6(2-1-1) . . . . . . . . . . $13,536 Philip Klaus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6(1-2-0) . . . . . . . . . . $11,540 Betty & Joseph Gillis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3(1-1-0)0-1. . . . . . . . $10,330 Leon Silber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4(2-1-1)1-0. . . . . . . . . $9,118 Sam Vasquez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5(2-0-0) . . . . . . . . . . . $8,850 Rosebrook Farms LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3(1-2-0)0-1. . . . . . . . . $8,780 Les Crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5(1-1-2)0-1. . . . . . . . . $8,185
Three-Year-Old Fillies and Mares # Horse Sire x Dam 1 Dhaan Burning Sand x Queen Kong . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 RB Burn Baby Burn TH Richie x Burning Firestar . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Gogo Dancer CS Line Dancer x From the Gitigo . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Reign Supreme CS Kador De Blaziet x Reign Dance PW . . . . . . 5 Laurie Lu Parador x Banders Naomi Ku . . . . . . . . . . . 6 My Vaz Is Hot Burning Sand x Forty All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Alphaa Noble House x Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Our Princess Nivour de Cardonne x Monarchs Princess . . 9 Royal Richess TH Richie x Royal Atheena . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Fullof Foolish Nhess Full Of Finesse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Starts Earnings HH Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani . . . . . . . 4(4-0-0)2-0. . . . . . . . $29,580 Rosebrook Farms LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7(2-2-2)0-3. . . . . . . . $25,855 Salem Bin Mahfooz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6(1-0-2)0-1. . . . . . . . $10,240 Nicola Forbes-Robinson & Jim Schleimer . . . . 3(2-1-0) . . . . . . . . . . . $9,495 Mark Vasquez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11(0-3-1) . . . . . . . . . . $9,434 Sam Vasquez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6(2-0-0) . . . . . . . . . . . $8,465 Guy Neivens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2(1-1-0) . . . . . . . . . . . $8,400 Cre Run Enterprises LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4(0-2-1)0-1. . . . . . . . . $7,325 Ann Fostock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2(1-0-0) . . . . . . . . . . . $6,795 Cre Run Enterprises LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2(1-0-0) . . . . . . . . . . . $5,550
2013 Leading U.S. Owners and Trainers Leading Owners by Earnings Rank Owner Starts Earnings 1 Mark Powell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19(10-1-3)6-2. . . . . . . .$160,540 2 Guy Neivens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22(7-4-4)2-2. . . . . . . . .$132,217 3 Cre Run Enterprises LLC . . . . . . . 38(8-10-4)3-4. . . . . . . .$131,096 4 Quarter Moon Ranch LLC . . . . . . 38(9-7-3)4-2. . . . . . . . . .$91,207 5 Bill Waldron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41(5-5-3)1-1. . . . . . . . . .$83,156 6 Jane Teutsch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53(8-7-8)1-6. . . . . . . . . .$82,451 7 Rosebrook Farms LLC . . . . . . . . . 41(7-8-6)0-4. . . . . . . . . .$71,518 8 Warren Shelley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32(7-9-4)4-4. . . . . . . . . .$69,952 9 Sam Vasquez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44(7-7-2)1-3. . . . . . . . . .$65,156 10 Kathryn and Paul Smoke . . . . . . . 11(2-3-1)1-3. . . . . . . . . .$62,530
Leading Trainers by Earnings Rank Trainer Starts Earnings 1 Lynn Ashby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75(14-17-11)3-6. . . . . .$207,318 2 Scott Powell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43(12-6-4)7-3. . . . . . . .$198,503 3 Ronald Martino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35(10-5-7)2-2. . . . . . . .$157,996 4 Randy Nunley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77(9-10-12)1-5. . . . . . .$156,268 5 Maureen Stillwell . . . . . . . . . . . . 77(12-19-13)0-3. . . . . .$136,832 6 Helen Shelley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68(11-17-12)4-9. . . . . .$112,295 7 Ken Danyluk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86(8-8-9)2-6. . . . . . . . .$108,943 8 John Foster Youngdale . . . . . . . . 53(8-4-10)1-1. . . . . . . . .$99,978 9 Elizabeth Brand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98(7-14-12)1-2. . . . . . . .$93,855 10 Jerenesto Torrez . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49(12-10-8)2-6. . . . . . . .$93,590
Statistics courtesy of the Arabian Jockey Club.
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The Front-runner in Racing and Endurance Coverage On October 4 at nearby SaintCloud Racecourse, Loraa (Mawood x Aleefa by Kesberoy) won her first stakes in the $135,000 Qatar Arabian Trophy for three-year-old fillies. The same day, Chaddad (Mared Al Sahra x Nisaee by Dormane) won the first race of his career in the $135,000 Qatar Arabian Trophy for three-year-old colts. When racing shifted to Longchamp for the weekend, one of the major stakes on the October 5 program was the $205,000 Qatar Arabian Trophy for four-year-old fillies. Samima (Dahess x Oleya du Loup by Kerbella) won the most prestigious race of her career in a stakes that trainer Karin Van Den Bos had as a goal for the entire season.
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Below: Lara Sawaya, representing Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, accepts the trophy for Qatar Arabian World Cup winner Mushrae. Also pictured to the right of Lara, is Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani, special adviser to the Emir of Qatar.
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hen the famous French jockey guided Mushrae (Munjiz x Djezika by Dormane) into the stretch of the $945,000 Qatar Arabian World Cup at Longchamp Racecourse on October 6, Soumillon was where he wanted to be — following Muntasar (Majd Al Arab x Danie du Cassou by Dahr). Muntasar was the star runner in Qatar earlier in the year, winning the Group 1 Qatar International Trophy; and in France over the summer, winning the Group 1 Doha Cup at Deauville.
A week after the race, it was unclear whether Mushrae would be sent to Abu Dhabi for the winter, or would remain in France to prepare for the 2014 season. “He was perfect after the race,” said Martial Boisseuil, racing manager for Sheikh Mansour. “He won more than 500,000 euros this year. He’s a very good horse. He has the potential to be a good breeding stallion in the future.” The Qatar Arabian World Cup was run on the same program as the $6.4 million Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, Europe’s top race for older Thoroughbreds. The Arabian World Cup drew a field of 14 that included Areej, the winner of the 2011 race; Mkeefa and Rathowan, who were first and second
Thrilling Finish at Longchamp
Stay close to Muntasar, Soumillon thought, and Mushrae will have every chance. Muntasar took the lead with 300 meters to go in the race over 1¼ miles, but he did not hold the lead for long. Mushrae, who raced behind the leaders for the first mile, moved alongside Muntasar with a quarter-mile to go and fought with that rival to the line to win Europe’s top race for Arabians by a neck. It was a thrilling finish in a race that brought together many of Europe’s top Arabian runners. For Soumillon, it was job well done. “We really had a great race,” he said. “I chose to follow (Muntasar) and we managed to adjust in the last few meters.” Mushrae, who races for Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi, capped a remarkable year with his win. It was a remarkable weekend for Arabian racing in the City of Lights. The Group 1 Qatar Arabian World Cup was the fourth and final major stakes for Arabians in Paris on the first weekend of October.
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The four-year-old Mushrae has risen through the ranks over the last 18 months with success from the start. His career trek made the victory at Longchamp easy to expect. In 2012, Mushrae won the Qatar Arabian Trophy for three-year-olds at Saint-Cloud, solidifying his position as one of the best of his generation. Mushrae’s 2013 season began on the same note, with wins in the Group 2 Prix Carthage-Hannibal at Toulouse in April, and the $195,000 Al Shahania Stud Derby des pur-sang Arabes at Chantilly in June. His only loss of the year was a third to Muntasar in the Group 1 Doha Cup. That setback helps explain Soumillon’s mind-set as the Qatar Arabian World Cup unfolded.
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