Arabian Horse World's 2017 Arabian Racing Yearbook

Arabian Horse World

ARABIAN RACING

2017

YEARBOOK

JUHAIM PHOTO

Al Mourtajez (Dahess x Arwa by Nuits St. Georges), 2016 IFAHR Leading Racehorse Four Years Old and Older.

P R E S E N T I N G T H E 2 0 1 6 I N T E R N AT I O N A L A N D U. S . S TA K E S R E S U LT S AND BREEDING STALLIONS FOR 2017

AL SHAHANIA STUD

STALLION COLLECTION

ASSY

JAAFER

2009 Amer x Margouia FULLY BOOKED

2003 Amer x Madjela Fee 2,750 EUR (Natural Covering Only)

Winner of 9 races and placed twice from his 11 career starts.

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

International Group 1 winner including the H.H The Emir’s Sword and the Kahayla Classic. Sire of SHABIH ALREEH winner of the 3yr old 2016 PA Guineas, Qatar.

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

Multiple Group 1 winner, Sire of CHADDAD winner of the Qatar Total Arabian Trophy des Poulains, Group 1 and AL MAJH’HOOR, winner of the Doha Derby for 3-yr-olds.

MEBROUK 1996 Manganate x Mandore Fee 1,000 EUR

Multiple Group 1 winner and full brother to Dormane and DJENDEL.

ASRAA MIN ALBARQ 2003 Amer x Akie Croix Noire Fee 2,750 EUR

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

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ALMAS 1999 Tidjani x Madjela Fee 1,000 EUR

Multiple Group 1 winner and half brother to JAAFER.

MARED AL SAHRA 2002 Stallion by Amer x Massamarie Height: 1.55m

Multiple Group 1 winner and producing sire including CHADDAD, MEEYUR, MOUHEEB, Wathah and Al Majh’hoor.

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RACING YEARBOOK Arabian Horse World ’s Arabian Racing Yearbook 2017

Table of Contents 16 Darley Preview — Top Ranked U.S. Racehorses 20 2016 Group 1 IFAHR Pattern Races 35 2016 Grade 1 U.S. Races 38 2016 Group 2 IFAHR Pattern Races JUHAIM PHOTO

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ast year about this time, I bet on the long shot to win at Santa Anita racetrack in California. To the utter disbelief of his owners/breeders Alan Kirshner and Deb Mihaloff, and even his trainer, Lynn Ashby, he led wire to wire to win (which meant I did, too!).

That was the day that Thess Is Awesome (Dahess x In Awe by Monarch AH) won the $100,000 Darley Award Stakes, the richest win of his career. There, on that beautiful California spring afternoon, celebrating in the winners circle and watching the gleaming athletes coming and going, it felt like the best place on earth to be.

And then there was Chantilly, France, last October, when, between the passing clouds and sunshine, we stood in awe as the great Al Mourtajez (Dahess x Arwa by Nuits St. George), the Grandes Écuries providing a majestic backdrop, galloped all alone across the finish line to win his second consecutive Qatar World Cup worth $1.1 million.

There is nothing as exciting as watching a great horse run ... unless you own him, too. As Alan Kirshner once said, “We are dreamers; we love to create and win or we wouldn’t be in this business.”

We dedicate this 5th annual Arabian Racing Yearbook and Stallion Guide to all you dreamers … and thank you for breeding the kind of horses that make us dream, too.

— Denise Hearst, Publisher

42 2016 Grade 2 U.S. Races 44 2016 Group 3 IFAHR Pattern Races 51 2016 Grade 3 U.S. Races 56 A Conversation with Thomas Fourcy — Trainer of the Leading International Racehorse, Al Mourtajez 60 2016 Top International Racehorses 63 2016 Leading U.S. Runners, Owners, and Trainers 66 A Conversation with Jean Pierre Deroubaix of the Royal Cavalry of Oman 70 A Conversation with Jon and Krista Henningsgard 76 Arabian Horse World’s Racing and Endurance Coverage

ON THE COVER AND ABOVE: The top ranked 2016 IFAHR Racehorse Four Years Old and Older Al Mourtajez (Dahess x Arwa by Nuits St. Georges), owned by Al Shaqab Racing of Qatar and trained by Thomas Fourcy. See story on page 56.

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2017 Madjani

Tidjani x Salama, by Sibawaih Winner of 3 Kahayla Classic (Gr.1 PA) Horse of the Year in the UAE in 2005, 2006, 2007 Sire of Group winners HANDASSA (Gr.1 PA), RB FRYNCH BROAD (Gr.2) and winners BON BAISER DE FAUST, RB MADJYK MAN, ALAZEEZ, NIRAAN, MADGICALL, RB MOOSE, MERLOT MHF, AL ZAHIR, MADJANTHIS, FOAAD… Standing at Haras de Saint Faust (France) $2.000 (frozen semen)

No Risk Al Maury

Kesberoy x Nectarine Al Maury, by Baroud III Winner of 6 Group 1 PA & 3 Group 2 PA races Sire of Stakes winners in his first crop : AICHA DE MONLAU (Prix Razzia III, Gr.3 PA), RISK DE RIOLAT (Prix Mansour Dahbi, Listed PA) and BARNAMAJ, DAISY DES VIALETTES, GASCOGNE, DALSIMATA COLE, NAISHAAN, RISKY RED, RB HOT RISK… Standing at Haras de Saint Faust (France) $2.000 (frozen semen)

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Al Saoudi

Nuits St Georges x Fatzica, by Fatzour Winner of 4 Group 1 races Out of the same dam line as AL MOURTAJEZ, AL MOUTAWAKILA and AL MOUHANNAD Sire of VETLANA DE FAUST, NAJLAA, AWZAAN, AL CHAHIRA, VULKAIN D’ALBRET, DJOULDIA DE FAUST, VOYOU DE FAUST, EMIRAATY, ARIS DE CARRERE, KAREEM KB, BARNAAMAJ, VENT DE FAUST, MARIF, WINNER DE FAUST Standing at Haras de Saint Faust (France) $500 (frozen semen)

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Al Jakbar

Al Sakbe x Essaada, by Hosni Group 1 winner in France 85% individual winner/runner strike rate Sire of Group winners JAMAAYIL (French Arabian Breeders Challenge Sprint, Gr.2 PA) and AGHSAAN (ARO Cup, Gr.3 PA) and winners AL MURJAAN, FIRDOS, AL KABEER, ZAAHY Standing at Shadwell Stud (England) $800 (frozen semen)

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AF ALBAhAR

:Grey :Born in 2004 in the United Arab Emirates Wafi AMER Bushra

Sabaan AL hAnOuF Saihab

Shabab Sahrah Lahoom Rahifa Obayyan Al Obayyah Rabdan Al Sahabiah

His sire Amer is one of the most successful current Arabian racing sires.

Sire of Group PA Winners 2011 Al Murabitoon, colt ex Opale du Croate, 4 wins including Qatar Silver Sword, hh The Emir’s Silver Sword and Qatar L/B Derby, 4 places 2012 AlsAKEr, colt ex Jakkarta, 4 wins including Qatar Derby des Pur-Sang Arabes de 4 ans (Gr.1pA) and Prix Damas (Gr.3pA) and 2 places: 2nd Al Rayyan Cup Prix Kesberoy (Gr.1pA) Deauville,3rd Qatar Arabian Trophy des Poulains de 3 ans (Gr.1pA) Saint-Cloud.

2013 M.J. lattam, colt ex Menwat Al Jazeera, 2 starts, 2 places 2013 AJs Mezna, filly ex La Vie Est Belle, 3 starts, 3 places 2013 Jamas D.A., filly ex Toyah D.A., 6 starts, 1 win, 3 places 2013 Ateej, colt ex Sahara Croixnoire, 3 starts, twice runnerup and third 2013 Aljazi, filly ex histoire de Faust, 2 starts, 1 win, one third place

BEst proGEny :

2011 AJs Intifadah, filly ex Karreema, 4 wins includ.: L/B P/A Guineas, Doha L/B P/A Oaks Trial, Losail Cup 2011 sendeed Al Galayel, colt ex Mezooh, 11 starts, 7 places: 2nd Sumaysimah Cup and L/B P/A Derby Trial 2011 Jenjal, colt ex Gold Label, 2 wins, 6 places: runner-up of Qatar Derby, L/B P/A Qatar Derby, L/B P/A Guineas and Muaither Cup 2011 BInt JAKKArtA, filly ex Jakkarta, 2 wins and 5 places in France: 1st Shadwell Prix Razzia III (Gr.3pA) La Teste, 1st Al Rayyan Cup (Gr.1pA) Deauville, 2nd Prix nevadour (Gr.3pA) La Teste, 3rd Qatar Arabian Trophy des Pouliches de 3 ans (Gr.1pA) Saint-Cloud, 3rd Qatar Arabian Trophy des Juments (Gr.1pA) Longchamp 2011 naamah, filly ex najmat Al Sharq, 24 starts, 2 wins includ. L/B P/A Guineas 2011 Istibdad, colt ex Mari Chou, 5 wins including P/A Sprinter Championship (Gr.3pA), and 5 places 2011 saab, colt by Fille des Sables, winner of Qatar Derby Trial, runner-up of Qatar Derby, P/A Guineas, hh Sh. Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani Silver Cup and Club Breeders Trophy

Alsaker (Jakkarta) Qatar Derby des Pur-Sang Arabes (Gr.1PA) Chantilly 19 June 2016

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Ameretto

:Grey :1,63 m :Born on 24/04/2006 in France

From 6-year-old to 9-year-old: 7 times winner of group PA races, and 4 times winner of the Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Triple Crown Cup 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Wafi AMER Bushra

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Prizrak Karinka Dormane Jaffa du Berlais

His sire Amer is one of the most successful current Arabian racing sires.

His mare Win Taouy is also the mare of: DJET TAOUY (Dahess), 4 wins and 14 places for 29 starts. Winner of The President of the UAE Cup (Gr.1PA) Newmarket, Shadwell Dubai International Stakes (Gr.1PA) Newbury, HH Sh. Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup (Listed PA) Newbury, President of the UAE Cup – Coupe d’Europe des Chevaux Arabes (Gr.1PA) Saint–Cloud, 2nd QREC Harwood International Stakes (Gr.1PA) Doncaster, Shadwell Stud Dubai International Stakes (Gr.1PA) Newbury (twice) and 3rd Internatinal IFAHR Trophy (Gr.2PA) Istanbul.

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Darley Nominations

Our winners at the racetracks including multiple win/places in Graded Stakes, have earned Cre Run and connections seven Darley Award Nominations for 2016... Including nominations for DARLEY CHAMPION OWNER, & DARLEY CHAMPION BREEDER.

THESS IS AWESOME

ROYAL RICHES S Cre Run congratulates all the Darley Nominees with special applause to the Cre Run Connections ~Thess Is Awesome - OLDER HORSE and HORSE OF THE YEAR Bred and owned by Cre Run ~Royal Richess - OLDER MARE Bred and owned by Cre Run ~Breeder Nomination - Alan Kirshner or Deborah Milhaloff ~Owner Nomination - Cre Run Enterprises LLC ~Trainer Nomination - Lynn Ashby ~Jockey Nomination - Travis Wales

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DARLEY PREVIEW Top Ranked U.S. Racehorses

b y St e v e An d e r s e n

The Darley Awards, led by Lara Sawaya, the executive director of the Sheikh Mansoor Festival, left, is the highlight of the first of three days of activities. The following day, the $100,000 Darley Awards Arabian Stakes will be run for the second time at scenic Santa Anita, just outside of Los Angeles. The weekend will conclude with a dinner in Beverly Hills.

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ome horses stand the test of time.

When the nominees for the Darley Awards for outstanding Arabian racehorses of 2016 were announced in early February, there was a familiar name on the list. Paddys Day (Burning Sand x AK Loretta by *Virgule Al Maury) was nominated for the second consecutive year in the Horse of the Year and older male categories, titles he won in 2016.

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The awards ceremony will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, on March 31. Overall, 19 horses were nominated in six categories — three-year-old males and females, four-year-old males and females, older horses and older mares. There were three nominees in all categories except for four-year-old fillies, which had four.

Other nominees for Horse of the Year include RB Madymoiselle (Majd

COADY PHOTO

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

Al Arab x *Frynch by Dormane) and Thess Is Awesome (Dahess x In Awe by Monarch AH). RB Madymoiselle is nominated for champion four-year-old filly, while Thess Is Awesome is among the finalists for champion older male.

The advantage is probably with Paddys Day, owned by Scott and Lori Powell and trained by Scott Powell. He won five of eight starts and earned $176,367 during the season, the highest earnings of the year for an American-based horse.

RB Madymoiselle was more active. She won six of 12 starts and earned $135,313.

Thess Is Awesome had one win in six starts and earnings of $84,170.

Paddys Day won major stakes at Sam Houston Race Park in Texas, Delaware Park, and Churchill Downs in Kentucky, and was second in stakes at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton, California, and at Los Alamitos and Santa Anita in the Los

Angeles area. He was never worse than second through the season.

His most emphatic win — and one that will weigh heavily on the minds of voters — was the $107,600 President of the United Arab Emirates Cup at Churchill Downs on September 24. Paddys Day drew away in the stretch of the race at 1 1/16 miles to win by 8 ¼ lengths over Thess Is Awesome. RB Madymoiselle was third, beaten by 12 lengths, in the field of nine.

For Paddys Day, the President of the UAE Cup was his third race on consecutive Saturdays at Delaware Park, Los Alamitos, and Churchill Downs in September. Scott Powell said Paddys Day thrived on the activity, and showed his durability.

“They say you can’t run back-to-back-to-back,” Powell said after the win at Churchill Downs. “You can. You have to build them up in the off-season to handle it.”

Paddys Day raced from early March to late September in the United States, and did not always win the biggest races.

Thess Is Awesome beat Paddys Day in the $100,000 Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Darley Award Stakes at Santa Anita Park last April, a race held in conjunction with the events of the Darley Awards weekend. Thess Is Awesome led throughout and prevailed by 1 ¼ lengths over Paddys Day at odds of 46-1 for owners Alan Kirshner and Deb Mihaloff and trainer Lynn Ashby.

Paddys Day lost two more races through the year, both in California to Sand Victor — the Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan Arabian Cup at Pleasanton in July and a race with the same name at Los Alamitos in September. Sand Victor is a nominee for champion older male.

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TOP RANKED U.S. RACEHORSES

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Second place money earner RB Madymoiselle (Majd Al Arab x *Frynch by Dormane), owned by RoseBrook Farm and trained by Scott Powell.

Kirshner and Mihaloff, who have been stalwarts in Arabian racing for decades, appreciated the magnitude of a stakes win at Santa Anita.

“I was dreaming that it would happen,” Kirshner said in the winner’s circle that afternoon. “This is a big-time event.”

Thess Is Awesome raced four more times through the year and was never worse than third, including a third to Paddys Day and RB Madymoiselle in the $51,000 Delaware Classic Handicap in September.

Paddys Day had one start overseas in 2016, finishing seventh in the $1.28 million Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown in Abu Dhabi on November 13. Sand Victor finished tenth, while Thess Is Awesome was last of 16.

RB Madymoiselle raced for owner and breeder Dianne Waldron and her family through their RoseBrook Farm.

Scott Powell trained RB Madymoiselle for most of her year. Similar to Paddys Day, RB Madymoiselle was a very busy filly, particularly in late summer and early fall.

From August 20 to October 1, she ran six times at four tracks — Delaware Park, Los Alamitos, Churchill Downs, and

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Retama Park, near San Antonio. In that span, she was never worse than third and won three stakes — the $30,000 Delaware Park Arabian Derby against males, the $45,125 Buzz Brauninger Distaff against fillies and mares, and the $21,000 Texas Arabian Oaks at Retama Park for four-year-old fillies.

“She’s been all over the place,” Waldron said last fall.

RB Madymoiselle ended the year with a win in the $30,000 Shadwell Arabian Stallions Texas Distaff Stakes at Lone Star Park near Dallas in early November, for her fifth stakes win of the year.

“She’s run hard and gives her all every time,” Waldron said after the Texas Distaff Stakes.

Steve Andersen is a correspontent for Daily Racing Form.

Left: Third place money earner Thess Is Awesome ((Dahess x In Awe by Monarch AH)), owned by Alan Kirshner and Deb Mihaloff and trained

by Lynn Ashby.

GROUP 1

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

note:

The Middle East racing season ran from November 2015-May 2016.

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

National Day Cup

Group 1, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, UAE, 12/6/2015 Distance: 1,600 m, raced on turf, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 11 Prize money: 94,800 EUR (380,000 AED) 1st

Forjatt (IRE)

by Iffraaj x Graceful Air, 01:38:94, 57.0 kg, 56,880 EUR (228,000 AED); Owner: HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. D. Selvaratnam; Jockey: Mr. Christopher Hayes

2nd More Aspen (USA)

by More Than Ready x Jade Aspen, 55.0 kg, 18,960 EUR (76,000 AED); Owner: Dr. W.A. & Mrs. N. Jacobs; Trainer: Mr. S. Seemar; Jockey: Mr. Richard Mullen

3rd Ghaamar (USA) ANDREW WATKINS PHOTO

by Hard Spun x Teeba, 57.0 kg, 9,480 EUR (38,000 AED); Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Ali Rashid Al Rayhi; Jockey: Mr. Dane O’Neill

Forjatt is on the outside; yellow silks.

Also ran: 4th-Limario (GER) by Areion x Limaga; 5th-Busker (USA) by Street Cry x Adonesque; 6th-Antinori (IRE) by Fasliyev x Albavilla; 7th-Scotland Forever (IRE) by Rock Of Gibralter x Wee Mad Snout; 8th-Heavy Metal (GB) by Exceed And Excel x Rock Opera; 9th-Tamaathul (GB) by Tiger Hill x Tahrir; 10thHunters Creek (IRE) by Cape Cross x Cinnamon Rose; 11thLinngaro (FR) by Linngari x Indochine

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Al Maktoum Challenge Round 1

Group 1, Meydan Racecourse, UAE, 1/07/2016 Distance: 1,600 m, raced on dirt; 5-year-olds and older, entries: 12 Prize money: 55,663 EUR (220,326 AED) 1st

Thakif (FR)

by Mahabb x Sheena, 01:46:82, 57.0 kg, 34,284 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Majed Al Jahouri; Jockey: Mr. Patrick Dobbs

2nd AF Mathmoon (UAE)

by AF Albahar x Temptayshuhn, 57.0 kg, 11,428 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Al Mheiri; Jockey: Mr. Paul Hanagan

3rd Bigg N Rich (USA)

Also ran: 4th-Sha’Red (FR) by Bibi De Carrere x Rudina; 5th-RB So Rich (USA) by TH Richie x Royale Fanfare; 6th-RB Smokin Rich (USA) by TH Richie x Dixies Chick; 7th-Abhaar (UAE) by Al Nasr x Aliaa; 8th-Burning Breeze (USA) by Burning Sand x TriIllusive Lady; 9th-AF Lafeh (UAE) by Amer x Houriya Bouznika; 10th-Bon Baiser De Faust (FR) by Madjani x Orphe Duclos; 11th-Haajeb (FR) by Mawood x Shumoos; 12th-Nahee (FR) by Bibi De Carrere x Djezika

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by Falina Des Fabries x Viraac, 57.0 kg, 5,714 EUR; Owner: Athbah Stud; Trainer: Mr. A. Al Rayhi; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea

Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2

Group 1, Meydan Racecourse, UAE, 2/04/2016 Distance: 2,200 m, raced on dirt; 5-year-olds and older, entries: 7 Prize money: 63,844 EUR (257,007 AED) 1st

Haajeb (FR)

by Mawood x Shumoos, 02:32:46; 57.0 kg, 42,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Majed Al Jahouri; Jockey: Wayne Smith

2nd Versac Py (FR)

by Njewman x Elipse, 57.0 kg, 31,335 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. E. Charpy; Jockey: Mr. Paul Hanagan

3rd AF Lafeh (UAE)

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by Amer x Houriya Bouznika, 57.0 kg, 6,667 EUR; Owner: Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda; Trainer: Mr. A. Al Rayhi; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea

Also ran: Haanoof (FR) by Quazar x Shamayl; 5th-Richlore (USA) by TH Richie x Lore; 6th-Burning Breeze (USA) by Burning Sand x Tri-Illusive Lady; 7th-RB Smokin Rich (USA) by TH Richie x Dixies Chick

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HH The President of the UAE Cup

Group 1, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, UAE, 2/14/2016 Distance: 2,200 m, raced on turf, 5-year-olds and older, entries: 16 Prize money: 777,522 EUR (3,000,000 AED) 1st

Thakif (FR)

by Mahaab x Sheena, 02:30:65, 57.0 kg, 466,490 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Majed Al Jaouri; Jockey: Mr. Harry Bentley

2nd Abu Alabyad (FR)

by Akbar x Ortie, 57.0 kg, 155,496 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. E. Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Gerald Avranche

3rd Nashmee (FR) ANDREW WATKINS PHOTO

by Akbar x Jade Des Pins, 57.0 kg, 77,748 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. E. Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea

Also ran: 4th-Djet Taouy (FR) by Dahess x Win Taouy; 5th-Skoop (FR) by Njewman x Speed; 6th-Haanoof (FR) by Quazar x Shamayl; 7th-Nahee (FR) by Bibi De Carrere x Djezika; 8th-AK Adour (FR) by Akbar x Petite Class; 9th-RB So Rich (USA) by TH Richie x Royale Fanfare; 10th-Bon Baiser De Faust (FR) by Madjani x Orphe Du Clos; 11th-Shaheer (UAE) by Abu Alemarat x Jameela; 12th-Voyou De Faust (FR) by Al Saoudi x Gina De Carrere; 13th-Mushrae (FR) by Munjiz x Djezika; 14th-HN Rasal (DE)

by Marvin El Samawi x HN Rana; 15th-Namrood (FR) by Akbar x Al Fajer; 16th-Polis (DE) by Marvin El Samawi x Ainhoa Jaina

Qatar International Trophy Group 1, Doha, Qatar, 2/27/16

Distance: 1,600 m, raced on turf, 4-year-olds and older, fillies and mares, entries: 14 Prize money: 63,887 EUR (250,000 QAR) 1st

Aba’ath (QA)

by Amer x Redjila, 56.0 kg, 36,416 EUR (142,500 QAR); Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge

2nd Thakif (FR)

by Mahabb x Sheena, 60.0 kg, 14,055 EUR (55,000 QAR); Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Nacer Samiri; Jockey: Mr. Wayne Smith

3rd Gidwa (GB)

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by Amer x Djamour Des Forges, 58.0 kg, 7,028 EUR (27,500 QAR); Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Marco Monteriso

Also ran: 4th-Rasi (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x Dixie Darlene; 5th-Tharwah (FR) by Munjiz x Al Anood; 6th-Wahchey (GB) by Amer x Nisaee; 7th-Mayasa (USA) by Majd Al Arab x Frynch; 8th-RB Champagne Taste (OM) by Majd Al Arab x Djenzel; 9th-Al Safi (FR) by Dahess x Petite Class; 10th-Mith’haf Athbah (GB) by Amer x Karouj; 11thZameer (FR) by Dahess x Djurdjura; 12th-Grraffiti BVF (OM) by Kaolino x Reed And Rite; 13th-Jelmud (GB) by Amer x Dermech; 14th-Maazouz (QA) by Amer x Khawater

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HH The Emir’s Sword

Group 1, Doha, Qatar, 2/27/2016 Distance: 2,400 m, raced on turf, 4-year-olds and older, colts and geldings, entries: 11 Prize money: 255,479 EUR (1,000,000 QAR) 1st

Gazwan (GB)

by Amer x Arc De Ciel, 02:36:45, 60.0 kg, 145,664 EUR (570,000 QAR); Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Richard Mullen

2nd Assy (QA)

by Amer x Margouia, 60.0 kg, 56,221 EUR (220,000 QAR); Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Harry Bentley

3rd Al Mourtajez (FR)

by Dahess x Arwa, 60.0 kg, 28,111 EUR (570,000 QAR); Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge JUHAIM PHOTO

Also ran: 4th-Raddad (GB) by Amer x Djelmila; 5th-Arkan (OM)

by Sarab x Ghuzlan; 6th-TM Thunderstruck (USA) by Majd al Arab x Bonnett; 7th-Vetlana De Faust (FR) by Al Saoudi x Svetlana; 8th-Nashmi (GB) by Amer x Danie Du Cassou; 9th-Haanoof (FR) by Quazar x Shamayl; 10th-Jenjal (QA) by Af Albahar x Gold Label; 11th-Al Majh’Hoor (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x Dixie Darlene

Liwa Oasis

Group 1, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, UAE, 3/06/2016 Distance: 1,400 m, raced on turf, 5-year-olds and older, entries: 10 Prize money: 123,633 EUR (500,000 AED) 1st

AF Mathmoon (UAE)

by AF Albahar x Temptayshuhn, 01:28:32; 57.0 kg, 77,748 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Al Mheiri; Jockey: Mr. Paul Hanagan

2nd Shateh (FR)

by Mahabb x Fanar, 57.0 kg, 25,917 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mansoor Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. N. Samiri; Jockey: Mr. Harry Bentley

by Al Nasr x Aliaa, 57.0 kg, 12,958; HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. E. Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea

Also ran: 4th-RB Smokin Rich (USA) by TH Richie x Dixies Chick; 5th-Sharaf Al Reef (UAE) by Bibi De Carrere x Nomarchi; 6th-Sha’Red (FR) by Bibi De Carrere x Rudina; 7th-AK Adour (FR) by Akbar x Petite Class; 8th-Bon Baiser De Faust (FR) by Madjani x Orphe Du Clos; 9th-Najem S’Heel (UAE) by Big Easy x Lazia Lotoise; 10th-Delishess (USA) by Dahess x Polish Rye

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ANDREW WATKINS PHOTO

3rd Abhaar (UAE)

Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3

Group 1, Meydan Racecourse, UAE, 3/03/2016 Distance: 2,000 m, raced on dirt, 5-year-olds and older, entries: 11 Prize money: 81,740 EUR (330,239 AED) 1st

Handassa (FR)

by Madjani x Ziva, 02:15:45, 57.0 kg, 51,436 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. F. Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. Paul Hanagan

2nd AF Tawaq (UAE)

by AF Al Buraq x Fauvette Al Maury (FR), 57.0 kg, 17,145 EUR; Owner: Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda; Trainer: Mr. E. Oertel; Jockey: Mr. Fernando Jara

3rd Nashmee (FR)

ANDREW WATKINS PHOTO

by Akbar x Jade Des Pins, 57.0 kg, 8,572 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. E. Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Harry Bentley

Also ran: 4th-Shaheer (UAE) by Abu Alemarat x Jameela; 5thAbu Alabyad (FR) by Akbar x Ortie; 6th-Haajeb (FR) by Mawood x Shumoos; 7th-AF Lafeh (UAE) by Amer x Houriya Bouznika; 8th-Richlore (USA) by TH Richie x Lore; 9th-RB So Rich (USA)

by TH Richie x Royale Fanfare; 10th-Ghadeer (GB) by Munjiz x Dorswane Du Cayrou; 11th-So Big Is Better (USA) by Burning Sand x WW Mirror Image

Emirates Championship

Group 1, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, UAE, 3/20/2016 Distance: 2,200 m, raced on turf, 5-year-olds and older, entries: 9 Prize money: 241,462 EUR (AED 1,000,000) 1st

Abhaar (UAE)

by Al Nasr x Aliaa, 02:26:86, 57.0 kg, 155,501 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. E. Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Wayne Smith

2nd Sha’Red (FR)

by Bibi De Carrere x Rudina, 57.0 kg, 51,833 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Al Jahouri; Jockey: Mr. Harry Bentley

ANDREW WATKINS PHOTO

3rd Abu Alabyad (FR)

by Akbar x Ortie, 57.0 kg, 25,916 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. E. Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea

Also ran: 4th-RB So Rich (USA) by TH Richie x Royale Fanfare; 5th-Skoop (FR) by Njewman x Speed; 6th-Djet Taouy (FR)

by Dahess x Win Taouy; 7th-Nahee (FR) by Bibi De Carrere x Djezika; 8th-Sharaf Al Reef (UAE) by Bibi De Carrere x Nomarchie; 9th-Richlore (USA) by TH Richie x Lore;

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Dubai Kahayla Classic Empowered by IPIC Group 1, Meydan Racecourse, UAE, 3/26/2016

Distance: 2,000 m, raced on dirt, 5-year-olds and older, entries: 15 Prize money: 895,448 EUR (3,671,130 AED) 1st

AF Mathmoon (UAE)

by AF Albahar x Temptayshuhn, 02:15:45, 57.0 kg, 571,619 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Al Mheiri; Jockey: Mr. Dane O’Neill

2nd TM Thunder Struck (USA)

by Majd Al Arab x Bonnett, 57.0 kg, 190,539 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. A. de Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier

3rd Thakif (FR)

ANDREW WATKINS PHOTO

by Mahabb x Sheena, 57.0 kg, 95,269 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. N. Samiri; Jockey: Mr. Silvestre De Sousa

Also ran: 4th-Handassa (FR) by Madjani x Ziva; 5th-Versac Py (FR) by Njewman x Elipse; 6th-Shaheer (UAE) by Abu Alemarat x Jameela; 7th-AF Lafeh (UAE) by Amer x Houriya Bouznika; 8th-Arkan (OM) by Sarab x Ghuzian; 9th-Lares De Pine (IT) by Calin Du Loup x Komeira; 10th-Haajeb (FR) by Mawood x Shumoos; 11th-Rasi (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x Dixie Darlene; 12th-Nashmee (FR) by Akbar x Jade Des Pins; 13th-AF Tawaq (UAE) by AF Al Buraq x Fauvetta Al Maury; 14th-Mahess Du Soleil (GB) by Dahess x Dormah De Brugere; 15th-Qassy (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x The Wright Stuff)

AFAC - Coupe d’Europe des Chevaux Arabes Group 1, Deauville, France, 5/15/2016

Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 5 Prize money: 30,000 EUR 1st

Al Mourtajez

by Dahess x Arwa, 2:12:51, 59.5 kg, 15,000 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge

2nd Sir Bani Yas

by Amer x Nassem El Baher, 59.5 kg, 6,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem

3rd Prada T (AR)

by Djendel x Pascha Z, 57.5 kg, 4,500E; Owner: G.T. Zoetelief; Trainer: Mr. G.T. Zoetelief; Jockey: Mr. A. Hamelin JUHAIM PHOTO

Also ran: 4th-AJS Rudainah (AR) by Dahess x Amiga; 5th-Laft Nethar (AR) by Majd Al Arab x Nevada De Cardonne

Al Mourtajez at the Qatar World Cup at Chantilly racecourse.

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Qatar Derby des Pur Sang Arabes de 4 Ans Group 1, Chantilly, France, 6/19/2016

Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds, entries: 10 Prize money: 150,000 EUR 1st

Alsaker (FR)

by AF Albahar x Jakkarta, 58.0 kg, 75,000 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge

2nd Tayf (FR)

by Amer x Djelmila, 58.0 kg, 30,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier

3rd Khataab (FR)

by Amer x Djelana, 58.0 kg, 22,500 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Jérôme Cabre

SCOOPDYGA PHOTO

Also ran: 4th-Aba’ath (QA) by Amer x Redjila; 5th-RB Burn (USA) by Majd Al Arab x Burnie Gee PW; 6th-Mehdaaf Athbah (GB) by Amer x Keen Game; 7th-Petit Monsieur (FR) by Monsieur Al Maury x Petite Class; 8th-Jumuh (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x Mangadore; 9th-Messine de Sinuhe (FR) by Njewman x Amidou Douzaia; 10th-Reda (QA) by Burning Sand x Ba’scherit

Alasker is #8.

Qatar Coupe De France Des Chevaux Arabes Group 1, Chantilly, France, 6/22/2016

Distance: 1,600 m, raced on grass, 3-year-olds, entries: 6 Prize money: 50,000 EUR 1st

Dahham (FR)

by Mahabb x Fanar, 57.0 kg, 25,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. D. Guillemin; Jockey: Mr. Alexandre Gavilan

2nd Lwsail (FR)

by Amer x Kerra, 57.0 kg, 10,000 EUR, Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge

3rd Brama de Pompadour (FR)

by Dahess x Bonne Foulee, 57.0 kg, 7,500 EUR, Owner: M. L. Bloodstock Ltd.; Trainer: Mr. D. Guillemin; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon

APRH PHOTO

Also ran: 4th-Diva du Paon (FR) by Munjiz x Jade du Paon; 5thDowy du Croate (FR) by Munjiz x Topaze du Croate; 6th-Aicha de Monlau (FR) by No Risk al Maury x Lawaha

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Shadwell Dubai International Stakes Group 1, Newbury, Great Britain, 7/24/2016

Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 7 Prize money: 68,434.35 EUR (55,000 GBP) 1st

Muraaqib (FR)

by Munjiz x Tashreef AT, 2:19:65, 57.5 kg, 34,217.17 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. F. Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. François-Xavier Bertras

2nd Toutatix (FR)

by Ambriorix x Belle Abbesse, 57.5 kg, 13,686.87 EUR; Owner: Mrs. Maria Hagman-Eriksson; Trainer: Mrs. Maria Hagman-Eriksson; Jockey: Mr. Daniel Muscutt

by Calin du Loup x Komeira, 57.5 kg, 8,212.12 EUR; Owner:Taleb bin Dhaher Al Muhairi; Trainer: Mr. Endo Botti; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea

Also ran: 4th-Bakir de Flauzins (FR) by Dahess x Ogheda de Flauzins; 5th-Al Janoob (GB) by Magic De Piboul x Ester Du Paon; 6th-Jaldi Karo (GB) by Jehol de Carrere x Merwah; 7thAlcea Rosea (GB) by Khoutoubia x CV Tulee

DEBBIE BURT PHOTO

3rd Lares de Pine (ITY)

Dubai Duty Free Hatta International Stakes Group 1, Newbury, Great Britain, 7/24/2016

Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, fillies and mares, entries: 7 Prize money: 40,438.48 EUR (32,500 GBP) 1st

Sylvine al Maury (FR)

by Munjiz x Savavit al Maury, 2:16:33, 62.2 kg, 20,219.24 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem

2nd Aghsaan (GB)

by Al Jakbar x Sophie du Loup, 62.2 kg, 8,087.70 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Philip Collington; Jockey: Mr. Dane O’Neill

3rd Samima (FR)

Also ran: 4th-Hurra (FR) by Asad Saif x Hamiya; 5th-Hania DA (BEL) by Majd Al Arab x Nahora DA; 6th-Pamills Lipse (SWE) by Top Flyte x Pamill; 7th-Najda (QA) by Amer x Margouia

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by Dahess x Oleya du Loup, 62.2 kg, 4,852.62 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Ms. Karin R. van den Bos; Jockey: Mr. François-Xavier Bertras

Jebel Ali Racecourse Za’abeel International Stakes Group 1, Newbury, Great Britain, 7/24/2016

Distance: 1,200 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 9 Prize money: 40,438.48 EUR (32,500 GBP) 1st

Radames (FR)

by Kerbella x Mlaika, 1:21:39, 57 kg, 20,219.24 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Philip Collington: Jockey: Mr. Dane O’Neill

2nd Kao Kat MHF (USA)

by Kaolino x Here Kitty Kitty, 57 kg, 8,087.70 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Nasser bin Mohammedd Al Hashar; Trainer: Ms. B. Deutrom; Jockey: Mr. Ryan Tate

3rd Al Mouhannad (FR)

DEBBIE BURT PHOTO

by Nizam x Al Ryme, 57 kg, 4,852.62 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Mr. C. Baillet; Jockey: Mr. Roberto-Carlos Montenegro

Also ran: 4th-Fareedha (FR) by Dhahman Baghdad x Subul; 5th-Macallan (SWE) by Dahess x Queen Anne; 6th-Mirna (FR) by Mahabb x Gliptika; 7th-Al Murjaan (FR) by Al Jakbar x Kaarine; 8th-Yash DA (BEL) by Majd Al Arab x Nowara DA; 9th-Sheimah Qardabiyah (FR) by Dahess x Matmata

Qatar International Stakes (Harwood) Group 1, Goodwood, Great Britain, 7/30/2016

Distance: 1,600 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 10 Prize money: 497,704.34 EUR (400,000 GBP) 1st

Al Mourtajez (FR)

by Dahess x Arwa, 62.2 kg, 248,852.17 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge

2nd Prada T (HOL)

by Djendel x Pascha Z, 59.7 kg, 99,540.87 EUR; Owner: Mr. G.T. Zoetelief; Trainer: Mr Gerd T. Zoetelief; Jockey: Mr. Patrick Dobbs

3rd Sir Bani Yas (FR)

DEBBIE BURT PHOTO

by Amer x Nassem El Baher, 62.2 kg, 59,724.52 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem

Also ran: 4th-TM Thunder Struck (USA) by Majd Al Arab x Bonnett; 5th-Rawah (GB) by Amer x Nouba Al Maury; 6thSahabba (FR) by Nizam x Djesabelle; 7th-Amjad Al Aziz (FR) by Dahess x Aghami; 8th-Lahoob (GB) by Amer x Dirama; 9th-Kao Kat MHF (USA) by Kaolino x Here Kitty Kitty; 10th-Karar (UAE) by Dahess x Laila

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Al Rayyan Cup (Prix Kesberoy)

Group 1, Deauville, France, 8/13/2016 Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 3-year-olds, entries: 7 Prize money: 50,000 EUR 1st

Dahham (FR)

by Mahabb x Fanar, 57.0 kg, 25,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. D. Guillemin; Jockey: Mr. Alexandre Gavilan

2nd Ahzar (FR)

by Munjiz x Frasquitha, 57.0 kg, 10,000 EUR; Owner: Mr. Jean-Marc De Watrigant/ Haras de Beguerie; Trainer: Mr. Damien Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Ioritz Mendizabal

3rd Ebraz (GB)

Also ran: 4th-Lwsail (FR) by Amer x Kerra; 5th- Shabih Alreeh (GB) by Jaafer ASF x Queen Kong; 6th-Al Mounteze Monlau (FR) by Nashwan Al Khalidiah x Tadri; 7th-Jamas DA (BEL) by AF Albahar x Toyah DA

APRH PHOTO

by Amer x Massamarie, 57.0 kg, 7,500 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Cristian Demuro

Doha Cup (Prix Manganate)

Group 1, Deauville, France, 8/13/2016 Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 6 Prize money: 50,000 EUR 1st

Sylvine al Maury (FR)

by Munjiz x Savavit al Maury, 56.0 kg, 25,000 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry of Oman; Trainer: Mrs. Jean-François Bernard; Jockey: Mr Jean-Bernard Eyquem

2nd Majeed (QA)

by Amer x Zabieh, 57.5 kg, 10,000 EUR; Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier

3rd Gazwan (GB)

by Amer x Arc de Ciel, 57.5 kg, 7,500 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon

APRH PHOTO

Also ran: 4th-Djelamer (FR) by Amer x Djelana; 5th-Ibn Azadi (FR) by Azadi x Al Gazalla; 6th-Reda (QA) by Burning Sand x Ba’scherit

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HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Hawthorn Hill International Stakes Group 1, Sandown Park, Great Britain, 8/20/2016 Distance: 1,600 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 8 Prize money: 99,540.87 EUR (80,000 GBP) 1st

Sir Bani Yas (FR)

by Amer x Nassem El Baher, 1:54:24, 62.2 kg, 49,770.43 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea

2nd Aghsaan (GB)

by Al Jakbar x Sophie du Loup, 59.7 kg, 19,908.17 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Philip Collington; Jockey: Mr. Ted Durcan

3rd Awzaan (GB)

DEBBIE BURT PHOTO

by Al Saoudi x Ester du Paon, 62.2 kg, 11,944.90 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. James Owen; Jockey: Mr. George Baker

Also ran: 4th-Lahoob (GB) by Amer x Dirama; 5th-Amaar (GB)

by Amer x Feline Du Cassou; 6th-Jaldi Karo (GB) by Jehol de Cardonne x Merwah; 7th-Furry (GB) by Amer x Dalkia du Montier; 8th-Alcea Rosea (GB) by Khoutoubia x CV Tulee

International Malazgirt Trophy Group 1, Istanbul, Turkey, 9/04/2016

Distance: 1,600 m, raced on grass, 3-year-olds and older, entries: 7 Prize money: 110,499.43 EUR (282,115.00 TRY) 1st

Gumburgumbur (TUR)

by Kaizbert x Kalamis Esintisi, 1:46:46, 60.0 kg, 64,999.67 EUR; Owner: Eng. Alagoz; Trainer: B. Sandan; Jockey: Mr. Halis Karatas

2nd Uluer (TUR)

by Saruhanaga x Malibu Girl, 60.0 kg, 25,999.87 EUR; Owner: Mr. Erdogan Senocakli; Trainer: Mr. T. Sit; Jockey: Mr. Selim Kaya

TURKISH JOCKEY CLUB PHOTO

3rd Kao Kat MHF (USA)

by Kaolino x Here Kitty Kitty, 60.0 kg, 12,999.93 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Nasser bin Mohammed Al Hashar; Trainer: Ms. B. Deutrom; Jockey: Harry Bentley

Also ran: 4th-Mouheeb (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x Sandytiki; 5thAmankaya (TUR) by Kafkasli x Amani; 6th-Miss Dahess MNM (GER) by Dahess x Zuzanka; 7th-Cherka de Chaillac (FR) by Akim de Ducor x Darika

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President of the UAE Cup (UK Arabian Derby) Group 1, Doncaster, Great Britain, 9/08/2016

Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds, entries: 8 Prize money: 99,540.87 EUR (80,000 GBP) 1st

Lightning Bolt (FR)

by Munjiz x Oleya du Loup, 2:22:05, 57.6 kg, 49,770.43 EUR; Owner: Landgoed Waterland; Trainer: Ms Karin R. van den Bos; Jockey: Mr. A. De Vries

2nd Tayf (FR)

by Amer x Djelmila, 57.6 kg, 19,908.17 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier

3rd Khataab (FR)

Also ran: 4th-Jamaayil (GB) by Al Jakbar x Hathrah; 5th-Dossar Athbah (GB) by Amer x Manade; 6th-Lou Raynal (FR) by Kerbella x Dorian du Clement; 7th-Al Raha (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Hamiya

DEBBIE BURT PHOTO

by Amer x Djelana, 57.6 kg, 11,944.90 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy: Jockey: Mr. Jerome Crabe

Qatar Cup (Prix Dragon)

Group 1, Chantilly, France, 9/11/2016 Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 6 Prize money: 60,000 EUR 1st

Al Mourtajez (FR)

by Dahess x Arwa, 58.0 kg, 30,000 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge

2nd Majeed (QA)

by Amer x Zabieh, 58.0 kg, 12,000 EUR; Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier

3rd TM Thunder Struck (USA)

by Majd Al Arab x Bonnett; 58.0 kg, 9,000 EUR; Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Gaetan Faucon

NOËLLE DERRE PHOTO

Also ran: 4th-Valentin (FR) by Amer x Naira; 5th-Samima (FR) by Dahess x Oleya du Loup; 6th-Thabit (FR) by Munjiz x Dahwa

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Qatar Arabian Trophy des Pouliches Group 1, Saint-Cloud, France, 9/30/2016

Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 3-year-olds, fillies only, entries: 13 Prize money: 100,000 EUR 1st

Samaa (FR)

by Majd Al Arab x Noorah, 56.0 kg, 50,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier

2nd Djaikiri Safinat (FR)

by Dahess x Jedeida, 56.0 kg, 20,000 EUR; Owner: Renee-Laure Koch; Trainer: Mr. D. Guillemin; Jockey: Mr. Alexandre Gavilan

3rd Diva du Paon (FR)

JUMHAIM PHOTO

by Munjiz x Jade du Paon, 56.0 kg, 15,000 EUR; Owner: Sergio Raffaello; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon

Also ran: 4th-Muneera (FR) by Dormane x Hamiya; 5th-Cherie de

Ghazal (FR) by Akbar x Cirocoe de Ghazal; 6th-Daisy des Vialettes (FR) by No Risk Al Maury x Usa des Vialettes; 7th-Dhabab (FR) by Dormane x Tippie; 8th-Riskamiss D’Or Up (FR) by No Risk al Maury x Miss Dior; 9th-Jamas DA (BEL) by AF Albahar x Toyah DA; 10th-Abudhabi Princess (FR) by Munjiz x UAE Dynamic; 11th-Lawa’has (GB) by Munjiz x Magadir ASF; 12th-Ainhoa Winwin (FR) by Munjiz x Ainhoa Simili; 13th-Alma de Saint Lau (FR) by Shart Al Khalidiah x Mindor du Bournais

Qatar Arabian Trophy des Poulains Group 1, Saint-Cloud, France, 9/30/2016

Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 3-year-olds, colts and geldings only, entries: 12 Prize money: 100,000 EUR 1st

Motrag (FR)

by Amer x Digama, 56.0 kg, 50,000 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Jérôme Cabre

2nd Zikreet (FR)

by Dahess x Dormadora, 56.0 kg, 20,000 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Baptiste Hamel

3rd Ahzar (FR)

JUHAIM PHOTO

by Munjiz x Frasquitha, 56.0 kg, 15,000 EUR; Owner: Mr. Jean-Marc De Watrigant/ Haras de Beguerie; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Ioritz Mendizabal

Also ran: 4th-Ebraz (GB) by Amer x Massamarie; 5th-Barnamaj (FR) by No Risk al Maury x Tashreefat; 6th-Dahham (FR) by Mahabb x Fanar; 7th-Lwsail (FR) by Amer x Kerra; 8th-Al Hantar Monlau (FR) by Burning Sand x Salalah de Monlau; 9th-Al Mouzdaher (FR) by General x Al Zahrah; 10th-Al Mounteze Monlau (FR) by Nashwan Al Khalidiah x Tadri; 11th-Melk (FR) by Munjiz x Florihala

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Qatar Arabian Trophy des Juments Group 1, Chantilly, France, 10/01/2016

Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds, fillies only, entries: 9 Prize money: 150,000 EUR 1st

Naziq (FR)

by Mahabb x Aleefa, 56.0 kg, 75,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem

2nd Jeyoosh (FR)

by Amer x Digama, 56.0 kg, 30,000 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Faleh Bughenaim

3rd Najda (QA)

Also ran: 4th-Jumuh (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x Mangadore; 5thWorood (FR) by Akbar x Starmania; 6th-Calm (FR) by Dahess x Qalifornia; 7th-Princesse Monlau (FR) by Munjiz x Salalah de Monlau; 8th-Ghobat Bahar (FR) by Amer x Amsara D’Aroco; 9th-Cherka de Chaillac (FR) by Akim de Ducor x Darika

JUHAIM PHOTO

by Amer x Margouia, 56.0 kg, 22,500 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Richard Mullen

Qatar Arabian World Cup

Group 1, Chantilly, France, 10/02/2016 Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 15 Prize money: 1,000,000 EUR 1st

Al Mourtajez (FR)

by Dahess x Arwa, 58.0 kg, 500,000 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge

2nd Mehdaaf Athbah (GB)

by Amer x Keen Game, 57.5 kg, 200,000 EUR; Owner: Athbah Stud Ltd.; Trainer: Mr. P. Sogorb; Jockey: Mr. Pierre-Carhles Boudot

3rd Tayf (FR)

Also ran: 4th-Gazwan (GB) by Amer x Arc de Ciel; 5th-Valentin (FR) by Amer x Naira; 6th-Prada T (HOL) by Djendel x Pascha Z; 7th-Sylvine al Maury (FR) by Munjiz x Savavit al Maury; 8th-Sir Bani Yas (FR) by Amer x Nassem El Baher; 9th-Rawah (GB) by Amer x Nouba Al Maury; 10th-Lahoob (GB) by Amer x Dirama; 11th-Macha’allah (FR) by Amer x Arwa; 12th-Vulcain du Clos (FR) by Monsieur al Maury x Jamaa du Breuil; 13th-Samima (FR)

by Dahess x Oleya du Loup; 14th-Laft Nethar (QA) by Majd Al Arab x Nevada de Cardonne; 15th-Reda (QA) by Burning Sand x Ba’scherit

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JUHAIM PHOTO

by Amer x Djelmila, 57.5 kg, 150,000 EUR; Owner: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier

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

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

RB Burn (USA)

by Majd Al Arab x Burnie Gee PW, 57.0 kg, 720,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Eric Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Gerald Avranche

2nd Mabrooka (FR)

by Mahabb x Shamayl, 55.0 kg, 240,000 EUR; Owner: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: M r. D. Guillemin; Jockey: Mr. Thierry Jarnet

3rd Sylvine al Maury (FR)

JUMHAIM PHOTO

by Munjiz x Savavit al Maury, 55.0 kg, 120,000 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem

Also ran: 4th-Sahabba (FR) by Nizam x Djesabelle; 5th-AF Mathmoon (UAE) by AF Albahar x Temptayshuhn; 6th-Al Mourtajez (FR) by Dahess x Arwa; 7th-Thakif (FR) by Mahabb x Sheena; 8th-Paddy’s Day (USA) by Burning Sand x AK Loretta; 9th-Loraa (FR) by Mawood x Aleefa; 10th-Abhaar (FR) by Tidjani x El Hafia; 11th-Kalino (USA)

by Kaolino x Virlaxy; 12th-Sand Victor (USA) by Burning Sand x Vague de Gemme; 13th-AF Tawaq (UAE) by AF Al Buraq x Fauvette al Maury; 14th-RB So Rich (USA) by TH Richie x Royale Fanfare; 15th-Faucon du Loup (FR) by Darweesh x Sirene du Loup; 16th-Thess Is Awesome (USA) by Dahess x In Awe

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GRADE 1

U . S . ra c e s

HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup Stakes – Amethyst Jewel – Arabian Triple Crown Grade 1, Sam Houston Race Park, USA, 3/5/2016 Distance: 7 furlongs, raced on dirt, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 10 Prize money: $48,000 1st

Paddys Day

by Burning Sand x AK Loretta, 1:32:23, 123 lb, $25,050; Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Kelsi Purcell

2nd F Sixteen

by Thoroughbred x Dixies Valentine, 123 lb, $8,350; Owner: Guy Neivens; Trainer: Randy Nunley; Jockey: Carol Cedeno

3rd Easter Man

by Burning Sand x Angel Proof, 123 lb, $4,175; Owner: Betty and Joseph Gillis; Trainer: Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Ivan Arellano

COADY PHOTO

Also ran: 4th-Quick And Rich by TH Richie x Quick Noon; 5thES Mi Cielo by Burning Sand x Heaven Kan Wait; 6th-Uptown Dannys Boy by Burning Sand x Wibwilcca; 7th-RB Rich by TH Richie x Royale Fanfare; 8th-Sammy V by Burning Sand x Heaven Kan Wait; 9th-RB Brilliant by Burning Sand x Ammante; 10th-Thess Is Awesome by Dahess x In Awe Paddys Day at the President of the UAE Cup at Churchill Downs racetrack.

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HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Darley Award Stakes Grade 1, Santa Anita Racetrack, USA, 4/2/2016

Distance: 1 1/16 miles, raced on dirt, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 10 Prize money: $100,000 1st

Thess Is Awesome

by Dahess x In Awe, 1:54:75, 124 lb, $49,500; Owner: Cre Run Enterprises LLC; Trainer: Lynn Ashby; Jockey: Travis Wales

2nd Paddys Day

by Burning Sand x AK Loretta, 124 lb, $18,000; Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Kelsi Purcell

3rd Easter Man

by Burning Sand x Angel Proof, 121 lb, $10,800; Owner: Betty and Joseph Gillis; Trainer: Jose Gonzalez; Jockey: Edwin Maldonado

BENOIT PHOTO

Also ran: 4th-Quick And Rich by TH Richie x Quick Noon; 5th-RB Rich by TH Richie x Royale Fanfare; 6th-Royal Richess

by TH Richie x Royal Atheena; 7th-F Sixteen by Thoroughbred x Dixies Valentine; 8th-Nouveau Rich by TH Richie x Djenzel; 9th-RB Brilliant by Burning Sand x Ammante; 10th-Jewell AA

by Burning Sand x Triumphs Pearl

Buzz Brauninger Arabian Distaff Handicap Grade 1, Delaware Park, USA, 9/3/2016

Distance: 11/8 miles, raced on dirt, 3-year-olds and older, entries: 6 Prize money: $45,125 1st

RB Madymoiselle

by Majd Al Areb x *Frynch, 2:04.72, 122 lb, $27,000; Owner: Rosebrook Farms LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Keiber Coa

2nd Lady Haha

by Norphe x Hilaritie, 123 lb, $9,000; Owner: Kathy and Paul Smoke; Trainer: Wallace Neilson; Jockey: Kevin Mendez

3rd All In All

DUSTIN ORONA PHOTO

by Dahess x All Tu Sexy, 116 lb, $4,950; Owner: Barbara Chur; Trainer: Aimee Hall; Jockey: Carol Cedeno

Also ran: 4th-Taylors Touchof Class by Dahess x Topoftheclass; 5th-Rich Craft by TH Richie x More Adoraable; 6th-RB Frynch Broad by Madjani x *Frynch

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Delaware Park Arabian Classic Handicap Grade 1, Delaware Park, USA, 9/10/2016

Distance: 1¼ miles, raced on dirt, 3-year-olds and older, entries: 7 Prize money: $51,000 1st

Paddys Day

by Burning Sand x AK Loretta, 2:16.74, 125 lb, $30,000; Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe

2nd RB Madymoiselle

by Majd Al Areb x *Frynch, 2:04.72, 115 lb, $10,000; Owner: Rosebrook Farms LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Keiber Coa

3rd Thess Is Awesome

by Dahess x In Awe, 118 lb, $5,500; Owner: Cre Run Enterprises LLC; Trainer: Lynn Ashby; Jockey: Travis Wales

COADY PHOTO

Also ran: 4th-F Sixteen by Thoroughbred x Dixies Valentine; 5th-RB Rich by TH Richie x Royale Fanfare; 6th-RB Frynch Broad by Madjani x *Frynch; 7th-Fine Hesst by Dahess x Full Of Finesse

Paddys Day in the Crow Valley Ranch Classic at Arapahoe Park.

The President of the UAE Cup

Grade 1, Churchill Downs, USA, 09/24/2016 Distance: 7 furlongs, raced on dirt, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 9 Prize Money: $107,600 1st

Paddys Day

by Burning Sand x AK Loretta, 1:53.49, 123 lb, $61,752; Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Calvin Borel

2nd Thess Is Awesome

by Dahess x In Awe, 123 lb, $19,920; Owner: Cre Run Enterprises LLC; Trainer: Lynn Ashby; Jockey: Travis Wales

3rd RB Madymoiselle

by Majd Al Areb x *Frynch, 120 lb, $9,960; Owner: Rosebrook Farms LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Keiber Coa

COADY PHOTO

Also ran: 4th-Sand Victor by Burning Sand x Vague De Gemme; 5th-Lady Haha by Norphe x Hilaritie; 6th-F Sixteen

by Thoroughbred x Dixies Valentine; 7th-Chndakasexpress by *Chndaka x Grand Masquerade; 8th-Sergeant Pepper MHF

by Amazing Son x Shippey Lane; 9th-CV Lily De Cardonne by *Nivour De Cardonne x CV Rocha Lily

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GROUP 2 note:

The Middle East racing season ran from November 2015-May 2016. Only those Middle East races run during these dates were included in the listings.

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

Qatar National Day Trophy Group 2, Doha, Qatar, 12/16/15

Distance: 2,000 m, raced on turf, 3-year-olds and older, colts and geldings, entries: 10 Prize money: 91,738 EUR (365,000 QAR) 1st 2nd 3rd

TM Thunder Struck (USA) by Majd Al Arab x Bonnett, 2:11.14, 60.0 kg, 52,290 EUR; Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: A. de Mieulle; Jockey: Jean Baptiste Hamel Nashmi (GB) by Amer x Danie Du Cassou, 60.0 kg, 20,182 EUR; Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. A de Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Gaetan Faucon Raddad (GB) by Amer x Djelmila; 60.0 kg; 10,091 EUR; Owner: Mr. Ahmed Abdullah Al Marzooqi; Trainer: Mr. A. Marzooqi, Oman; Jockey: Mr. Asad Al Siyabi

Also ran: 4th-Vetlana De Faust (FR) by Al Saoudi x Svetlana; 5th-Al Majh’Hoor (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x Dixie Darlene; 6th-Meghwaar (GB) by Kerbella x Djamour Des Forges; 7th-Jelmud (GB) by Amer x Dermech; 8th-Al Atique (GB) by Amer x Somra; 9th-Badriya Thabeth (FR) by Amperor Des Cedres x Sanfoura; 10th-Al Khattaf (GB)

by Amer x Aziza D’Arocco

Mazrat Al Ruwayah Sponsored by Lincoln Navigator Group 2, Meydan, UAE, 12/17/2015

Distance: 1,600 m, raced on dirt, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 12 Prize money: 44,947 EUR (180,000 AED) 1st 2nd 3rd

Manark (FR) by Mahabb x Mendra, 01:48:65, 60.0 kg, 108,000 AED; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. E. Charpy; Jockey: Mr. Paul Hanagan Sivit Al Maury (FR) by Akbar x Savavit Al Maury, 57.0 kg, 36,000 AED; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Al Mheiri; Jockey: Mr. Dane O’Neill Sha’Red (FR) by Bibi De Carrere x Rudina, 60.0 kg, 18,000 AED; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. N. Samiri; Jockey: Mr. Harry Bentley

Also ran: 4th-Richlore (USA) by TH Richie x Lore; 5th-Haajeb (FR) by Mawood x Shumoos; 6th-RB So Rich (USA) by TH Richie x Royale Fanfare; 7th-RB Torch (USA) by RH Richie x Burnie Gee PW; 8th-Burning Breeze (USA) by Burning Sand x Tri-Illusive Lady; 9th-AF Lafeh (UAE) by Amer x Houriya Bouznika; 10th-AF Sanadek (UAE) by Burning Sand x Fauvette Al Maury; 11th-Sand Legend (USA) by Burning Sand x Ferda Okba; 12th-Zakkarya (FR) by Akim De Ducor x El Akkaria

Qatar Derby

Group 2, Doha, Qatar, 12/30/2015 Distance: 2,000 m, raced on turf, 4-year-olds, colts and geldings, entries: 10 Prize money: 150,000 EUR (600,000 QAR) 1st 2nd 3rd

Gazwan (GB) by Amer x Arc De Ciel, 19:40, 58.0 kg, 85,500 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Harry Bentley Arkan (OM) by Sarab x Ghuzan, 58.0 kg, 33,000 EUR; Owner: Mr. Mohammed Rasid Al Sadi; Trainer: Mr. Hamood Al Raqadi; Jockey: Mr. Almotasem Al Balushi Rasi (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x Dixie Darlene, 58.0 kg, 16,500 EUR: Owner: Al Shahania Stud; Trainer: Mr. Jassim Mohammed Ghazali; Jockey: Mr. Tadgh O’Shea

Also ran: 4th-Mindza (FR) by Munjiz x Peguy; 5th-Zameer (FR) by Dahess x Djurdjura; 6th-Gidwa (GB) by Amer x Djamour Des Forges; 7th-Kimfalah (FR) by Akim De Ducor x Florihala; 8th-Samjida (FR) by Majd Al Arab x CR Samborsta; 9th-Bahia Du Barthas (FR) by Dahess x Jabala El Derkouch; 10th-Radwah (GB) by Amer x Nisaee

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Qatar Gold Sword

Group 2, Doha, Qatar, 4/07/2016 Distance: 2,000 m, raced on turf, 4-year-olds and older, colts and geldings, entries: 14 Prize money: 250,000 EUR (95,705 QAR) 1st 2nd 3rd

TM Thunder Struck (USA) by Majd Al Arab x Bonnett, 2:10:03, 60 kg, 142,500 EUR; Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. A. de Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Adrie De Vries Gazwan (GB) by Amer x Arc De Ciel, 60 kg, 55,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammd bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Mr. Harry Bentley Majeed (QA) by Amer x Zabieh, 60 kg, 27,500 EUR; Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. A. De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Gaetan Faucon

Also ran: 4th-Aba’ath (QA) by Amer x Redjila; 5th-Reda (QA) by Burning Sand x Ba’scherit; 6th-AJS Al Rayyan (QA) by Amer x Mangaline du Loup; 7th-Mayasa (USA) by Majd Al Arab x Frynch; 8th-Raddad (GB) by Amer x Djelmila; 9th-Aaley Al Magam (QA) by Amer x Abigaille; 10th-Saab (QA) by AF Albahar x Fille Des Sables; 11th-Mindza (FR) by Munjiz x Peguy; 12th-AJS Anfowan (QA) by Amer x Svetlana; 13th-Al Atique (GB) by Amer x Somra; 14th-Zameer (FR) by Dahess x Djurdjura

Prix de Carthage – Hannibal – HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Group 2, Toulouse, France, 4/22/2016

Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 8 Prize money: 35,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Murraaqib (FR) by Munjiz x Tashreefat, 02:16:15, 56.00 kg, 17,500 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. F. Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. François-Xavier Bertras Lightning Bolt (FR) by Muniz x Oleya du Loup; 56.00 kg, 7,000 EUR; Owner: Landgoed Waterland; Trainer: Mrs. K. Van Den Bos; Jockey: Mr. Ioritz Mendizabal Sir Bani Yas (FR) by Amer x Nassem El Baher, 60.00 kg, 5,250 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem

Also ran: 4th-Ziyadd (FR) by Bibi de Carrere x Mizzna; 5th-Mahess Du Soleil (FR) by Dahess x Dormah de Brugere; 6th-Lucky Sand (USA) by Burning Sand x Vague De Gemme; 7th-Ramiz Al Aziz (FR) by Akbar x Win Taouy; 8th-Mouheeb (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x Sandytiki

Qatar Prix de l’Elevage

Group 2, Toulouse, France, 4/30/2016 Distance: 2,000 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds, fillies only, entries: 9 Prize money: 20,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Jumuh (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x Mangadore, 2:15:80, 58.00 kg, 10,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. F. Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. François-Xavier Bertras Mabrooka (FR) by Mahabb x Shamayl; 58.00kg, 4,000 EUR; Owned by Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed; Trainer: Mr. D. Guillemin; Jockey: Mr. Thierry Jarnet Carsa du Ginioux (FR) by Dormane x Nacree Al Maury, 58.00 kg, 3,000 EUR; Owner: Earl Champ Gignoux; Trainer: Mr. D. Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Ioritz Mendizabal

Also ran: 4th-Worood (FR) by Akbar x Starmania; 5th-Shaghaf (AE) by Amer x Quinquinna; 6th-Jeyoosh (FR) by Amer x Digama; 7th-Cocktail De Ghazal (FR) by Dormane x Cokey De Ghazal; 8th-Zlatana (FR) by Akbar x Salma

Prix Nefta

Group 2, Bordeaux Le Bouscat, France, 5/23/2016 Distance: 1,900 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, fillies only, entries: 5 Prize money: 25,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Rawah (GB) by Amer x Nauba Al Maury, 02:20:53, 58.0 kg, 12,500 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: F. Rohaut; Jockey: François-Xavier Bertras Mabrooka (FR) by Mahabb x Shamayl, 55.0 kg, 5,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed; Trainer: Mr. D. Guillemin; Jockey: Mr. Thierry Jarnet Al Fahda (FR) by Azadi x Al Mazina, 58.0 kg, 3,750 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Jérôme Cabre

Also ran: 4th-Macha’allah (FR) by Amer x Arwa

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Criterium des Pouliches

Group 2, La Teste, France, 7/05/2016 Distance: 1,900 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, fillies and mares, entries: 6 Prize money: 25,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Naziq (FR) by Mahabb x Aleefa, 56.00 kg, 12,500 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem Rawah (GB) by Amer x Nouba Al Maury, 58.00 kg, 5,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. F. Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. François-Xavier Bertras Sahabba (FR) by Nizam x Djesabelle, 58.00 kg, 3,750 EUR; Owner: Mr. Jean-Marc De Watrigant/Haras de Beguerie; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Baptiste Hame

Also ran: 4th-Princesse Monlau (FR) by Munjiz x Salalah de Monlau; 5th-AJS Rudainah (QA) by Dahess x Amiga; 6th-Al Fahda (FR) by Azadi x Al Mazina;

Emirates Equestrian Federation International Stakes Group 2, Newbury, Great Britain, 7/24/2016

Distance: 1,400 m, raced on grass, 3-year-olds, colts and geldings, entries: 15 Prize money: 24,885.22 EUR (20,000 GBP) 1st 2nd 3rd

Urge di Gallura (ITY) by Caligola x Elettra De Nulvi, 57.15 kg, 1:35:96, 12,442.61 EUR; Owner: Razza Latina SAS; Trainer: Endo Botti; Jockey: Antonio Fresu Shabih Alreeh (GB) by Jaafer ASF x Queen Kong, 57.15 kg, 4,977.04 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Julian Smart; Jockey: Harry Bentley Alazeez (GB) by Madjani x Zormania, 57.15 kg, 2,986.23 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: James Owen; Jockey: Mr. François-Xavier Bertras

Also ran: 4th-Alrazeen (GB) by Madjani x Qosheeyya; 5th-Orage DA (BEL) by AF Albahar x Onaida DA; 6th-Jamas DA (BEL) by AF Albahar x Toyah DA; 7th-Farar (GB) by Munjiz x Laila; 8th-Kamel Athbah (GB) by Munjiz x Keen Game; 9th-Khattaf Athbah (GB) by Mahabb x Kolver; 10th-Mersal (GB) by Munjiz x Even Keener; 11th-Bjarqi DA (BEL) by AF Albahar x Nahora DA; 12th-Lawa’has (GB) by Munjiz x Magadir ASF; 13th-Naishaan (FR) by No Risk Al Maury x Horkidee; 14th-Drake de Palmas (FR) by Abu Alemarat x Karissima; 15thHesamiah Athbah (GB) by Munjiz x Karouj

Royal Cavalry of Oman Clarendon International Stakes Group 2, Newbury, Great Britain, 8/13/2016

Distance: 1,000 m, raced on grass, 3-year-olds and older, colts and geldings, entries: 8 Prize money: 18,663.91 EUR (15,000 GBP) 1st 2nd 3rd

Kao Kat MHF (USA) by Kaolino x Here Kitty Kitty, 62.2 kg, 9,331.96 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Nasser bin Mohammedd Al Hashar; Trainer: Ms. B Deutrom; Jockey: Mr. Sean Levey Radames (FR) by Kerbella x Mlaika, 66.7 kg; 3,732.78 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Philip Collington; Jockey: Mr. Paul Hanagan Lou Raynal (FR) by Kerbella x Dorian du Clement, 62.2 kg, 2,239.67 EUR; Trainer: Ms. B. Deutrom; Jockey: Mr. Oisin Murphy

Also ran: 4th-Jaldi Karo (GB) by Jehol de Carrere x Merwah; 5th-Khattaf Athbah (GB) by Mahabb x Kolver; 6th-Zayin Zodiac (GB) by Dahess x CS Comete; 7thMaghazi (GB) by Chndaka x Nirva De Cardonne; 8th-Spirited Game (GB) by Vert Olive x Keen Game

International IFAHR Trophy

Group 2, Istanbul, Turkey, 9/03/2016 Distance: 2,100 m, raced on dirt, 3-year-olds and older, fillies and mares, entries 7 Prize money: 76,499.07 EUR (195,309.00 TRY) 1st 2nd 3rd

Handassa (FR) by Madjani x Ziva, 2:22:93, 60.00 kg, 44,999.98 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. F. Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. François-Xavier Bertras Merih (TUR) by Bilgin x Neome, 60.00 kg, 17,999.76 EUR; Owner: T.H. Onar; Trainer: Hal. Yildiz; Jockey: Mr. Halis Karatas Vulcain du Clos (FR) by Monsieur al Maury x Jamaa du Breuil, 60.00 kg, 8,999.68 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Mr. Charles Gourdain; Jockey: Mr. David Morisson

Also ran: 4th-Adaagasi (TUR) by Aga Karaca x Adagulu; 5th-Riskamiss d’Or Up (FR) by No Risk al Maury x Miss Dior; 6th-Euro Dahess MNM (GER) by Dahess x Echana; 7th-Al Yasoub (FR) by Dormane x Gharnooga

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French Arabian Breeders Challenge Classic Group 2, Toulouse, France, 10/27/2016

Distance: 2,200 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 7 Prize money: 45,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Khataab (FR) by Amer x Djelana, 57.00 kg, 22,500 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Jérôme Cabre Ziyadd (FR) by Bibi de Carrere x Mizzna; 57.00 kg, 9,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. A. De Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem Samima (FR) by Dahess x Oleya du Loup, 56.00 kg, 6,750 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Ms. Karin R. van den Bos; Jockey: Mr. Antoine Hamelin

Also ran: 4th-Thabit (FR) by Munjiz x Dahwa; 5th-Aghsaan (GB) by Al Jakbar x Sophie du Loup

French Arabian Breeders Challenge Sprint Group 2, Toulouse, France, 10/27/2016

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

Jamaayil (GB) by Al Jakbar x Hathrah, 56.00 kg, 22,500 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Philip Collington; Jockey: Mr. François-Xavier Bertras Ghazwa (FR) by Zawam x Gharnooga, 56.00 kg, 9,000 EUR; Owner: Dr. Mohammad Al Nujaifi; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon Amjad Al Aziz (FR) by Dahess x Aghami, 58.00 kg, 6,750 EUR; Owner: Mrs. M. Daverio-Scharfenberg; Trainer: Mr. SR Simon; Jockey: Mr. Manueddu

Also ran: 4th-Worood (FR) by Akbar x Starmania; 5th-Lahoob (GB) by Amer x Dirama; 6th-Mirna (FR) by Mahabb x Gliptika; 7th-Aba’ath (QA) by Amer x Redjila

French Arabian Breeders Challenge Pouliches - HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup Group 2, Toulouse, France, 10/27/2016 Distance: 1,600 m, raced on grass, 3-year-olds, fillies only, entries: 8 Prize money: 45,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Karimah (FR) by Munjiz x Kahina de Monlau, 57.00 kg, 22,500 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Mr. F. Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. François-Xavier Bertras Diva du Paon (FR) by Munjiz x Jade du Paon, 57.00 kg, 9,000 EUR; Owner: Sergio Raffaello; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Christophe Soumillon Muneera (FR) by Dormane x Hamiya, 57.00 kg, 6,750 EUR; Owner: Al Nujaifi Racing LTD; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. David Michaux

Also ran: 4th-Daisy des Vialettes (FR) by No Risk Al Maury x Usa des Vialettes; 5th-Abudhabi Princess (FR) by Munjiz x UAE Dynamic; 6th-Cherie de Ghazal (FR) by Akbar x Cirocoe de Ghazal; 7th-Ainhoa Winwin (FR) by Munjiz x Ainhoa Simili; 8th-Dhabab (FR) by Dormane x Tippie

French Arabian Breeders Challenge Poulains Group 2, Toulouse, France, 10/27/2016

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

Nafees (FR) by Azadi x Vivamaria, 58.00 kg, 22,500 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Charles Gourdain; Jockey: Valentin Seguy Al Mounteze Monlau (FR) by Nashwan Al Khalidiah x Tadri, 58.00 kg, 9,000 EUR; Owner: Mrs. Marie Ange Bourdette; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem Barnamaj (FR) by No Risk al Maury x Tashreefat, 58.00 kg, 6,750 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. F. Rohaut; Jockey: Mr. François-Xavier Bertras

Also ran: 4th-Zikreet (FR) by Dahess x Dormadora; 5th-Rmmas (FR) by Mahabb x Shamayl; 6th-Dahham (FR) by Mahabb x Fanar; 7th-Al Hantar Monlau (FR) by Burning Sand x Salalah de Monlau

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GRADE 2 U . S . ra c e s

Texas Six Shooter Arabian Stakes

Grade 2, Sam Houston Race Park, USA, 2/6/2016 Distance: 7 furlongs, raced on dirt, 4-year-olds and older, colts and geldings, entries: 7 Prize money: $30,000 1st 2nd 3rd

Easter Man

by Burning Sand x Angel Proof, 1:34:20; 123 lb, $16,470; Owner: Joe and Betty Gillis; Trainer: Jernesto Torrez; Jockey: Ivan Arellano Watchmaker

by Thouroughbred x Tiking Away; 123 lb, $5,490; Owner: Guy Neivens; Trainer: Randy Nunley; Jockey: Carol Cedeno RB Madjyk Man

by Madjani x *Frynch; 123 lb, $2,745; Owner: Rosebrook Farms LLC; Trainer: Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Iram Diego

Also ran: 4th-Uptown Dannys Boy by Burning Sand x Wibwilcca; 5th-Kafo by Burning Sand x *Frynch; 6th-Kenzo CS by Norphe x Karizma CS; 7th-Khouros CS by Big Easy x Kador N Braebrae

Texas Arabian Yellow Rose Stakes

Grade 2, Sam Houston Race Park, USA, 2/6/2016 Distance: 7 furlongs, raced on dirt, 4-year-olds, fillies only, entries: 7 Prize money: $30,000 1st 2nd 3rd

Jewell AA

by Burning Sand x Triumphs Pearl, 1:34:60, 123 lb, $16,020; Owner: Joe and Betty Gillis; Trainer: Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez RB Madymoiselle

by Majd Al Arab x *Frynch; 123 lb, $5,340; Owner: Rosebrook Farms LLC; Trainer: Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Ivan Arelleno Wall Street Watch

by Thoroughbred x Sand Witchh,123 lb, $2,670; Owner: Guy Neivens; Trainer: Randy Nunley; Jockey: Carol Cedeno.

Also ran: 4th-Pams Masquerade by Walk The Line x Grand Masquerade; 5th-RB Big N Rich by TH Richie x Burnie Gee PW; 6th-My Katalina by Mags Mad Max x Kittilina; 7th-Brets Philly by Golly Bret x Miss Philly

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HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup – Emerald Jewel – Arabian Triple Crown Grade 2, Pleasanton, USA, 7/2/2016 Distance: 6 furlongs on dirt, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 10 Prize money: $51,100 1st 2nd 3rd

Sand Victor

by Burning Sand x *Vague De Gemme, 1:17:89, 124 lb, $26,350; Owner: Joe and Betty Gillis; Trainer: Terri Eaton; Jockey: Hugo Herrera Paddys Day

by Burning Sand x AK Loretta, 124 lb, $8,650; Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Kelsi Purcell Uptown Dannys Boy

by Burning Sand x Wibwilcca, 124 lb, $5,210; Owner: Ali Haddad; Trainer: Mark Powell; Jockey: Ramon Guce

Also ran: 4th-Easter Man by Burning Sand x Angel Proof; 5th-Sammy V by Burning Sand x Heaven Kan Wait; 6th-Raineing Sand by Burning Sand x PS Stinas Sage; 7thAyers by Burning Sand x BW Ali Catt; 8th-By Golly Its Hot by Burning Sand x Golly Gal; 9th-Twice Rich by TH Richie x Virteuce

Delaware Park Arabian Oaks Cre Run Oaks Arabian Distaff Stakes Grade 2, Delaware Park, USA, 8/6/2016

Distance: 1 1/16 miles on dirt, 3 and 4-year-olds, fillies, entries: 9 Prize money: $32,000 1st 2nd 3rd

Lady Haha

by Norphe x Hilaritie, 1:59:33, 123 lb, $18,000; Owner: Kathy and Paul Smoke; Trainer: Wallace Neilson; Jockey Kevin Mendez RB Madymoiselle

by Majd Al Arab x *Frynch, 123 lb, $6,000; Owner: Rosebrook Farms LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe CV Lily De Cardonne by *Nivour De Cardonne x CV Rocha Lily, 123 lb, $3,300; Owner: Justin Sherman; Trainer: Lynn Ashby; Jockey: Kirsten Swan

Also ran: 4th-Burning Charm by Burning Sand x Triumphs Silkie; 5th-RB Big N Rich by TH Richie x Burnie Gee PW; 6th-Sierra Winds by DA Adios x A Second Wind; 7th-Ruby AA by Burning Sand x Triumphs Pearl; 8th Jewell AA by Burning Sand x Triumphs Pearl; 9th-Grandiosa CS by Elios D Carrere x Zucchera CS

Delaware Park Arabian Derby (formerly Bob Magness Memorial Derby) Grade 2, Delaware Park, USA, 8/20/2016

Distance: 1 1/4 miles on dirt, 3 and 4-year-olds, entries: 5 Prize money: $30,000 1st 2nd 3rd

RB Madymoiselle

by Majd Al Arab x *Frynch, 2:20:01, 118 lb, $18,000; Owner: Rosebrook Farm; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Keiber Coa RB Nash

by Nashwan Al Khalidiah x RB Sand Storm,120 lb, $6,000, Owner: Rosebrook Farm; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe Quick Sand AA

by Burning Sand x Triumphs Silkie, 120 lb, $3,300; Owner: Joe and Betty Gillis; Trainer: Guy Smith; Jockey: Carol Cedeno

Also ran: 4th-RB Open Fire by Akim De Ducor x Burning Firestar; 5th-RB Fired Up by Burning Sand x Ginkga

HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Arabian Cup – Diamond Jewel – Arabian Triple Crown Grade 2, Los Alamitos, USA, 9/17/2016 Distance: 1 mile on dirt, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 9 Prize money: $51,250 1st 2nd 3rd

Sand Victor

by Burning Sand x *Vague De Gemme, 1:50:09, 124 lb, $25,898; Owner: Joe and Betty Gillis; Trainer: Terri Eaton; Jockey: Hugo Herrera Paddys Day

by Burning Sand x AK Loretta, 124 lb, $8,915; Owner: Quarter Moon Ranch LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Richard Mullen Twice Rich

by TH Richie x Virteuce; 124 lb, $4,175; Owner: Warren Shelley; Trainer: Helen Shelley; Jockey: Rosie Higgins

Also ran: 4th-Raineing Sand by Burning Sand x PS Stinas Sage; 5th-Ayers by Burning Sand x BW Ali Catt; 6th-Jess Is On Fire by Vazs Burning Destiny x Banders Naomi Ku; 7th-By Golly Its Hot by Burning Sand x Golly Gal; 8th-Zells Bells by SW Zell x Bonita Lorena; 9th-CR Ardiente by Burning Sand x Forty All

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GROUP 3 note:

IFAHR pattern races

The Middle East racing season ran from November 2015-May 2016.

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

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup

Group 3, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, UAE, 12/06/2015 Distance: 1,600 m, raced on turf, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 11 Prize money: 104,779 EUR (420,000 AED) 1st 2nd 3rd

Areem (FR) by Mahabb x Canelle De Carrere, 57.5 kg, 62,867 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mansour Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. N. Samiri; Jockey: Mr. Richard Mullen Abhaar (UAE) by Al Nasr x Aliaa, 59.5 kg, 20,956 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. E. Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea Abu Alabyad (FR) by Akbar x Ortie, 59.5 kg, 10,478 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. E. Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Gerald Avranche

Also ran: 4th-RB Smokin Rich (USA) by TH Richie x Dixies Chick; 5th-Thakif (FR) by Mahabb x Sheena; 6th-Sha’Red (FR) by Bibi De Carrere x Rudina; 7th-Sharaf Al Reef (UAE) by Bibi De Carrere x Nomarchie; 8th-AF Sanadek (UAE) by Burning Sand x Fauvette Al Maury; 9th-Ghadeer (GB) by Munjiz x Dorswane Du Cayrou; 10th-Bony Des Vialettes (FR) by Kerbella x Quarmen Des Vialettes; 11th-AK Adour (FR) by Akbar x Petite Class

Al Ruwais

Group 3, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2/07/2016 Distance: 1,000 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 8 Prize money: 73,148 EUR (300,000 AED) 1st 2nd 3rd

Shateh (FR) by Mahabb x Fanar, 58.0 kg, 180,000 AED; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mansour Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. N. Samiri; Jockey: Mr. Harry Bentley Sha’Red (FR) by Bibi De Carrere x Rudina, 60.0 kg, 60,000 AED; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. N. Samiri; Jockey: Mr. Wayne Smith RB Torch (USA) by TH Richie x Burnie Gee PW, 58.0 kg, 30,000 AED; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Mr. Trainer: E. Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea

Also ran: 4th-RB So Rich (USA) by TH Richie x Royale Fanfare; 5th-Najem S’Heel (UAE) by Big Easy x Lazia Lotoise; 6th-Delishess (USA) by Dahess x Polish Rye; 7th-Aziz (UNR) by Nougatin x Aaran; 8th-Ijad by Sire D’Albret x Julie De Syrah

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Arabian Triple Crown Round 2 Group 3, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2/21/2016

Distance: 2,200 m, raced on grass, 5-year-olds, entries: 7 Prize money: 73,343 EUR (300,000 AED) 1st 2nd 3rd

Mahbooba (FR) by Bibi De Carrere x Nevada Du Loup, 2:30:64, 53.0 kg, 180,000 AED; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. E. Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Richard Mullen Sniper De Monlau (FR) by Calin Du Loup x Clairvoyant, 56.0 kg, 60,000 AED; Owner: Abdul Ghani Abdulla Abdul Ghani Al Abdul-Ghani; Trainer: Mr. H. Al Alawi; Jockey: Mr. Hector Crouch Badira De Monlau (FR) by Munjiz x Sultana De Monlau, 53.0 kg, 30,000 AED; Owner: Abdul Ghani Abdulla Abdul Ghani Al AbdulGhani; Trainer: Mr. H. Al Alawi; Jockey: Mr. Royston Ffrench

Also ran: 4th-Meydan Du Paon (FR) by Mahabb x Jade De Paon; 5th-Cloe De Faust (FR) by Mahabb x Hagnes De Faust; 6th-RV Moulins Monarch (USA) by Moulin Rouge x Royal Ambiance; 7th-Shehab Abu Dhabi (UAE) by Al Kesbe x Bohiya

Arabian Triple Crown Round 3

Group 3, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, UAE, 3/06/2016 Distance: 2,400 m, raced on turf, 4-year-olds, entries: 10 Prize money: 74,619 EUR (300,000 AED) 1st 2nd 3rd

Sniper De Monlau (FR) by Calin Du Loup x Clairvoyant, 56.0 kg, 02:42:24; 180,000 AED; Owner: Abdul Ghani Abdulla Abdul Ghani Al Abdul-Ghani; Trainer: Mr. H. Al Alawi; Jockey: Mr. Royston Ffrench Mahbooba (FR) by Bibi De Carrere x Nevada Du Loup, 56.5 kg, 60,000 AED; Owner: HH Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. E. Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Richard Mullen Maydan Du Paon (FR) by Mahabb x Jade Du Paon, 55.0 kg, 30,000 AED; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. E. Lemartinel; Jockey: Mr. Gerald Avranche

Also ran: 4th-Badira De Monlau (FR) by Munjiz x Sultana De Monlau; 5th-RV Moulins Monarch (USA) by Moulin Rouge MAF x Royal Ambiance; 6th-Al Dheeb (FR) by Calin Du Loup x Anipa; 7th-Cloe De Faust (FR) by Mahabb x Hagnes De Faust; 8th-Sarab Al Reef (UAE) by Bibi De Carrere x AF Yasater; 9th-Eiz Al Reef (UAE) by Saklawi Jadrane x Izmana; 10th-Cristal Des Vialettes (FR) by Kerbella x Norwane Des Vialettes

Sprinter Championship

Group 3, Doha, Qatar, 3/17/2016 Distance: 1,100 m, raced on grass, 5-year-olds and older, fillies and mares, entries: 14 Prize money: 36,761EUR (150,000 QAR) 1st 2nd 3rd

Istibdad (QA) by AF Albahar x Mari Chou, 60.0 kg, 85,500 QAR; Owner: Injaaz Stud; Trainer: Mr. Jassim Mohammed Ghazali; Jockey: Mr. Stephan Ladjadj Masnoon (QA) by Amer x Redjila, 60.0 kg, 33,000 QAR; Owner: Injaaz Stud; Trainer: Mr. Jassim Mohammed Ghazali; Jockey: Mr. Adrie De Vries AJS Fath Elkheir (QA) by Amer x Aicha Du Berlais, 60.0 kg, 16,500 QAR; Owner: Al Jeryan Stud; Trainer: Mr. M.H.K. Al Attiyah; Jockey: Mr. Yousef Al Hajri

Also ran: 4th-Zameer (FR) by Dahess x Djurdjura; 5th-Mutazz (QA) by Amer x Zeinah; 6th-Mekhbatt (QA) by Burning Sand x Gardenia Gora; 7th-Ba’sil (GB) by Amer x Somra; 8th-Samjida (FR)

by Majd Al Arab x CR Samborsta; 9th-Mindza (FR) by Munjiz x Peguy; 10th-Mujidd (QA) by Majd Al Arab x Mabrookah; 11th-Tuyoorna (QA) by Al Mudaffar x Mari Chou; 12th-Jelmud (GB) by Amer x Dermech; 13th-TM Reagan Bret (USA) by Burning Sand x FC Bint Chezi; 14th-AJS Quhir by Martin Al Maury x AF A’ajabatini

Wathba Stud Farm Cup

Group 3, Jägersro, Sweden, 5/03/2016 Distance: 1,730 m, raced on dirt, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 12 Prize money: 14,458.46 EUR (125,000.00 SEK) 1st 2nd 3rd

Gazel T (HOL) by Prince D’Orient x Gracja, 1:59:4, 61.0 kg, 7,229.23 EUR; Owner: Mr. G.T. Zoetelief; Trainer: Mr. Gerd T. Zoetelief; Jockey: Mr. Jacob Johansen Paramour T (HOL) by Djendel x Porta T, 1:59:5, 59.0 kg, 3,614.61 EUR; Owner: Mr. G.T. Zoetelief; Trainer: Mr. Gerd T. Zoetelief; Jockey: Mr. Nicolaj Stott Al Janoob (GB) by Magic De Piboul x Ester Du Paon, 2:0:2, 61.0 kg, 1,445.85 EUR; Owner: Mrs. Maria Hagman-Eriksson; Trainer: Mrs. Maria Hagman-Eriksson; Jockey: Mr. F. Janetzky

Also ran: 4th-Pamills Lipse (SWE) by Top Flyte x Pamill; 5th-Pentagon (DEN) by Marwan x Pengalia Kossack; 6th-Bachair Qardabiyah (FR) by Dormane x Turkia; 7th-Niraan (GB) by Madjani x Tarfih; 8th-Hurra (FR) by Asad Saif x Hamiya; 9th-W Catchcash (SWE) by Dormande x Winstra; 10th-Jumeira Palm by Monsieur Al Maury x Tamani; 11th-Bisht (GB) by Bengali d’Albret x Qosheeyya; 12th-Mad Makz (SWE) by Makzan x Dermech

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ARO Cup

Group 3, Newbury, Great Britain, 5/14/2016 Distance: 1,600 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, fillies and mares, entries: 10 Prize money: 18,663.91 EUR (15,000.00 GBP) 1st 2nd 3rd

Aghsaan (GB) by Al Jakbar x Sophie du Loup (GB), 1:52:28, 59.7 kg, 9,331.96 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Philip Collington; Jockey: Mr. Tadhg O’Shea Kao Kat MHF (USA) by Kaolino x Here Kitty Kitty, 62.2 kg, 3,732.78 EUR; Owner: Sheikh Nasser bin Mohammed Al Hashar; Trainer: Ms. B. Deutrom; Jockey: Mr. David Probert Radames (FR) by Kerbella x Mlaika, 62.2 kg, 2,239.67 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum; Trainer: Mr. Philip Collington; Jockey: Mr. Dane O’Neill

Also ran: 4th-Zayin Zodiac (GB) by Dahess x CS Comete; 5th-Yeskan Du Cayrou by Njewman x Yesmina Du Cayrou; 6th-Suman DA (BEL) by Majd Al Arab x Fouwzia DA; 7th-Jaldi Karo (GB) by Jehol de Carrere x Merwah; 8th-Baume du Breuil (FR) by Monsieur Al Maury x Jamaa du Breuil; 9th-Storm Troupour (USA) by Nivour de Cardonne x ES Ornetta; 10th-Aljawaaher (FR) by Bengali D’Albret) x Tamani

Grand Prix de Carthage

Group 3, Kassar Said, Tunisia, 5/21/2016 Distance: 2,000 m, raced on dirt, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 15 Prize money: 51,516.50 EUR (120,000 TND) 1st 2nd 3rd

Estilame (TN) by Djelmane x Roufoud, 2:30:02, 58.0 kg, 66,000 TND; Owner: Fazaa Mounir; Trainer: Mr. Chahreddine L’Alibi; Jockey: Mr. Aymen Ghabri Dhkar (TN) by Issaoui x Ouahida, 58.0 kg, 26,400 TND; Owner: Ms. Baccouche; Trainer: Mr. Chahreddine L’Alibi; Jockey: Mr. Med. Sahbi Baccouche Al Khalil (TN) by Tidjam Lotois x Kammoucha, 58.0 kg, 13,200 TND; Owner: HS Ah. Essaied; Trainer: Mr. A. B. Jaafar; Jockey: Mr. Em. Revolte

Also ran: 4th-Borhane (TN) (Maysoun x Lamina); 5th-Brahim (TN) by Darman x Lokhra; 6th-Chakchouk (TN) by Kerbella x Nahdha; 7th-El Aneed (TN) by Belamer x Ouieme; 8th-Alwaad Essadek (TN) by Hajjam x Lella El Behia; 9th-El Mekdem (TN) by Dahess x Rou’ya

Prix Damas

Group 3, Dax, France, 5/26/2016 Distance: 1,400 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 11 Prize money: 20,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Alsaker AF (FR) by Albahar x Jakkarta, 1:31:50, 56.0 kg, 10,000 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge Sahabba (FR) by Nizam x Djesabelle, 56.0 kg, 4,000 EUR; Owner: Jean-Marc De Watrigant; Trainer: Mr. D. Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. David Michaux RB Burn (USA) by Majd Al Arab x Burnie Gee PW, 56.0 kg, 3,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem

Also ran: 4th-Amjad Al Aziz (FR) by Dahess x Aghami; 5th-Ghazwa (FR) by Zawam x Gharnooga; 6th-Mahess Du Soleil (GB) by Dahess x Dormah De Brugere; 7th-Al Mouhannad (FR) by Nizam x Al Ryme; 8th-Burj Al Arab (FR) by Burning Sand x Min Isheq; 9th-Paxan FR) by Ambiorix x Parsa; 10th-Hercey Seine (FR) by Majd Al Arab x CR Samborsta; 11th-Djeko Saric (FR) by Djebel Lotois x Subotika

HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup Group 3, Duindigt, Holland, 6/26/2016

Distance: 1,900 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, fillies and mares, entries: 9 Prize money: 35,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Majeed (QA) by Amer x Zabieh, 2:10:7, 59.5 kg, 17,500 EUR; Owner: Umm Qarn; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Gaetan Faucon Sir Bani Yas (FR) by Amer x Nassem El Baher, 59.5 kg, 8,225 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge Lightning Bolt (FR) by Munjiz x Oleya du Loup, 58.0 kg, 4,025 EUR; Owner: Landgoed Waterland; Trainer: Ms. Karin R. van den Bos; Jockey: Mr. Richard Mullen

Also ran: 4th-Vulcain du Clos (FR) by Monsieur al Maury x Jamaa du Breuil; 5th-Ziyadd (FR) by Bibi de Carrere x Mizzna; 6th-Prada T (HOL) by Djendel x Pascha Z; 7th-Hurra (FR) by Asad Saif x Hamiya; 8th-Bachair Qardabiyah (FR) by Dormane x Turkia; 9th-Ramiz Al Aziz (FR) by Akbar x Win Taouy

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International Ali Riza Bey Trophy Group 3, Istanbul, Turkey, 6/26/2016

Distance: 1,400 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, fillies and mares, entries: 8 Prize money: 113,196.17 EUR (289,000.00 TRY) 1st 2nd 3rd

Mouheeb (GB) by Mared Al Sahra x Sandytiki, 1:30:48, 59.5 kg, 66,585.98 EUR; Owner: Mr. Remazan Kaya; Trainer: Mr. A. Kasar; Jockey: Mr. Mehmet Kaya Gumburgumbur (TUR) by Kaizbert x Kalamis Esintisi, 59.5 kg, 26,634.39 EUR; Owner: Eng. Alagoz; Trainer: Mr. B. Sandan; Jockey: Mr. Halis Karatas Cankardesler (TUR) by Yalaz x Bedel2, 59.5 kg, 13,317.20 EUR; Owner: Muzaffer Can; Trainer: Mr. M. Can; Jockey: Mr. Selim Kaya

Also ran: 4th-Tanatar (TUR) by Serdarhan x Nevrakiz; 5th-Founoun Al Badr (TUN) by Al Fatih x Khoussa; 6th-Buzkaya (TUR) by Devzade x Karainci 25; 7th-Azmi Reis (TUR) by Ibocan x Ebrar; 8th-Fayrouz Al Badr (TUN) by Dahess x Hawajiss;

DIAR Stockholm Arabian Cup

Group 3, Stockholm/Bro Park, Sweden, 7/04/2016 Distance: 1,800 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 7 Prize money: 20,820.18 EUR (180,000.00 SEK) 1st 2nd 3rd

Athlete Del Sol (FR) by Dormane x A La Volee, 2:1:6, 61.0 kg, 10,410.09 EUR; Owner: Landgoed Waterland; Trainer: Ms. Karin R. van den Bos; Jockey: Carlos Lopez Al Janoob (GB) by Magic De Piboul x Ester Du Paon, 2:1:6, 59.0 kg, 5,205.04 EUR; Owner: Mrs. Maria Hagman-Eriksson; Trainer: Mrs. Maria Hagman-Eriksson; Jockey: Ms. Anna Pilroth Mad Makz (SWE) by Makzan x Dermech, 2:2:0, 59.0 kg, 2,082.02 EUR; Owner: Ms. Yasmine Nilsson and Ms. Mimmi Jarl; Trainer: Ms. Mimmi Jarl; Jockey: Ms. Fanny Olsson

Also ran: 4th-Daraahem (GB) by Fadjik x Mega; 5th-Toutatix (FR) by Ambriorix x Belle Abbesse; 6th-Alibaba Del Sol (FR) by Kerbella x A l’Aube del Sol; 7th-Pentagon (DEN) by Marwan x Pengalia Kossack;

Coupe du Sud-Ouest

Group 3, La Teste, France, 7/05/2016 Distance: 1,900 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, entries: 6 Prize money: 20,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Thabit (FR) by Munjiz x Dahwa, 56.0 kg, 10,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Frederic Sanchez; Jockey: Julien Grosjean Mabrooka (FR) by Mahabb x Shamayl, 56.0 kg, 4,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Trainer: Mr. D. Guillemin; Jockey: Mr. Thierry Jarnet Sir Bani Yas (FR) by Amer x Nassem El Baher, 60.0 kg, 3,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem

Also ran: 4th-Ibn Azadi (FR) by Azadi x Al Gazalla; 5th-Sha’hir (GB) by Amer x Nashma; 6th-Valentin (FR) by Amer x Naira

Shadwell Prix Tidjani

Group 3, La Teste, France, 7/12/2016 Distance: 1,900 m, raced on grass, 3-year-olds, colts and geldings, entries: 4 Prize money: 20,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Ahzar (FR) by Munjiz x Frasquitha, 57.0 kg, 10,000 EUR; Owner: Mr. Jean-Marc De Watrigant/Haras de Beguerie; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Ioritz Mendizabal Brama de Pompadour (FR) by Dahess x Bonne Foulee, 57.0 kg, 4,000 EUR; Owner: M.L. Bloodstock Ltd.; Trainer: Mr. D. Guillemin; Jockey: Mr. Alexandre Gavilan Bandar (FR) by Munjiz x Dahwa, 57.0 kg, 3,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Frederic Sanchez: Jockey: Mr. Julien Grosjean

Also ran: 4th-Zikreet (FR) by Dahess x Dormadora

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Prix Razzia III

Group 3, La Teste, France, 7/12/2016 Distance: 1,800 m, raced on grass, 3-year-olds, fillies, entries: 6 Prize money: 20,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Aicha de Monlau (FR) by No Risk Al Maury x Lawaha, 57.0 kg, 10,000 EUR; Owner: Mrs. Marie Ange Bourdette; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge Djaikiri Safinat (FR) by Dahess x Jedeida, 57.0 kg, 4,000 EUR; Owner: Renee-Laure Koch; Trainer: Mr. D. Guillemin; Jockey: Mr. Alexandre Gavilan Farfale (FR) by Snoopi x Nouillaugratin, 57.0 kg, 3,000 EUR; Owner: Mr. Yves Plantin; Trainer: Mr. P. Sogorb; Jockey: Mr. Julien Grosjean

Also ran: 4th-Dynamite de Montegut (FR) by Akbar x Sandy de Soult; 5th-Zuha (FR) by Quazar x Sabka

Prix Dormane

Group 3, La Teste, France, 7/23/2016 Distance: 1,900 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds, entries: 5 Prize money: 20,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Tayf (FR) by Amer x Djelmila, 58.0 kg, 10,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: Mr. Alban De Mieulle; Jockey: Mr. Ioritz Mendizabal Aba’ath (QA) by Amer x Redjila, 60.0 kg, 4,000 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Faleh Bughenaim Mehdaaf Athbah (GB) by Amer x Keen Game, 58.0 kg, 3,000 EUR; Owner: Athbah Stud Ltd; Trainer: Mr. P. Sogorb; Jockey: Mr. Pierre-Carhles Boudot

Also ran: 4th-Ibn Azadi (FR) by Azadi x Al Gazalla; 5th-Thabit (FR) by Munjiz x Dahwa;

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup Group 3, Ostend, Belgium, 8/15/2016

Distance: 1,800 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, fillies and mares, entries: 8 Prize money: 35,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Sha’hir (GB) by Amer x Nashma, 2:11:6, 56.5 kg, 17,500 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani; Trainer: F. H. Graffard; Jockey: Mr. Mickael Forest Al Nashmi (QA) by Majd Al Arab x Noreen, 56.5 kg, 9,000 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Thomas Messina Fajr Qardabiyah (FR) by Dormane x Turkia, 56.0 kg, 4,500 EUR; Owner: Ali Abdulla Mohd Ali bin Yaqoob Al Mansoori; Trainer: Miss Karin R. van den Bos; Jockey: Mr. Richard Mullen

Also ran: 4th-Al Mahdod (GB) by Munjiz x Mayada; 5th-Hurra (FR) by Asad Saif x Hamiya; 6th-Toutatix (FR) by Ambriorix x Belle Abbesse; 7th-Nil Ashal (SWI) by Nil Bedouin x Nil Abiat; 8th-Shrek OA (HOL) by Marwan x Sadjella

Prix Nevadour

Group 3, La Teste, France, 8/18/2016 Distance: 1,900 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds, fillies only, entries: 5 Prize money: 20,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Worood (FR) by Akbar x Starmania, 2:6:69, 56.0 kg, 10,000 EUR; Owner: Royal Cavalry Oman; Trainer: Mr. Charles Gourdain; Jockey: Mr. David Morisson Naziq (FR) by Mahabb x Aleefa, 57.0 kg, 4,000 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem Princesse Monlau (FR) by Munjiz x Salalah de Monlau, 56.0 kg, 3,000 EUR; Owner: Mr. Robert Bourdette; Trainer: Mr. Charles Gourdain; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge

Also ran: 4th-Mabrooka (FR) by Mahabb x Shamayl; 5th-Tharwah (FR) by Munjiz x Al Anood

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Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan – Nagroda Europy Group 3, Warsaw, Poland, 8/21/2016

Distance: 2,600 m, raced on grass, 4-year-olds and older, fillies and mares 4 to 6 years old, entries: 9 Prize money: 36,129.54 EUR (148,750.00 PLZ) 1st 2nd 3rd

Tefkir (FR) by Njewman x Djourella, 59.0 kg, 20,645.45 EUR; Owner: Zbigniew Gorski; Trainer: Mr. Malgorzata Tojek; Jockey: Mr. Thomas Lukasek Ziyadd (FR) by Bibi de Carrere x Mizzna; 59.0 kg, 8,258.18 EUR; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. A. De Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. P. Convertino Alladyn (POL) by Von x Alba Longa, 62.0 kg, 4,129.09 EUR; Owner: M. & P. Wlostowscy, M. Ejneberg-Ilis, A. Jakob; Trainer: Mr. Andrzej Laskowski; Jockey: Mr. A. Reznikov

Also ran: 4th-Magoun (GER) by Nougatin x Margo; 5th-Ramiz Al Aziz (FR) by Akbar x Win Taouy; 6th-Ussam de Carrere (FR) by Njewman x Assada el Baraka; 7th-Lares de Pine (ITY) by Calin du Loup x Komeira; 8th-Szakur (PL) by Akbars x Sulima Z Regula

Prix Cheri Bibi

Group 3, Toulouse, France, 9/10/2016 Distance: 1,900 m, raced on grass, 3-year-olds, colts and geldings, entries: 6 Prize money: 25,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Al Mounteze Monlau (FR) by Nashwan Al Khalidiah x Tadri, 57.0 kg, 12,500 EUR; Owner: Mrs. Marie Ange Bourdette; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem Lwsail (FR) by Amer x Kerra, 57.0 kg, 5,000 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge Motrag (FR) by Amer x Digama, 57.0 kg, 3,750 EUR; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. T. Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Jérôme Cabre

Also ran: 4th-Al Hantar Monlau (FR) by Burning Sand x Salalah de Monlau; 5th-Adam du Paon (FR) by Akim de Ducor x Giulia du Paon; 6th-Al Farid (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Al Sarwa

Prix Nevada II

Group 3, Toulouse, France, 9/10/2016 Distance: 1,900 m, raced on grass, 3-year-olds, fillies only, entries: 6 Prize money: 25,000 EUR 1st 2nd 3rd

Djaikiri Safinat (FR) by Dahess x Jedeida, 56.0 kg, 12,500 EUR; Owner: Renee-Laure Koch; Trainer: Mr. D. Guillemin; Jockey: Mr. Alexandre Gavilan Diva du Paon (FR) by Munjiz x Jade du Paon, 56.0 kg, 5,000 EUR; Owner: Sergio Raffaello; Trainer: Mr. Damien de Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Olivier Peslier Ainhoa Winwin (FR) by Munjiz x Ainhoa Simili, 56.0 kg, 3,750 EUR; Owner: Jean-Marc Valerio; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean-Bernard Eyquem

Also ran: 4th-Ambhre (FR) by Njewman x Vert Amande; 5th-Dynamite de Montegut (FR) by Akbar x Sandy de Soult; 6th-Dohalina (FR) by Akbar x Johalina

Wathba Stud Farm Sprint Cup

Group 3, Jägersro, Sweden, 10/06/2016 Distance: 1,200 m, raced on dirt, 3-year-olds and older, entries: 10 Prize money: 14,458.46 EUR (125,000 SEK) 1st 2nd 3rd

Macallan (SWE) by Dahess ex Queen Anne, 1:21:8, 59.0 kg, 7,229.23 EUR; Owner: Stall Apperitiffe/B. Blomqvist; Trainer: Mrs. Bodil Blomqvist; Jockey: Ms. Anna Pilroth Storm Troupour (USA) by Nivour de Cardonne x ES Ornetta, 1:21:9, 59.0 kg, 3,614.61 EUR; Owner: Kathryn and Paul Smoke; Trainer: Ms. B. Deutrom; Jockey: Mr. Jacob Johansen Bisht (GB) by Bengali d’Albret x Qosheeyya, 1:21:9, 59.0 kg, 1,445.85 EUR; Owner: Ms. Natalie Mortensen; Trainer: Mr. Henrik Engblom; Jockey: Mr. Shane Karlsson

Also ran: 4th-Mad Makz (SWE) by Malzan x Dermech; 5th-Toutatix (FR) by Ambriorix x Belle Abbesse; 6th-Al Murjaan (FR) by Al Jakbar x Kaarine; 7th-Niraan (GB) by Madjani x Tarfih; 8th-Al Raha (FR) by Majd Al Arab x Hamiya; 9th-Silaah (GB) by Fadjik x Danise

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Grand Prix De SAR Le Prince Moulay Rachid Group 3, Casablanca, Morocco, 11/20/2016

Distance: 1,750 m, 3-year-olds, colts and fillies, entries: 9 Prize money: 73,807 EUR (800,000 MAD) 1st 2nd 3rd

Al Mounteze Monlau (FR) by Nashwan Al Khalidah x Tadri, 2:02:78, 57.4 kg, 400,000 MAD; Owner: Marie Ange Bourdette; Trainer: Mrs. Elizabeth Bernard; Jockey: Mr. Jean Bernard Eyquem Al Hayyem (FR) by Amer x Noreen, 57.5 kg, 160,000 MAD; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Julien Auge Diabolo Hipolyte (FR) by Nashwan al Khalidiah x Mantalo, 57.6 kg, 120,000 MAD; Owner: Mohammed Karamine; Trainer: Mr. Christophe Andre Danierl Lermyte; Jockey: Mr. Abderrahim Faddoul

Also ran: 4th-Quarzal Al Boraq (MOR) by D’Jaman x Sara; 5th-Risk De Riolat (FR) by No Risk Al Maury x Chukas; 6th-Munkhawla (MOR) by Munjiz x Khawla; 7th-Syndella (FR) by Scoubidou De Carrrere x Sylia Du Cayrou; 8th-Ertto In Zamour (POL) by Ontario HF x Eganga; 9th-Amenraad (MOR) by Amenemhat x Eraada;

Grand Prix De SAR Majeste Le Roi Mohammed VI Group 3, Casablanca, Morocco, 11/20/2016

Distance: 2,100 m, 5-year-olds and older, entries: 12 Prize money: 110,710 EUR (1,200,000 MAD) 1st 2nd 3rd

Metrag (FR) by Amer x Massamarie, 2:23:62, 57.3 kg, 600,000 MAD; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Julien Auge Ziyadd (FR) by Bibi De Carrere x Mizzna, 57.4 kg, 180,000 MAD; Owner: HH Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Trainer: Mr. Antoine De Watrigant; Jockey: Mr. Jean Bernard Eyquem Amenvol (FR) by Amenemhat x Viola Des Cedres, 57.2 kg, 120,000 MAD; Owner: Mohamed Azeddine Sedrati; Trainer: Mr. Jean Claude Pecout; Jockey: Mr. Thami Zergane

Also ran: 4th-Kerchera (FR) by Kerbella x Cherazade; 5th-Bachar De Carrerre (FR) by Kerbella x Raha De Malartic; 6th-Lahab Al Boraq (MOR) by Amer x Farandole Du Loup; 7th-Bihie (MOR) by Dahess x Khawla; 8th-Zenzal Maamora (MOR) by Dahess x Zormina; 9th-Kanzaman (MOR) by Leeroy De Chaillac x Poala D’Asline; 10th-Aris De Carrere (FR) by Al Saoudi x Branda De Carrere; 11th-Jazzar (FR) by SJ Palgara x Ranimazar; 12th-Al Antara (FR) by Akbar x Al Zahrah

Grand Prix De SAR Le Prince Heritier Moulay El Hassan Group 3, Casablanca, Morocco, 11/10/2016

Distance: 1,900 m, 4-year-olds and older, stallions and mares, entries: 8 Prize money: 83,033 EUR (900,000 MAD) 1st 2nd 3rd

Jeyoosh (FR) by Amer x Digama, 02:13:24, 55.1 kg, 450,000 MAD; Owner: Al Shaqab Racing; Trainer: Mr. Thomas Fourcy; Jockey: Mr. Faleh Bughenaim Nafeth Al Khalediah (FR) by Jalood Al Khalidiah x Mistahila Al Khaldiah, 57.4 kg, 180,000 MAD; Owner: Athbah Stud Ltd. (UK); Trainer: Mr. Philippe Sogorb; Jockey: Mr. Roberto-Carlos Montenegro Sharilia Del Roc (FR) by Sharifian Lotios x Kerlia des Pins, 57.1 kg, 135,000 MAD; Owner: Mohamed Azeddine Sedrati; Trainer: Mr. Jean Claude Pecout; Jockey: Mr. Thami Zergane

Also ran: 4th-Nifal Maamora (MOR) by Nizam x Darika Du Falgas; 5th-Darnfiss (MOR) by Darweesh x Nfissa; 6th-Naziq (FR) by Mahabbf x Aleefa; 7th-Dalile Maamora (MOR) by Pomander x Darka Du Falgas; 8th-Udallan (MOR) by Monsieur al Maury x Harein de Faust

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GRADE 3 U.S. races

Delaware Park Arabian Juvenile Champion Stakes Grade 3, Delaware Park, USA, 09/24/2016

Distance: One mile and seventy yards, raced on dirt, 3-year-olds, entries: 7 Prize money: $20,000 1st 2nd 3rd

RB Nash

by Nashwan Al Khalidiah x RB Sand Storm, $12,000, 1:58:22, 119 lb; Owner: Rosebrook Farms; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Ricardo Chiappe RB Fired Up

by Burning Sand x Ginkga; $4,000, 119 lb; Owner: Garrett Ford; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Gary Wales RB Open Fire

by Akim De Ducor x Burning Firestar; $2,200, 122 lb; Owner: Brad Bates; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Tyrone Carter

Also ran: 4th-Madjikman by Madjani x Rubie Rose, 5th-Quick Sand AA by Burning Sand x Triumphs Silkie, 6th-RB Sand Castle by Burning Sand x Royale Fanfare, 7th-Risky Red by No Risk Al Maury x Novelynn

Texas Arabian Derby

Grade 3, Retama Park, USA, 10/01/2016 Distance: 1 1/16 miles, raced on dirt, 4-year-olds, entries: 3 Prize money: $20,000 1st 2nd 3rd

Easter Man

by Burning Sand x Angel Proof, $13,000, 1:55:73, 122 lb; Owner: Joe and Betty Gillis; Trainer: Jay Torrez; Jockey: Ivan Arellano Jess Is On Fire

by Vazs Burning Destiny x Banders Naomi Ku; $4,600, 122 lb; Owner: Mark Vasquez; Trainer: Renee Lafleur; Jockey: Kelsi Purcell TM Big Papa

by Burning Sand x Spilled Perfume; $2,400, 122 lb; Owner: Salem Binmahfooz; Trainer: Renee Lafleur; Jockey: Cathleen Garner

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Texas Arabian Oaks Stakes

Grade 3, Retama Park, USA, 10/01/2016 Distance: One mile on dirt, 4-year-olds, fillies, entries: 4 Prize money: $21,000 1st 2nd 3rd

RB Madymoiselle

by Majd Al Arab x *Frynch, $13,040, 1:50:07, 122 lb; Owner: Rosebrook Farms LLC; Trainer: Scott Powell; Jockey: Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez Pams Masquerade

by Walk The Line x Grand Masquerade; $4,400, 122 lb; Owner: Ed Wilson; Trainer: Benjamin Garza; Jockey: Edgar Velasco Merlot MHF

by Madiani x Sonoma Dew; $2,225, 122 lb; Owner: Mandolynn Hill Farms; Trainer: Simon Hobson; Jockey: Sasha Risenhoover

Also ran: 4th-Last Call MHF by Kaolino x Always And Forever

Arabian Stallion Stakes Colts and Geldings Division Grade 3, Lone Star Park, USA, 10/13/2016

Distance: One mile, raced on dirt, 3-year-olds and older, colts and geldings, entries: 4 Prize money: $25,220 1st 2nd 3rd

Easter Man

by Burning Sand x Angel Proof, 1:48:27, $13,800, 122 lb; Owner: Joe and Betty Gillis; Trainer: Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Luis Vivanco Quick Sand AA

by Burning Sand x Triumphs Silkie; $4,600, 122 lb; Owner: Joe and Betty Gillis; Trainer: Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Ivan Arellano Chndakasexpress

by Chndaka x Grand Masquerade; $2,530, 122 lb; Owner: Ed Wilson; Trainer: Benjamin Garza; Jockey: Edgar Velasco

Also ran: 4th-CR Ardiente by Burning Sand x Forty All

Arabian Stallion Stakes Fillies and Mares Division Grade 3, Lone Star Park, USA, 10/13/2016

Distance: One mile, raced on dirt, 3-year-olds and older, fillies & mares, entries: 6 Prize money: $25,250 1st 2nd 3rd

RB Kinkie

by Burning Sand x Rich Kinkga, $13,950, 1:50:99; 118 lb; Owner: Rosebrook Farms; Trainer: Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez Pams Masquerade

by Walk The Line x Grand Masquerade; $4,650, 118 lb; Owner: Ed Wilson; Trainer: Benjamin Garza; Jockey: Edgar Velasco Ruby AA

by Burning Sand x Triumphs Pearl, $2,558, 120 lb; Owner: Joseph and Betty Gillis; Trainer: Jerenesto Torrez; Jockey: Ivan Arellano

Also ran: 4th-Hesster by Hahess x Dixie Dance; 5th-Merlot MHF by Madiani x Sonoma Dew; 6th-Throughleap by Thoroughbred x A Noble Leap

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leads the way!

RB BURN, winner of World's Richest Arabian Horse Race

bred by Rosebrook Farm RB BURN!

OWNED AND PROMOTED BY

TEAM AL ASAYL!

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AND FOUR OF ROSEBROOK’S HORSES NAMED DARLEY NOMINEESTOP 4 YEAR OLD FILLY RB MADYMOISELLE & HORSE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE TOP 3 YEAR OLD FILLY RB KINKIE ~ TOP 3 YEAR OLD COLTS RB NASH & RB OPEN FIRE “Open Fire”

“Nash”

“Kinkie”

“Mady”

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TRAINER AND OUR JOCKEY CONNECTIONS FOR THEIR DARLEY NOMINATIONS IN TRAINER OF THE YEAR & JOCKEY OF THE YEAR CATEGORIES Torrez

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...once again DARLEY NOMINATED for Top Owner and Top Breeder in USA for year 2016!

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California

– the Place to Race

2017 RACE MEET CALENDAR Location

Track Code

Date

Contact Number

Alameda Co. Fair, Pleasanton

PLN

June 21 - July 11

510-846-2881

State Fair/Cal Expo, Sacramento

SAC

July 12 - August 1

916-263-6000

Sonoma County Fair, Santa Rosa

SR

August 2 - 22

707-545-4200

Humboldt County Fair, Ferndale

FRN

August 23 - September 5

707-786-9511

Los Alamitos/LA County

LA

September 6 - 26

714-820-2800

Alameda Co. Fair, Pleasanton

PLN

September 20 - October 3

510-846-2881

Big Fresno Fair, Fresno

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October 4 - 17

H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Races in California as part of the Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Darley Award Stake

April 1

Santa Anita Park

H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies Championship and the Third Jewel of the Triple Crown

July 8

Pleasanton

July

Sacramento

October

Fresno

Wathba Stud Farm Cup

2016 California Horse of the Year Sand Victor (Burning Sand x *Vague De Gemme), the grey, on his way to winning the Diamond Jewel of the Triple Crown Races at Los Alamitos.

A state program for owners, breeders, and stallion owners This program is provided by state law to promote the horse racing industry in California. Owners, breeders, and sire owners of Cal-Bred horses share a percentage of the state-designated money each year. ARAC was successful in introducing legislation with the State of California to bring Arabian Cal-Bred awards in line with those paid out to other racing breeds.

Extra cash awards are generated by monies wagered on the races.

Each time a Registered Cal-Bred Arabian finishes first or second in a race in California, the owner, breeder and sire owner earn money.

This money is distributed on a yearly basis with 55% to the breeder, 20% to the owner, 15% to the stallion owner, and to promote the Cal-Bred Awards Incentive Program.

www.arabianracingofcalifornia.com

Contact:

Cory Soltau DVM: bvarabians@aol.com Evelyn Call: evcallarabs@att.net

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A CONVERSATION

with Thomas Fourcy Al Shaqab Racing —Ecurie Haras Bouquetot Sas

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Perhaps it’s no surprise that Al Mourtajez was a

Trainer Thomas Fourcy and family with Al Mourtajez (Dahess x Arwa by Nuits St Georges), leading international Arabian racehorse for 2016, owned by Al Shaqab Racing.

somewhat cantankerous three-year-old, before his career began. What he has done on racecourses in Qatar and Europe in the last few years has shown how tough he is.

In January, Al Mourtajez became the first horse to be honored as the top-rated runner in consecutive seasons in year-end rankings reflecting most of the 2016 season. To clinch his status, Al Mourtajez won the Qatar Arabian World Cup at Chantilly for the second consecutive year in October.

A third attempt at the Qatar Arabian World Cup is planned this year, which will be the last for Al Mourtajez before he is sent to stud. A colt who was tough to handle early in his career has settled into a brilliant racehorse.

In this wide-ranging interview, Thomas Fourcy discusses Al Mourtajez’s racing career, and the goals for 2017.

Al Mourtajez is something of an ambassador for Arabian racing. Do you think he has helped raise the profile of Arabian racing in Europe? He has been so consistent and is often the pick of the fans.

Yes, I sincerely think that Al Mourtajez is a reference in the Arabian racing world. He was so consistent since day one, in his performance as well as the way he gallops. He has “everything” which makes him a very good horse: class, spirit, physique, and a warrior temperament. Everyone in the Arabian world enjoys seeing such a horse on the racetracks.

How was the horse acquired by Al Shaqab Racing?

Everything started when His Excellency Sheikh Joaan purchased Al Nachmiya at the Saint Cloud Arqana Sale in October 2011, the day before the Gr.1 Arabian race for three-year-old

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fillies. She won in pure class and His Excellency was so happy that he decided to visit the farm where she was bred, at Hassan Mousli’s stud. His Excellency went in the Charente-Maritime region and saw a group of yearlings, including Al Mourtajez. H.E. Sheikh Joann was seduced by some of the yearlings and decided to invest in Mr. Mousli’s homebred yearling crop. This is how he became the new owner of this fantastic colt.

Is there anything about his pedigree that made him appealing at the start?

Al Mourtajez has a very good pedigree, everything to make him a good horse. His dam was consistent in her production, and gave birth to valuable horses. His sire made a change in bloodlines; a successful match!

What has Al Mourtajez been doing in December and January after his 2016 season?

Over the 2016-2017 off season, Al Mourtajez stayed in our yard. We had a special mental program for him. On Royan La Palmyre track, we have training gallops but also tracks and paths in the woods.

He’s a seven-year-old in 2017. Will he have a similar campaign from past seasons, and, if so, what will be the first goals in Europe?

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Al Mourtajez the winner of the $1 million Qatar Arabian World Cup in 2015 and 2016.

His 2017 season program is yet to be defined. It will depend on His Excellency’s choice, first of all, and the horse himself. We would love to see him race again this year of course, and try to aim for a third World Cup! What factors contributed to his consistency in 2016, a season that saw him win four consecutive Group 1 races in England and France?

The colt reached maturity at the end of his five-year-old season I think. A lot of Arabian horses can be quite late types.

Was there a single race that stands out as a highlight, perhaps winning the Qatar Arabian World Cup at Chantilly?

The race I really cherish is his first success in the Qatar Arabian World Cup at Longchamp. Al Mourtajez was a tough horse to train at the beginning, very delicate with lots of strength, that even he could not manage! To win this race with such a horse was really joyful and a great achievement for the whole team!

Will 2017 be his last year on the track?

Yes, 2017 will surely be his last season on the track. A stallion career is logically planned for the colt. The Arabian breeding world is waiting for him and he should have a very nice book of 57 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD

A CONVERSATION WITH THOMAS FOURCY mares. According to his inherent qualities, he should make a contribution to the Arabian breed.

Any conclusions about the loss in the Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown in Abu Dhabi in November? Does that provide a concern of any sort?

His performance at Abu Dhabi was not, in my opinion, a race to remember for this horse. Racing rhythms over there are higher than in France, or even Europe. Al Mourtajez is a horse who likes to dominate the event with his classy pace and he got lost straight from the start. He was 200 percent ready for the Arabian World Cup at Chantilly and the close trip to Abu Dhabi may have been a bit too much. This performance does not take any of the colt qualities away of course, he is not a sprinter, that’s all!

He was very good as far back as his four-yearold season in 2014, his first full year on the track and the season he won stakes at Deauville and Toulouse. Has he changed in recent seasons?

No, nothing has changed, his physical maturity helped him settle his supremacy. I personally think that he was at his best as a five-year-old and even better at six.

He may be a lion on the track but Al Mourtajez is a lamb at home — enjoying all the attention Thomas and his sons bestow on him,

Physically and mentally, what are his best attributes?

His best assets are his warrior mindset and his out of range strength. He does not need anyone during his races. He has such action that when the other horses do two strides he only has to make one over the same ground. He has a great shoulder and a powerful rear end. He is a non-standard horse and I am very proud of having been able to work next to such a horse, and as a trainer for Al Shaqab Racing.

On a day-to-day basis, what is he like to train, and “live with”?

He is a horse who was very difficult to handle early, as a threeyear-old. As I said before, he could not handle his strength and was kind of worried about the surroundings (environment, rider, etc.). It took us a lot of time to gain his confidence and when he turned four he started to be more and more quiet, and he actually understood what we were expecting of him.

He is a colt but this has never affected his temperament and behavior with the other horses. Nothing bothers him. He is very sweet and appealing. He knows who is who, and my kids love petting him and giving him carrots! And I can assure you that Al Mourtajez loves it too! He is with us for more than four years now and he is part of the family, he is our sweetheart, our blue-eyed boy!

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RANKINGS

Top International Racehorses

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l Mourtajez is redefining brilliance in Arabian racehorses.

In January, Al Mourtajez (Dahess x Arwa by Nuits St. Georges) was honored as the top-rated older Arabian by the International Federation of Arabian Horse Racing Authority’s Pattern Race and Handicapping Committee for achievements in the 2016 racing season.

It was familiar territory. Al Mourtajez received the same honor for the 2015 season when he was awarded a rating of 130 points.

In 2016, he received a record rating of 134, the highest in the brief history of the ratings, which were launched after the 2011 racing season.

By comparison, previous top ranked horses were No Risk Al Maury (128) in 2011, Mkeefa (126) in 2012, Tabarak and Mushrae (126) in 2013, and Djainka des Forges and Al Tair (124) in 2014.

The rankings were released in midJanuary and reflect racing results from Nov. 8, 2015 to April 7, 2016 in the Middle East, and from Feb. 14, 2016 through Nov. 20 for European and other countries in the IFAHR pattern race calendar.

Using those dates, the committee did not consider the results of the $1.27 million Sheikh Zayed Jewel Crown in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 13, 2016, a race in which Al Mourtajez finished sixth, ending a four-race winning streak in Group 1 races.

Yes, Al Mourtajez is beatable — just not very often.

Owned by Al Shaqab Racing and trained by Thomas Fourcy (see our interview with him on page 112), Al Mourtajez won four of five starts in the period used to

The top ranked 2016 IFAHR racehorse four years old and older is Al Mourtajez (Dahess x Arwa by Nuits St. Georges), owned by Al Shaqab Racing of Qatar and trained by Thomas Fourcy.

determine the rankings. He began the year with a third-place finish in the $1 million Emir’s Sword in Qatar in February and then reeled off consecutive wins in four Group 1 races — the Qatar Coupe d’ Europe des Chevaux Arabes at Deauville, France, in May, the $520,000 Qatar International Stakes at Goodwood Racecourse in England in July, the Prix Dragon at Chantilly, France in September and the $1.1 million Qatar Arabian World Cup at Chantilly on October 2.

Al Mourtajez, who raced as a six-year-old in 2015, overwhelmed the competition during the winning streak. He won at Deauville by five lengths, by eight at Goodwood and by seven and 4 ½ in starts at Chantilly. No one could get close to him in the European portion of his season, and he always ran against top competition. He won at distances ranging from 1,600 to 2,000 meters, or a mile to a mile and a quarter.

Al Mourtajez’s record rating produced the widest gap to the other leading runners.

Gazwan, Manark and Thakif tied for second at 123. The rest of the runners in the top 10 were Mehdaaf Athbah and Tayf at 122, AF Mathmoon at 121, and Assy, Majeed and TM Thunder Struck at 120.

Arguably, Al Mourtajez’s win in the Qatar Arabian World Cup pushed his rating to the record figure. The race drew Europe’s top field of Arabians, including Mehdaaf Athbah, Tayf and Gazwan, who were second through fourth. The Qatar Arabian World Cup drew a strong field. Of the 15 runners, six were rated in the top 25 in the year-end ratings.

Al Mourtajez’s comprehensive win in the race at 2,000 meters left Fourcy slightly stunned.

“It’s incredible,” he said after the race. “The more he races, the better he gets. He is a champion, a horse above normal. I don’t have enough good things to say about this horse.”

The Qatar Arabian World Cup was run on the same program as the $5.3 million Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe for Thoroughbreds, the richest race in Europe. The races were run at Chantilly in 2016 while Longchamp Racecourse on the west side of Paris undergoes a renovation to its grandstand.

Gazwan, Manark and Thakif each made their mark through the world in late 2015 and 2016, but their ratings were a reflection of what they accomplished in the Middle East, the committee noted.

Gazwan (Amer x Arc de Ciel by Djendel) beat Al Mourtajez in the Emir’s Sword in February, 2016, his final win of the year for Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani of Qatar and trainer Julian Smart.

Through the season, Gazwan was later second to TM Thunder Struck in the Group 2 Qatar Gold Sword in Qatar in April and third to Sylvine Al Maury in the Group 1 Doha Cup at Deauville in August.

Gazwan was fourth in the Qatar Arabian World Cup in his final start of the year in Europe.

Manark (Mahabb x Mendra by Sousse) raced only twice during the ranking period, with two starts in the final months of 2015. He finished 10th behind Kalino in the Sheikh Zayed Jewel Crown in November, 2015 at Abu Dhabi and won the Group 2 Mazrat Al Rawayah at a mile on dirt at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai in December, 2015.

Owned by Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai and trained by

JUHAIM PHOTO

The second place top ranked 2016 IFAHR racehorse four years old and older is Gazwan (Amer x Arc de Ciel by Djendel), owned by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani of Qatar, and trained by Julian Smart.

Erwan Charpy, Manark did not start again until January of this year, when he finished third to AF Mathmoon in the Group 1 first round of the Al Maktoum Challenge at Meydan.

That race will be assessed in ratings issued in early 2017.

Thakif (Mahabb x Sheena by Djelfor) had two Group 1 wins in the 2015-16 ratings period, both in the United Arab Emirates. Owned by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mansour Al Nahyan and trained by Majed Al Jahouri, Thakif won the Group 1 first round of the Al Maktoum Challenge at Meydan in January, 2016, and a month later won the Group 1 President’s Cup on turf at Abu Dhabi.

During the ratings period, Thakif was third in the two richest races in the United Arab Emirates — behind Kalino in the Sheikh Zayed Jewel Crown on turf in November, 2015, and to AF Mathmoon in the $1 million Kahayla Classic on dirt at Meydan in March, 2016.

Manark has been a fixture on the year-end list in recent seasons. In 2012, he was second in the ratings for three-year-olds in Europe. In 2015, he was rated third, at 123, behind Al Mourtajez on the basis of two stakes wins in Dubai early that year, including the $1 million Kahayla Classic.

For the second consecutive year, the highest rated American-bred was TM Thunder Struck (Majd Al Arab x Bonnett by Burning Sand), who was bred in Texas by Todd Moak.

For the 2015 season, TM Thunder Struck was given a rating of 118. He was two points higher this year, rounding out the top 10.

Owned by Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifi al Thani of Qatar and trained by Alban de Mieulle, TM Thunder Struck raced in Qatar, Dubai, England and France in late 2015 and 2016. The Group 2 Qatar National Day Cup in December 2015 and the Qatar Gold Sword last April were the highlights of his Middle Eastern campaign along with a close second in the Kahayla Classic in March, 2016.

In Europe, TM Thunder Struck was fourth behind Al Mourtajez in the Qatar International at Goodwood and third in the Prix Dragon.

The highest-rated female for the second consecutive year was Sylvine Al Maury (Munjiz 61 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD

INTERNATIONAL RANKINGS

JUHAIM PHOTO

The top ranked 2016 IFAHR racehorse three years old is Motrag (Amer x Digama), owned

by Al Shaqab Racing, Qatar, and trained by Thomas Fourcy.

x Savavit Al Maury by Dormane). Owned by the Royal Cavalry of Oman and trained

by Elizabeth Bernard, Sylvine Al Maury won consecutive Group 1 races in Europe last summer – the Dubai Duty Free Hatta International Stakes for fillies and mares at Newbury, England last July, and the Doha Cup against males at Deauville last August, beating Majeed and Gazwan.

Sylvine Al Maury, a five-year-old mare in 2016, was seventh in the Qatar Arabian World Cup, her first start in the lucrative race.

In 2015, Muraaqib (Munjiz-Tashreef AT by Bengali d’Albret) was recognized as the leading 3-year-old of the year, with a rating of 118. He had a successful season as a fouryear-old in 2016 racing against older horses, highlighted by a win in the Group 1 Shadwell Dubai International Stakes at Newbury, England, in July, the third win of his career at the highest level. Muraaqib had won two Group 1 races in 2015.

Muraaqib was given a rating of 119 for the 2016 season, leaving him in a tie for 11th on the overall list with six other horses.

For 2016, Motrag (Amer x Digama by Al Sakbe) was the leading three-year-old with a rating of 113, one point higher than Nafees (Azada x Vivamaria by Njewman) and Zikreet (Dahess x Dormadora by Dormane.

Motrag’s season was highlighted by a nose win over Zikreet in the Group 1 Qatar

Arabian Trophy des Poulains at SaintCloud in Paris last September. Owned by Al Shaqab and trained by Fourcy, Motrag won two of four starts in France in 2016. The Arabian Trophy des Poulains was his first start at the prestigious Paris tracks.

Nafees won the French Arabian Breeders’ Challenge at Toulouse in late October for the Royal Cavalry of Oman.

Nafees won by 1 3/4 lengths, a deceptive margin since he was not urged in the final yards of the race. Zikreet was fourth in the Toulouse race in his final start of the French season.

The highest rated filly was Samaa (Majd Al Arab x Noorah by Djelfor) who was given a rating of 111, equal to the stakes winning males Al Mounteze Monlau and Dahham.

Samaa won the Qatar Arabian Trophy des Pouliches at Saint-Cloud in late September for Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani and trainer Alban de Mieulle.

She was part of a group of runners sent to Qatar for the 2016-17 winter season, and is expected to race in Europe in 2017.

Steve Andersen is a correspondent for Daily Racing Form

2016 International Purebred Arabian Rankings for Racehorses Four Years Old and Older Horse name

Pedigree

Al Mourtajez

(Dahess x Arwa)

Sex

Year Foaled

Country of Origin

H

2010

FR

Official Handicap Rating Owner

134

Al Shaqab Racing, Qatar

Gazwan

(Amer x Arc de Ciel)

H

2011

GB

123

Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar

Manark

(Mahabb x Mendra)

H

2009

FR

123

Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, UAE,

Thakif

(Mahabb x Sheena)

H

2008

FR

123

H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE

Mehdaaf Athbah

(Amer x Keen Game)

H

2012

GB

122

Athbad Stud, Saudi Arabia

Tayf

(Amer x Djelmila)

H

2012

FR

122

Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar

2016 International Purebred Arabian Rankings for Three-year-old Racehorses Motrag

(Amer x Digama)

C

2013

FR

113

Al Shaqab Racing, Qatar

Nafees

(Azadi x Vivamaria)

C

2013

FR

112

Royal Cavalry of Oman

Zikreet

(Dahess x Dormadora)

C

2013

FR

112

Al Shaqab Racing, Qatar

Al Mounteze Monlau

(Nashwan Al Khalidiah x Tadri) C

2013

FR

111

Marie Ange Bourdette, France

Dahham

(Mahabb x Fanar)

C

2013

FR

111

Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE

Samaa,

(Majd Al Arab x Noorah)

F

2013

FR

111

Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar

62 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD

TOP RANKED U.S. RACEHORSES LEADING RUNNERS BY EARNINGS

AJC REPORT #1800 12/12/2016

2016 Leading Runners by Earnings 2016

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

SIRE

DAM

1 2

RB NASH QUICK SAND AA

NASHWAN AL KHALIDIAH BURNING SAND

R B SAND STORM TRIUMPHS SILKIE

ROSEBROOK FARMS LLC GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A

8(5-2-0)2-1 8(3-2-2)0-3

$59,970 $36,245

5 6 7

MADJIKMAN SPOOK AA JIMDANDY TOTHEREHESSQ

MADJANI ALLEGRO AA DAHESS

RUBIE ROSE BURNING SILK IN AWE

CRE RUN ENTERPRISES LLC GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A CRE RUN ENTERPRISES LLC

4(1-2-0) 6(1-1-2) 4(1-0-1)

$11,700 $8,315 $8,300

3 4

8 9

10 11

RB OPEN FIRE RB FIRED UP

LIL DUDE AA FC TIKI ROSE

WMA FRESCOE RB SAND CASTLE

AJC REPORT #1800 12 FOLLOWYOURDREAMM 12/12/2016 13 MYSTICAL MHF 14

15

RB BURNING RISK

TRUE SOUTH

AKIM DE DUCOR BURNING SAND

BURNING SAND SAND TIKI SPECIAL

THE KENTUCKIAN BURNING SAND

OUR MACHINE MADJANI NO RISK AL MAURY

AIM SOUTH

3 YEAR OLD FILLIES Fillies AND MARESand Mares 3-Year-Old RANK HORSE

SIRE

RACE OWNER

BURNING FIRESTAR GINKGA

VAGUE DE GEMME EDEE ROSE

STARTS

ROSEBROOK FARMS LLC ROSEBROOK FARMS LLC

8(3-2-2)0-2 5(1-1-1)0-1

GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A DELEON RITA

WMA FLORA

DELEON RITA

DREAMM DIVA MORNING LYGHT SAND TIKI BELLE

WALLACE HOWELL MANDOLYNN HILL FARM WERNER KENNETH R

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

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

LEADING RUNNERS BYPOWELL EARNINGS ROYALE FANFARE MARK

SHALL WE DANCE BW

2016

DAM

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

FORD GARRETT

2(0-0-0)

RACE OWNER

STARTS

EARNINGS

$24,110 $14,350

$5,547 $4,393

$3,280 $3,123

$3,025 $2,000 $1,557

$1,000

EARNINGS

1 RB KINKIE BURNING SAND RICH KINKGA ROSEBROOK FARMS LLC 9(3-5-0)1-1 $42,217 2 RUBY AA BURNING SAND TRIUMPHS PEARL GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A 8(4-0-1)1-1 $40,578 3 RISKY RED NO RISK AL MAURY NOVELYNN QUARTER MOON RANCH LLC 7(2-0-1) $16,550 4 BURNING CHARM BURNING SAND TRIUMPHS SILKIE GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A 3(2-0-0) $15,300 5 SWEET HONEY AA BURNING SAND TRIUMPHS SILKIE GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A 2(2-0-0) $13,500 6 DUCHESS AA BURNING SAND WIKING STAR GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A 7(2-4-0) $12,676 7 BIG GIRLS ARE BETTER SO BIG IS BETTER YOU GO GIRL POWELL MARK 4(1-1-1) $9,600 8 MAGIC NUMBER THOROUGHBRED TRIPLE FIVE NEIVENS GUY 3(1-1-0) $8,500 9 FIFTYSHADESS OF BAY DAHESS DONNATELLAA CRE RUN ENTERPRISES LLC 2(1-0-1) $7,100 10 MAGIC MASQUERADE NAJD THEATRE NEIVENS GUY 4(0-2-2) $6,200 11 MADJIC VAZ MADJANI TIKI DESTINY VASQUEZ SAM A 4(0-1-1)0-1 $4,073 AJC #1800 Copyright ©BURNING 2016 Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, all rights reserved.TRI-ILLUSIVE LADY 12 REPORT MERCY BURNING SAND GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A 2(1-0-0) $3,691 Data provided or compiled by Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC generally are accurate but occasionally errors and omissions occur as a result of incorrect data received from others, mistakes in processing and other 12/12/2016 13 Arabian RB HOT RISK NO RISK ALdisclaim MAURY STconsequences, HOTTIEDOTTIE FORBES-ROBINSON, NICOLA AND $3,628 causes.

Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, responsibility for the if any, of such errors, but would appreciate having them being called to their attention. 2(1-0-0) SCHLEIMER, JIM 14 ALLEGRO FIRE ALLEGRO AA TRI SILKIE SANDS GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A 5(0-0-1) $2,900

LEADING RUNNERS BY EARNINGS

15

WMA PRAIRIE WIND

THE KENTUCKIAN

NOVAL CONCEPT

2016

CUNNINGHAM LORRAINE

3(0-0-0)

$1,789

4-Year-Old Colts and Geldings 4 YEAR OLD COLTS AND GELDINGS RANK HORSE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10

EASTER MAN JESS IS ON FIRE UPTOWN DANNYS BOY ONE HOT VAZ KAFO AMBUSH AA FINE HESST KHOUROS CS RB MADJYK MAN LA AMBUSH

SIRE

DAM

BURNING SAND VAZS BURNING DESTINY BURNING SAND BURNING SAND BURNING SAND ALLEGRO AA DAHESS BIG EASY MADJANI

ANGEL PROOF BANDERS NAOMI KU WIBWILCCA HEAVEN KAN WAIT FRYNCH ISIS DE GARGASSAN FULL OF FINESSE KADOR N BRAEBRAE FRYNCH

BUSH HOG

RACE OWNER

STARTS 8(4-1-2)4-2 16(2-5-3)0-1 5(2-0-1)1-1 9(3-1-4) 5(1-0-3)0-1 9(1-3-1) 4(1-0-1) 9(1-1-0) 3(1-0-2)0-1

$80,755 $23,693 $22,547 $16,375 $14,397 $9,240 $8,200 $7,456 $7,436

NEIVENS GUY

1(0-1-0)0-1

$5,490

BINMAHFOOZ SALEM

7(0-0-3)0-1

VIRAMIKA REYNOLDS JEREMY LEADING RUNNERS BYMOREAU-SIPIERE EARNINGS VANESSA

11 KENZO CS NORPHE KARIZMA CS AJC REPORT #1800 12 ©WATCHMAKER THOROUGHBRED Copyright 2016 Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, all rights reserved.TIKING AWAY 12/12/2016

EARNINGS

GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A VASQUEZ MARK HADDAD ALI VASQUEZ SAM A AL SHAQAB RACING GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A CRE RUN ENTERPRISES LLC MOREAU SIPIERE RANDI ROSEBROOK FARMS LLC

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

$7,008 $6,740

Data13 provided or compiled by Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and AL Equibase areKHARE accurate but occasionally errors and omissions occurSALEM as a result of incorrect data received from others, mistakes in processing and other SALMEEN MAJD ARABCompany LLC generally FAL BINMAHFOOZ 5(1-0-1) $4,383 causes. Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, disclaim responsibility for the consequences, if any, of such errors, but would appreciate having them being called to their attention.

14

15

TM BIG PAPA

LEGACY AA

BURNING SAND

TRI TRAVELLER

SPILLED PERFUME

FERDA OKBA

2016

PLEASANTON ARABIAN RACING CLUB

8(0-1-1)

$4,266

$3,926

4 YEAR OLD FILLIES Fillies AND MARES 4-Year-Old and Mares RANK HORSE

SIRE

DAM

1 2

RB MADYMOISELLE LADY HAHA

MAJD AL ARAB NORPHE

FRYNCH HILARITIE

ROSEBROOK FARMS LLC SMOKE KATHRYN K OR PAUL J

12(6-4-1)5-5 6(4-1-0)1-1

$135,313 $58,488

5 6 7

GRANDIOSA CS CV LILY DE CARDONNE SIERRA WINDS

ELIOS DE CARRERE NIVOUR DE CARDONNE DA ADIOS

ZUCCHERA CS CV ROCHA LILY A SECOND WIND

YOUNGDALE MICHELE C SHERMAN JUSTIN CRE RUN ENTERPRISES LLC

9(2-1-1) 8(1-1-3)0-1 6(2-1-0)

$19,100 $17,000 $16,725

3 4

8 9

10 11 12

PAMS MASQUERADE JEWELL AA

MADGICALL SAND LILLY

MERLOT MHF RB BIG N RICH LAST CALL MHF

WALK THE LINE BURNING SAND

MADJANI BURNING SAND

MADJANI TH RICHIE KAOLINO

GRAND MASQUERADE TRIUMPHS PEARL

TU FOR ALL TRI TIKI JOY

SONOMA DEW BURNIE GEE PW ALWAYS AND FOREVER

Copyright © 2016 Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, all rights reserved.

RACE OWNER

STARTS

WILSON ED GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A

10(1-7-0)0-3 6(1-0-1)1-1

CRE RUN ENTERPRISES LLC GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A

9(1-3-0) 7(2-1-2)

MANDOLYNN HILL FARM KILLINGSWORTH BATES LEAH BENNETT LYNN

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

13

BRETS PHILLY

GOLLY BRET

MISS PHILLY

VASQUEZ SAM A

8(1-0-2)

15

KEEP ON DREAMIN

KAOLINO

DREAM KEEPER

PLEASANTON ARABIAN RACING CLUB

EARNINGS

$25,568 $23,095

$15,200 $13,603 $12,422 $8,878 $7,975 $6,962

Data provided or compiled by Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC generally are accurate but occasionally errors and omissions occur as a result of incorrect data received from others, mistakes in processing and other 14 Arabian OZARK KAOLENA KAOLINO FMR OZARK EKLIPSE WETZEL JAMES L JR them being called to their attention. 12(1-0-1) $6,621 causes.

Jockey Club, Inc.SWA and Equibase Company LLC, disclaim responsibility for the consequences, if any, of such errors, but would appreciate having

6(1-0-2)

$5,881

63 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD

LEADING RUNNERS BY EARNINGS

TOP RANKED U.S. RACEHORSES AJC REPORT #1800 12/12/2016

2016

OLDER HORSES Older Horses RANK HORSE

SIRE

DAM

1 2

PADDYS DAY THESS IS AWESOME

BURNING SAND DAHESS

AK LORETTA IN AWE

QUARTER MOON RANCH LLC CRE RUN ENTERPRISES LLC

5 6 7

DESERT HONOUR SAMMY V F SIXTEEN

NIVOUR DE CARDONNE BURNING SAND THOROUGHBRED

ANNAS DESERT ROSE HEAVEN KAN WAIT DIXIES VALENTINE

RICHARDS STEVEN VASQUEZ SAM A NEIVENS GUY

3 4

8 9

10

SAND VICTOR CHNDAKASEXPRESS

BURNING SAND CHNDAKA

SERGEANT PEPPER MHF RB RICH

AMAZING SON TH RICHIE

RAINEING SAND

13 14 15

AYERS CR ARDIENTE

VAGUE DE GEMME GRAND MASQUERADE

GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A WILSON ED

SHIPPEY LANE ROYALE FANFARE

BW ALI CATT FORTY ALL

NIVOUR DE CARDONNE

2016

9(2-1-2) 7(3-2-0)2-1 6(0-1-2)0-1

$25,080 $23,960 $19,200

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

SHELLEY WARREN VASQUEZ SAM A

PTF LADY WIKING

$176,367 $84,170

11(1-1-1) 7(0-2-2)

ASHBY MARK J SHELLEY WARREN

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

ASHBY MARK J

EARNINGS

8(5-3-0)3-3 6(1-3-1)1-2

6(3-1-1)2-2 15(4-2-3)0-2

YOUNGDALE MICHELE C FORD GARRETT

RZOE LUTE VIRTEUCE

BURNING SAND BURNING SAND

A LADYS MAN

STARTS

PS STINAS SAGE WARREN LEADING RUNNERS BYSHELLEY EARNINGS

BURNING SAND DAHESS TH RICHIE

11 REPORT LAZUR HESS AJC #1800 12 TWICE RICH 12/12/2016

RACE OWNER

5(0-3-0)

$63,788 $42,880

$18,980 $18,650 $13,451 $11,700 $11,343 $10,969 $10,738 $10,080

OLDER MARES Older Mares RANK HORSE 1 2

HESSTER DREAM PEARL

SIRE

DAM

DAHESS BURNING SAND

DIXIE DANCE TRIUMPHS PEARL

RACE OWNER

STARTS

EARNINGS

WERNER KENNETH R 13(1-3-5)1-2 $27,714 BURT, DOROTHY, CALL, EVELYN, EATON, 6(3-2-1)1-2 $24,565 BETTY AND SOLTAU, CORY 3 ROYAL RICHESS TH RICHIE ROYAL ATHEENA FOSTOCK ANN S 2(1-0-0)1-0 $22,850 4 RICH CRAFT TH RICHIE MORE ADORAABLE FORD GARRETT 12(1-5-3) $21,325 5 ALL N ALL DAHESS ALL TU SEXY CHUR BARB 3(1-1-1)0-1 $17,950 6 MISS PARADISE PARADOR NOVELYNN POWELL MARK 12(1-2-1) $17,148 7 THROUGHLEAP THOROUGHBRED A NOBLE LEAP HENNINGSGARD KRISTA 12(1-2-1)0-1 $15,143 8 CHARICH TH RICHIE ZILVER CHARM REYNOLDS JEREMY 10(0-2-1) $11,610 9 FABLED CALIN DE LOUVE JAVALYNN NEIVENS GUY 7(1-1-1) $11,350 10 TM MADDAMEE BURNING SAND SCARLET O SARA DANYLUK KEN 11(0-3-0)0-1 $11,183 11 JUNIA DJET SET DE FALGAS B J ZELL MASSEY KENNY 7(2-0-1) $9,509 12 ©FLEUR DAMOUR GOREC HUGHES DENNIS AND PAULETTE 11(1-1-1) $8,270 Copyright 2016 Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, all rights reserved.SHIPPEY LANE 13provided OUR PRINCESS DE CARDONNE MONARCHS CRE RUN ENTERPRISES LLC 2(0-1-0)0-1 Data or compiled

by Arabian Jockey Club, NIVOUR Inc. and Equibase Company LLC generally are accurate PRINCESS but occasionally errors and omissions occur as a result of incorrect data received from others, mistakes in processing and $8,150 other causes. Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, disclaim responsibility for the consequences, if any, of such errors, but would appreciate having them being called to their attention.

14 GOLLY ZANDS

BY GOLLY SAND ZANS LITTLE WING VASQUEZ SAM A 8(1-1-2) $7,771 AJC REPORT #1100 15 ONE HOT CHICK BURNING SAND FC BINT CHEZI SHELLEY WARREN 4(0-1-2)0-1 $7,576

LEADING SIRES BY EARNINGS

01/23/2017

2016 Leading Sires and Dams by Earnings 2016

*** END OF REPORT ***

Sires

RANK STALLION

YOB

STRTRS

WNRS/WINS

STAKES TOTAL WNRS/WINS EARNINGS

1 2

BURNING SAND DAHESS

1986 1999

37 10

22/51 7/7

10/17 2/2

$733,164 $183,679

5 6

NORPHE NIVOUR DE CARDONNE

2001 1995

5 9

2/5 3/4

1/1 0/0

$69,208 $69,130

3 4

7

MAJD AL ARAB TH RICHIE

2002 2001

NASHWAN AL KHALIDIAH

2004

2 9

2/7 4/4

2

1/5 1/1

1/5

1/2 0/0

8 © 2016 MADJANI 2000 Copyright Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC,9all rights reserved. 4/4

TOP EARNER/EARNINGS PADDYS DAY THESS IS AWESOME

$139,696 $110,565

$60,470 $59,556

RB MADYMOISELLE ROYAL RICHESS LADY HAHA DESERT HONOUR

LEADING DAMS BY EARNINGS

RB NASH MADGICALL

$176,367 $84,170 $135,313 $22,850

$58,488 $25,080 $59,970 $15,200

9 THOROUGHBRED 7 2/2 0/0 $57,378 F incorrect SIXTEEN Data provided or compiled by Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. 2002 and Equibase Company LLC generally are accurate but occasionally errors and omissions occur as a result of data received from others, mistakes in processing and$19,200 other causes. Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, disclaim responsibility for the consequences, if any, of such errors, but would appreciate having them being called to their attention.

10 REPORT CHNDAKA #1300 AJC 11 WALK THE LINE 01/23/2017 12 13 14

15

VAZS BURNING DESTINY AKIM DE DUCOR AMAZING SON KAOLINO

16 NO RISK AL MAURY 17 THE LAST DANSE 18 ALLEGRO AA RANK 19 DAM DJET SET DE FALGAS 20 ELIOS DE CARRERE 1 AK LORETTA 21 PARADOR 2 FRYNCH 22 ADIOS 3 INDA AWE 23 THE KENTUCKIAN 4 TRIUMPHS PEARL 24 CALINPROOF DE LOUVE 5 ANGEL 25 SO BIG IS BETTER 6 VAGUE DE GEMME 7 GRAND MASQUERADE 8 TRIUMPHS SILKIE 9 R B SAND STORM

Dams

1990 2004 2003 2005 1991

1998

1 2 2 2 2

6

2002 3 2003 4 1998 3 YOB DAMSIRE 2001 2 1992 AL MAURY 1 2004 VIRGULE 1996 1 2000 DORMANE 1998 AH 1 1997 MONARCH 2001 TRIUMPH 4 2005 SEYVILLA 1989 1 2003 NF PROOF 2004 1999 BACO DU CASSOU1 1996 MONARCH AH 1995 SEYVILLA TRIUMPH 2008 BURNING SAND

1/4 2/3 1/2 1/3 1/1

0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

2016

3/3

2/3 2/2 2/2 STRTRS 2/4 1 1/2 4 1/1

0/0

WNRS/ WINS 1/5 3/8 2/2

$42,880 $31,757 $25,053 $24,410 $22,980

$22,696

0/0 $21,735 0/0 $21,664 0/0 $20,455 STAKES TOTAL WNRS/WINS EARNINGS 0/0 $19,247 0/0 1/3 $19,100 $176,367 0/0 1/5 $17,148 $159,021 0/0 1/1 $16,725 $92,470 0/0 3/3 $12,721 $88,238 0/0 1/4 $11,350 $81,605 0/0 1/2 $9,600 $69,335 0/0 $68,448 0/0 $65,045 1/2 $59,970

CHNDAKASEXPRESS PAMS MASQUERADE JESS IS ON FIRE RB OPEN FIRE SERGEANT PEPPER MHF LAST CALL MHF

RISKY RED MY THUNDER BOLT AMBUSH AA SIRE OF TOP TOP EARNER EARNER MICCAH GRANDIOSA CS BURNING SAND PADDYS DAY MISS PARADISE MAJD AL ARAB RB MADYMOISELLE

2 1/2 3 2/2 2 1/1 2 1/1 2 3 1

2/5 3/7 1/5

10 HILARITIE 1999 TIKI TORK KU 1 11 RICH KINKGA 2008 TH RICHIE 1 12 HEAVEN KAN WAIT 1998 VIRGULE AL MAURY 3 Copyright © 2017 Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase 13 NOVELYNN 1999 PATRIOTCompany MISSLELLC, all rights reserved.

4

1/4 1/3 2/6 2/3

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

$58,488 $42,217 $42,005 $39,143

LADY HAHA RB KINKIE SAMMY V MISS PARADISE

1/1

1/1

$30,414

MHF HESSTER

3/8 1/4 1/3

WINDS THESSSIERRA IS AWESOME

DAHESS

WMA SEASAND BURNING SAND RUBY AA FABLED EASTER MAN BURNING SAND BIG GIRLS ARE BETTER SAND VICTOR BURNING SAND

CHNDAKASEXPRESS QUICK SAND AA RB NASH

CHNDAKA BURNING SAND NASHWAN AL KHALIDIAH

NORPHE BURNING SAND BURNING SAND PARADOR

$42,880 $25,568 $23,693 $24,110 $18,980

$7,975

$16,550 $9,083 TOP $9,240 EARNER EARNINGS $9,738 $19,100 $176,367 $17,148 $135,313 $16,725 $84,170 $7,552 $40,578 $11,350 $80,755 $9,600 $63,788 $42,880 $36,245 $59,970

$58,488 $42,217 $23,960 $17,148

Data or compiled Inc. and are 2/2 accurate but occasionally errors and$31,250 omissions occur as a result PEPPER of incorrect data received from others, mistakes in processing and other 14provided SHIPPEY LANEby Arabian Jockey 1999Club, HAFFIR ELEquibase RIMAL Company LLC generally 3 0/0 SERGEANT AMAZING SON $18,980 causes. Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, disclaim responsibility for the consequences, if any, of such errors, but would appreciate having them being called to their attention.

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DIXIE DANCE

ANNAS DESERT ROSE BURNING FIRESTAR BANDERS NAOMI KU

2004 LINE DANCER

2000 PATRIOT MISSLE 2000 BIG EASY 1999b BANDERA KA

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ROYAL ATHEENA WIBWILCCA ROYALE FANFARE

1995 MONARCH AH 1994 WILKOLAK 1996 MONARCH AH

2

1 1 1

1 1 2

1/2 1/3 1/2

1/1 1/2 0/0

0/0 0/0 0/0

1/1 1/1 0/0

$25,080 $24,110 $23,693

$22,850 $22,547 $21,773

DESERT HONOUR RB OPEN FIRE JESS IS ON FIRE

ROYAL RICHESS UPTOWN DANNYS BOY RB RICH

DAHESS

NIVOUR DE CARDONNE AKIM DE DUCOR VAZS BURNING DESTINY

TH RICHIE BURNING SAND TH RICHIE

$27,714

$25,080 $24,110 $23,693

$22,850 $22,547 $18,650

AJC REPORT #1500 01/23/2017

LEADING BREEDERS BY EARNINGS

2016 Leading U.S. Breeders, Owners, and Trainers 2016

Breeders RUNNERS

STARTS

FIRSTS

SECONDS

THIRDS

STAKES WIN

STAKES PLACE

EARNINGS

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

18 19 18 4

101 96 79 26

29 22 13 9

17 19 15 4

17 13 13 2

9 8 2 3

11 12 4 3

$358,949 $349,457 $255,136 $201,208

FELIX G PAYNE

LEADING

BY EARNINGS 5 33 OWNERS 2 4 4

2

11

3

0

3

0

3

$24,794

1 1

1 1 1 1

16 5

2 2

5 0

0 0 0 0

0 0 1 0

$21,325 $18,980 $17,000 $11,610

RANK BREEDER 1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14

BILL WALDRON SAM VASQUEZ ED WILSON GUY NEIVENS KATHRYN K OR PAUL J SMOKE L TODD MOAK ERIC AND RANDI MOREAU-SIPIERE MARK J ASHBY MANDOLYNN HILL FARM

15 RANCHO MILAGRO YEGUA INC AJC REPORT #1400 16 MARK VASQUEZ 01/23/2017 17 DANIEL OR CLAUDIA SPEARS 18 19 20 21

KINSMAN AND CHERYL WRIGHT MICHAEL ECONOMOPOULOS JOHN P QUALTROUGH OAKCREST FARMS LLC

Owners 22 JAMES L WETZEL JR 23 RITA DE LEON RANK OWNER 24 1 25

TOM FRITZ

8 7 2 13 2 9 7 3 4

2 4 1 1

61 46 25 45 10 43 28 16 24

12 11 8 10

22 19 2 4

6 9 5 2 4 1 3 2 2

1 1 20161 0 1

1 STARTS 0

6 5 9 7 1 8 3 2 2

5 1 1 2

0 1 0 1

8 11 3 8 0 8 1 1 5

3 1

3 1 3 1

3 3 0 1

2 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

0 0 0 0

2 2 5 3 1 5 0 1 1

0 1 1

0 0 0 0

$81,526 $70,375 $68,448 $67,735 $60,268 $43,948 $32,728 $27,843 $26,692

$24,501 $23,693 $22,547

$11,486

$10,166 EARNINGS $9,705

GILLIS BETTY J AND JOSEPH A 78(26-12-12)8-9 $322,183 WARREN SHELLEY 1 $9,600 2 ROSEBROOK FARMS LLC 46(20-13-4)8-9 $281,049 3 QUARTER MOON RANCH LLC 18(7-3-0)3-3 $192,642 4 CRE RUN ENTERPRISES LLC 47(8-10-7)1-3 $168,090 5 VASQUEZ SAM A 47(8-9-11)2-4 $74,649 6 WILSON ED 28(5-9-3)0-5 $68,748 7 SMOKE KATHRYN K OR PAUL J 10(4-1-0)1-1 $60,268 Copyright Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, all rights reserved.

8 © 2017 NEIVENS GUY 27(2-5-6)0-3 $53,935 Data provided or compiled by Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC generally are accurate but occasionally errors and omissions occur as a result of incorrect data received from others, mistakes in processing and other 9 ArabianFORD GARRETT $53,387 causes.

Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, disclaim responsibility for the consequences,29(1-8-6)0-1 if any, of such errors, but would appreciate having them being called to their attention.

10 SHELLEY WARREN 33(5-2-8)1-4 $49,081 11 YOUNGDALE MICHELE C 25(3-2-3) $41,580 12 POWELL MARK 35(2-4-2) $36,041 13 WERNER KENNETH R 16(1-4-5)1-2 $29,271 14 BORG ELISABETH 35(4-3-5) $26,055 LEADING TRAINERS

BY EARNINGS RICHARDS STEVEN 9(2-1-2) $25,080 AJC15REPORT #1600 16 BURT, DOROTHY, CALL, EVELYN, EATON, 6(3-2-1)1-2 $24,565 01/23/2017 BETTY AND SOLTAU, CORY 17 VASQUEZ MARK 16(2-5-3)0-1 $23,693 18 FOSTOCK ANN S 2(1-0-0)1-0 $22,850 2016 19 ASHBY MARK J 7(1-3-0) $21,780 20 CHUR BARB 6(1-1-2)0-1 $20,050 21 REYNOLDS JEREMY 16(0-5-2) $18,618 RANK TRAINER STARTS EARNINGS 22 SHERMAN JUSTIN 8(1-1-3)0-1 $17,000 1 POWELL SCOTT 57(18-14-5)8-10 $396,805 23 AL SHAQAB RACING 6(1-0-3)0-1 $15,787 2 ASHBY LYNN A 77(11-14-13)2-4 $241,992 24 HENNINGSGARD KRISTA 12(1-2-1)0-1 $15,143 3 TORREZ JERENESTO 39(12-6-9)8-10 $194,011 25 HADDAD ALI 2(1-0-1)1-1 $14,610 4 EATON TERRI 43(13-12-6)3-4 $136,781 5 POWELL MARK 117(8-16-14)0-4 $125,466 6 © 2017SMITH GUY Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, all rights reserved.

32(10-2-4)0-1 $92,750 Copyright Arabian Jockey 7 RANDY 44(2-7-6)0-3 $74,740and other Data provided orNUNLEY compiled by Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC generally are accurate but occasionally errors and omissions occur as a result of incorrect data received from others, mistakes in processing causes. Arabian Jockey Club, Inc. and Equibase Company LLC, disclaim responsibility for the consequences, if any, of such errors, but would appreciate having them being called to their attention.

8 YOUNGDALE JOHN FOSTER 45(5-3-5) $70,845 9 LAFLEUR RENEE 53(5-11-11)0-6 $69,147 10 SHELLEY HELEN 41(9-4-13)2-3 $61,792 11 HALL AIMEE D 30(3-7-5)0-1 $61,580 12 NEILSON WALLACE C 12(4-1-0)1-1 $61,368 13 BRAND ELIZABETH 46(1-7-7) $57,367 14 DANYLUK KEN 41(4-3-8)2-2 $56,072 15 BORG ABEL 50(6-4-5)1-0 $41,782 16 GARZA BENJAMIN 19(2-9-1)0-5 $40,436 17 TORREZ JAY 7(6-0-1)1-0 $31,331 18 HOBSON SIMON 12(2-2-4)0-1 $22,397 b WORLD 65 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK 19 GONZALEZ JOSE 14(1-1-3)0-1 $21,527

Trainers

20 21

KULOW MARK IRLANDO ROBERT M

7(2-0-2) 18(2-1-1)

$13,056 $12,873

A CONVERSATION with Jean-Pierre Deroubaix of The Royal Cavalry of Oman

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Royal Cavalry of Oman consultant and adviser Jean-Pierre Deroubaix, far left, and Brigadier General Abdulrazak Al Shahwarzi, second from right.

The Royal Cavalry of Oman is commanding attention in Arabian racing in Europe and the Middle East.

Through growth of racing in Oman as well as success in other countries, the Royal Cavalry of Oman has developed a reputation as a top-class producer of racehorses able to compete at the highest level of the sport.

In 2016, Sylvine Al Maury was the highest-rated Arabian female racehorse for the second consecutive year. Based in France, Sylvine Al Maury won Group 1 races in England and France. She is back in training this year, and part of a stable of runners likely to continue to make headlines.

Jean-Pierre Deroubaix is a consultant and adviser to the Royal Cavalry of Oman, working on their behalf of the management of the racehorses and bloodstock. In this extensive interview, Deroubaix talks about the history of the Royal Cavalry of Oman and goals for 2017 regarding bloodstock, racehorses, and the Cavalry’s investment in promotion of the sport through race sponsorship.

The Royal Cavalry of Oman has taken a greater role in sponsoring races in the United Kingdom in recent years. What are the plans for 2017? In which ways does sponsorship of Arabian racing help the sport? How do sponsorships benefit the Royal Cavalry?

The Royal Cavalry Of Oman has sponsored races in the U.K. for many years. The ARO (Arabian Racing Organization) sent a proposal last season, including sponsorship in a couple of different racetracks (not only Windsor). It was a good opportunity to extend the “visibility” of the Sultanate of Oman.

The Royal Cavalry of Oman’s presence in Arabian racing has grown steadily in the last decade. Have goals been met? What can we expect this year and in the next few seasons?

In less than a decade, the Royal Cavalry race string came from nowhere, to now being ranked second best racing team in France for 2016. In first place was Al Shaqab (HH Sheikh Joaan from Qatar), and in third through sixth was HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum (Dubai), HH Sheikh Mansoor (Abu Dhabi), Umm Qarn farm (HH Sheikh Abdullah, Qatar), Al Shahania Stud (HH Sheikh Mohammed, Qatar), and Athbah Stud (Saudi Arabia). The Royal Cavalry’s horses performed at a high level in France, U.K., Belgium, Holland, Italy, Spain, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, and Turkey, from their base in France.

At the same time, the Royal Cavalry horses based in Oman also succeeded at a high level this winter, with Maisoor (Burning Sand x Ahasen), unbeaten in eight starts, winning the Oman Derby, the Abu Dhabi Championship and the first round of the Arabian Triple Crown in Abu Dhabi.

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Top: The Royal Cavalry team at Longchamp: jockey Jean-Bernard Eyquem; Brigadier Abdulrazak Alshahwarzi; Bertrand Belinguier, President of France Galop; Guillaume Chalmin; Jean-Pierre Deroubaix; and trainer Elizabeth Bernard after Sylvine Al Maury’s win in the 2015 Qatar Total Arabian Trophy des Juments.

The Royal Cavalry of Oman has a rich history in many aspects with horses, including a performance at Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday celebration in 2016. What events are planned for this year?

Every time a VIP guest visits Oman (foreign Royalties, Presidents of Republics etc.), the Royal Cavalry performs beautiful shows. Due to the historic relationship between Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and His Majesty Sultan Qaboos, Royal Cavalry was invited to perform a show at Windsor for Her Majesty’s 90th birthday. In 2017, the Royal Cavalry will be represented at many other events, like horse fairs, horse races, and endurance competitions.

What is the status of Arabian racing in Oman? How many private owners are active in the sport? How many Arabian horses?

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Right: Sylvine Al Maury (Munjiz x Savavit Al Maury), shown winning the Qatar Total Arabian Trophy des Juments at Longchamp in Paris in 2015, has won three Group 1 races in France and England for the Royal Cavalry of Oman in the last two years.

More than ten years ago, when I started working as the consultant/adviser for the Royal Cavalry, horse racing in Oman was limited to the horses belonging to HM Sultan Qaboos. Teams were running under the names of Royal Cavalry, Royal Police, etc. No private owners were allowed to compete against them and there was only one racetrack used to train and to race. It was the property of the Royal Court. As the Omani people are horse lovers, there was a real wish from many farmers to produce, or from private owners to purchase racehorses. Brigadier General Abdulrazak Alshahwarzi, the Commander of the Royal Cavalry, was receptive, and convinced the Royal Court to open the races to anyone. I went all around the country to inspect all the existing Royal Court racetracks for horses and camels.

In the end, we decided to create a horse

track, inside a camel track, and the existing facilities were used for three years. It was in Barka, on the way from Muscat to the desert and the mountains, but not far from the Royal Cavalry stables. Something extraordinary happened; dozens of private owners purchased horses abroad, including second-hand horses from Dubai and Qatar. The Royal Oman Racing Club was created under the presidency of General Abdulrazak Alshahwarzi, and a new place called Al Rabbah Racecourse was found, near Muscat, with more space and facilities. This is where the local races are based now, running once a week, eight races, each one attracting eighteen to twenty entries. As the number of runners is limited to sixteen runners, there are always two to four “reserve” horses entered in each race. Most of time six races are for pure Arabian horses and two races for 67 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD

THE ROYAL CAVALRY OF OMAN Left: Samima (Dahess x Oleya du Loup), winner at the 2013 $205,000 Qatar Arabian Trophy at Longchamp and the 2015 Group 1 Prix Dragon at Longchamp, on the left, and Vulcain du Clos (Monsieur Al Maury x Jamaa du Breuil), are both owned by The Royal Cavlary of Oman. They finished 1-2 respectively in the Dubai International Arabian Stakes in Duindigt.

Bottom: Alsaker (AF Albahar x Jakkarta), edged two rivals in a thrilling running of the Group 1 Qatar Derby des Pur-Sang des Arabes at Chantilly Racecourse in France last June.

English Thoroughbreds. Two years ago, a couple of owners purchased very good horses in Europe and in the U.S., capable of winning races in the Arab Emirates and in Qatar. Some of them are planning to send some horses abroad, in after the local racing season (from October to May).

Karimah (Munjiz x Kahina de Monlau) and Nafees (Azadi x Vivamaria) were outstanding stakes winners in France at the end of the year. How are they progressing for 2017? Are there other prospects that stand out so far?

Both the filly Karimah and the colt Nafees won their “Breeders Cup” in France in 2016 and they are ready to compete in the European Group races in 2017.

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What is the size of the Royal Cavalry of Oman’s 2017 Arabian racing string?

They have about twenty-five horses in training, based in France, and sixty horses based in Oman and the UAE.

are optimistic for the coming season knowing that some older horses are still there, ready to perform at the highest level: Alsaker, Djaikiri, Safinat, Worood and, of course, Sylvine Al Maury.

Sylvine Al Maury (Munjiz x Savavit Al Maury) has been a brilliant racehorse in recent seasons. What are the plans for 2017?

Sylvine is prepared for the Kahayla Classic, Dubai, at the end of March and her 2017 main target will be, of course, the Qatar World Cup, at the end of the year.

Karimah (Munjiz x Kahina de Monlau). will be heard from in 2017. She won both her starts at three in 2016, including this hard-fought victory in the Group 2 French Arabian Breeders’ Challenge for fillies at Toulouse in October.

The Royal Cavalry also maintains a broodmare band for racing Arabians. Where are they based, and how many foals do you produce each year? What are the predominant bloodlines that you are using?

The number of mares that the Royal Cavalry owns went from twelve in 2011 to forty mares based in France, U.K. and Oman. We try to reduce this number and to breed only with the best-bred mares.

The ones who did not produce a good winner from three or four runners are eliminated from the program to allow room for the young ones coming out of training. The plan is to keep about twenty mares in France and ten to twelve in the U.K., plus another twelve to fifteen in Oman. In Europe, we produce between fifteen and twenty foals every year.

We try to classify the mares: for instance, the ones who did perform in Europe, on grass, and sometimes on “soft to deep ground,” are crossed with stallions

having had good production in Europe.

The ones with good performances on sand or on fast surfaces are crossed with American stallions. The target is to cross the best mares with the best stallions.

I try to send the young mares to proven stallions only and I will accept the risk to send a mare to a young new stallion (having no get running), to “proven” mares only. Then we must consider the size, the conformation, the temperament, the performances, the distances, the pedigrees.

Hard game; we try to limit the risks. There are not many ways, but inspecting the horses as often as possible is the key to finding the best stallion for each of the mares.

We work with the best breeding farms and the best trainers, and I am lucky to have two dedicated employees, Anne Sophie Benet and Aurélie Duverger, to help keep the breeding and training operations at the highest level and the “boss” updated. We are proud to work for the Royal Cavalry and can never thank them enough for their confidence, year after

year. With all the people involved in Oman and abroad, we are one team, and we have succeeded in bringing the Royal Cavalry horses to the highest level. Oman is now well known in the horse-racing world but also in the endurance and halter show international competitions. Thank you and congratulations to HM Sultan Qaboos for his vision to promote his country, Oman, through the horse world.

Steve Andersen is a correspondent for Daily Racing Form.

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When you seek a race-ready horse to acquire, what are the criteria that must be met?

The target is to win Group races.

If we are looking for a filly, I look at the performances and conformation, of course, but at the pedigree first, because we will keep the filly to breed in the future. You cannot build a band of mares without a basement of good old well-known families.

If we purchase a colt, my priorities are the performances and the conformation. A poor pedigree is not an obstacle if the colt has already proven that he can perform at the best level of Group races.

Nafees (Azadi x Vivamaria). won his group stakes debut in the Group 2 French Arabian Breeders’ Challenge for males at Toulouse in October at a mile.

He will compete in longer races in 2017.

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A CONVERSATION with Jon and Krista Henningsgard

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Jon and Krista Henningsgard have kept horses in their lives for decades through showing, training, and more recently, racing.

In the last few years, the Texas couple’s involvement in American racing has grown. On the track, their DC Willeys Song has been one of the finest racemares in recent years, and won the Darley Award for Best Older Mare of 2015. The Henningsgards have raced throughout the United States, and even contributed to sponsorships of stakes races. This year, they will have four racehorses competing in Texas and other circuits.

Jon and Krista Henningsgard recently sat down to discuss the family’s dedication to horses, their success in races, and ways they hope the sport can work for improvement.

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hat drew you to Arabians in general, and to Arabian racing in particular? What is it that you love the most about Arabian horses?

My wife had the ability to ride and train many different breeds in a competitive environment while living abroad. Her favorites were always the Anglo-Arabians, which sparked her interest and love for the Arabian breed. Once she moved back to the U.S. we purchased our first Arabian horse from Dan and Claudia Spears and the rest is history. From there, our love and passion grew for this intelligent breed. What impresses us the most about this breed is their intelligence and their willingness to work. So with my wife’s knowledge and my competitiveness this was the second match made in heaven — the first clearly being my wife’s and mine!

How much time are you able to spend around your horses?

Everyday we are actively involved with all of our horses. We believe handling and desensitizing our horses at every opportunity is the key to success.

What do you do when you’re not involved with horses?

We have five children and one grandson. So if we are not foaling out mares or racing, we are babysitting, attending sorority events, parents’ weekends and eventing shows.

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For 2017, how many runners will you have on the track and which are your leading prospects?

In 2017 we will have four runners.

All four are Uptown Arabian leading prospects.

DC Willeys Song has been your top runner. What is she up to this year?

DC Willeys Song (by *Doran SBFAR) has been enjoying retirement from the track and is about to be a proud parent of a Burning Sand foal.

She is sharing a pasture with her dam, recent Hall of Fame inductee Wibwilcca (*Wilkolak x Wibracja).

Do you have a favorite racecourse, and if so, why?

That’s a hard question because we love to race — get them in any gate and haul ass. That being said, we love Lone Star Park and Delaware Park. We have visited Longchamp in France and the tracks in Dubai, but have not raced there, and would love to add them to our list of been there done that.

Jon, you’ve become involved with management of racing as a business and sport. What drew you to that?

Short answer is my wife Krista’s and my passion to compete. We love the journey of raising these wonderful athletes to reach their full potential and the strategy in doing so. The business part

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DC Willeys Song (*Doran SBFAR x Wibwilcca), the 2015 Darley Award winner for Best Older Mare.

is more difficult because it is a business.

The passion and enthusiasm has to be balanced with good business principles.

Occasionally it becomes a conversation over a nice bottle and dinner with my wife.

As a sport, what can Arabian racing accomplish this year? Any more specific goals in the next three to five years? If you could wave a magic wand, what steps you would take to grow the sport of Arabian racing?

Wow, now that’s a question! Simply,

we need more horses! In addition we need to agree as a racing community to fully support the U.S. tracks that support the Arabian horse. Then coordinate race dates and support those tracks fully. Once we do that successfully, we can look to expand to other tracks.

love to do our part and enhance the purse money and elevate the race day experience for everyone, but there needs to be more done for sure. I look at U.S. Arabian racing as a combined effort, not a state by state effort and would encourage everyone to do the same.

You’ve sponsored races in Texas.

Any predictions about Texas racing trends this year?

We have sponsored races in California and Colorado as well as Texas but that’s a Band-Aid to my previous answer. We

Tell us the greatest moments you have witnessed in Arabian racing, either involving your own horses, or a horse not owned by you.

Personally, it was when our mare DC

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Jon and Krista Henningsgard

DC Willeys Song enjoying her retirement at Uptown Arabians, Walker, Texas.

as that was, I was so amazed by the run So Big Is Better (Burning Sand x WW Mirror Image) had during the same campaign. We were in Colorado with Mark Powell and “Big,” and I had the honor of hauling him to Delaware. To see history in the making and to experience the class of that old guy was great — what a horse. And to have both D.C. Willeys Song and So Big Is

Better on the same trailer battling to be the best older horses in their respective class, was nothing short of amazing. The best was when the announcer at Delaware Park referred to them both as the “Arapahoe invaders,” later to be known as grade 1 winners.

Steve Andersen is a correspondent for Daily Racing Form.

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Willeys Song was campaigning for older mare of the year. We spent six months going from Texas to Colorado to Delaware and back to Texas again. Along the way we met Travis Wales, the great jockey and friend, and saw firsthand the amazing work all the various trainers (Jerenesto Torrez, Ken and Valery Danuluk, and Lynn Ashby), did to make the journey a reality. As wonderful

Wibwilcca (*Wilkolak x Wibracja), the dam of DC Willeys Song and Uptown Sandy Girl, with Krista Henningsgard.

The three-year-old filly Uptown Sandy Girl (Burning Sand x Wibwilcca)

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(*Wilkolak x Wibracja by *Elef)

12 wins, 12 seconds 5 thirds from 46 starts 6 Stakes wins and 6 Stakes Placings EARNINGS: $105,575

DC Willeys Song

VIBVILCCA (2003 filly by *Virgule Al Maury) 6-time stakes placed and 4-time winner DC WILLFUL SPIRIT (2004 filly by *Virgule Al Maury) 5 wins, 4 seconds including 1st Cobra Oaks Stakes, 1st Texas Yellow Rose Stakes, 2nd Texas Arabian Oaks, and 2nd Texas Arabian Futurity DC WILLEYS SONG (2008 mare by *Doran SBFAR) 4 wins, 4 seconds, 1 third, winner of the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies IFAHR Cup Stake, 2nd 2013 Buzz Brauninger Arabian Distaff Handicap – Gr. 1, 3rd 2014 Buzz Brauninger Arabian Distaff Handicap – Gr. 1, and Soaring Eagle Ranch Distaff Stakes – Gr. 3, etc.

UPTOWN DANNYS BOY (2012 stallion by Burning Sand) 6 wins, 2 seconds, 1 third, including 1st 2016 Jerry Partin Memorial Cobra Sprint Stakes, 2nd 2015 DIAR Texas Lone Star Futurity, and 3rd 2016 Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan Arabian Cup Stakes, Track record holder at Arapahoe Park.

“Thank you to our mentors Dan and Claudia Spears for your sage advice and for the bloodstock to begin our own racing and breeding programs. Thank you also to our friends and trainers Lynn Ashby and Ken and Valerie Danyluk for all our success on the track.

And a special thanks to our jockey Travis Wales.” — Jon and Krista 73 b ARABIAN RACING YEARBOOK b WORLD

KRISTA & JON HENNINGSGARD UPTOWN ARABIANS 32543 Joseph Rd., Waller, TX 77484 krista.uptownranchg2yahoo.com jon.uptownranch@yahoo.com 503-367-6890

www.uptownarabians.com

ORONA PHOTO

2017 Racing Hall of Fame inductee

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Racing Hall of Fame Stallion

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Proof

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1985–2013 AHRA #345078 15.1h

*Szalka

Banat Cantata *Eleuzis Sala

NF Proof+/ was a top racehorse who set several track records. His offspring have been top race and endurance horses; many were exported.

Frozen semen $2,500 per breeding.

We also have some very nice quality NF Proof+/ daughters, a *Wiking daughter and others for sale or lease.

Prices reduced as we are retiring and no longer breeding.

Owned by Anne Seymour P.O. Box 646 (County Road 192) DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 • Phone/Fax 850-859-2808

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Mushrae (Munjiz x Djezika by Dormane), 2013 IFAHR Leading Four-Year-Old and Older Racehorse (tied with Tabarak).

2012 IFAH R le ad ing four-year-old and old er racehorse Mk eefa (Amer x Nisaee b y Dormane). Photo b y Juhaim.

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2014 IFAHR leading four-year-old and older racehorse (tied with Al Tair).

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Al Mourtajez (Dahess x Arwa by Nuits St. Georges), 2015 IFAHR leading racehorse four years old and older.

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Al Mourtajez (Dahess x Arwa by Nuits St. Georges), 2016 IFAHR Leading Racehorse Four Years Old and Older.

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Al Asayl Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

Edwina Stud Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

RoseBrook Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Al Jeryan Stud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Royal Cavalry of Oman . . . . . . . . . . 14

Al Shahania Stud . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC-1

Haras de Thouars . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13

Al Shaqab Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Arabian Jockey Club . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Mansoor, Sheikh, Festival . . . . . 2-5, 7,

Arabian Racing Assn . of California . . 54

19, 79-IBC

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Select Breeders Service Inc . . . . . . . . 55 Seyvilla Arabians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Shadwell Estate Co . Ltd . . . . . . . . . 8-9

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Markel Insurance Co ., Inc . . . . . . . . . BC

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Cre Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Mo-Kee Arabians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Uptown Arabians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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