The Arabian Racehorse issue 28

Issue No.28

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President of the UAE Cup (UK Derby) Windsor, Chelmsford City

DEBORAH BURT HonSEA

Sculptures in Bronze - Commissions Welcome Award Winning Fine Art Sculptor "Supporting Arabian Racing Since 2012" www.deborahburt-sculpture.co.uk

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RACEHORSE Issue 28 - 2017

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News SAF Al Buraq, Shadwell Super 7; ARO Season Finale

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President of the UAE Cup (UK Arabian Derby) Gr1PA Report and pictures from the UK's final Group 1 Arabian race of the season at Doncaster

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The Sultanate of Oman Raceday Windsor report and pictures

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International Malagirt Trophy Gr1PA Review of the international meeting at Istanbul

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Qatar Cup (Prix Dragon) Gr1 PA Chantilly report and pictures

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Wathba Stallions Day Chelmsford report and pictures

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Arc Weekend Preview

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Results

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NEWS AF AL BURAQ TO STAND IN EUROPE AF Al Buraq, a leading Arabian stallion in the UAE, will stand at Haras de SaintFaust (France) for Shadwell for the 2018 breeding season. This son of Amer and Al Hanouf has sired multiple winners in the UAE and will now be available to breeders in Europe.

His progeny include Stakes performers such as AF Al Sajanjle, second in the Abu Dhabi Championship (Listed PA) in Abu Dhabi; AF Al Hazer, winner of the Arabian Triple Crown Round 1 (Listed PA) in Abu Dhabi and third of the Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 (Group 1 PA) in Meydan; AF Maqayes, winner of the Group 3 PA Al Ruwais in Abu Dhabi, second of the Group 2 PA Mazrat Al Ruwayah in Meydan, third of

the Group 1 PA Liwa Oasis in Abu Dhabi and of the Bani Yas, Group 2 PA in Meydan.

His full brother, AF Albahar, has proven to be a sire of Group winners and performers in Europe and the UAE. His son AF Mathmoon has carried the colours of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum to victory in multiple Group PA races, including the prestigious Group 1 PA Kahayla Classic in Meydan in 2016.

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Richard Lancaster, Shadwell’s Stud Director, commented: “We are delighted to have the privilege of standing a stallion bred by Mr Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda, leading Arabian owner in the UAE last season. He is a beautiful colt with a very good temperament and we are hoping that European breeders will support him.

He has covered several of Shadwell’s best broodmares in 2017 and we are very excited to see what his progeny will be capable of in Europe.”

Gérard Larrieu, from Haras de Saint Faust, commented: “We are very grateful to His Highness Sheikh Hamdan for entrusting this stallion to us. As a proven sire by Amer, we believe that he will suit a lot of mares from good French bloodlines and will provide an interesting outcross for them.”

AF Al Buraq’s fee will be announced at a later date.

www.shadwellarabian.co.uk

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SHADWELL

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SUPER The 2017 Shadwell Super 7 Horses to Follow Free To Enter Competition now heads to Windsor for the Annual Sultanate of Oman race day.

Results are to Sunday September 17.

The team of seven horses, must include at least one three or four year old, no unraced horses (as of 21May) are permitted. The horses must be selected from the ARO list of registered runners which can be found via the ARO website.

Points are scored in all ARO domestic races from May 21 to September 23, as follows: 10 points win 5 points second 3 points third Bonus points: 2 for a Group win and for a 1 Premier Handicap win.

No bonus DIAR Bonus points were won by the entries this year. At the Season Finale, Gold, Silver and Bronze Final winners will earn an extra 5 points.

In the event of a dead heat in any contest the points will be split.

Following Windsor, Chelmsford and Doncaster, and heading into the fianl fixture of 2017, Jenny Owen takes over from James Owen at the top of the table.

The top ten on the leaderboard are as follows: Jenny Owen Debbie Burt 2 Mark Buchan 2 James Owen Mark Buchan 1 Heather Phillpott 1 Tracey Shawyer Anna Wallace Paul Simmons 1 Brian Wallace

111 107 101 101 91 89 83 81 79 78

The leading horse on points with 30, is still Heather Phillpott's homebred, Unity Belle.

This season the winner will receive an exclusive Shadwell watch and the runner-up a luggage set comprising of a cabin bag and handbag.

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62 RUNNERS DECLARED FOR ARO SEASON FINALE AT HUNTINGDON The final fixture of the UK Arabian racing season takes place this Saturday, 23rd September, at Huntingdon racecourse in Cambridgeshire, with 62 runners declared. The Arabian Racing Organisation (ARO) Season Finale will start at 1pm, with an eight-race card, headed by the Gold, Silver and Bronze Finals, plus two further handicaps and maiden races, sponsored by the Arabian Horse Organization, Forta Stud and the Heritage Arabian Racing Club. As the last UK fixture of the 2017 it is where the Season’s Champions will be crowned. Whilst it is certain that ARO Patron, HH Sheikh Hamdan will win his sixteenth ARO Owners Championship, James Owen his second Trainers title and Joanna Mason her second Lady Jockeys title, the remaining championships are not so definite, promising a thrilling afternoon of racing.

Gemma Cobb, Arabian Racing Organisation Racing Operations Executive said: “ARO looks forward to our final fixture of 2017 and I’m sure that though many of the championships look to be settled, there could be some close finishes which may turn things around, which will add to the excitement. We thank Huntingdon racecourse and all the days’ sponsors for their support of this meeting.”

She continued: “ARO is extremely grateful for the continued support of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum and congratulate him in advance of receipt of his sixteenth ARO Owners Championship. It is thanks to his patronage and the support of all our sponsors in 2017 which have contributed to the success of the sport this season, ensuring the future of Purebred Arabian racing in the UK.” www.aroracing.co.uk

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THE ROYAL CAVALRY OF OMAN Is pleased to share with you the success of :

ALSAKER

Af Albahar x Jakkarta

SYLVINE AL MAURY

Munjiz x Savavit Al Maury

Winner of Qatar Derby des Pur-Sang Arabes de 4 ans (Gr1 PA)

Winner of the Doha Cup Prix Manganate (Gr1 PA)

June 19th 2016, Chantilly racecourse

August 13th 2016, Deauville racecourse

NAFEES

KARIMAH

Azadi x Vivamaria

Munjiz x Kahina de Monlau

Winner of the French Arabian Breeders Challenge Poulains (Gr2 PA)

Winner of the French Arabian Breeders Challenge Pouliches (Gr2 PA)

October 27th 2016, Toulouse racecourse

October 27th 2016, Toulouse racecourse

THE A R A B I A N: +33 R A(0)6 C E07 HO S 84 E - bloodstock@orange.fr Jean-Pierre DEROUBAIX 52R38 Anne-Sophie YOH BENET: +33 (0)6 85 16 14 99 - as.yoh@fba.fr

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The PRESIDENT of the UAE CUP (UK Arabian Derby) Gr1PA Doncaster, UK The Arabian Racing Organisation (ARO) held it's final Group 1 PA contest of the season at Donacaster, as part of their St.Leger Festival

Nafees (FR) and Tadhg O'Shea - easy winners of the President of the UAE Cup (UK Arabian Derby)

The Royal Cavalry of Oman’s homebred colt, Nafees, dominated the final stages of the Group 1 President of the UAE Cup (UK Arabian Derby) run at Doncaster on Saturday September 16. Drawing clear in the hands of Tadhg O’Shea, the colt won by two and a quarter lengths, from Ahzar who had finished much closer in the French equivalent at Chantilly in June, with Motrag almost two lengths further

behind.

Trainer Charles Gourdain, who is based in Pau in France, was delighted with his colt’s win saying: “It is the last Group 1 race for four-year-olds this season and he has shown today that he is the best of his generation. I would like him to have a break now and we will look forward to next year.”

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Tadhg O'Shea receiving his orders in the paddock with Charles Gourdain and Jean-Pierre Deroubaix

Tadhg O’Shea was also pleased with Nafees, commenting: “He’s a really nice horse. Charles told me to drop him in and ride him with loads of confidence. He settled well, maybe I had him too switched off, so I had to give him a shake of the reins, but to be fair, he really picked up the bridle. He’s a very good four-year-old with a potent turn of foot.”

Representing the Royal Cavalry was their Racing and Bloodstock advisor, Jean-Pierre Deroubaix, who thanked Oman, His Majesty the Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said and Brigadier General Abdulrazak Al Shahwarzi of the Royal Cavalry for the opportunity to manage their stable.

Of the Nafees’s performance he said: “We had to run against older horses in the summer, but this race was perfect for him. The trainer gave good orders

and the jockey followed them.

Somedays it doesn’t work, but today it was perfect.”

Faisal Al Rahmani, General Secretary for the President of the UAE Cup series, was happy to be back for a second year saying: “It’s been a beautiful day, it’s wonderful to run the President of the UAE Cup on such a prestigious race day in the UK. We want to progress this series across the world.”

The Arabian Racing Organisation (ARO) had been thrilled by the prospect of a rematch between Nafees and Ahzar and the race itself did not disappoint. Run over a mile and a quarter, The President of the UAE Cup had resumed its’ association with the UK Arabian Derby last year and is exclusively for four-year-old Purebred Arabians.

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The jockeys line up prior to the race The trophies ready for the President of the UAE Cup (UK Arabian Derby)

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Nafees (FR) and Tadhg O'Shea lead home Ahzar (FR) [right, black cap] and Motrag (FR) [left, burgundy cap, blinkers, noseband]

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Tadhg O'Shea, Jean-Pierre Deroubaix and Charles Gourdain celebrate

ARO Director, Genny Haynes commented: “We are delighted for the Royal Cavalry of Oman, who have also been a long-term supporter and sponsor of Arabian racing in this country. This the final Group 1 of the UK Arabian racing season, and the last for the Purebred Arabian classic generation in Europe. We hope that Nafees, Ahzar and Motrag emulate last year’s winner and placed horses who have all won Group 1 races across Europe this year, which has really upheld the form of this race, and the value of Arabian racing in the UK and worldwide.”

She continued: “We are extremely grateful to the Abu Dhabi Sports Council for their generous support of

our feature race for four-year-olds.

Moving the President of the UAE Cup to St Leger Day itself this year, further enhances the prestige of the race and the status of Arabian racing in the UK, with it being run as part of Doncaster’s most prestigious meeting of the year.

We thank all the team at Doncaster for helping to promote the day and for their support of Arabian racing.”

Watch the race here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlWmgb5dpow&feature=youtu.be

View more photos here: https://equinecreativemedia.smugmug.com/2017-RACING/Arabian-Racing-2017/Doncaster-September-16/

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THE SULTANATE OF OMAN RACEDAY Windsor, UK The annual Sultante of Oman raceday returned to Royal Windsor racecourse, with trainer James Owen securing his position at the head of the ARO Trainers Championship with three wins

Al Faaris (GB) winner of the first race, in the paddock at Windsor

James Owen further secured his place at the top of the Arabian Racing Organisation (ARO) Trainers Championship, with three winners at the annual Sultanate of Oman raceday at Royal Windsor on August Bank Holiday Monday. With wins for Munbaher and Awzaan, he also helped leading ARO lady amateur Joanna Mason increase her lead over Ladies Championship rival, Ellie Mackenzie, with a double.

In addition, Al Faaris who won the opener, formed the first leg of a crosscard double for multiple champion

amateur Simon Walker, who rushed from the winners’ circle at Windsor to fill the same spot at Epsom, where he won the Gentleman Amateur’s Derby, riding under rules on C’est No Mour, just two and a half hours later.

Clearly thrilled with his team’s performance Owen said: “It’s been a great day. It’s great for Al Faaris to get his head in front at last, as he’s been running well in the premier handicaps, and I thought Rafeef, the three-yearold who was second, ran a lovely race too. She’s one for the future and we’ll probably put her away now.

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Above: Al Faaris (GB) and Simon Walker lead home Rafeef (FR) and Joanna Mason in the opening Visit Oman Maiden race Below: Rafeef (FR) who made such a pleasing impression, going to post under Joanna Mason. Rafeef is by No Risk Al Maury and is a half-sister to Munbaher (FR)

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Munbaher (FR) and Joanna Mason win the Royal Cavalry of Oman (0-80) Handicap over six furlongs

“Munbaher, who won the 0-80 handicap, was able to take advantage of his lower mark on the grass, as I think he’ll struggle off his higher rating on the All Weather now. He’s a trier and we love him.”

Also debuting in that race for Owen were Minty Bloss and Conor Brace, both highly successful graduates from the Pony Racing sphere, of them he said: “They got on well. It’s very different for them and they can only improve from here, so I’m really pleased for them both.”

Of Awzaan, who won the Royal Cavalry of Oman Conditions race, he said: “I’m delighted with Awzaan, I didn’t realise

there wasn’t going to be any pace in the race, so well done to Antonia Peck for taking the initiative with Emiraaty, as the original plan had been to drop him in as well. She went on, when nobody else did, so Emiraaty’s run well too.

"It’s great to get another win for Awzaan, it will give him a bit of confidence, he’s just been caught between two stools this season and the ground hasn’t been right for him in the bigger races either. He’s a nice horse and hopefully we can find another race for him this year, it may mean we have to travel to find something.”

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Above: Minty Bloss (left) and Connor Brace (right) who made their ARO debuts, with Joanna Mason Below: Marion Lachat on behlaf of HH Sheikh Hamdan and James Owen receive their trophies following Awzaan's win

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Awzaan (FR) and Joanna Mason (centre) win the Royal Cavalry of Oman Conditions Stakes from Emiraaty (FR) (left) and Diffa (GB) right

Joanna Mason was delighted with her double saying: “It’s been a really good day. Obviously, it’s been an honour to ride a horse like Awzaan, who has been Group 1 placed. He did it nicely today."

She continued: "With Munbaher, that trip is really too short for him and we were a bit outpaced all the way, but he just picked them off, one by one. It’s great for him to show some form on the grass now. He loves it in front, but I couldn’t do that here. Knowing he stays, I just had to let him bowl along, but he’s very uncomplicated.”

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Elyassaat (FR) and James Harding go to post for the Visit Oman (0-55) Handicap

There was also a first time win for trainer Jayme Plumb with Elyassaat in the Visit Oman 0-55 Handicap.

Of that win Plumb said: “He’s been a tricky horse, we were hopeful today though. We tried lots of different things with him and James [Harding] is so calm with him. He lets him think he’s in charge, if you treat him like a prince he’ll work for you. The owners, Blue Star Racing are a syndicate of about fifteen people, they’re all new to the sport. They all get a chance to go racing and we’re hoping to get another syndicate horse next year.”

Harding commented:" He needs a lot of cofidence boosting and is gaining in confidence every time I've ridden him.

I probably hit the front too soon, but

Blue Star Racing, Jayme Plumb and James Harding receive their trophies from Salim Al Hakmani

once he's there you have to keep him going there's no point in disappoinitng him. If a horse had come to my girths he would have gone on again."

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Shammat Al Hosn (FR) and David Turner after winning The Sultanate of Oman (0-70) Handicap Stakes over 1m2f and below with Peter Hammsersley (left) and Alan Gordon Cannon representing Forta Stud (right)

The Sultanate of Oman 0-70 handicap was also a pleasing first win for Forta Stud’s Shammat Al Hosn. Trained by Peter Hammersley and ridden by current leading ARO jockey David Turner. Of her win, Hammersley said: “She made hard work of it, but it’s the furthest she’s ever raced and she was out in front for a long time, but she’s stuck on. She’s in the UK Arabian Derby, so I expect she will take her chances there. She’s still quite green and she’s going to be a very nice mare in time.”

B-Wing was another to break his maiden, when he won the Sultanate of Oman 0-40 Handicap. Bred, trained and part-owned by Adam Newey, he was also a first winner for his sire, Benamer. For good measure Newey also trained and bred the third home, Southpaw.

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B Wing (GB) gives jockey James Kendrick his first ARO winner, his sire Bennamer his first winner and trainer Adam Newey, his 50th winner

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Above: The traditional Omani Hospitality Tent Below: HARC winner Top Trip (GB) returns to the winners enclossure

The concluding race was the Heritage Arabian Racing Club Handicap Conditions which went to Top Trip, trained by Tina Pfeiffer and ridden by her husband Robin. Owner-breeder, Jenny Peyton commented: “He likes Windsor, we’ve won here on good to firm before and also been second on soft. We’ve not had so many chances to come racing this year, but this win was wonderful.”

ARO Racing Operations Executive Gemma Cobb commented: “We are delighted for the Royal Cavalry of Oman, as this raceday is their seasons’ highlight, and the crowd of over 2000 made the most of the opportunity to sample the culture of the Sultanate of Oman in their traditional hospitality tent and to have their hands decorated by the henna artists."

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“It has been a great result for James Owen and his team, and a special day for Simon Walker, to go on from his win here to win at Epsom. We are also pleased for the Peyton’s to win again with Top Trip here in the Heritage Arabian Racing Club (HARC) conditions race, which is a series designed to help those at the grassroots of the sport be competitive and has proved a popular addition to our calendar.”

Relive the day by clicking on the following links All the races can be viewed through ARO's dedicated YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwscpRWMD3rTHrlfZ_9T1MohGecS3MwAK

All the photos maybe viewed here: https://equinecreativemedia.smugmug.com/2017-RACING/Arabian-Racing-2017/Windsor-August-28/

She continued: “This has always been a well-supported fixture at Windsor, and it concludes the Royal Cavalry of Oman’s very generous sponsorship for 2017. We thank Windsor and the racecourse teams at Taunton, Doncaster, Bath and Newbury for their support of the Royal Cavalry’s race sponsorship this season.”

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MALAZGIRT TROPHY Gr.1 Instanbul, Turkey

Muraaqib (FR)

There were double celebrations for HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum's Arabian racing and breeding operation at the start of September with wins for Muraaqib and Handassa at Istanbul's International Festival.

Muraaqib added to his fine tally of Group 1 wins when taking the International Malazgirt Trophy iin some style at the Veliefendi racetrack over a mile. The five-year old son of Munjiz was held up off the early pace, coming wide entering the home straight to make his challenge up the centre of the course. He smoothly went into the

lead, readily drawing clear of the Thomas Fourcy trained Jabal Kassyoun for a wide margin win, eased down on the line. The locally trained Gumburgumbur was a further three lengths away in third.

Shadwell Stud Director Richard Lancaster sadi:"Muraaqib was very disappointing at Newbury, so it was great to see him coming back to form on ground that he loves. The going at Newbury was all against him and we are feeling that he is now more effective over a mile. It was a top class performance and sets him up for a challenge in one of the big races this autumn."

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Muraaqib (FR) and Francois-Xavier Bertras win in Veliefendi [photo TJK]

Handassa's triumph in the International IFAHR Trophy over 2100m was his third consecutive win in the Group 2 contest. Racing handily at the head of the following pack, when the early leader Founoun Si Badr was beginning to tire after the final bend, he was ready to take up the challenge.

However, both Al Mouwaffak and Merih had similar ideas, though Merih faded first, Al Mouwaffak eyeballed the son of Madjani until the last half furlong when it was clear he was held by the winner.Handassa scored by a length from Al Mouwaffak with Firikya staying on for third.

Commenting on his win Lancaster continued:"It was wonderful to see Handassa coming back to form in such style. He had a few problems after

Handassa(FR) and Francois-Xavier

Bertras win in Veliefendi [photo TJK]

returning from Dubai in March, so it was a great piece of training by Francois Rohaut to have him fit to win this race once again. Handassa loves this track as it was his third time winning the race."

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QATAR CUP (PRIX DRAGON) Gr.1 Chantilly, France

Ebraz (GB) and Christian Demuro win comfortably at Chantilly Photo (C) Noelle Derre

The main event of Arc trials weekend for Arabian racing is the Qatar Cup (Prix Dragon), held over the same course and distance as the Qatar Arabian World Cup the following month.

Nine runners lined up for the Group 1 contest and it was Naziq who stormed off in front, showing the field a clean pair of heels like she had when winning the Group 1Qatar Trophy des Juments over course and distance last year. She was tracked by Yazeed and Ebraz, but she was unable to shake off

the colts and her run faded with 400m to go. Yazeed briefly took over, however Ebraz was ready and in a matter of strides he accelerated away in the manner of a top class performer, finally finishing six lengths clear of Yazeed, with stablemate Gazwan staying on for third.

Afterwards trainer Julian Smart confirmed that both horses will go to the World Cup next month, probably with Ba'sil as a pacemaker and that Ebraz was not at full fitness so will improve again for the race.

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He continued: "Ebraz is a very good horse who goes on any ground. The World Cup distance is perfect for him.

I don't like to say too much at this stage, but I think that he is the best four-year-old that I have ever trained.

"For the big race, I think that the ones to watch out for are Tayf and Thomas Fourcy's horses. I have won the race three times, but only with fillies. I hope that Ebraz will be the first colt to give us a victory in the race."

Alban de Mieulle, trainer of Yazeed, and also Tayf, who beat Ebraz by a nose in the first leg of the Qatar Triple Crown at Goodwood in August said:"Yazeed has run very well for a comeback. He finished in front of Gazwan, who is a vey good horse, but the winner was a cut above them

today. The horse really needed the run. He had spent a long time on the sidelines as he had a bad foot abcess that took a long time to come right.

We had to wait and wait. He could have run three weeks ago, but I preferred to wait for the race today and then go to the big one. I hope that I will be proved right.

"He will run in the World Cup where we have Tayf, who is very different: he shows nothing in the morning, he is very undemostrative and he does the minimum. With Tayf, you have to come at the very last moment, whereas Yazeed has a lot of heart."

The Qatar World Cup is on Sunday 1st October, with declarations due on 28 September.

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Best Turned Out winners clockwise from above: Al Faaris, Mont D'Or, Muhaajer, Dolfina D'Ibos, Unity Belle, Crack and Mark Buchan, representing BTO sponsor Baileys Horse Feeds who said:" Arabian racing maybe small here, but I'm the Export Manager for Baileys and I know it's a lot bigger in the rest of the world, so we're just putting our little bit back."

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KARMAH

(1991, chestnut stallion, 15.3hh)

Ansata Shah Zaman (USA) ZT Shahkar (USA) Ies Karamel (USA) Karmah (ARG) Tasrudi (ARG) Al Tamah (ARG) Al Seyma (ARG)

Morafic (EG) Ansata Bint Mabrouka (USA) Sugaa (USA) Dalia (USA) Tasmar (ARG) Farah - Diba (ARG) Seyal (ARG) Al-Kabir II (ARG)

Karmah (ZT Shahkar x Al Tamah (Tasrudi) – Egyptian and Argentinian bloodlines.

Winner of 12 races and placed 8 times from 28 starts from 1995-2002. (7/28=12-4-4-2).

Undefeated Champion Racehorse of Argentina 1995-96. International winner in Argentina, UK and Germany.

Dual winner of Qatar Cup (Group 2) Newmarket in 2001 & 2002. Full brother to EA Nura (Argentina Classic Winner) and Shahtamah (International Winner and now Advanced Endurance). Karmah is also the sire of winners in Argentina and UK winners Cal Karsab and Cal Karamah (Premier Handicap - Chester 2003).

A tall, athletic, rangy stallion, Karmah is Argentinian bred and owned by Gerado Serra. Karmah won over 11 races including back-to-back Qatar Cup’s at Newmarket (the latter at the grand old age of 11), he was undefeated Champion of Racehorse of Argentina 1995-96, an International Winner in Argentina, the UK and Germany.

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Karmah is sire of numerous winners on the race track, both in the UK and Argentina. He has also sired several successful endurance horses, so would be a suitable sire for both disciplines.

“A fantastic and elegant Arabian racehorse who beat2012 some top class SUPPORTING ARABIAN RACING SINCE French breds when winning the Qatar Cup aged 11 in his final race.

A superb sire whose stock inherit his fantastic temperament, willing

proud of ability, I would have no hesitation in naturesponsor and superb athletic recommending him to racing or endurance breeders.”

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WATHBA STALLIONS DAY Chelmsford, UK The final visit to Chelmsford City Racecourse for ARO for the 2017 season produced a treble for ARO Patron, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum and for trainer Phil Collington

Saleemah (GB) wins under Will Pettis

Trainer Philip Collington recorded his first hat-trick of the 2017 season with wins for Alwaleed, Saleemah and Hau Kola at the final Wathba Stallions sponsored UK fixture at Chelmsford City on Saturday. There was also a treble for ARO Patron HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who owned and bred Alwaleed and Saleemah and also Al Kaaser who is trained by James Owen. Recording doubles were jockeys Will Pettis (Alwaleed and Saleemah) and Charlie Price (Hau Kola and Kayclaire), whilst trainer Delyth Thomas’s double was more notable because Kiraa is the dam of Kayclaire. The mother and daughter combination have previously

been dual winners for Thomas at a HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival fixture at Hereford last year.

Going in to the fixture, HH Sheikh Hamdan was already confirmed as Champion Owner for the 16th time.

The remaining Championships now look more settled, as following his win on Asra Min Al-Talqa in the opening race, David Turner, is now four wins clear of his nearest rival, Will Pettis in the Jockeys table. Whilst trainer James Owen, is five winners clear of Phil Collington and looks more assured to claim his second consecutive title, as does Joanna Mason, who is four clear in the Lady Jockeys’ Championship.

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Asra Min A-Talqa (FR) with Peter Hammersley, David Turner and Sue Wileman

Gemma Cobb, Arabian Racing Organisation(ARO) Racing Operations Executive said: “It was a pleasure to host our final Wathba Stallions fixture of 2017 at Chelmsford City. ARO is extremely grateful for the continued support of the HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival and Lara Sawaya. Run as part of the Festival, the Wathba Stallions UK series offers welcome support to the sports grass roots with races including handicaps, maidens and conditions events to cater for all grades.”

She continued: “This was our fourth visit to Chelmsford City racecourse this year and we are delighted with how our sport has been received by the local racegoers, who clearly love their racing. We thank all the staff at the track for their support and assistance this season.”

All the races can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwscpRWMD3rRLkFeulvWfCbNNQG3I8j4G

Hau Kola (GB) and Teresa Kinsey at Wolverhampton

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Above: Charlie Price winning on Kayclaire Below: Delyth Thomas with Kiraa (FR)

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Arc Weekend Preview In less than two weeks France will play host to the Arqana Purebred Arabian Sale, followed by three days featuring top class Group 1 Arabian racing

Maolie (FR) top lot at the 2016 Arqana sale

'Arc Weekend' is as important to Arabian racing as it is to the thoroughbred world, starting on Thursday 28 September with the Arqana Purebred Arabian sale at SaintCloud. The mixed sale of two-year-olds, horses in training, breeding stock and endurance horses has 128 lots catalogued (inlcuding wild cards).

For the last two years the juvenile section has been dominated by the progeny of Mendra. Dam of Kahayla Classic winner, Manark, his full-brother Mestor and fullsister Maolie have been the sale toppers.

However this year, another full-brother, Great Victor, has already been sold to the successful Russian partnerhsip of Bukhtoyarov and Kappushev during the summer.

However there are plenty of other well related individuals to choose from including part, half or full siblings to Group winners Sandeed (#12), Nymphea Du Paon (#13) Ameretto (#21), Cambrydge (#30), Divamer (#32), Khattab (#34), Sahabba (#38), Farh (#42), Ahzar (#44), Ghazwa (#45) and Izabella (#46).

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Sires with the most representatives are Munjiz (11 lots, 4 two-year-olds, 7 horses in training), Nizam ( 10 lots, 5 two-year-olds, 4 horses-in-training), Dahess (7 lots, 5 twoyear-olds, 1 horse-in-training) and Njewman (7 lots, 3 two-year-olds, two horses-in-training), Madjani (6 lots, 3 twoyear-olds, 1 horse-in-training), No Risk Al Maury (5 lots, 4 two-year-olds, 1 horse-intraining).

entries, including Ebraz (winner of the Gr1's Qatar Cup, HH emirs' Sword) and Tayf, who beat him at Goodwood in the Gr1 Qatar International Stakes, which is the first stage of the DTC. Also in the mix is Lightning Bolt, winner of the Gr1 Dubai International Stakes, Motrag winner of the Gr1 Qatar Total Arabian Trophy des Poulains and multiple Group winning filly Sylvine Al Maury.

The sale starts at 2pm.

View the catalogue here: http://www.arqana.com/catalogue/purebred_arabian_sale_september_2017_saint-cloud_28_september_2017/225

The following day Saint-Cloud is the venue for the Qatar Total Arabian Trophy des Poulains for which there have been 13 entries, and the Qatar Total Arabian Trophy des Pouliches, which has received 18 entries. Both Group 1 contests are run over 2000m and declarations close on Monday 26 September.

On Saturday 30 September the action moves to Chantilly, with the Qatar Total Arabian Trophy des Juments, also a Group 1 over 2000m.

Ebraz (GB) just looses by a nose to Tayf (FR) at Goodwood

Declarations for the 2000m contest close on Wednesday 28 September.

View the entries here: www.france-galop.com/en/racing/detail/2017/P/cHJzTmthS0F5WDRPbUNzVnMvUS9adz09

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Windsor,UK

T: James Owen O: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum J: Miss J Mason B: Shadwell Estate Co

Visit Oman Open Maiden 1m2f

2. Zayin Zachilles (GB) 3. Vindetta (GB) Dist: Time: 1.17.64 Ran

Monday 28 August GOING: Good to Firm

1. AL FAARIS (GB) 5 gr g (Madjani x Quaolina) T: James Owen O: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum J: Mr S Walker B: Shadwell Estate Co 2. Rafeef (FR) 3. Almareekh (FR) Dist: 1, 3.5 Time: 2.24.80 7 Ran

Another winner for Another winner fed on The Sultanate of Oman (0-40) Handicap Stakes 1m2f 1. B WING (GB) 6 b c (Benamer x On The Wing) T: Adam Newey O: Allmost All P'ship J: Mr J Kendrick B: Adam Newey

Another winner for Another winner fed on

Visit Oman (0-55) Handicap Stakes 1m3f 1. ELYASSAAT (FR) 6 b g (Al Jakbar x Ouassila Thabet) T: Jayme Plumb O: Blue Star Racing J: James Harding B: Shadwell Estate Co 2. Just The Ticket (GB) 3. Kayclaire (GB) Dist: 1.5, sh hd Time: 2.48.94

Another winner for

2. Senor Dublcheck (GB) 3. Southpaw (GB) Dist: 5, 1.5 Time: 2.28.78 Ran The Royal Cavalry of Oman (0-80) Handicap Stakes 6f 1. MUNBAHER (FR) 6 ch g (Madjani x Maizaine) THE ARABIAN RACEHORSE

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The Royal Cavalry of Oman Conditions Stakes 1m3f

2. Insignia (GB) 3. Norseman (GB)

1. AWZAAN (FR) 6 b g (Al Saoudi x Ester Du Paon) T: James Owen O: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum J: Miss J Mason B: Shadwell Estate Co

Dist: 2.25, 5 Time: 2.31.35

2. Emiraaty (FR) 3. Difaa (GB) Dist: 1, 0.75 Time: 3.08.05

Ran

Another winner for Another winner fed on

Ran

Instanbul, Turkey

Wednesday 2 August GOING: Turf International Malazgirt Trophy Gr1PA 1600m 1. MURAAQIB (FR) 5 ch h (Munjiz x Tashreefat) T: Francois Rohaut (FR) O: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum J: Francois Xavier Bertras B: SNC Shadwell France

The Sultanate of Oman (0-70) Handicap 1m2f

2. Jabal Kassyoun (FR) 3. Gumburgumbur (TUR)

1. SHAMMAT AL HOSN (FR) 4 ch f (Dormane x Serafina) T: Peter Hammersley O: Forta Stud J: Mr D Turner B: Forta Stud

Dist: 3,nk Time: 1.46.14 7 Ran

2. Tiger LIly (GB) 3. LB Farrah (GB)

Chantilly, France

Wednesday 2 August GOING: Qatar Cup (Prix Dragon) Gr1PA 2000m

Dist: Time: 2.23.96 8 Ran NR Pacifc Athbah Heritage Arabian Racing Club Handicap Conditions Stakes 1m2f 1. TOP TRIP (GB) 10 b h (Phariz x Tikis Trip) T: Tina Pfeiffer O: Mrs Jenny Peyton J: Mr R Pfeiffer B: Mrs Jenny Peyton

1. EBRAZ (GB) 4 gr c (Amer x Massamarie) T: Julian Smart (QA) O: HH Sheikh M bin Khalifa Al Thani J: Christian Demuro B: Al Shahania Stud 2. Yazeed (FR) 3. Gazwan (GB) Dist: 6,3 Time: 2.14.80 9 Ran

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Chelmsford City,UK (AW) Saturday 16 September GOING: Standard

Wathba Stallions Juvenile Conditions 1m 1. ASRA MIN AL-TALQA (GB) 4 b c (Asra Min Albarq x Manaal) T: Peter Hammersley O: Forta Stud J: Mr D Turner B: Forta Stud

J: Miss J Mason B: SNC Shadwell France 2. Pharitz Fahr (GB) 3. Pacific Syrah (FR) Dist: hd, 6 Time: 1.21.34 6 Ran

Another winner for Another winner fed on

2. Shomoos Athbah (GB) 3. Muhaajer (GB)

Wathba Stallions (0-60) Handicap Stakes 7f

Dist: 0.50, 6 Time: 1.43.74 3 Ran

1. KAYCLAIRE (GB) 6 b m (Dahess x Kiraa) T: Delyth Thomas O: Delyth Thomas J: Mr C Price B: Paul Beard

Wathba Stallions (0-70) Handicap Stakes 1m 1. ALWALEED (FR) 4 ch g (Al Saoudi x Speed Tornade) T: Phil Collington HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum J: Mr W Pettis B: SNC Shadwell France 2. Zayin Zachilles (GB) 3. Noble Athlete (FR) Dist: 2.25, 7, Time: 1.49.62 5 Ran

Another winner for

2. Kallista (GB) 3. Ultimate Force (FR) Dist: 0.75, 3.25 Time: 1.36.54 Ran Wathba Stallions (0-85) Handicap Stakes 2m 1. SALEEMAH (GB) 7 b m (Madjabi x Laqataat) T: Phil Collington O: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum J: Mr W Pettis B: Shadwell Estate Co

Wathba Stallions Conditions Maiden 6f

2. Al Faaris (GB) 3. Halib Des Forges (FR)

1. AL KAASER (FR) 3 ch c (Munjiz x Horkidee) T: James Owen O: HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum

Dist: 2.25, 1.5 Time: 3.47.93 6 Ran

Another winner for

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Wathba Stallions (0-45) Handicap Stakes 1m 1. KIRAA (FR) 13 ch m (Akbar x Kheira) T: Delyth Thomas O: Delyth Thomas J: Mr S Walker B: HH Sheikh M bin Rashid Al Maktoum 2. Taer Al Hurr (IQ) 3. Johara Bint Shuwaiman (GB) Dist: nk, 7 Time: 1.52.54 7 Ran ARO (0-95) Handicap Stakes 1m2f 1. HAU KOLA (GB) 5 b c (Madjani x Merwah) T: Phil Collington O: John Elliot & Paul Beard J: Mr S Walker B: John Elliot 2. Emiraaty (FR) 3. Furry (GB)

Dist: sh hd, 1.25 Time: 2.17.37 Ran

Another winner for Doncaster, UK

Saturday 16 September GOING: Good to Soft The President of the UAE Cup (UK Arabian Derby) Gr1 PA 1m2f 1. NAFEES (FR) 4 b c (Azadi x Vivamaria) T: Charles Gourdain (FR) O: Royal Cavalry of Oman J: Tadhg O'Shea B: Royal Cavalry of Oman 2. Ahzar (FR) 3. Motrag (FR) Dist: 2.25, 1.75 Time: 2.20.01 8 Ran

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ARO SEASON FINALE 2017 Review of the last fixture of the UK Arabian racing season held at Huntingdon.

QATAR ARABIAN WORLD CUP WEEKEND

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