The Arabian Racehorse Issue 7

Issue No.7

27th August 2015

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News New sponsor for UK Derby; Entries for UK Derby Confirmed; Entries confirmed for Istanbul;

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The Art of Arabian Racing Exhibition by the Society of Equestrian Artists

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Dubai International Arabian Races Full review and picture special from Newbury

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Qatar International Stakes Report and pictures from Goodwood

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Deauville Double Group 1 action from France

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By Royal Appointment Interview with Salim Al Hakmani of the Royal Cavalry of Oman

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Single Race Reviews Royal Cavalry of Oman Clarendon International Stakes; HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Apprentice World Championships (IFAHR); DIAR Handicap at Bath

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Bird's Eye View - Windsor Preview

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Shadwell Super 7 Competition Leaderboard

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Results

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NEWS SHADWELL SPONSORS UK ARABIAN DERBY FOR THE FIRST TIME For the first time in its history; the Gr.1 PA UK Arabian Derby (IFAHR) will be sponsored by Shadwell Stud when it is run as part of a Shadwell sponsored card of Thoroughbred Racing on Friday 25th September 2015 at Newmarket's Rowley Mile Racecourse.

Re-branded, the Shadwell Arabian Derby (Gr.1 PA) will be the first race on the 8 race card which also includes 2 Gr.2 races and 3 Listed contests for Thoroughbreds.

Shadwell Stud Director, Richard Lancaster explained the reasoning behind the addition of this feature Arabian race to the well established Shadwell Day format: "Shadwell has supported racing at Newmarket through sponsorship for many years. In the past our fixtures have showcased the very top level of Thoroughbred racing with feature races such as the Middle Park Stakes (Gr.1) and until recently the Fillies Mile (Gr.1).

As many in the Arabian racing community will know, Sheikh Hamdan offered his support to the Arabian Racing Organisation (ARO) at the start of 2015 when the sport was in considerable need of a major investment in order to operate the current fixture list.

One of the races needing investment was the UK Arabian Derby; it seemed appropriate that Sheikh Hamdan, as patron of ARO and the most successful

owner ever of Arabian racehorses in the UK should add the race to his feature Thoroughbred fixture of the year.

We hope that the addition of the Shadwell Arabian Derby to a prestigious Thoroughbred card will help showcase the sport and its participants to a wider audience, a major focal point of Sheikh Hamdan’s involvement in the sport."

Despite being run at different tracks over the years, the UK’s Arabian Derby has always attracted top quality horses.

Recent winners include top fillies KISS DE GHAZAL and MKEEFA, the latter going on to win the Arabian World Cup (Gr.1 PA) at Longchamp and ending the season as the highest rated horse in the world that year.

DJET TAOUY won the race in 2013 as an outsider, beating an incredibly strong field including the Qatari owned MUNTASAR, Sheikh Hamdan's SIVIT AL MAURY and future Arabian World Cup (Gr.1 PA) and dual Hatta International (Gr.1 PA) winner DJAINKA DES FORGES. DJET TAOUY confirmed this was no fluke by cementing his Gr.1 PA status by taking the Shadwell Dubai International, the feature race at the Dubai International Arabian Races the following year.

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4 Last year's race saw the UK Arabian Derby run at Newmarket's Rowley Mile for the first time and a rare UK runner for Monsieur Jean Pierre Totain and HH Sheikh Mansoor take the honours. In a thrilling battle to the line, NAHEE got the better of the gallant filly NAJLAA, also trained in France by M. Damien de Watrigant for HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the Qatari bred MAJD AL URAIQ for Mr Hassan Al Matwi.

Genny Haynes, Director of the Arabian Racing Organisation vocalised the appreciation of the Arabian racing community: “ARO is delighted that HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum extended his support for Arabian racing not only here in the UK but worldwide in 2015.

With this continued support and additional sponsorship in the UK, it is with great pleasure and excitement that this

prestigious Arabian race (the Shadwell Arabian Derby) will now be included in the race programme at Newmarket. This will certainly be another highlight in our Arabian race calendar for 2015 and it is appropriate that an international race of this calibre carries the name of Shadwell under the Patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum. ARO would like to express their thanks to His Highness for his continued support of ARO and Arabian racing and for giving the sport a further opportunity to showcase itself at a high quality Thoroughbred fixture.”

The Shadwell Arabian Derby is a race for 4 year olds, run over 1m2f and hopes to attract horses from across Europe to compete for the £50,000 purse. In addition to the prize fund, Shadwell are offering a travel incentive for overseas runners of up to £300 per runner.

2014 UK Arabian Derby won by Nahee (nearside) from Najlaa THE ARABIAN RACEHORSE

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Djet Taouy (FR) [far left] wins the 2013 UK Arabian Derby on Newmarket's July Course The Shadwell Arabian Derby is a race for 4 year olds, run over 1m2f and hopes to attract horses from across Europe to compete for the £50,000 purse. In addition to the prize fund, Shadwell are offering a travel incentive for overseas runners of up to £300 per runner.

that our valued supporters and partners at Shadwell Stud will be sponsoring the event. The middle day of the Cambridgeshire Meeting, which features the Group 2 Shadwell Rockfel Stakes and the Group 2 Shadwell Joel Stakes, is enhanced by this fascinating race.”

Newmarket racecourses have been associated with the UK’s Arabian race programme for many years, be it staging headline races such as the Shadwell Arabian Derby or supporting conditions stakes contests during the July Festival.

This relationship and Newmarket’s one with Shadwell were reflected on by Amy Starkey, Regional Director of Jockey Club Racecourses East Region:

The Shadwell Arabian Derby (Gr.1 PA) is

“We are very pleased to be staging the Gr.1 UK Arabian Derby at Newmarket Racecourses in 2015 and are delighted

an early closing race with the entries closing on 19th August at 12 noon.

For more information about the supplementary stages for this race and details of the travel allowance, please contact the Arabian Racing Organisation: www.aroracing.co.uk.

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EARLY CLOSING ENTRIES RELEASED FOR THE SHADWELL UK DERBY GROUP 1 PA The first round of entries has been published for the UK Arabian Derby, running for the first time with sponsorship from Shadwell Stud. The Gr.1 contest for 4 year old purebred Arabians will kick off the prestigious Shadwell sponsored raceday at Newmarket’s Rowley Mile Racecourse on Friday 25th September, which also features two Gr.2 races and three Listed contests for Thoroughbreds.

The race has always attracted top class Arabian horses and this year’s entrants maintain that high standard.

ARO Patron HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum is well represented by Champion trainer Gill Duffield. She has entered six horses, but the two real eye catchers are BON BAISER DE FAUST and AGHSAAN. The former is a smart French bred colt who was second on his most recent start, in the Emirates NBD International Stakes at the Dubai International Arabian Races at Newbury last month, finishing only a couple of lengths behind the top class VULCAIN DU CLOS. The other Duffield selection was a winner that day; AGHSAAN looks to be a very promising filly. She won the opening Premier Handicap at Newbury but is clearly capable of a step up to Group level.

home and abroad this year. This horse was unbeaten as a three year old and, as such, was classified to be the best of his generation by the International Pattern Race and Handicappers committee at the end of 2014. His unbeaten run was halted when running against older horses this year but he was second on his most recent start, in the Gr.1 Prix Manganate in Deaville, finishing close behind stablemate Al Mourtajez; arguably one of the best horses in the world.

Julian Smart enjoyed a successful day at Newbury at the Dubai International Arabian Races, including a win in the feature race of the day, the Shadwell Dubai International (Gr.1 PA) with GAZWAN who is among the Shadwell Arabian Derby entries. Stablemate BA’SIL (also entered) tasted Group success when taking the Gr.2 Royal Cavalry of Oman Clarendon International over 5f at Newbury a couple of weeks ago. This race is double the distance but it proves the versatility of the Arabian breed that a horse can compete at the highest level over such a variety of distances.

Qatari owned horses have a good record in this race and both the Al Shaqab and Al Shahania stables are represented here. AL MOUWAFFAK is trained by up and coming French trainer Thomas Fourcy for Al Shaqab. The stable is having incredible success with purebred Arabians both

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Although trained in France by Thomas Fourcy, MAHESS DU SOLEIL was bred in the UK by ARO Owners Mr and Mrs J Kippen. The horse runs in their daughter, Lisa Deymonaz’s colours. She finished third on her last start, a Gr.3 at La Teste, behind SYLVINE AL MAURY and stablemate AL MOUWAFFAK. She is entitled to improve for that effort so could well go closer here.

New purebred Arabian trainer Stephane Leveque is based in Newmarket so, like Gill Duffield, will have a home advantage in this race. He is represented by the lightly raced STORM TROUPOUR, an American bred colt owned by the head of the Arabian Jockey Club of America, Mrs Kathy Smoke. He finished strongly behind fellow US horse KATONAHOTINROOF MHF on his racecourse debut over a mile so these extra two furlongs should be in his favour.

ARO Racing Manager, Amanda Smith commented: “I am delighted with the strength of these early entries. With the £300 travel concession for overseas runners, I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see more foreign horses enter at the supplementary stage (16th September) but the quality of the first round of entries is excellent. It is certainly a testament to HH Sheikh Hamdan’s sponsorship that this race has attracted such top level Purebred Arabian Horses.”

For more information about the Supplementary Entry stage or the Travel Concession for this race, please contact Amanda Smith, the Arabian Racing Organisation Racing Manager: amanda@aroracing.co.uk

MICHELLE McCULLAGH SEA

will be exhibiting with the Society of Equestrian Artists as part of 'The Art of Arabian Racing' National Horse Racing Museum, High Street, Newmarket 1 August - 5 Ocotber 2015 www.mccullagh.co.uk

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ENTRIES CONFIRMED FOR INSTANBUL FESTIVAL A high class selection of entries were confirmed for the Gr1 PA Malazgirt Trophy and the Gr 2 PA IFAHR Trophy to be run at Veliefendi racecourse in Istanbul

"We feel that having won this race last

on the 5 and 6 of September as part of

year, he deserves a chance to redeem his

their International Racing Festival.

reputation and will therefore run in the International IFARH Trophy (Gr.2 PA)."

HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum's Al Hibaab is bidding for back to back wins in

Other entries for the event include Djet

the IFAHR Trophy over 2100m on the

Taouy, Handassa and Hurra who were all

synthetic surface, having been successful

placed at Newbury as part of Dubai

in last year's contest.

International Arabian Races. Kalino, TM Thunderstruck and Vulcain Du Clos hold

Shadwell Stud Director Richard Lancaster

dual entries in the Malazgirt Trophy, for

commented. "Obviously, his run in the

which Al Mouhannad and Ghazwa are also

Shadwell Dubai International Stakes was

confirmed. Supplementary stage and

very disappointing considering how easily

declarations are due on 31 August.

he won the preparation race.

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THE ART OF ARABIAN RACING Following on from the successful exhibitions at Dubai International Arabian Races (DIAR) last year and also at the National Horse Racing Museum (NHRM) in 2013, the Society of Equestrian Artists (SEA) have produced another selection of Arabian racing themed work which will be shown at both venues this summer and autumn.

'Salaama' oil by Lisa Miller front cover image of the 2015 DIAR racecard

The exhibition previewed as part of DIAR on 26 July at Newbury racecourse and then transferred straight to the NHRM on Newmarket’s High Street, where it will remain until October. It will coincide with two important Arabian racing events to be held nearby – the Arabian Racing Organisation Season Finale at Huntingdon on 20 September and the UK Arabian Derby (Group 1 PA) to be held at Newmarket five days later, both sponsored

by Shadwell Stud.

Work on show includes a selection of oil paintings by Lisa Miller, winner of the prestigious Denford Stud sponsored ‘Best in Show’ award at last year’s Society of Equestrian Artists annual exhibition in London. Miller explained how she became inspired by the sport. "Having previously lived in Newbury for a year, I attended my first Dubai Day back in 2002. I've loved thoroughbred racing all my life but was very impressed with the day and how gorgeous the Arabian horses were.

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“We moved to Wales shortly afterwards so I didn’t attend another meeting until 2009 when Ffos Las staged its one and only Arabian meeting when the course first opened. I made a point of going and it was a thoroughly enjoyable day. I took lots of photographs, but didn’t use them until the SEA, through the efforts of our Chairwoman, ran a competition in partnership with the Arabian Racing Organisation. I produced several paintings from those photographs and was lucky enough to win. This took me to Newmarket for the President of the UAE Cup and I have tried to attend as many of the Hereford meetings as I could since, as well as the last two Dubai Days at Newbury.

'Final Adjustments' oil by Lisa Miller, front cover image of the 2013 DIAR racecard and her original ARO prize winning painting

“I doubt I’d still be painting if I hadn’t decided to enter that initial competition so I have a lot to thank it for! I’ve met some lovely people and sold some work, which is a bonus. I’m also honoured to have had my paintings grace the cover of the DIAR racecard for the past three years.

'Determination' oil by Lisa Miller [Vulkain D'Albret}

“Racing is my one big passion and inspiration, and at one time I was obsessed with bloodlines and breeding. Already I can feel a need to know more about Arabian bloodlines but my knowledge is very poor! As a sport I find it easily on a par with thoroughbred racing and just as exciting. Horse racing has always inspired me and subjects from the sport form the bulk of my painting output. There is something very special about Arabian horses, the fluid way in which they move, their (sometimes) fiery temperament that is very attractive - it cries out to be painted!

They’re also very good at striking an extremely noble pose when the camera is out!”

When asked about her thoughts on DIAR and her visits to Hereford she said. “Seeing the horses and meeting the people who are involved in the sport and the general relaxed atmosphere on what is a big day in the Arabian racing calendar is what I enjoy. There seems to be a lot of camaraderie and friendliness - far more like National Hunt racing than the Flat!”

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well known for their beauty, spirit and grace. What more could an artist wish for?”

'Champing at the Bit' Charcoal by Mary Herbert {Amyzing Zayin]

Mary Herbert’s expert pencil and pastel skills drew many admirers last year and she submitted a variety of studies in these mediums. She is very enthusiastic about this new subject as she had little experience of racing until she became involved with that initial art competition.

She explains “I also first heard about the sport through the SEA. It appears very friendly, obviously it's competitive but there's more camaraderie than many equine sports. Also horses seem to have considerably longer careers than in mainstream racing which suggests their needs as animals (as opposed to commodities) are held in high regard.

When I went racing, I was made to feel very welcome by the participants and the ARO organisers.

“Since that initial competition, Arabian racing has brought me new opportunities to exhibit, at Dubai Day & the NHRM, and it has brought me into contact with new clients for my artwork.”

Summing up she said “Arabian horses are

Rising star Michelle McCullagh is one of the youngest ever Full Members of the SEA. Her work is highly sought after and her exhibits will whet the viewers appetite for her major solo show in London this November. She said, “My first experience of Arabian Racing was when I was very kindly invited to Arabian racing at Salisbury by Society Chairwoman Deborah Burt who was sponsoring a race on the day. It was a fantastic day and I took the opportunity to sketch this new subject.

“I often go racing to gather material for my oil paintings and I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of drawing the flighty, lightfooted Arabians who make their jockeys look larger on their backs. Their short backs and necks, large heads and flowing tails aren't stereotypical to every racing Arabian, but I found they certainly had a different presence to them compared to that of the Thoroughbred. From an artists’ point of view, I also enjoy seeing more variety in colours, with more greys in the field than with Thoroughbreds.

'Going to the Start III ' pencil by Michelle McCullagh [Bon Baiser De Faust]

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“The Dubai Day exhibition presented an excellent celebration of the breed and I was delighted to be able to exhibit a painting and some drawings there. It was fantastic exposure for me and great to have a new angle on 'racing'. A lot of my paintings are about movement, so to look at a different length of stride and conformation in movement is very useful.”

“I heard about Dubai Day through going racing and talk within the industry. It is a fantastic day out for all the family with lots of prize money for the horses and great prizes for the racegoer too!”

As part of the DIAR exhibition at Newbury, there was also a Young Person’s Art Workshop hosted by Elizabeth Armstrong. She is a familiar sight on many racecourses throughout the UK with her vibrant and expressive paintings, drawings and prints.

The Workshop was a huge success and will be repeated at Huntingdon in September, Armstong was delighted with the response and said. “Children love animals, especially horses! They’re exciting and run fast, so children can run wild with their imagination on this subject as it has endless possibilities! For me as an artist, Arabian racing is very vibrant, the silks, coloured bridles, saddle cloths and the wonderful shape of the silky Arabian racehorses are all very exciting.

Elizabeth Armstrong's Children's Workshop at DIAR 2015

Deborah Burt presenting her trophy to Marion Lachat at Taunton this year

SEA Chairwoman, Deborah Burt who has been sponsoring Arabian races since 2012, and who sculpts her own race trophy, said.

"As soon as I became involved with Arabian racing I realised the potential for SEA artists to expand their subject matter with this exciting sport. The exhibition on Dubai Day, plus the addition of the Children's Workshops, helps both the artists and Arabian racing reach new audiences in an original way. I hope we can continue our involvement in the future."

Both previous exhibitions recorded excellent sales and images of the 16 works at the Museum are available to view online on the Society website. www.equestrianartists.co.uk Visiting details for the Museum are at www.nhrm.co.uk

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'In The Hood' Lisa Miller ASEA

The Society of Equestrian Artists Exhibition 26 July - Preview - Dubai International Arabian Races, Newbury 1 August - 5 October -National Horse Racing Musuem, Newmarket For further details, or view work online:

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DUBAI INTERNATIONAL ARABIAN RACES The Arabian Racing Organisation's season highlight always produces top class international fields and highly competitive handicaps for the domestic runners and this years event was no exception

HH Sheikh Hamdan with his jockeys for the first race [L to R] Phil Collington, Dane O'Neill, Paul Hanagan, Tadhg O'Shea and Maximilian Kendrick Even the rain could not diminish the importance of the 32nd Dubai International Arabian Race (DIAR) meeting to the knowledgeable crowd of seasoned Arabian racegoers or the excitement of the top class action for those experiencing Arabian racing for the first time. The highlights of the day, the three Group 1 PA races, all lived up to expectations,

confirming established champions and heralding a new one.

After such an excellent summer it was of course disappointing that DIAR should, yet again, be plagued by poor weather and run on an easy surface, though despite this, the crowd showed a 20 per cent increase on the previous year.

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as her sire, Al Jakbar, stands at Shadwell Stud in Thetford and she had been his first UK winner, when she got off the mark at Hereford in June.

Racing down the centre of the course, Aghsaan went clear just after the halfway point and produced an emphatic four length victory under His Highness’s retained jockey Paul Hannagan. Karar who has shown signs of ability, raced handily just off the pace and just snatched second from Katonahotinroof MHF. A scopey filly, Aghsaan is clearly going the right way and should progress next season, as her dam’s wins were over further including the Dubai International Stakes. It was also special for His Highness

HH Sheikh Hamdan with Richard Lancaster

Aghsaan (GB) goes to post with Paul Hanagan THE ARABIAN RACEHORSE

17 This winning formula was repeated in the second, the 7 furlong Group 2 Emirates Equestrian Federation International Stakes to give His Highness and trainer Gill Duffield a double for the day. The only filly in the line up Selketh, went off in front, showing a very professional attitude on only her second start. Cheik Roque, winner of the corresponding DIAR prep race and in line for a bonus should he have won, settled in behind with RASAASY nearest the far side rail.

With a quarter of a mile left to run, Rasaasy moved to challenge Selketh’s lead and it was obvious that Cheik Roque was beaten. However the filly kept with him and the pair drew clear, Rasaasy finally getting on top at the finish to win by half a length, with Cheik Roque two and a half lengths away in third. Both horses look capable of further progression and this was a notable one-two for their sire, Munjiz. Rasaasy brought further joy for HH

Sheikh Hamdan’s breeding operation as he was also following in the hoofprints of his half sister Salaama, who had won this event last year.

Rasaasy (GB) goes to post under Paul Hanagan

HE Mirza Al Sayegh greets Rasaasy (GB) after his win THE ARABIAN RACEHORSE

18 The Emirates NBD International Stakes that followed was a mile and a quarter conditions event attracting a number of quality performers who had just missed out in Group company. They were headed in the market and in the card by VULCAIN DU CLOS, trained in France by Charles Gourdain for the Royal Cavalry of Oman.

Well travelled, he had won a Listed contest in Belgium and was placed second in a Group 1 in Turkey last term, most recently he had been runner up in a Listed race in Holland.

Of the others, Rasi, a full brother to Al Majh’Hoor, had looked progressive in Doha over the winter and was the first Arabian UK runner for Qatari top trainer Jassim Al Ghazali. Whilst Najlaa had won over a similar trip in France and been second in a Group 1 on her sole UK start

last year, she had failed to get her head in front this season.

Bon Baiser De Faust on the other hand, had struck form since arriving in the UK this spring, with back to back wins in lesser company, he still looked on the upgrade. Paul Hanagan was positive on him from the outset, brushing aside Aurora Forta’s challenge in the home straight, it looked as if HH Sheikh Hamdan would rattle up a hat-trick of winners. Rasi threatened and led for a few strides, but though Vulcain Du Clos had to defy a penalty, Olivier Peslier gave a masterful performance on the Royal Cavalry of Oman’s runner, not producing him until the final half furlong. He was pushed out for a two and a half length win, with Bon Baiser De Faust just getting the better of Rasi for the places.

Vulcain Du Clos (FR) leads them home under a well timed ride by Olivier Peslier THE ARABIAN RACEHORSE

19 There was further joy for the Royal Cavalry of Oman in the first of the Group 1 events, the six furlong Jebel Ali Racecourse Za’Abeel International Stakes. AL MOUHANNAD was on course to record a hat-trick in this contest. She faced the greatest challenge from the two other French trained runners in Ghazwa and Meeyur. She had been fourth to Ghazwa in a Group 3 sprint in October and second to Meeyur in a Group 3 in May, however faced both at level weights here.

Brigadier Abdulrazak Al Shahwarzi of the Royal Cavalry of Oman was delighted with the mare’s performance. “She is a champion now, to win the same race three times in a row. We try not to race our horses too often and that’s why she gave us a good result today.”

Paul Hanagan and Radames sporting first time blinkers looked determined to make it a thorough test on the easy surface.

Radames wasn’t headed until the final half furlong, when Al Mouhannad confirmed her dominance in a matter of strides, winning in style from Meeyur and Ghazwa.

Another horse who requires holding up, her trainer hopes she will return next year to attempt a record fourth win.

Top: Brigadier Al Shahwarzi leads in Al Mouhannad (FR).

Below: Al Mouhannad (FR)makes it three in a row in the Za'Abeel THE ARABIAN RACEHORSE

20 The Group 1 Hatta International Stakes had a new sponsor in Dubai Duty Free and they could not have wished for a better start than to have the 2014 World’s joint Top Rated Arabian racehorse, DJAINKA DES FORGES in the line up. Not only clear on ratings, she was bidding for back to back wins. The biggest danger was Loraa, also a multiple Group winner, she had taken the fillies Group 1 contest at Longchamp last October and won a Group 2 on her latest outing.

Tawaazun had bounced back to form following a lay off in impressive style when winning the Hatta prep race over course and distance. Lightly raced, she was entitled to further improvement, however

this was her first outing in Group company. Hurra was also one to note, having been beaten a length into third in a Group 3 in Holland by Lahoob on her latest start.

LB Farrah cut out the early running, however she was a long way behind the principals on ratings and it was no surprise to see her fade over three furlongs out.

This left Djainka Des Forges in the lead and Harry Bentley only had to shake the reins for HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani’s mare to assert her superiority. They crossed the line two and a half lengths clear of Loraa and a fast finishing Hurra, who was only a head behind in third.

Djainka Des Forges (FR) and Harry Bentley win the Hatta THE ARABIAN RACEHORSE

21 Trainer Julian Smart had little time to enjoy the celebrations as he had GAZWAN in the feature event of the day, the Group 1 Shadwell Dubai International Stakes over the same trip of a mile and a quarter.

The quality field included the last two winners in Djet Taouy and Al Hibaab, plus Lahoob who had started his season with a Group 1 win. Handassa, who had picked up a Listed win in Holland on his most recent effort, made up the five runner contest following the withdrawal of Furry.

first time in his career, Lahoob drifted off line, taking them over to the stands rail.

Lahoob, drawn widest of all, made his move for the rail, leading Handassa and Al Hibaab, who both looked a bit free in the early stages; Gazwan settled nicely, also on the rail, with Djet Taouy the back marker. Lahoob set a workmanlike pace in front and the field again chose the centre of the track to race down, once they had entered the straight. However not for the

This was a game performance by Gazwan, he had been beaten in the French Derby at Chantilly on his latest start, but had clearly improved since. From an excellent family, he is a full brother to the stables’ Rathowan, who had been runner-up to Djet Taouy in this two years previously.

As the tempo increased Djet Taouy took it up, trying to assert, and it looked for a few strides as if he would become the first horse since Al Sakbe to regain his crown.

However, as Gazwan laid down his challenge, Djet Taouy hung away from the whip, gifting the lead to Bentley’s charge, who with ears pricked, scored by half a length.

Gazwan (GB) and Harry Bentley go to post THE ARABIAN RACEHORSE

22 Bentley was at least allowed to rest on his laurels as Smart’s Al Shahania representative in the Rotana Hotels and Resorts Premier Handicap Stakes, ABHAR, was to be ridden by leading amateur jockey, Simon Walker. Russian import Vastelin Kolec was sharply away, in this, the longest event of the day. Maazin and Kamikaze were in close attendance, ahead of last years’ winner, Azizi, with Abhar on the rail in company with Jumeriah Palm and Aljawaaher bringing up the rear.

However Page Fuller sent the in-form Kamikaze into the lead, mindful no doubt

of the bonus due, as that pair had won the DIAR prep race at Chepstow. They relinquished their lead three furlongs out to Azizi who was being stalked by Ahbar down the centre of the course. Walker steered him to a six length victory, bringing an end to HH Sheikh Hamdan and Gill Duffield’s nine year dominance of this one mile five furlong contest. Kamikaze stuck on well to maintain third.

This marked a remarkable treble for Smart, having only fielded three runners and further success for Al Shahania's homebreds, as Abhar is also a half brother to Gazwan’s dam Arc De Ciel.

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23 The day concluded with a sixteen runner cavalry charge for the National Academy of Indian Payroll Handicap Stakes over seven furlongs. Trainer Beverley Deutrom had won the corresponding event last year and had three runners including the top two in the market, KAO KAT MHF and Maghazi.

Vindetta putting up an improved performance in first time blinkers to be third.

However it was her other runner, Attila de Rouaisse who made running, handing the lead to Maghazi at halfway; also in contention were the consistent Zayin Zachilles, ahead of Vindetta and Kao Kat MHF who was travelling best of all in the hands of Simon Walker.

Kao Kat MHF hit the front at the furlong pole and in such command that Walker was able to ease down at the finish, giving him a double on the day. Five lengths behind was stablemate Maghazi, with

Kao Kat MHF (US) and Simon Walker THE ARABIAN RACEHORSE

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Djainka Des Forges (FR) and Harry Bentley Speaking at the end of the day Smart explained his shortfall in runners.

“Unfortunately because of the introduction of the first leg of the Doha Triple Crown at Goodwood, my runners were greatly reduced. Basically it’s because the races are six days apart, which I think as far as planning goes, is not very helpful for Arab racing at all. When you’ve got the biggest Arabian racing day in the UK – Dubai Day - six days before the richest race now in Europe, bar the Arabian World Cup, and then, two weeks later you’ve got two very big races in Deauville – it’s just silly. I think that it’s high time that people got together as one for Arabian racing and stopped doing things like this.

Smart was based in Lambourn using the full range of Jockey Club Estate Gallops, where as Whatcombe is a private training facility].

“But I had three runners and three winners, so I can’t ask for a better day at the office. It was unexpected to be honest, as I wasn’t quite sure where we were fitness wise, being in a different yard, with different gallops this year, but obviously they were pretty spot on [in previous years

When told Bentley had said he’d pick Djainka Des Forges over Gazwan for the Qatar Arabian World Cup at Longchamp Smart responded. “I don’t think it is a hard choice, if I was Harry I’d pick Djainka as well. Gazwan is only four."

Regarding the going he said. “To be perfectly honest that little bit of cut in the ground, I think that helped every one of my runners. I knew it wouldn’t be a problem for Djainka because she thrives on it. I think it’s finally dawned on us all that she is a European filly - it’s as simple as that. She loves a bit of cut and you saw the way she won, it was emphatic. Harry was easing down, well before the line. It was impressive because I thought there were a couple of good fillies in the race, so she’s on track for France anyway.”

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25 "He’s very, very inexperienced. He ran once at Newbury last year, got a problem - which we sorted thankfully, with the help of Valley Equine Hospital in Lambourn.

Got him back to Doha, then we took our time with him. He won three on the bounce there, came over to England, went to France to the Prix Dianne meeting and finished a good third in the Qatar Arabian Derby behind Mister Ginoux who is a super horse."

“So that’s only five runs and the Dubai International was the sixth run of his career. He’s stepped up against older horses like Djet Taouy, Al Hibaab - both former winners – over a mile and a quarter in a Group 1, so you couldn’t ask for any more. He’s still young and improving massively, but I think he’s a ‘next year horse’ if you know what I mean, though I will run him in France anyway.

"He won’t go to Newmarket [for the Shadwell UK Arabian Derby], because the string I brought over this year were horses that I was looking at for the French race.

But nothing has really stepped up, so it will be Djainka and Gazwan right now. The way Abhar ran when winning the stayers race, well he’s a monkey and you can’t hit the front too soon with him.

“Djainka's win was emphatic and very pleasing after her disappointments in the Emir’s Sword and the Kahayla Classic on World Cup night. She’s bounced back and shown she’s not a four-time Group 1 winner for nothing. She’s got to be the best mare in training at the moment, so we will go to France with those three, I’ll just have to hope for some rain and a bit of cut in the ground. We’ll give it a good go anyway.”

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Kao Kat MHF (US) with [on right] Simon Walker and Beverley Deutrom It was also a great day for Shadwell Arabian Stallions, with winners for Al Jakbar (Aghsaan), Monsieur Al Maury (Vulcain Du Clos) and Kaolino (Kao Kat MHF). Race Street Management’s Denise Gault, who manages their stallion interests in the USA commented. “It’s been a marvellous day for Shadwell Arabian Stallions.

"Kao Kat MHF, was the icing on the cake.

He was such a magnificent youngster and I’m so happy for Beverly, her owner and the colt. After the race I went right over to HE Mirza Al Sayegh and said ‘This is a Kaolino colt’ and he said ‘One of our stallions’ and I said ‘Yes! This is an example of the quality of horse he produces and you’ll see lots more in Texas when you come out to visit in November for the DIAR races. He was thrilled.”

Breeder, Michelle Morgan spoke of her involvement with Shadwell whose three American based stallions stand at her Mandolyn Hill Farm in Aubrey, Texas. “It’s awesome to be involved with Shadwell and today is such a wonderful day of Arabian racing. Those three stallions, Chndaka, Kaolino and Nivour De Cardonne are all different, but they’re wonderful to be around.

“Kao Kat MHF was out of Here Kitty Kitty sadly she’s no longer with us but she had the lines of Kontiki which I love. I thought that would be a really good cross with Kaolino and he looks fabulous today. So I’m very happy, with him and the other horse I bred, Katonahotinroof MHF [also

by Kaolino] who was third in the first race.

It’s been a great day for Shadwell and great day for Mandolyn Hill Farm.”

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QATAR INTERNATIONAL STAKES Group 1 PA - Goodwood Forming the first leg of the new Doha Triple Crown, the Qatar International Stakes (formerly the Hawthorn Hill run at Doncaster) brought Arabian racing back to the Sussex Downs

Jean-Bernard Eyquem is all smiles following his win on Sir Bani Yas (FR) from Prada T (NL) far side

Qatar International Stakes 4+ Group1 PA 1m Good to Firm (Good in places) watered As to be expected with such a significant boost in prize fund from ÂŁ150,000 to ÂŁ400,000, the Group 1 PA Qatar International Stakes, attracted a top

quality field from around the world. This included the unbeaten Mister Ginoux, a three time Group winner, who was strongly fancied to maintain his record despite a poor draw.

There were strong form lines between most of the runners at the top of the market, including were the one-two in

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One of the three HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani runners Ba’Sil, set the early pace in company with Lucky Sand and Delishess. Turning into the home straight at the half way point, Ba’Sil was still taking them along in front, whilst Badi had gone into second ahead of Lucky Sand, with Al Majh’Hoor and Delishess in behind them and only eight lengths covering the 13 runner field.

As they spread across the track, Adrie De Vries sent Prada T up the rail to take closer order, with Ba’Sil still not stopping in front, however Lucky Sand and Delishess were fading fast. Badi was still in with a chance as Harry Bentley made his

move on Al Majh’hoor, with Julien Auge, wider still on Mister Ginoux, poised to set sail up the centre of the course. Prada T, who had impressed at Longchamp, had been switched from the rail and was looking for a gap between these two challengers.

In the final furlong it seemed as if Auge had timed the favourite’s run to perfection as they swept into the lead, with Ba’Sil still staying on gamely on the rail. However Prada T had found daylight and Gerard Zoetelief’s filly hit the front at the half furlong pole under a strong drive from De Vries and it looked like she would reverse the Chantilly form with Mister Ginoux.

Nonetheless, Jean-Bernard Eyquem, had the measure of them all as Sir Bani Yas just got up to score in the dying strides by half a length from the game filly. Mister Ginoux was a further three quarters of a length behind in third. There was a gap back to the long time leader Ba’Sil, finishing clear of stablemate Gidwa, who just headed Kalino for fifth spot.

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Jean-Bernard Eyquem with Sir Bani Yas (FR) Elizabeth Bernard and Alex Bishop in the winners enclosure

Alex Bishop representing HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, was delighted with the horse’s performance saying, “he wasn’t in a great position early on, but in that final furlong, the jockey asked and the horse delivered.”

This was an emotional victory for Elizabeth Bernard who had taking over the training license on the passing of her husband Jean-Francois Bernard earlier in the year.

When asked about Sir Bani Yas’s next race she said. “I will have to speak with the owner in the next 10 days. We don’t have a fixed programme for the horse, I listen to what the horse tells me. Of course the

next target is likely to be the second leg of the Triple Crown [Qatar Arabian World Cup] at Longchamp on Arc Day.” Should he be successful in that mile and a quarter contest in October, and then go onto score in the third leg, HH Emir’s Sword in Doha in February over a mile and a half, he faces the tantalising prospect of securing the $1,000,000 Doha Triple Crown bonus and a place in Arabian racing’s history books.

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DEAUVILLE DOUBLE A clear cut victory for Muraaqib and a close finish between Al Mourtajez and Al Mouwaffak for the two Group 1 contests in France last

Muraaqib (FR) and Christophe Soumillon score readily in the Al Rayyan Cup

Al Rayyan Cup (Prix Kesberoy) 3 yo Gr 1 PA 2000m Heavy Deauville 15 August The first of the two Group 1 contests was the Al Rayyan Cup confined to three year olds. The field included the first four home in the Group 1 Qatar Coupe de France des Chevaux Arabes – Mabrooka, Muraaqib, Cakouet Des Bozouls and Amjad Al Aziz.

Muraaqib showed a fine turn of foot to accelerate clear of his rivals under

Christophe Soumillon. The attractive son of Munjiz finished three lengths ahead of the Royal Cavalry of Oman’s Alsaker, with Mabrooka a further two lengths away in third.

“Since he arrived at the stable he has shown real ability and I was keen to try 10 furlongs because for me he is a real 10

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“He will go to Saint Cloud for the big race there, then have a good rest and then we will see. He is probably one of the top three Arabian horses I have ever trained.

He’s got a very surprising turn of foot amazing - and if he keeps going like that, he can be a champion.”

Richard Lancaster described the win as “Fantastic” going on to say “he is very promising and we will proceed step by step with him. Victory is all the more enjoyable as he was bred by Shadwell, like his dam. Today he produced a very strong

performance; this is a very good colt. His dam also showed a lot of speed and she has passed on her good looks as well.”

Muraaqib is a half brother to Ashraaf (by Madjani) and Sharaf (by Mahaab ) both winners under ARO rules this season. His dam Tashreefat (by Bengali D'Albret) won three times from 5 to 7 furlongs and was third in a Group 2 over 6 furlongs at Newbury. She also has a two year old colt, Banamaj (by No Risk Al Maury) and a yearling filly, Ajaayib (by Mahaab).

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Al Mourtajez (FR) and Julien Auge go to post

Doha Cup (Prix Manganate) 4yo+ Gr 1 PA 2000m Heavy Deauville 15 August Having won this race by two lengths last year, Al Mourtajez was strongly fancied to maintainhis unbeaten record at Group level. However it was not a formality for the son of Dahess as his biggest challenge came from his stablemate, Al Mouwaffak who had disappointed in two starts since winning the Gr 2 Prix Carthage- Hannibal HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup on his seasonal reappearance in April.

The pair showed fine acceleration on the heavy ground and Al Mouwaffak only went down by a neck. Majeed was seven

lengths behind, though was well clear of Ghandafar Al Khalediah and DjetTaouy.

Fourcy “I am very happy. Al Mourtajez is exceptional. He should be part of Arabian racing history if all goes well for him. He has mental strength and this is a good preparation for the Qatar Arabian World Cup.” Speaking of the second, Al Mouwaffak, he said “This little horse that disappointed at Chantilly, found the courage to challenge Al Mourtajez, it's really exciting . I am glad he set the record straight today. He is

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Al Mourtajez (FR) and Julien Auge just keep the advantage from stablemate Al Mouwaffak (FR) and Gregory Benoist to win the Al Rayyan Cup Gr 1 PA for the second succesive year little horse with a big heart and I'm happy for his sire Azadi . We will reconsider the program for Al Mouwaffak.”

Whilst both the winner and runner-up were trained by Thomas Fourcy for Al Shaqab, it was also a dual success for Hassan Mousli, Nada Mousalli and Faiz Al Elweet who bred them. Their stud is situated between Saintes and Rochefort and are responsible for producing Al Sakbe, Al Saoudi, Al Mouhannad, Al Moutawakel, Al Mouwaffak, Saklawi Jadrane, Al Nachmiya, Al Jalfane, Al Moutawakila, Al Mourtazez, Al Sabeq.

In an interview with The French Purebred

Arabian magazine earlier this year Hassan Mousli said “I have always tried to do things as well as possible. Breeding horses is a risk. I don’t come from a family of breeders. I started with next to nothing but had the support of Faiz Al Elweet. I am lucky to be surrounded by a good team including Thomas Fourcy, my vet Jean-Marie Betizeau and my staff.

"The lack of an affix means we lose a lot of impact. We have to try and keep the good mares. We have a good broodmare band in Morgane de Piboul, Aiglantine Djeiran, Flamme de Syrah, Al Hidya and Fatzica. They are from bloodlines with different profiles and pedigrees.

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34 "I have always worked on instinct. Early on I choose mares mostly on conformation, but with time I learned their pedigrees which I now seriously take into account.

Every breeder who produces good horses needs some luck but also intuition. That is the strong point of trainers like Arnaud Chaillé-Chaillé.

A few years ago we needed fresh blood.

All of my horses are 25% non-French blood. Old French bloodlines have exceptional quality. The mixture with foreign blood adds speed and acceleration.

"I have different types of mares. Some are from confirmed bloodlines and others are from more original families. I think physique is very important, a horse needs to be physically suitable to reproduce.”

After a fantastic 2014 season when their horses recorded six Group 1 wins, 2015 continues their good run with Al Mourtajez’s wins in the HH Emir’s Sword and Al Rayyan Cup, plus Al Mouhannad’s third Zabeel International Stakes at Newbury last month.

Al Mourtajez (FR), Thomas Fourcy, Julien Auge and Harry Herbert of Al Shaqab recieve their trophies

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By Royal Appointment With the annual Sultanate of Oman Raceday at Windsor fast approaching, Salim Al Hakmani discusses his experiences with the Royal Cavalry of Oman and Arabian Racing

Salim Al Hakmani with yearlings (a throughbred and two arabians) at Wargrave

Whilst the Omani peoples’ association with the Arabian horse goes back many centuries, the Royal Cavalry of Oman was founded in the early 1970’s by the Sultan of Oman and consisted of just 20 horses.

Today it fulfils a managerial role for all equestrian activities, including racing, show jumping and polo and overseeing breeding programmes, as well as providing horses for ceremonial duties, for which they are famous worldwide. Oman was also the first of the Gulf countries to become a full member of the World Arabian Horse Organisation in 1979.

Salim Al Hakmani’s father worked with them from the outset and because he had grown up around them it was only natural that he would follow his father into the Cavalry. He explains. “I began my training in 1987, learning to ride and after two months I went straight to the racing section and started racing the following year. In 1989 we started to have runners in France, so I rode there and then in England. We would come for three to five months and stay with different trainers such as the Kellaways in Newmarket and John Jenkins in Royston.

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“In 2007 I stopped race riding, but continued with the horses; now if I have time, I might ride occasionally, but not often. I travelled a lot, riding in many races in the UK, France, Dubai and Oman. In the past, we had few races in Oman, not like it is now, as we have a much bigger programme.

“Said Al Badi, he started riding a year later than me, in 1988 and he’s also a trainer for the Royal Cavalry in Oman, whilst I am a Director of Racing. I help him select the right horses and jockeys and I also oversee the administration side of things, plus race course maintenance and so on.

“This year the season starts in November, though in the past it has been the middle of October, and we race until April. We have racing once a week, with a nine race card, two thoroughbred races and seven Arabian races. When racing started, it was just for the Cavalry, but now the races are for owners from all over Oman.

“We also have apprentice races. For those we limit the runners to 10 and we use the older horses from the Cavalry. The boys and girls come from the riding school to the racing section, about seven of them and we teach them race riding and how to look after the horses, with an English tutor who is contracted to the Cavalry. We teach them to jump from the stalls and let them have their own little races on the Cavalry’s race track in the middle of the equestrian complex so that they can learn.

“We film it so we can go back over it with them and we also have an equicizer to help them improve with a big monitor in a special room. All the apprentices do this every day for an hour after riding with the tutor. They review every race finish to say what is wrong and what is right.”

“We have more and more runners every year, not only do we breed, but we also import horses from Dubai, Europe and America. The domestic breeding programme is getting stronger, many people are now breeding. We now have Omani bred horses racing in Qatar and we are getting very good results.

“We have our big race meeting on 1st January every year in Oman, for His Majesty. The main race is the Wadi Diqah His Majesty’s Cup over a mile and a quarter and it is an invitation conditions race, so we have overseas runners competing against the Omani trained horses. When I was a jockey, I won it five times. The last time was in 2007 when Julian Smart was the Royal Cavalry’s trainer. After I that fifth win, I retired.

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Marif (FR) and Brazillian Jean Alves after winning the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies race at Newbury last year, with Salim Al Hakmani and Brigadier Abdulrazak Al Shahwarzi.

The first leg of the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship series was run in Muscat in January this year. Speaking of the initiative Al Hakmani said. “The Sheikha Fatima series is very good, Lara does very well with the girls, travelling everywhere with them which is good for the Arab girls. If Lara asks for jockeys we can give her two or three, it is no problem for us.”

A supporter of all the series, not only with jockeys but horses too, the Cavalry’s Marif trained by Al Hakamani won the Ladies race at Newbury last year for Brazil’s Jean Alves as part of the Arabian World Conference. Their own jockey, Miss Azar Al Wardi also rode in the race.

The Commander of the Royal Cavalry is

Brigadier Abdulrazak Al Shahwarzi, who is also Executive Director of the Royal Horse Racing Club. Al Hakmani credits him for helping to progress the Omani peoples involvement with horses and the development of a racing programme by building the racetracks, importing horses, breeding horses and helping to source stallions.

“When I started with the Cavalry the Brigadier took care of me, he sent me all around the world to gain experience and to be a good jockey. Said Al Badi and I were the best jockeys in Oman and when we stopped riding we became trainers. We are thankful to him for his trust as it is not easy to be a trainer for the Cavalry. I try to do the best for the Cavalry to make them and His Majesty happy.”

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The Royal Cavalry splits their European commitments between France and Wargrave Manor in England - which is both a stud and a training facility for their UK based runners in the summer months.

They have 42 boxes at Wargrave, a training track, stalls, regular horse walker and a one of the few water horse walkers in the UK. With around 12 broodmares based at Wargrave, Al Hakmani has been very happy with the results. “It’s very good to be here, we also have a stud in France, not many horses, about 8 to 10. We like to foal at Wargrave and then at two years, we take them to Oman. Last week we sent one to Oman. He is a quality horse, we may race him at three, but more likely four. I like breeding horses here in the UK. Wargrave is a nice place, a quiet place, everything is easy here. We have very good girls to take care of the youngstock here. The land is very good, it has good grass.

“Some of the horses we have bred in the UK are very, very nice horses. One of them I like very much, Almarid, he won the 1m2f maiden at Huntingdon last year. He is by Madjani and is one of the best horses I have had. Like the others, he has been resting in Oman this summer, though we brought the horses back into training again last week. He has only run that one race so far, but he won very easily.”

Because of His Majesty’s ill health, the Cavalry’s presence in the UK was diminished this year, however their sponsorship has still been important for UK Arabian racing. It began with two races at Taunton in May, and more recently the newly upgraded to Group 2 status, Royal Cavalry of Oman Clarendon International Stakes at Newbury.

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Brigadier Al Shahwarzi holds up three fingers for Al Mouhannad's(FR) third Za'Abeel win. [far right] Agent, Jean-Pierre Deroubaix, who assists with the purchase of many of the Royal Cavalry's horses

year, it has also been run at Salisbury and Nottingham. Speaking of the event Al Hakmani said. “I think it is good to change racecourses and move around the country, but I am very happy with Windsor, it is very close, we will have the gifts and the traditional tent again this year. We like to share our culture, like they do on Dubai Day. “In the future I think we will try to do more and perhaps increase the prizes, however we leave that to the Brigadier. He always tries to do the best. We are pleased that Arabian racing is doing well in the UK with our help and also to see that there are some very good races in the UK, such as those at Newbury and Goodwood. Next year we will probably bring over about 25 horses.”

year was a great success for the Cavalry’s runners with wins in the NBD Conditions race and the Group 1 Za’Abeel stakes.

Speaking of the day he said. “Al Mouhannad, she is a top filly to win three Za’Abeel’s. Our trainer hopes to come back for a fourth attempt, but we will leave this decision to him because he knows the horse best. When we spoke, he said ‘we will see’; hopefully she can come back for a fourth attempt, however if not, she will make a very nice broodmare.

“We were also very pleased with Vulcain du Clos win and Djet Taouy. Djet has won it and been second twice, maintaining his form, but he is still like a baby and the winner, Gazwan, is obviously a very nice horse too.

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Djent (USA) and David Turner go to post on Dubai Day 2014 Below: Salim Al Hakmani presents Robin Pfieffer with his winning rider's trophy for the Royal Cavalry of Oman Handicap Stakes at Taunton in May

Concluding the interview Al Hakmani reflected. “Arabian racing seems to be improving thanks to the efforts of Sheikh Hamdan, Sheikh Mansour and the Qatari’s. I see a great jump. I first rode in the UK in Arabian races in 1990 and I remember on that first day at Fakenham, I rode two winners! Now we see a big difference in the quality of the big races.

Now when I make entries we see 30 to 40 horses, sometimes 60, not just a few. I feel the conference also helps, it is good that people get to talk and share ideas to move things forward. The Arabian Racing Organisation has also been a great help to us in the UK and I am looking forward to our runners at Windsor.”

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ROYAL CAVALRY OF OMAN CLARENDON INTERNATIONAL STAKES

Ba'Sil (GB) scores in front of packed stands at Newbury [photo: (c) gj.multimedia]

Royal Cavalry of Oman Clarendon International Stakes (Group 2 PA) 3+ 5f Good to Soft Newbury 15 August Though overcast, there was a good crowd, there being three Thoroughbred pattern races on the same Newbury card.

Following heavy rain during the week, the underfoot conditions were on the easy side and the race played out the way the market suggested it would.

The market leader was HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani’s Ba'sil, who had set the pace and still finished a creditable fourth in the Group 1 Qatar International Stakes at Goodwood two weeks previously. His biggest danger was Radames who had filled a similar position behind Al Mouhannad at Newbury in the six furlong Gr 1 Jebel Ali Za’abeel International Stakes on Dubai Day last

month. These two were quickly into their stride, Radames and Paul Hannagan taking it up on the stands side from Ba’sil and Harry Bentley. Delishess and Spirited Game were in behind tracked by Syrah Gris and Eau Jember.

In the final furling these two accelerated clear, but it was obvious that Ba’sil always had the measure of Radames. Coasting into the lead, he still needed encouragement to maintain his concentration, but finished four lengths clear of Radames for a decisive victory.

Delishess was a further six lengths behind in third.

This gave trainer Julian Smart a fifth consecutive win in this event, having won with Aden, Al Anga, and twice with the one-eyed Aziz. Given the qulaity of those winners, it was no surprise that this event had been upgraded to Group 2 status.

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Karar (AE) under Irishman, Ian Queally, is the clear winner of the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Apprentice World Championship (IFAHR) at Sandown Park

HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Apprentice World Championship (IFAHR) Sandown Park 21-08-2015 The excellent HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Apprentice World Championship series returned to the UK with a 1m2f handicap at Sandown Park. It was the first event on the eight race card which was sponsored in its entirety by the Sheikh Mansoor Festival.

withdrawal of the Russian import, Pocelui Vetra and there was little between the 10 runner field on official ratings. Sharaf, a half brother to the exciting Muraaqib (a Group 1 winner at Deauville this month), set the pace under UK representative Rob Hornby. Stablemates Oriental Myth and Manuel Fernandes for Portgual were tucked in behind on the rail, in company with Maazin and Poland’s Kamil Grzybowski, with Zayin Zachilles and Nicola Sechi for Germany between them and Maghazi under Hungary’s Adam Benko on their outside.

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Karar (AE) and Ian Queally in the paddock at Sandown

As they rounded the turn to face Sandown’s infamous hill the runners spread across the track, Sharaf still out in front with Magahzi with Zayin Zachilles stalking them on the rail. Ian Queally had to get serious with Karar, but he responded gamely for pressure and with three furlongs to go was challenging Maghazi for second. Also running on well was Man Of Dreams for Sweden’s Fanny Olsson; he had won the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship event at Lingfield on his seasonal debut this term.

Karar hit the front with a quarter of a mile to run, drawing a couple of lengths clear, but with his ears pricked was idling and clearly still hand plenty in hand. Man Of Dreams moved into second, but was no match for the winner, with the very game long-time leader Sharaf just a neck back in

third, ahead of Maghazi.

The young Irishman was in fine form, having ridden a winner at his native Killarney the previous evening. Speaking after the race he said. “It was a brilliant experience. My first time ridding in the UK, completely different to what we’re used to in Ireland and I’m delighted to ride a winner. Arabians are a little bit different to the Thoroughbreds, they feel as if they are going to quicken up but they don’t, they just keep going. Joseph O’Brien gave me some sound advice when I told him that I was riding in an Arabian race, as I’d never ridden an Arabian before.

“This series is a fantastic opportunity for young riders and I’ve just heard that I will be going to Abu Dhabi to ride in the Finals in November, so I’m really looking forward to that.”

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Trainer Beverly Deutrom, who had endured a nightmare trip with this horse and three others to Belgium that week, was delighted with her horse’s performance and that of the fourth Maghazi. “It was an horrendous trip, we had a blow out and had to wait at the side of the road for four hours, so Belgium was just a write off basically. They’ve bounced back amazingly here. We’re only an hour away from Sandown, so it’s ideal for us.

He is a nice young horse, but backward, mentally and physically, so next we hope he will be even better.

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

“I think it is a fantastic series, obviously you have to go in with your eyes open and realise that you might not get an experienced apprentice. For example Maghazi’s rider probably got out ridden today, but he has had few rides in comparison to most of the others, though it is the same for everyone. We had a great jockey in Ian Queally for Karar though.”

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Shakir Al Belushi of Oman interviewed for YAS TV

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BATH REVIEW DIAR Season Finale, Sunday 20th September Handicap Stakes (0-50) 4yo+ 1m2f Good to firm Bath 31 July A good crowd was in place for the evening meeting at Bath, the weather remained sunny and the ground was given as good to firm for the mile and a quarter event.

Though the ten runners produced joint favourites in Vindetta and Top Trip, it was SENOR DUBLCHECK and Ultimate Force who could barely be separated at the business end.

At the flip start, Kayclaire, who has not always looked the most straightforward at the off, was led in and had to be bustled along by Joseph Walsh to get competitive.

Top Trip and Stef Gandola employed their usual front running tactics, but needed a fair amount of encouragement to maintain that position as Ulitmate Force and LB Farrah were pressing for the lead inside the mile marker.

Ulitmate Force and Steve Harrison prevailed, ahead of LB Farrah on the rail and Vindetta travelling sweetly behind.

Top Trip dropped away through the field and was soon passed by the diminutive Southpaw, Callymay and Senor Dublcheck who is best delivered late. Entering the straight with three furlongs to go, Phil Collington looked poised to strike on Vindetta, however Senor Dublcheck also appeared dangerous and was yet to make his run.

Ultimate Force appeared a little green, idling in front and handing the lead to Vindetta, but it was Rob Wollard who collared them all with a well timed run on Senor Dublcheck down the middle of the track, though they did give Vindetta a bump on the way past it didn’t stop her run. Ultimate Force rallied gamely to regain second and ran a cracker in defeat, he was only a nose off breaking his maiden and may benefit from headgear in the future.

This was Senor Dublcheck’s fifth career win from 46 starts, however Claire Taylor’s grey has also been placed 13 times and he needs to be produced on the line to score.

Senor Dublcheck (GB) and Rob Woolard just get up to win at Bath (c) gjmultimedia.co.uk

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BIRD'S EYE VIEW SULTANATE OF OMAN RACEDAY PREVIEW GARY CAPEWELL

Storm Troupour (US)

2.00 Al Qurn Beach Maiden Stakes 3+ PA 6f

2.30 Ras Alhad Beach Handicap Stakes 4+ PA (0-70) 1m

Two fascinating debutants in the shape of Emiraaty and Harmonie Du Soleil so a paddock check is advised with that pair. Rihan shaped with great promise in one start in France and getting weight all round is also worthy of consideration. However providing the ground isn't too testing the selction is Storm Troupour who showed good early pace on his Uk debut and a step down in trip looks a sensible move.

Nicsar Diamond Jubilee is gradually progressing and can't be completely discounted. Musique Du Soleil is an interesting debutant for a yard who have won a restricted maiden already this season. But Warko Du Cayrou is the pick. He shaped well on his debut and bounced back from a poor run at Newbury when finishing third in Belgium recently.

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Cheik Roque (FR) makes an impressive debut at Newbury under Tom Marquand

3.00 Salalah Juvenile Stakes 3yo PA 6f

Sabah and Worood both arrive here having shown fair form in France and this stage of there careers they're open to any amount of improvement.

However they'll have to be pretty smart to beat Cheik Roque who won on his debut before finishing third in a Group 2 on his scond outing. He has to give weight away but he looks very smart and should be able to carry his penalty.

3.30 Alsawadi Beach Handicap Stakes 4+ PA (0-55)1m3f

Syrah Gris hasn't won for a while but he always runs his race and he's now dropped below his last winning mark.

Whilst down in trip Mazaaya is interesting. Spirited Game won here last year over two furlongs further she's been aggressively campaigned this year but is now in a race she has a realistic chance of winning.

The pick though is Kao Kat MHF who won well at Newbury on his penultimate outing before performing well in Group company in Belgium recently, he can bounce back to winning ways.

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4.00 Al Bustan Beach Conditions Stakes 4+ PA 1m

Peter Hammersley looks to have a strong hand here with four of the seven runners. Of those Zayin Zodiac is probably the pick, as he's down in grade here, though a good run from Kermit The Frog wouldn't surprise.

The selection is the maiden Synergy who is up in grade but ran a personal best on her handicap debut and looks to have been brought along gradually.

A slight improvement from her recent run would probably be enough.

4.30 Al KasfahSpring Restricted Maiden Stakes 3+ PA 6f

A fascinating conditions race. Bellone Du Croate looks the pick of the Salim Al Hakmani trio but will probably need to better her previous efforts by some way to get involved. Of the others Toutatix is preferred over stable companion Jaldi Karo. Vent De Faust needs to bounce back from a poor effort.

So the pick is Radames who was second in this race last year and is reunited with Phil Collington for the first time since that run. He'll find this easier than some recent assignments.

Synergy (GB) in the paddock at Newbury

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Vindetta (GB) in the paddock at Hereford last year

5.00 Muscat Handicap Stakes 4+ PA (0-85) 6f

Unusually all 7 of these met each other at Bath on there most recent outing.

That race was run at a very strong pace and that's less likely here given the figuration of the course. On that occasion Senor Dublecheck just got he better of Ultimate Force but a reverse of the placings wouldn't surprise here.

Whilst Top Trip made all to beat Crown Of Salona in this race last year and they return on the same terms. A chance is taken though on Vindetta who wears a visor for the first time she's been very consistent of late and can gain an overdue first success.

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SUPER Despite no bonuses for Group winners, Alex Cairns has extended his lead over Jenny Hogan's second team to 14 points. David Massey moves up into third place and Gazwan's Dubai International Stakes win brings Debbie Burt's team two into fourth.

Alex Cairns:

131

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

25 5 15 23 13 30 20

Jenny Hogan 2:

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Bon Baiser De Faust Attila De Rouaisse Kiraa Whisper Shuwaiman Al Kebir Oriental Myth Gelliwen

25 18 15 30 13 8 8

David Massey:

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Al Hibaab Vindetta Kamikaze Whisper Spirited Game Salaama Zayin Zachilles

15 9 23 30 0 5 20

Debbie Burt 2:

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Bon Baiser de Faust Kamikaze Kermit The Frog Jaldi Karo Gazwan Gidwa Zayin Zachilles

25 23 13 10 12 0 20

Kaolino (FR) sire of dual winners Zayin Zachilles (GB) and Kamikaze (GB)

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NEWBURY 26-7-2015

Emirates Premier Handicap Stakes 4+ PA (50-90) 1m Soft

Emirates NBD International Stakes 4+ PA 1m2f Soft

1. AGHSAAN (GB) 4 ch f Al Jakbar (FR) - Sophie Du Loup (FR) T: Mrs G M Duffield

1. VULCAIN DU CLOS (FR) 6 ch h Monsieur Al Maury (FR) - Jamas Du Breuil (FR)

O: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum

T: Charles Gourdain (FR)

B: Shadwell Estate Co. Ltd.

O: Royal Cavalry of Oman

J: Paul Hanagan

B: Wiljan Poels

2. KARAR (AE) 5 gr h Dahess (GB) Laila (AE)

J: Olivier Peslier

3. MAN OF DREAMS (GB) 7 gr h Nizam (GB) - Dantes Dream (GB) Dist: 4, nk

2. BON BAISER DE FAUST (FR) 4 b c Madjani (FR) - Orphe Du Clos (FR) 3. RASI (GB) 4 b h Mared Al Sahra (GB) - Dixie Darlene (US) Dist: 2.5, nk

Another winner for

Another winner for Emirates Equestrian Federation International Stakes Group 2 PA 3yo PA 7f Soft 1. RASAASY (GB) 3 ch c Munjiz (FR) Qosheeyaa (GB) T: Mrs G M Duffield O: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum B: Shadwell Estate Co. Ltd.

1. AL MOUHANNAD (FR) 6 gr m Nizam (FR) - Al Ryme (FR) T: C. Baillet (FR) O: Royal Cavalry of Oman B: H. Mousli

J: Paul Hanagan

2. SELKETH (FR) 3 ch f Munjiz (FR) Lostris (FR) 3. CHEIK ROQUE (FR) 3 gr c Dahess (GB) - Fanny De Faust (FR) Dist: 0.5, 2.5

Jebel Ali Racecourse Za'Abeel International Stakes Group 1 PA 4+ 6f Soft

J: Thomas Henderson

2. MEEYUR (GB) 4 gr f Mared Al Sahra (GB) - TM La Belle Proper (US) 3. GHAZWA (FR) 5 b f Zawam (IQ) Ghahooga (IQ) Dist: 1, 1.25

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Dubai Duty Free Hatta International Stakes Group 1 PA 4+ 1m2f Soft

T: Julian Smart O: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani B: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani J: Mr Simon Walker

1. DJAINKA DES FORGES (FR) 6 ch m Kerbella (FR) - Djamour Des Forges (FR) T: Julian Smart O: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani B: Mlle Catherine de Roberte Labathe

2. AZIZI (GB) 7 b h Monsieur Al Maury (FR) - Ziva (FR) 3. KAMIKAZE (GB) 7 b g Kaolino(FR) On The Wing (GB) Dist: 6,9

J: Harry Bentley

2. LORAA (GB) 5 ch f Mawood (FR) Aleefa (FR) 3. HURRA (FR) 5 gr f Asad Saif (IQ) Hamiya (IQ)

National Academy of Indian Payroll Handicap Stakes 4+ PA (35-75) 7f Soft 1. KAO KAT MHF (US) 6 ch h Kaolino (FR) - Here Kitty Kitty (US)

Dist: 2.5, hd Shadwell Dubai International Stakes Group 1 PA 4+ 1m2f Soft 1. GAZWAN (GB) 4 gr c Amer (SA) Arc De Ceil (FR) T: Julian Smart O: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani B: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani

T: Ms B Deurtrom O: Mohammed Nasser Al Hassar B: Mandolyn Hill Farm J: Mr Simon Walker

2. MAGHAZI (GB) 9 gr h Chndaka (FR) - Nirva De Cardonne (FR) 3. VINDETTA (GB) 6 gr m Nivadour Cardonne (FR) - Viny De Passerat (FR) Dist: 5, 2.5

J: Harry Bentley

2. DJET TAOUY (FR) 6 b h Dahess (GB) - Win Taouy (FR)

Another winner for

3. HANDASSA (FR) 5 ch h Madjani (FR) - Ziva (FR) Dist: 0.5, 6 Rotana Hotels and Resorts Premier Handicap Stakes 4+ PA (0-115) 1m5f Soft 1. ABHAR (GB) 5 gr h Majd Al Arab (GB) - Akie Croix Noire (FR)

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BATH 31- 7- 2015

Somra (FR) T: Julian Smart

DIAR Season Finale, Sunday 20 September Handicap Stakes 4+ PA (0-50) 1m2f Good to Firm 1. SENOR DUBLCHECK (GB) 9 gr g Bengali D'Albret (FR) - Mais (FR) T: Claire Taylor

O: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani B: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani J: Harry Bentley

2. RADAMES (FR) 7 b g Kerbella (FR) Mlaika (FR) 3. DELISHESS (US) 6 gr m Dhess (GB) Polish Rye (US) Dist: 4, 6

O: Claire Taylor B: Mark Sansom & Carol Stewart-Gill J: Mr R G Wollard

2. ULTIMATE FORCE (FR) 7 ch g Tornado De Syrah (FR) - SA Floris (FR) 3. VINDETTA (GB) 6 gr m Nivadour Cardonne (FR) - Viny De Passerat (FR) Dist: nse, 1.5 GOODWOOD 1-8-2015 Qatar International Stakes Gr 1PA 4yo+ 1m Good to Firm 1. SIR BANI YAS (FR) 5 gr h Amer (AE) - Nassem El Baher (AE)

DEAUVILLE, FRANCE 15-8-2015 Al Rayyan Cup Group 1 PA 3yo 2000m Firm 1. MURAAQIB (FR) 3 ch c Munjiz (FR) Tashreefat (FR) T: Francois Rohaut O: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum B: Shadwell France J: Christophe Soumillon

2. ALSAKER (FR) 3 gr c AF Albahar (UAE) - Jakkarta (FR)

O: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

3. MABROOKA (FR) 3 ch f Mahaab (FR) - Shamayl (FR)

B: HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Dist: 1, 3

T: Suc. J F Bernard

J: Jean-Bernard Eyqeum

2. PRADA T (NL) 4 b f Djendel (FR) Pascha Z (NL)

Doha Cup Group 1 PA 4+ 2000m Firm

3. MISTER GINOUX (FR) 4 gr c Amer (SA) - Nacree Al Maury (FR)

1. AL MOURTAJEZ (FR) 5 gr c Dahess (GB) - Arwa (FR)

Dist: 0.5, 0.75

T: Mr T Fourcy O: AL Shaqab Racing B: H.Mousli, N.Mousli, F. Al Elweet J: Julian Auge

NEWBURY 15-8-2015 Royal Cavalry of Oman Clarendon International Stakes Group 2 PA 4+ 5f Good to Soft

2. AL MOUWAFFAK (FR) 4 gr c Azadi (FR) - Morganne De Piboul (FR) 3. MAJEED (QA) 5 gr h Amer (SA) Zabieh (FR)

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SANDOWN 21- 8- 2015 HH Sheikha Fatime bint Mubarak Apprentice World Championship (IFAHR) 4+ PA (56-80) 1m2f Good to Soft 1. KARAR (AE) 5 gr g h Dahess (GB) Laila (AE) T: Ms B Deurtrom O: HE Sheikh Nasser Al Hassar B: Sheikh Nassar Mohammed Al Hassar J: Ian Queally

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2. MAN OF DREAMS (GB) 7 gr h Nizam (GB) - Dantes Dream (GB) 3. SHARAF (FR) 6 gr m Nivadour Cardonne (FR) - Viny De Passerat (FR) Dist: nse, 1.5

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