the arabian racehorse issue 14

T H E A R A B I A N

R A C E H O R S E

Issue No.14 May 2016

Aghsaan wins AROCupChelmsford &Hereford

T H E A R A B I A N R A C E H O R S E

T H E A R A B I A N

R A C E H O R S E3 News

IFRHA Student Colley; NAIP Prize Increase; DIAR InternationalIncrease; WAHRC Programme; Royal Cavalry Increase UKSponosrship; Drug; HARC website; ARO support AHS classes

16 ARO CupReport and pictures from first UK Pattern race

21 Qatar Coupe D'EuropeAl Mourtajez back on form in French Group1 PA

25 First Listed Race in ItalyDIAR support at Capanelle

27 Flying Start for ARO SeasonReport and pictures from Chelmsford

32 HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival at HerefordReport and pictures from the first of four meetings

36 New Year, New CareerInterview with new trainer Philip Collington

43 TeamWorkInterview with Newcomer Award winner James Owen

49 James GillickNew solo exhibition in London

51 2016 HH Sheikha Fatima SeriesReports from Toulouse and Casablanca

57 Shadwell Super 7 2016

59 Results

63 The Arabian Racehorse BTO Awards

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GREAT START FOR IFHRAMENTORSHIP STUDENTRYAN COLLEYThe Arabian Racing Organisation(ARO) was delighted to welcomeInternational Federation of HorseRacing Academies (IFHRA) mentorshipstudent, Ryan Colley, to their firstmeeting of the UK Arabian racingseason which started at ChelmsfordCity Racecourse on Sunday 17 April.

Colley, who is a graduate from theNorthern Racing College, is one of twoUK recipients of the inauguralworldwide mentorship programmesponsored by the HH Sheikh MansoorGlobal Arabian Flat Horse RacingFestival, the other being 2015Champion Apprentice Tom Marquand.

The overseas placement saw Colleyarrive in the States in February at theThoroughbred Training Centre to workwith the starting gate team and gainhis Racing Officials AccreditationProgramme Certificate.

Now back in the UK, he is still workingas Assistant Trainer to Ruth Carr, but isusing his Sundays off to further hisambition of becoming a starter byassisting BHA Starter Peter Haynes at anumber of ARO full fixtures this year.

Speaking of his new assistant at theARO meeting, Haynes commented.Hes a nice lad who took to the jobreally well at his first attempt onSunday.

ARO Racing Manager Amanda Smithwas also supportive of Colley and the

initiative saying. The IFHRAmentorship programme is an amazingopportunity for young people in racingto further their knowledge of both thesport and other cultures worldwide,and ARO is delighted to be able toprovide Ryan with extra racedayofficial experience. Fittingly his nextscheduled meeting is the second offour HH Sheikh Mansoor Festivalsponsored fixtures, which is atHereford on 5 June.

The HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global ArabianHorse Flat Racing Festival is sustained by the Abu DhabiTourism and Culture Authority and coordinated by Abu DhabiSports Council, with National Feed and Flour Production andMarketing Co. LLC as Associate Partner, IPIC as StrategicPartner, The National Archives as the official partner andEmirates airline as the official carriers, in cooperation withEmirates Racing Authority, IFAHR, Emirates Arabian HorseSociety, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, General Authority of Youthand Sports Welfare with and sponsored by Ayadii LLC, GlobalUnited Veterinary Services LLC, Bloom, Petromal, Rise GeneralTrading Co. LLC, Hayatna, Wathba Stallions, Abu DhabiFalconers Club, Emirates Falconers Club, Mohamed Bin ZayedFalconry and Desert Physiognomy School, Abu Dhabi NationalExhibition Centre (ADNEC), Al Awani General Enterprises,Kabale, Omeir Travels, Dr Nader Saab Switzerland ,Laboratories Fadia Karam Cosmetics, YAS Channel, ViolaCommunications, Racing Post, Paris Turf, Al Wathba Centre, theUAE's General Women's Union, The Supreme Council forMotherhood and Childhood, the HH Sheikha Fatima BintMubarak Ladies Sports Academy, Abu Dhabi InternationalHunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2016, Abu Dhabi EquestrianClub, Eastern Mangroves Suites-Abu Dhabi by Jannah,Anantara Eastern Mangroves Spa and Resort.

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NATIONAL ACADEMY OF INDIANPAYROLL ANNOUNCE PRIZEMONEY INCREASE FOR DUBAIINTERNATIONAL ARABIAN RACES

Mr Qazi of the National Academy ofIndian Payroll (NAIP), sponsors of theNational Academy of Indian PayrollHandicap Stakes over 7 furlongs atDubai International Arabian Races(DIAR), Newbury, today announcedthat they would be increasing the prizefund to 8,000 for this years contest.In addition he confirmed that NAIPwould continue their sponsorship ofthe Best Turned Out award at DIAR2016 at the very generous rate of 300per race.

Amanda Smith, Racing Manager forthe Arabian Racing Organisation was

delighted by the news saying. TheNational Academy of Indian PayrollHandicap Stakes for PurebredArabians is always popular androutinely fields the maximum numberof runners. It is aimed at supportingthose at the grass-roots of the sport inthe UK and ARO whole heartedlywelcomes this news and thecontinuation of NAIPs support ofArabian racing here in Britain.

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INCREASED INVESTMENT ININTERNATIONAL ARABIANRACING FROM DIAR

The Dubai International Arabian Races(DIAR) are back for 2016 and they arebigger and better than ever!

The international programme ofArabian racing which is run under thepatronage of His Highness SheikhHamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum seeksto educate more people about theArabian breed, the sport of Arabianhorse racing and the Arabic culturewhich underpins it.

Mirza Al Sayegh, spokesperson for theDIAR programme commented:

The culmination of this programme isa flagship event held at NewburyRacecourse (UK) each year and iswidely acknowledged to be one of thebest and most prestigious days ofArabian racing anywhere in the world.In 2016 this event will be held onSunday 24th July and will feature a totalof 5 Group and International levelraces including: 3 Gr.1 PA (IFAHR)races as well as a Gr.2 PA (IFAHR) racefor 3 year olds.

Of significant importance this year isthe introduction of travel allowancesfor international runners competing inthe races at Newbury on 24th July andthe renewal of the DIAR bonus prizefund for 2016. The bonus fundencourages international runners tothe UK by offering a prize moneybonus to horses placed in DIAR racesin their own country which then go onto win one of the bonus races atNewbury.

In addition to these initiatives, 2016will see a 20,000 increase in prizemoney for the flagship event. Theprize money will be used to boost theGr.1 PA Shadwell Dubai InternationalStakes; the Gr.1 PA Dubai Duty FreeHatta International Stakes and theJebel Ali Racecourse ZaabeelInternational Stakes (Gr.1 PA).

The rest of the DIAR programme willbe made up of international prep racesand domestic races to support Arabianracing across the world.

DIAR is delighted to be able tosponsor the first ever IFAHRrecognised international stakes racefor Arabians in Italy. The Premio DubaiInternational Arabian Races 2016, aListed contest for 4 year olds and up,will be run as part of a day ofThoroughbred racing sponsored byShadwell on Sunday 8th May at RomeCapannelle Racecourse.

The programme has also expanded toincorporate Sweden for the first timewith the sponsorship of 4 racesincluding the Gr.3 PA DIAR StockholmArabian Cup on 4th July at the newlycompleted Bro Park Racecourse.

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The programme will be visiting the UK,France, Holland, Italy and Swedenduring the summer and work hasbegun to return to the USA followingthe successful inaugural visit to LoneStar Park, Texas in 2015.

The following races are official warmup races for the DIAR Flagship event atNewbury on 24th July. Furtherinformation will be circulated via theInternational Racing Bureau (IRB) in adocument dedicated the DIARprogramme.

8th May 2016Premio Dubai International ArabianRaces 2016 (Listed PA)4YO +1900m (turf)Rome Capannelle, Italy

9th June 2016Shadwell Arabian StallionsInternational Stakes:4YO+ mares & fillies1m2f (turf)Newbury

*10th June 2016DIAR Premier Handicap Stakes:4YO+1m4f (turf)Chepstow

11th June 2016Shadwell Prix Ourour (Listed PA):3YO colts, geldings and fillies1600m (turf)Toulouse, France

12th June 2016Dubai International Arabian RacesStakes (Listed PA):4YO+ 1800m (turf)

Shadwell Arabian Stallions Stakes(Listed): 4YO+2150m (turf)

No Risk Al Maury International Stakes:4YO+1800m (turf)Duindigt, Holland

23rd June 2016Dubai International Arabian Races atNewbury 24th July International Stakes:3YO only7f (turf)Newbury

4th July 2016Dubai International Arabian RacesStockholm Arabian Cup (Gr.3 PA):4YO+1800m (turf)Stockholm, Sweden

Dubai International Arabian RacesInternational Fillies & Mares Stakes:3YO+1600m (turf)Stockholm, Sweden

7th July 2016Dubai International Arabian Races atNewbury 24th July InternationalStakes:4YO+1m2f (turf)Newbury

12th July 2016Shadwell Prix Tidjani (Gr.3 PA)3YO colts1900m (turf)La Teste, France

*Races open to UK domestic horsesonly


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WORLD ARABIANHORSERACING CONFERENCEPROGRAMME ANNOUNCED

The eagerly awaited programme forthe forthcoming World Arabianhorseracing Conference in Rome at theend of the month has been released asfollows:

25 May11 am Press Conference at the MonteNapoleone26 May10.am World Arabian Horse RacingConference at The Rome CavalieriWaldorf Astoria Hotels & Resort-Welcoming Speech of HE Saqr AlraisiUAE Ambassador to Italy-Welcoming Speech of HE Sami AlBoueinen Chairman of IFAHR-Welcoming Speech of StefaniaMastromarino Ministry of Agriculture-Welcoming Speech of Ex Director ofCapanelle Danilo Di Caprio-Welcoming Speech of Anica PresidentFrancesco Samtoro-Welcoming Speech of National Feedand Flour Production and MarketingMiss Khulud Al Nuaimi

10.30 am - 12 pm Breeding SessionModerator : Derek Thompson( UK)- Stefano Daneri (Italy)- Catherine Dunnett (UK)- Dr Andrew Dagliesh(Morocco/UAE)- Ilka Gansera-Leveque (UK)- Kathy SmokeUS)- Analisa Landuci (Italy)- Csaba Pribenszky (Hungary)- Ezzeldine Sedrati (Morocco)

2pm - 3.30 pm Racing and TrainingModerator: Faysal Alrahmani- Mussabeh Almuhairi (UAE)- Pat Buckley ( Ireland/ UAE)- Craig Allen (Australia)- Thomas Fourcy(FR)- Mohamed Al Hashimi (Oman)- Marco Oppo (Italy)- Mark Powell (US)- Yasser Mabrouk (Sudan/ UAE)

3.45 pm - 5.15 pm Weight LossControlModerator: Gary Capwell- George Wilson (UK)- Daniel Martin (UK)- Philip Pritchard (UK)- Linda Meech (Australia)- Xavier Ziani- Christopher Watson (Australia)- Kai Schirmann (Germany)- Dr Jamal Hout (Canada)

May 27 World Arabian Horse RacingConference continues10.30 am - 12 pm Media, PR &CommunicationModerator: Philip Brenan(UK)- John Cobb (UK)- Jean Claude Allies (FR)- Debbie Burt (UK)- Stefanie Corum (US)- Yakoobi Al Saadi (UAE)- Derek Thompson (UK)- Mondher Zoueiten (Tunisia)- Satya Narayan (India)


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2 pm - 3.30 pm Women in RacingModerator : Pamela Burton- HE Lulwa Alawadhi (Bahrain)- Muneera Al Marzuki (UAE)- Elizabeth Zindel ( Switzerland)- Laura King (UK)- Michelle Morgan (US)- Renee Koch (FR)- Victoria Shaw (Australia)- Lara Sawaya (UAE)

3.45 pm - 5.15 pm Rules, Conditions& RegulationsModerator : Pat Buckley (IRL)- Graham Walcroft UK)- Ahmad Saeed Almarzouki (UAE)- Dr Salah Al Jneibi (UAE)- Hicham Debbagh (Morocco)- Pam Cordrey (Scandinavia)- Dr Paul Gadot (FR)- Neil Abraham (Canada)- Michelle Youngdale (US)

May 28 World Arabian Horse RacingConference continues10.30 am to 12 pm Future of ArabianRacingModerator : Derek Thompson (UK)- Dr Abdulla Rayess ( UAE)- Matar Alyabhuni ( UAE)- Mubarak Al Nuaimi ( UAE)- Edward Hamod (US)- Boutros Boutros (FR)- Keith Brackpole(US)- Hamad Alahbabi (UAE)- Richard Lancaster(UK)- Ed Murphy (US)- Lara Sawaya ( UAE)

12.15 pm - 1.45 pm ConferenceWorkshopModerators Derek Thompson/ LaraSawaya

7.30 pm HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin ZayedGlobal Arabian Horse Flat Racing

Festival Award Gala Dinner at Pincio

May 29 Emirates Day at CapanelleFeaturing the HH Sheikh Zayed Cup,HH Sheikha Fatima bint MubarakApprentice World ChampionshipSeries, HH Sheikha Fatima bintMubarak Lady World ChampionshipSeries.

The HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al NahyanGlobal Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival issustained by the Abu Dhabi Tourism andCulture Authority and coordinated by AbuDhabi Sports Council, with National Feed andFlour Production and Marketing Co. LLC asassociate sponsors, IPIC as Strategic Partner,The National Archives as the official partnerand Emirates airline as the official carriers, incooperation with Emirates Racing Authority,IFAHR, Emirates Arabian Horse Society,Ministry of Foreign Affairs, General Authorityof Youth and Sports Welfare with andsponsored by Ayadii LLC, Global UnitedVeterinary Services LLC, Bloom, Petromal,Rise General Trading Co. LLC, Hayatna,Wathba Stallions, Abu Dhabi Falconers Club,Emirates Falconers Club, Mohamed BinZayed Falconry and Desert PhysiognomySchool, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre(ADNEC), Al Awani General Enterprises,Kabale, Omeir Travels, Dr Nader SaabSwitzerland, Laboratories Fadia KaramCosmetics, YAS Channel, Racing Post, ParisTurf, Al Wathba Centre, the UAE's GeneralWomen's Union, The Supreme Council forMotherhood and Childhood, the HH SheikhaFatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy,Abu Dhabi International Hunting andEquestrian Exhibition 2016, Abu DhabiEquestrian Club, Eastern Mangroves Suites-Abu Dhabi by Jannah, Anantara EasternMangroves Spa and Resort.


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The red, green and gold silks of the Royal Cavalry of Oman The red, green and gold silks of the Royal Cavalry of Oman The red, green and gold silks of the Royal Cavalry of Oman are a familiar sight in Arabian Races around the world and are a familiar sight in Arabian Races around the world and are a familiar sight in Arabian Races around the world and their presence has grown considerably over the past years. their presence has grown considerably over the past years. their presence has grown considerably over the past years. As well as their strong racing operaon, the Cavalry now As well as their strong racing operaon, the Cavalry now As well as their strong racing operaon, the Cavalry now boasts an impressive UK breeding establishment. boasts an impressive UK breeding establishment. boasts an impressive UK breeding establishment. The Royal Cavalry is dedicated to Equestrianism; through The Royal Cavalry is dedicated to Equestrianism; through The Royal Cavalry is dedicated to Equestrianism; through breeding, racing, ceremonial acvies, sport and jockey breeding, racing, ceremonial acvies, sport and jockey breeding, racing, ceremonial acvies, sport and jockey development. ARO is incredibly grateful to the ongoing development. ARO is incredibly grateful to the ongoing development. ARO is incredibly grateful to the ongoing support of The Royal Cavalry. Their commitment to Arabian support of The Royal Cavalry. Their commitment to Arabian support of The Royal Cavalry. Their commitment to Arabian Racing in the United Kingdom benets Owners and Trainers Racing in the United Kingdom benets Owners and Trainers Racing in the United Kingdom benets Owners and Trainers across the spectrum, from those involved with the very best across the spectrum, from those involved with the very best across the spectrum, from those involved with the very best horses in training to the grass roots level of the sport. horses in training to the grass roots level of the sport. horses in training to the grass roots level of the sport.

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ROYAL CAVALRY OF OMANINCREASES UK ARABIANRACING SPONSORSHIP FOR2016The Arabian Racing Organisation(ARO) was thrilled to announce todaythat the Royal Cavalry of Oman hasmore than doubled its sponsorship ofPurebred Arabian racing in the UK forthe 2016 season.

The 20 races include two full meetingsat Chelmsford City Racecourse on 1July and 25 September, whilst theyalso sponsor four races at the nextfixture on 22 May at Taunton.

Of the five single races onThoroughbred cards, the mostprestigious is The Royal Cavalry ofOman Clarendon Stakes (Group 2 PA)run over 5f at Newbury, won for thelast five years by trainer Julian Smartwho had previously been the Cavalrysretained trainer. They also sponsor the

longest race of the season, The RoyalCavalry of Oman Premier HandicapStakes run over 2 miles at Doncasternext month.

The Royal Cavalry have been involvedwith Arabian racing in the UK for overten years, however this is the first timetheir sponsorship has been extendedto include the ARO Season Finale,which is at Chelmsford City on 25September. This will now be mergedwith the Royal Cavalry of Omansannual race day and it is sure toprovide a memorable end to the UKArabian racing season.


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Major General Al Shahwarzi receving the Insignia from HM The Queen

Major General AbdulRazak AlShahwarzi of the Royal Cavalry, washonoured by Her Majesty The Queenlast week when he was presented withThe Insignia of an HonoraryCommander of the Royal VictorianOrder. The Royal Cavalry of Oman hadsent over 120 horses to perform in HerMajesty The Queens 90th BirthdayCelebrations and the Royal WindsorHorse Show, which was the largestequine contribution of any nation toperform. The male and female ridersdisplayed incredible skill, standing onthe backs of their horses at a gallop asthey passed the Royal Box. Thehorses were accompanied by a veryaccomplished female mounted bandas well as pipers and drummers.

ARO Racing Manager, Amanda Smithwho was present at the celebrations

said: It was a great honour to see TheRoyal Cavalry of Oman take part in HerMajesty The Queens Birthdaycelebrations. The skill and precision ofthe horsemen and women was veryimpressive and the vibrancy andcolours of the display was like noother.

The Arabian Racing Organisation isvery proud to be associated with TheRoyal Cavalry of Oman and it wasparticularly good to see some of theirformer racehorses playing their part inthe Windsor performance. The racesponsorship provided by the RoyalCavalry is vital to ARO and we areincredibly grateful for their ongoingsupport from the grass-roots to thehighest level in the UK.Photo Royal Cavalry of Oman


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DRUG (1985 -2016)

Foaled at the Tersk Stud in Russia,by Prizak, a successful racehorse ,out of Karinka (Aswan), a successfulperformance mare.

A mulitple winner on the track, hiscareer spanned five years, with hisnotable victories including theRussian Derby, France's Couped'Europe and the Al NayanInternational at Kempton Park in theUK. Named European Racehorse ofthe Year in 1990 and 1991, he wasalso European Champion Stallion in

halter in 1990.

Retired to stud atTersk, he then had a spell at theKossack Stud in the Netherlandsand ended his career at Al Awal inthe UAE - where the picture belowwas taken last November.

Tributes to him flooded in to AlAsayl's facebook page on theannouncement of his passing earlierthis month.


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HERITAGE ARABIAN RACINGCLUB LAUNCH NEW WEBSITE

The long awaited Heritage ArabianRacing Club website was launched thismonth to a great reception from its'members.

The site at www.harchorses.com is acomprehensive resource coveringmembership, races, results, horses,marketing, sponsorship and muchmore and will be regularly updatedthroughout each members racingseason.

The HARC facebook page has beenupdated too and a presentation videohas been produced to support theClub's initiatives.

The 14 members [Australia, Belgium,

Brazil, Egypt, Morocco, Palestine,Poland, Russia, Sweden, Tunisia,Turkey, UAE, UK} have just been joinedby IREIF, the official governing bodyfor racing in Iran.

Each member country has a differentway of distributing the HARC fundedsupport. In the UK the bonus schemehas been continued for 2016, withevery domestic ARO race receiving anallocation regardless of sponsor orprize fund.

HARC Administrator Leigh Young and UAE HARC representative Deirdre Hyde


ARABIAN RACINGORGANISATION TO SUPPORTTWO CLASSES AT THE AHSCHAMPIONSHIP SHOWThe Arabian Racing Organisation(ARO) is delighted to forge new linkswith the Arab Horse Society (AHS) thisyear by supporting the two Race orEndurance Horse to Riding Horseclasses to be held on Saturday 30 Julyat the AHS Championship Show at theThree Counties Showground inMalvern.

ARO Director Genny Haynescommented: We are very keen forARO to become more involved withthe Arab Horse Society as of courseboth organisations share a patron inHis Highness Sheikh Hamdan binRashid Al Maktoum."

She continued."It is a natural fit tosupporting these two classes whichdemonstrate the versatility of theArabian, which can be considered theoriginal racehorse, and we lookforward to strengthening therelationship further in the future.

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The Arabian Racing Organisation (ARO) runs a programmeof full Arabian racedays supported by single Arabian raceson Thoroughbred fixtures from April to September.

The 2016 UK International race season allows owners toexperience the prestige of racing at some of the world'sbest racecourses including Goodwood, Newbury,Newmarket and Sandown.

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ARO CUP Group 3 PAThe first Pattern race of the UK Arabian Racing Organisation's season was

run over Newbury's straight mile course on Al Shaqab Lockinge Day.

The first Pattern race of the UKArabian racing season, the AROCup Group 3 PA, went to Aghsaan,trained by rookie trainer PhilipCollington for HH Sheikh Hamdanbin Rashid Al Maktoum in a thrillingfinish, winning by one and quarterlengths from Kao Kat MHF, with hisother runner for His Highness,Radames in third.

The 15,000 race, the first of nineArabian Pattern races scheduled forthe UK under the Arabian RacingOrganisation (ARO) banner, wasrun over the same straight mile asthe prestigious Al Shaqab LockingeStakes, a Group 1 forthoroughbreds earlier in the card.

ARO had received 19 entries for

Aghsaan (GB) and Tadhg O'Shea (centre) win the ARO Cup from Kao KatMHF (US) and David Probert (right)


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the first international race, headedby recent Bordeaux winner RBBurn, for Elizabeth Bernard and AlAsayl, who was not amongst thefinal 10 declarations.

Jaldi Karo, a clear winner on hisseasonal bow at Chelmsford aheadof the top rated Radames, wassent off favourite, but his chance ofa place disappeared wenthampered in the final furlong.

Jockey Tadhg O'Shea was alwaystravelling well on Aghsaan andwhen he made his move at halfwayit was clear he would be the one tobeat, taking it up in the finalfurlong. Kao Kat MHF put up abrave performance in first timeheadgear, but he had beenswitched left and right to find agap and when it did finally come,he was still no match for the mare

in front.

Aghsaan had been a course anddistance winner in the EmiratesPremier Handicap Stakes at DubaiInternational Arabian Races (DIAR)last July, when trained by GillDuffield. Not seen again lastseason, she upheld course formand had clearly improved over thewinter. Collington took over asretained trainer for SheikhHamdan, along with James Owen,on Duffields retirement lastSeptember.

Speaking after the race Collingtonsaid: Im very pleased with thefilly. Shes been able to improve onwhat she showed last season,stepping up to Group 3 companytoday, so its onwards and upwardsfrom here."

Aghsaan in the pre-parade ring


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He continued There are a coupleof races abroad which may suit, orthe Shadwell Arabian StallionsInternational Stakes here nextmonth, so we will just have to seehow she comes out of the race andlet the Boss decide.

Tadhg O'Shea was also full ofpraise for the mare saying"shegave me a lovely feel througout;she's very straightforward and hasa great will to win. The best is yetto come; she could be a Hatta(International Group 1PA) filly, asshe has loads of class."

Amanda Smith ARO RacingManager said: I am particularlypleased for Phil Collington, he was

Champion ARO Jockey five times,so to win his first Group race, andalso to train the third, Radames, soearly in his first season as a trainerbodes well for his future.

The ten-runner line up provided acompetitive field and a greatshowcase for Arabian racing in theUK in front of a crowd of over13,500 people and we look forwardto coming back here on the 9 Junefor the first of our DIAR prepraces.

Julian Thick, Chief Executive ofNewbury Racecourse, commented:We have had a fantastic AlShaqab Lockinge Day in gloriousweather."

Phil Collington receives the ARO Cup trainers trophy fromARO Director Bill Smith


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I think we saw Newbury at its besttoday - a large crowd having agood time and enjoying top-classracing, including the Group 3 AROCup for Purebred Arabians, whichwas an excellent addition to theday."

A Shadwell Arabian homebred,Aghsaan's former trainer GillDuffield had always thought a lotof her as she is out of Sophie DuLoup, who Duffield trained to winmany races including the DubaiInternational Stakes.

This provided her sire Al Jakbarwith his first Group winner. He wasbred in France and trained byFrancois Rohaut, who had alwaysheld the son of Al Sakbe in highregard. Rohaut produced him to

win the French Arabian BreedersCup Mile (Gr1PA) at Longchamp atfour years and the Prix Nefta(Gr2PA) at Toulouse, also over amile.

His dam Essaada, has producedmultiple Group performers such asBint Belady (Al AsaylChampionship, Gr3PA), Essaana(Prix Razzia III Gr3PA), Tornador(La Coupe Goffs Gr1PA) and SpeedTornade (Emaar InternationalStakes, Gr2PA).

Al Jakbar currently stands underthe Shadwell Arabian banner atBeech House Stud in Newmarket.


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QATAR COUPE D'EUROPEGroup 1 PADeauville

Following his shock defeat in theHH Emir's Sword (Gr1PA) in Dohain February, the world's highestrated Arabian racehorse silencedhis critics with an imperious displayof class in the Qatar CoupeD'Europe de Chevaux Arabes, runthis year at Deauville due to theongoing building works atLongchamp.

Last years' winner Prada T was lefttrailing in his wake in third, withhis nearest challenger, Sir BaniYas, five lengths behind in second.

With only five runners declared forthe 2000m contest, the other twowere also Al Shaqab owned,including pacemaker, Laft Nethar.This was the smallest field AlMourtajez had faced since winningthe 2014 Prix Dormane (Gr3 PA).

Trainer Thomas Fourcy waspleased with his horses' return toform and signalled an attempt atthe Doha Triple Crownsaying: "He is an exceptionalhorse. We gave him time after hisrace in Doha. The defeat made

Al Mourtajez (FR) stretches clear under Julien Auge

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Above: Last years' winner Prada T (NL)Below: 2015 Qatar International winner Sir Bani Yas (FR) and Jean-Bernard Eyquem


him stronger. Now he should go toGoodwood and then defend his titlein the Qatar Arabian World Cup.After that he could take hisrevenge in Doha next year."

The race was witnessed by ownerHE Sheikh Joaan bin Hammad AlThani, who just 24 hours earlierhad been at Newbury for the AlShaqab Lockinge Day.

Al Shaqab Racing's GeneralManager, Khalifa bin Mohammed AlAttiyah commented:"Congratulations to Qatar on thevictories of Al Mourtajez andMekthaal (winner of thethoroughbred Prix Hocquart Gr2) atDeauville and Mehmas at Newbury(thoroughbred conditions). HisExcellency's presence on two daysin a row reflects such support andcommitment as well as theinvaluable role he fulfils in thisrespect."

The Qatar International Stakes(Gr1PA) is the first leg of the DohaTriple Crown and will be run atGoodwood on 30 July.

Pictures: Alex Cairnswww.thewinningpost.wordpress.com

Al Mourtajez (FR) back in the winners enclosure

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Auge checks for challengers


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Get set for a summer of Arabian racing8th May Rome Capannelle, Italy9th June Newbury, UK10th June Chepstow, UK11th June Toulouse, France12th June Duindigt, Holland

23rd June Newbury, UK4th July Stockholm, Sweden7th July Newbury, UK12th July La Teste, France24th July Dubai Day, Newbury, UK

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The first ever IFAHR approved stakesrace to be run in Italy, the PremioDubai International Arabian Races 2016(Listed PA) was run as part of theShadwell Stud sponsored day atRome's Capanelle racecourse.

The 1900m race for colts, fillies andgeldings of 4 years and over attracted15 runners including internationalcompetition from France and Hollandheaded by Vulcain Du Clos. The son ofMonsieur Al Maury travelled easilythroughout the race and finishedstrongly to win from the Karin van denBos trained Athlete Du Sol.

Speaking on behalf of the owners, theRoyal Cavalry of Oman, ChloeMarchandet of the French BloodstockAgency said: We are very happy with

this win. It is his first race of the seasonsince his second in Casablanca at theend of last year. His programme isaimed at international races and wehope he will return to DIAR Newburyon 24 July where he won the EmiratesNBD International Stakes in 2015.

The first three home, Vulcain Du Clos,Athlete Du Sol and Tornado Byzuccheleare all now eligible to compete atNewbury on 24th July for the DIARBonus Fund of 2016.

The addition of an IFAHR Listed race tothe programme of races on DubaiDay was the culmination of the hardwork by the Ministry of Agriculture inItaly and the Italian Arabianorganisations responsible for breedingand racing, ANICA and IREAHA.

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A representative for ANICA said: Weare very pleased to have our first ListedPA race in Italy and we would like tothank HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid AlMaktoum and the Dubai InternationalArabian Races for supporting Arabianracing in Italy for the last 5 years. Thisis a great start for our internationaldevelopment and we hope to build ontodays success.

The Listed race was complementedwith the Premio Shadwell ArabianStallions Stakes, a conditions raceaimed at Italian horses. This was an 11runner race over 1500m. Which waswon by Urge Di Gallura, whomaintained his unbeaten record,finishing clear of the field. Trained byEndo Botti, he is one of six Arabiansthe handler has alongside the 100thoroughbreds in his Tuscany yard.

Commenting after the race CristinaBrivio Sforza of Soc. Allevamento RazzaLatina said: The horse is unbeaten andimproving with each run. We hope torun in a race on 29 May in Rome withthe ultimate goal of travelling toNewbury in July to contest theEmirates Equestrian FederationInternational Stakes ( Gr.2 PA ).

To celebrate the first Listed PA racerun in Italy and to support Itlaianbreeders, Shadwell Arabian Stallionsheld a prize draw for a free nominationto Madjani. This was won on the day byMr G Floris, the owner of Tabasco, arunner in the Listed contest. All otherentrants were offered free nominationsto Jiyush and Eau Royal.


Alhadeer (FR) (nearest) just gets on top at the line fromMunbaher (FR) centre and Emiraaty (FR)

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ARO SEASON OFF TO A FLYING STARTSUPPORTED BY DIARChelmsford, April 17

The UK Arabian racing season,administered by the Arabian RacingOrganisation (ARO), got off to a flyingstart at Chelmsford City Racecourse onSunday 17 April in front of well over athousand racegoers, many of whomwere families experiencing Arabianracing for the first time.

The six Purebred Arabian contestswere sponsored by Dubai InternationalArabian Races, whose flagship eventtakes place at Newbury on July 24 thisyear.

It was a day that reflected last yearssuccess as 2015 ARO Champion

Jockey, Simon Walker put his stamp onthe 2016 season riding a treble onCallymay, Jaldi Karo and Yeskan DuCayrou. Last years Champion NoviceJockey, Will Pettis, also got off themark, riding Alhaader to victory in thefirst race. This years Novice title couldwell go to ARO debutant Charlie Price,who caught the eye finishing third onhis first ride, before following up tworaces later with a win on Noble Athlete.

The Best Small Trainer Award winnerlast season, Georgina Ward, recordedan impressive victory with Jaldi Karo inthe conditions event, who will now goto the ARO Cup (Gr.3 PA) at Newbury .


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Above: Callymay (GB) and Simon Walker

Below: More success for Walker this time on Jaldi Karo (GB)


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Above: Yeskan Du Cayrou (FR) completes the treble for Simon Walker. Described byhis trainer James Owen as a'big green, raw baby'.

Below: Owen also record a treble, the third leg of which was Awzaan (FR) who justkept Maghazi (GB) and Simon Walker at bay.


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Both Noble Athlete and Callymay runin the colours of owner-trainer DelythThomas, whilst even greater trainingsuccess befell James Owen, recipientof the 2015 Newcomer Award. Herecorded a treble with theaforementioned Yeskan Du Cayrou,Alhadeer and also Awzaan, the last tworunning in the colours of ARO andDIAR patron HH Sheikh Hamdan binRashid Al Maktoum.

Shadwell Stud Director RichardLancaster, who was present on the daysaid of His Higness's two winners"Alhaader was disappointing in Francelast year and has needed more time.'Whilst of Awzaan he commented:"We're very pleased with him, he was abit free in the early stages, it's only hissecond race and his first in a handicapagainst more expereinced horses.'

Speaking at the end of the day

Amanda Smith ARO Racing Manager,commented:It was a fantastic way tostart the season, particularly in front ofsuch a large audience.

She continued The racecourse and itsstaff could not have been more helpfuland we are extremely grateful to themfor all their assistance in making thisday so successful. The atmosphere oncourse throughout the day was reallyrelaxed and friendly, and we arelooking forward to returning toChelmsford City on 1 July.

This sentiment was echoed byRacecourse Manager, Fraser Garrity."We were delighted to welcome anARO fixture to Chelmsford CityRacecourse for the first time and reallyenjoyed a cracking day of Arabianracing. With two further fixtures herelater in the year, we hope this is thestart of great relationship with ARO."

Noble Athlete gives Charlie Price his frist winner


The meeting turned out to be a greatsuccess for local trainer Delyth Thomas,winning three of the six purebredArabian races.

She opened her account with Kiraa,who had won here last season, riddenby young jockey Charlie Price, winningthe Wathba Stallions (0-75) HandicapStakes in a desperately close three-wayphoto. Price then partnered theveteran Noble Athlete to his secondvictory in as many meetings, whenwinning the Wathba Stallions (0-65)Handicap Stakes, giving the youngclaimer a double in the process.

Thomass final victory came in WathbaStud Farm Cup (0-45) Handicap Stakeswith Kiraas daughter Kayclaire, riddenby multiple champion amateur, SimonWalker, who has also made a fantasicstart to the season.

Commenting afterwards a thrilledThomas said. Theyre going well atthe moment. Kayclaire has been sobabyish, shes starting to grow up nowand to have her mother win earlier wasfantastic, they were first and secondhere last year in the same race too. Asfor Noble Athlete, he's just a legend,he just keeps getting better with age.

Kiraa (FR) (centre) heads Spirited Game (GB), with Syrah Gris (GB) a close third

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HH SHEIKH MANSOOR FESTIVALUK SEASON STARTS WELL

The UK Arabian season hosts four HH Sheikh Mansoor Festival sponsoredfull fixtures, all at Hereford racecourse, the first was on 7 May.


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Above: Zaahy (GB) and Munbaher (FR) give James Owen a one-two in the WathbaStud Farm Cup Maiden Stakes.

Below: Trainer Phil Collington records his first win when Hau Kola(GB) gallopsaway with the Wathba Stallions Rstricted Maiden Stakes under Steve Harrison


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Above: Alcea Rosea (GB) gives Jo Mason her first win under ARO rules in theWathba Stallions (0-95) Handicap Stakes.

Below: Charlie Price scores again on Noble Athlete (FR); riding his first double,he now heads the Novice Riders Championship and is second in the overall

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Thomass five wins put her at the topof the current Trainers Championship,tied with James Owen who won thefirst race on the card with Zaahy.It was also a day of firsts with PhilCollington getting off the mark as atrainer with Hau Kola and Jo Masonwinning her first race under ARO ruleson Alcea Rosea, in the Wathba Stallions(0-95) Handicap Stakes. Fittingly it wasthrough riding in the HH SheikhaFatima bint Mubarak Ladies WorldChampionship Series that Mason wasintroduced to Arabians. She cameagonisingly close to winning on her firstride in the series in Houston, when shewas beaten a neck into second placeearlier this year.

Speaking of her experience Masoncommented. Texas was close, so itsnice to get a winner today. The filly

tried her heart out, she wasnt reallyfiring last month at Chelmsford, so Isuggested we try her in cheekpiecesand she did it nicely. Hopefully I willget more rides with ARO this season, Ilove riding and I love winning!

Amanda Smith, Racing Manager for theArabian Racing Organisation, wasdelighted with the way the day hadgone saying. We had a good turnoutfor our opening HH Sheikh MansoorFestival meeting at Hereford and thelovely weather has really helped too.Charlie Price riding a double just showshow important it is to support thegrass roots of the sport, as this willhelp him gain the necessary experienceto help him progress towards his aimof becoming a professional jockey."

The next HH Sheikh Mansoor Festivalmeeting at Hereford is on 5 June.

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Delyth Thomas, with Simon Walker and her team after Kayclaire's win in theWathba Stallions (0-65) Handicap Stakes


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At the end of the 2015 season, Gill Duffield,HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid AlMaktoums principal UK Arabian trainerretired. Her then Assistant, PhilipColllington, moved a fewmiles down theroad with some of the His Highness'shorses to Marsh Stables in Exning to starthis career as a trainer. The facilitiesencompass 25 boxes, a covered horsewalker, small indoor ride and threepaddocks, plus access to all of Newmarketsfamous training grounds. He has 18Arabians in training, principally for SheikhHamdan, however owners also include

Athbah Stud and John Elliot and PaulBeard, plus a few thoroughbred pre-trainers as well.

Your yard is essentially full already, how areyou finding it in your first year training?

Im really happy with the numbers, asobviously with it being my first season itgives me the chance to feel my way. Its acomfortable amount of horses. Some ofGills staff have come with me too, which isquite nice because they really love theArabians and they know them so well.

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The all important first winner, Collington with Hau Kola (GB)

NEW YEAR, NEW CAREERARO multiple Champion Jockey Philip Collington

joins the training ranks


Was it always your ambition to train?

I always thought about training. It wasobviously a little bit uncertain what wouldhappen with His Highnesss horses whenGill decided to retire, so I didnt pin all myhopes on it. It was something that hadalways interested me, with the love of theArabian horse that I got from riding themfor so long. So for the last few seasons I wasAssistant to Gill and I had been taking onmore responsibility within the role,regarding entries and race planning and soon.

You have made a great start by winning theGroup 3 ARO Cup on Saturday, what plansare there for Aghsaan now?

Aghsaan is just amazing, that she couldcome out first time and be able to win arace like that. All credit to Gill with whatshe did with her last year, Ive just beenlucky that she came to me and Ive beenable to bring her along. Shes shown shewas capable of improvement to win that

race.

She needs to step up to a mile and aquarter now, so she can contest the betterraces. Obviously the Hatta International(Gr1 PA) on Dubai Day would be a possibletarget for her.

And of the other horses?

Azizi was another one of Gills good horses,hell stick to staying races. There wont bemany races for him , but it would be greatto see him do well again this season.

The No Risk Al Maury three-year-old,Almareekh, is a lovely scopey horse,whether hell be ready to run this year,were not quite sure yet, but hes reallyexciting. Im really looking forward torunning Alrazeen, hes by Madjani out ofQosheeyya, so is a half brother to Salaamaand Rasaasy, who both won the EmiratesEquestrian Federation InternationalStakes, the Group 2 for three-year-olds onDubai Day. I expect him to go to the DIAR

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Hau Kola (GB) leads second lot home from exercise


juvenile prep race at Newbury.

Do you think you will have any internationalrunners this year?

Hopefully we will have some overseasrunners this season, well have to have alook for some of the horses whove alreadygot ratings. If we could find some racesabroad for some of the better ones it wouldbe great. With Duindigt for example, youhave to be lucky with the weatherconditions as the ground can be lightningquick. Ive ridden round there, its a sharptrack and pays to be quite close to the paceas it is difficult to come from behind.

Do you think your experience having riddenArabians, and on most of the courses, will giveyou an advantage starting out as a trainer?

Id like to think so, theres definitely certaintracks which you know wont suit a certainhorse, where it would be less likely tohandle that track or conditions.

Did you come from a racing background?

My father used to work for Dr TomConnors outside MeltonMowbray, he hadhunters and used to bring horses over fromIreland to break in for the Quorn. He alsohad a few pointers and then my fathertrained pointers, but never actually rodehimself. I didnt start riding until I was 14or 15. The family had gone down toDartmoor on holiday and they all wantedto go out pony trekking. I was the only onewho hadnt ridden before - they threwmeon a pony and that was it. When we gothome, Dad bought me horse and it wentfrom there. I was lucky I missed out on allthose bad ponies and went straight on to ahorse!

So where did racing come in?

After I left school I went to agriculturalcollege thinking I would go into aneventing yard, but on my gap year, I wentto Paul Felgates, a small dual purposetrainer, just outside MeltonMowbray. I gotthe bug for racing, having taken horses tothe races and leading a winner up, so thatwas it.

Did you want to be a professional jockey?

No, always amateur, I was too heavy to bean apprentice. My first winner was on theflat was a horse called Acquittal atCatterick in 2001 and in the same race youhad Tom Scudamore, Andrew Tinkler anda few others that are still riding now, butobviously theyve gone jumping. I rodeover hurdles and I had three hurdlewinners, but I never rode over fences or inpoints.

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Debut third, Hesamiah Athbah (GB)and Collington at Hereford


When did you start riding Arabians?

It was around the same time, my firstwinner was for GeorginaWard. I then metthe Bruntons and moved down toWiltshire, so I started to get much moreinvolved. Whilst I was still there, aroundthe middle of 2003, Gill Duffield rang up tooffer me two rides at Lingfield for HHSheikh Hamdan. They both won,Abusamra a maiden and Dambak DuMonteil a conditions.

So then I went out to Dubai with her forthe winter, which was brilliant, an amazingexperience and I was able to learn adifferent way of training. So the firstseason out there I rode Kaolino all throughthe winter and he just progressed so well,ending up winning the Kahyala Classic.

Nad Al Sheeba as it was then, with all theother carnival meetings had an amazingatmosphere, with it all leading up toWorldCup night. When I came back to EnglandRichard Lancaster asked me to be firstjockey to His Highness, so from 2004 I rodefor Gill.

Youve been ARO Champion Jockey five timesand initially said you would be giving up raceriding now youre training, but obviously thathasnt quite happened...

It was hard to consider not riding at all, so Ican still I ride a little bit. The problem inmymind was the logistics of riding andhaving runners, even if we had enoughstaff, it seemed like it would be a little bit ofa conflict of interest to ride as well.

However I still really enjoy it, I ride outevery day and when the opportunity isthere I will still ride in races. I still have mycategory B licence and rode in an amateurrace under rules earlier this year, thatdoesnt pose any problems and obviously itkeeps me in tune with race riding.

The main part of the job doesnt feel anydifferent for me, being on my own, as whenI was still with Gill, but the biggest andhardest bit is once the horses have left thepaddock and gone to post. Its beyond mycontrol then and its so hard to watch themrunning. When Im riding, even when I

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Second lot on the gallops


rode the little filly at Hereford, HesamiahAthbah, I feel none of that because Im outthere on the track. Im in control andcompletely relaxed, watching the horsesrunning is a harder transition, its muchmore difficult.

How did it feel when Hau Kola won atHereford?

It was great to get that first winner, you justwant it done and out of the way. I was overthe moon for John and Paul because Johnwas one of the first people to give me a rideon an Arab. Having my first winner for himmeant a lot for that reason and then tohave my first group winner with Aghsaanfor Shadwell was equally important.Its an honour to be training horses forSheikh Hamdan and to be training winnersof better class races too, it repays the faiththats been shown in me. Were

comfortable in the yard were in, weve gotenough facilities, access to the Heath andnice horses to look forward to. Its a greatstart.

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How did you become involved with Arabianracing?

My parents have always been involvedwith horses. Originally when I was young,they trained point-to-pointers, Mum rodeand was very successful at that. Then theystarted to get involved in Arab racing, Isuppose as she got a bit older, and she rodeand trained Arabians until the French-bred horses came on the scene and thenthey struggled to afford those lines.

I rode in Arabian races when I was 16 andreally enjoyed it actually, its a goodgrounding for kids. Its a bit slower and

theres not much pressure and some ofthem take a bit of riding too.

I progressed to pointing as I loved jumpingand rode under rules as well. I think I rodejust under 250 winners in total and wasnine times East Anglian Point-to-PointChampion. I rode mainly for Joe Turnerwho owned and trained nearly 1500winners, hes passed away now, but thatwas what brought me to East Anglia. Thesponsorship with Baileys horse feedsstarted when I was pointing, they werewith me for three years and I'm luckythey're still backing me now.

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Owen won with his first ARO runner, Bon Baiser De Faust (FR) at Wolves last May,ridden by Philip Collington, now a fellow HH Sheikh Hamdan trainer

TEAMWORK2015 ARO Newcomer Award winner James Owen has a great young team behindhim and feels the opportunity to give his young staff rides is key. He has also had awinner first time out in his first two seasons training under ARO rules and was

joint leader in the Trainers Championship after two meetings.


How did the connection with HH SheikhHamdan come about?

I had started riding John Fergusonspointers and then when he got his licence Iworked for him for three years until twoyears ago when I started my own pre-training yard in Exning with three horsesin a 15 box barn. That soon filled up.Originally I had two Arabians to pre-trainfor HH Sheikh Hamdan and I was allowedto give them a couple of runs before theyprogressed to Gill Duffield. I think its goodthat he has two trainers in the UK now, itmakes it more competitive and is good forthe sport here.

How long have you been at Green RidgeStables?Wemoved here in September, there wereforty boxes, but weve added a fewmoresince we moved as theyre queuing to comein the door. We have twelve Arabians forHis Highness, three for Rob Sedgely and

also two for my parents who have decidedto come back into it. One of theirs is aHeritage Arabian Racing Club approvedhorse by Concorde, hes quite nice.

The rest are in pre-training for Newmarkettrainers. We have some for Hugo Palmer,hes a good guy, Ive learnt a lot from him.We have some for Godolphin, throughJohn Ferguson, also James Fanshawe whois an absolute gentleman and some forWilliam Haggas as well. Theyre all reallynice clients, plus we have a few separateones for individual owners like CheveleyPark.

Weve got a horse walker, indoor ride andturnout paddocks, we built a lunge pit andwe have a Zamar machine and some scaleson the way. We live on site and wed makemore room for Arabians if they weregood ones!

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Owen watches his Arabians head back into town from the top of Warren Hill


Finding good staff can be difficult in racingthese days, how has it been for you?

I think the Arabian racing has helped, as Ican let them ride in races. Ash (AshtonElliot) has worked in racing for five or sixyears and been promised rides whereverhes gone and then not got them. He didwell the other day, finishing second onMunbaher at Hereford. Antonia (Peck)who won on Supa Seeker in the OpenThoroughbred race, shell ride theArabians. In the Open Thoroughbred racesthey can make their mistakes as its onlyme whose is going to get upset, no one else!

Weve twelve full-time and quite a fewpart-timers who come in a few times aweek, plus those that come into ride outlike Max Kendrick andMike Palmer whocome in every Thursday. Max andMike,theyre part of the team too, they know the

horses, they help Ash and the other ladsand the kids arent jealous when they comein, they all get on and theyre learningtogether.

I taught Antonia to ride when she wasyounger, so it was like my own childssuccess when she won at Hereford. Ivebeen friends with her father Graham sinceIve been in Newmarket. He works with menow and gets as stressed about it as I do,hes that older pair of eyes that I need inthe yard when Im away. I trust him andthe kids look up to him.Wed struggle tohave this team without the pre-trainershowever, as they keep the work levelconstant. Ive a lad starting with meshortly, hes leaving a good job to come tome and hell have rides. I think thats whythey come to me because they know Ill letthem race ride if theyre good enough.

Last minute riding instructions for Antonia Peck at Hereford

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The Jockey Club Training Grounds inNewmarket are excellent, but it can still getbusy with the volume of horses, how do youcope?

The facilities here in Newmarket are great.This side of town is very quiet, especially ifyou pick the right times. First lot is busierout here, but then after that its ok. Werelucky as we back on to the gallops, theaccess makes it so easy and we can be outso quickly. When we were at Exning itused to take us all day to do four lots,because of walking there and walking back,which of course is great for them, but as abusiness model for me this is better. Itsdifferent with the Arabians as they go offfor a canter and go out and about, but withthe pre-trainers I can nearly have two lotsdone in an hour and theyre doing enough.

How do you find training the two differentbreeds?I think the Arabians slot in quite well withthe pre-trainers. A lot of my clients dontwant me to do a massive amount withthem, so they do routine exercise together,theyll canter, though obviously they dontwork together.

We broke most of the Arabians here,including some of Sheikh Hamdans whichwent to Phil (Collington). We havent beenactively looking at the sales, I go throughthe overseas form with Rob sometimes andhave been a bit more involved with thatside of things this year. We learnt a lot withthose Russian horses last season, the formis not so strong. I think they have quite ahard life over there and its a long trip forthem to get to the UK too.

Ashton Elliot shares a joke with the rest of the Owen team as they leaveWarren Hill Gallops to cross town, back to their base on the Hamilton Road


With Max Kendrick after Zaahy'swin at Hereford

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You had overseas runners last season andYeskan Du Cayrou was entered in Belgiumtoday, though ran instead in the ARO Cup, aremore trips abroad likely?

Wewould definitely run abroad again, wewent to Belgium last year and they ranreally well, the two that went out there, wewere just a bit unlucky with the jockeys. Ithink the HH Sheikha Fatima series is agreat idea though, the prize money is goodand its a great experience for the jockeystoo.

You're currently joint leader in the AROTrainers Championship, how are you findingyour second season?

I loved Chelmsford, it was great, theyrelovely people there too. There was a greatcrowd, its a good catchment area, therewas always a good crowd when we used to

go pointing. We took our horses for acanter round at the track about two weeksbefore we raced and everyone there wasreally helpful, asking about the Arabianracing. I like Hereford as well, I know its along way away, but its a great course and Ithink it was in great nick too, it might havebeen a bit holey on the outside from wherethe pointers had been, but youre notriding there. I ran two horses there thathad had problems and they came backfine, I wouldnt have run them if I thoughtthere was a risk.

The atmosphere definitely seems better atthe races this year. Weve had two goodmeetings and although obviously wevehad more winners, it does feel muchfriendlier this season. Im competitive andlike to win, but were having fun too andits great to give the kids an opportunity toride, we have a really good young teamhere and were looking forward to the restof the season.

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Helping Peck unsaddle after winningat Hereford


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James Gillick is a painter of remarkablevirtuosity, with a devotion tocraftsmanship. Since he was young he hasbeen aiming to achieve permanence andluminosity. To quote his admirer, Directorof the National Gallery, London, GabrieleFinaldi, such infinite care belongs to avenerable tradition.

James is obsessed with the making of hispieces, writes Gerry Farrell of Sladmore,handcrafting all the materials in hisstudio, from oil paints, waxes and glues, tothe varnishes, canvases and stretchers. Hedeliberately uses a limited palette, havingprepared the oils from the purestpigments.

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This exhibition of his new horse paintings atSladmore Contemporary (with JonathanCooper Gallery, Chelsea) will express thearistocratic aloofness of the thoroughbred,the power of the polo pony, the sheereffervescence of the Arabian.

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JAMES GILLICKSladmore Contemporary Gallery, Mayfair, London, 7-28 June


SWEDEN SCORES AGAIN

The HH Sheikha Fatima Bint MubarakLadies World Championship IFAHRsixth leg was run in Toulouse and waswon by Swedens Yasmin Nilsson onLaft Nethar, trained by Thomas Fourcyfor Al Shaqab.

It was the supporting race to theSheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al NahyanCup (Prix De Carthage Hannibal) Gr2PA, which was also the first leg of thethree-race European Triple Crown inthe Festivals Sheikh Zayed Cup Seriesand was won by HH Sheikh Hamdan'sfour year old homebred Muraaqib.

In the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint MubarakLadies World Championship IFAHRrace, the winner also deprivedMuraaqibs trainer Francois Rohaut amemorable Festival double.

The 22-year-old Nilsson, who works asa checkout girl in a Swedishsupermarket, was jubilant after postingher 12th career win in just over a 100starts. This is simply great to win andnow I will be participating in the LadiesChampionship finale in November inAbu Dhabi, she said.

Yasmin Nilsson on Laft Nethar forges ahead in Toulouse

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HH SHEIKHA FATIMA BINT MUBARAKLADIES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

(IFAHR) 2016 SERIESToulouse & Casablanca


The Ladies race Award Ceremony - Toulouse

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Valentin, winner of the Sheikh ZayedCup in Berlin in 2015 and ridden bythe experienced Italian ElisabettaMarcialis finished third ahead of lastyears winner Shen under SolangeGourdain.

This was the second win for Sweden asJhannah Stolt won the first leg inOman in January. Great Britain wasrepresented by Becky Smith whofinished

The race was attended by the UAEambassador to France HE MaadhadHareb Meghair Al Khyeli, whopresented the prizes and trophies tothe winners along with Ms LaraSawaya, Executive Director of the HHSheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al NahyanGlobal Arabian Horse Flat RacingFestival, Chairperson of theInternational Federation of Horse

Racing Academies (IFHRA),Chairperson of Ladies & ApprenticeRacing Committees in the InternationalFederation of Arabian Horse RacingAuthorities (IFAHR), Adnan Sultan AlNuaime, Director general of AbuDhabi Equestrian Club and otherFrench racing officials.

France has a long and outstandinghistory of Purebred Arabian horsesand the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin ZayedAl Nahyan Global Arabian Horse FlatRacing Festival has a strong presencein this country. These races furtherstrengthen the strong ties between theUAE and France, the UAE envoy AlKhyeli said.

Ms Sawaya said: It has been a greatstart to this years Sheikh Zayed BinSultan Al Nahyan European TripleCrown race here in Toulouse. We


congratulate HH Sheikh Hamdan onthe success of Muraaqib and we hopethe horse will take part in theremaining two legs.

Todays winner in the HH SheikhaFatima Bint Mubarak Ladies WorldChampionship IFAHR raceis a shopping assistant in Sweden andher success reflects the opportunitiesthis race series provides to ladyjockeys around the world. All this isthanks to HH Sheikh Mansoor binZayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy PrimeMinister and Minister of PresidentialAffairs and HH Sheikh Fatima BintMubarak, Her Highness SheikhaFatima Bint Mubarak, Chairwoman ofthe General Women's Union, SupremePresident of the Family DevelopmentFoundation (FDF) and Head of theSupreme Council for Motherhood andChildhood and Mother of the Nation,

she said.

GRARD GREAT SUCCESS

It was another French triumph in theHH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed AlNahyan Global Arabian Horse FlatRacing Festivals HH Sheikha FatimaBint Mubarak Ladies WorldChampionship (IFAHR) race held at theCasablanca-Anfa Racecourse inMorocco on 6 May.

In a powerful finish, Ingrid Grard onCharmsper won the 1900-metrecontest with local favourite MoroccanBouchra Marmoul on MaysanMaamora battling for second place.Further behind in third and fourthwere Australias professional LindaMeech on Djourman BS and OmaniAzher Al Wardi on Cherguyrespectively.

Ingrid Grard celebrates crossing the line on Charmsper in Casablanca

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Casablanca Award Ceremony

It was a second successive win by aFrench lady jockey after Frenchprofessional Justin Mercier steeredYakout Al Boraq home in the 2015running of the Ladies Championship race.

After winning by over three lengths, Grardsaid she was delighted with her success.It was a tough race and we had to betactically correct. Fortunately my horseshowed a lot of pace when it matteredmost and finished very well, said Grard.

This is such a great race series and I amexcited that I will be in the starting line-upfor the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint MubarakLadies World Championship (IFAHR)finale in Abu Dhabi in November, saidthe winner who has been a regularparticipant in the series.

HE Suhail Mattar Al Ketbi, UAEAmbassador to the Kingdom of Morocco,

Adnan Sultan Al Nuaimi, ADEC DirectorGeneral, Musallam Al Amri, Chief of AlJazeera Stables and Ms Lara Sawaya,Executive Director of the HH SheikhMansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan GlobalArabian Horse Flat Racing Festival,Chairperson of the InternationalFederation of Horse Racing Academies(IFHRA), Chairperson of Ladies &Apprentice Racing Committees in theInternational Federation of Arabian HorseRacing Authorities (IFAHR) among othersdistributed the trophies to the winners ofthe race which carried a prize fund ofEuros 30,000.

This is such a great event and I thank HisHighness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed AlNahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister andMinister of Presidential Affairs and HerHighness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak,Mother of the UAE, Chairperson of theGeneral Women's Union, Supreme


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Chairperson of the Family DevelopmentFoundation and Chairwoman of theSupreme Council for Motherhood andChildhood for bring this event toMorocco, said HE Suhail Mattar Al Ketbi.

Ms Lara Sawaya said: Once again thegreat contest on the tracks by the ladyjockeys shows the improvement in theirracing skills and we are happy that the HHSheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak LadiesWorld Championship (IFAHR) race seriesis providing them with a platform toshowcase their skills.

After this race we will all be workingtowards the World Arabian Horse RacingConference which will be staged in thehistoric Italian capital city of Rome, shesaid.

The HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed AlNahyan Global Arabian Horse FlatRacing Festival is sustained by the AbuDhabi Tourism and Culture Authorityand coordinated by Abu Dhabi SportsCouncil, with National Feed and FlourProduction and Marketing Co. LLC asAssociate Partner, IPIC as StrategicPartner, The National Archives as theofficial partner and Emirates airline asthe official carriers, in cooperation withEmirates Racing Authority, IFAHR,Emirates Arabian Horse Society,Ministry of Foreign Affairs, GeneralAuthority of Youth and Sports Welfarewith and sponsored by Ayadii LLC,

Global United Veterinary Services LLC,Bloom, Petromal, Rise General TradingCo. LLC, Hayatna, Wathba Stallions,Abu Dhabi Falconers Club, EmiratesFalconers Club, Mohamed Bin ZayedFalconry and Desert PhysiognomySchool, Abu Dhabi National ExhibitionCentre (ADNEC), Al Awani GeneralEnterprises, Kabale, Omeir Travels, DrNader Saab Switzerland , LaboratoriesFadia Karam Cosmetics, YAS Channel,Viola Communications, Racing Post,Paris Turf, Al Wathba Centre, the UAE'sGeneral Women's Union, The SupremeCouncil for Motherhood andChildhood, the HH Sheikha Fatima BintMubarak Ladies Sports Academy, AbuDhabi International Hunting andEquestrian Exhibition 2016, Abu DhabiEquestrian Club, Eastern MangrovesSuites-Abu Dhabi by Jannah, AnantaraEastern Mangroves Spa and Resort.

Pictures & original report provided by theHH Sheikh Mansoor Festival


Noble Athlete and Charlie Price

For 2016, there will be a seven daytransfer window after Taunton on 22May until Midnight on Sunday 29,where two horses in each team can besubstituted. The new horses must haveraced at least once (in any season), butthey can be of any age.

Entries must be received by email [email protected] late transfers will be accepted.

The team of seven horses, must stillinclude a minimum of two four yearolds, no unraced horses (as of 29 May)and two overseas trained horses arepermitted. The horses must beselected from the ARO list ofregistered runners which can be foundvia the ARO website.

Points willl be scored in all AROdomestic races from April 17 toSeptember 25, as follows:

10 points win5 points second3 points third

Bonus points: 2 for a Group win and 1for a Premier Handicap will also beawarded.

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

This season the winner will receive anexclusive set of Shadwell luggage.

comprising of large and cabin size

Leading equine points scorer so far isDelyth Thomas's Noble Athlete, on 20points, the next closest, Aghasaan, on12, scored bonus points for her Group3 win in the ARO Cup.

The leading teams will be published innext months edition of The ArabainRacehorse.

SHADWELLSUPER7

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CHELMSFORD17-04-2016

DIAR supporting UK Arabian RacingStakes3+ 7f Polytrack1. ALHAADER (FR) 4 b c Madjani (FR) -Ester Du Paon (FR)T: James OwenO: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al MaktoumB: SNC Shadwell FranceJ: Will Pettis

2. EMIRAATY (FR) 5 gr g Al Saoudi (FR)- Horkidee (FR)3. MUNBAHER (FR 5 ch g Madjani (FR) -Maiziane (FR)Dist: 0.5, hd

Al Jakbar (0-55) Handicap Stakes4+ 1m2f Polytrack1. CALLYMAY (GB) 6 b m Dahess (GB)- Raada (GB)T: Delyth ThomasO: Delyth ThomasB: Paul BeardJ: Simon Walker

2. VINDETTA (GB) 7 gr m NivadourCardonne (FR) - Viny De Passerat (FR)3. SENOR DUBLCHECK (GB) 10 gr gBengali D'Abret (FR) - Mais (FR)Dist: 2.5, 6

Dubai International Arabian Races2016 Stakes4+ 1m Polytrack1. JALDI KARO (GB) 5 b g Jehol DeCardonne (FR) - Merwah (GB)T: Georgina WardO: The Harvey Wallbagers ClubB: John ElliotJ: Simon Walker

2. RADAMES (FR) 8 b g Kerbella (FR) -Mlaika (FR)3. BAUME DE BREUIL (FR) 5 ch cMonsieur Al Maury (FR) - Jamaa DeBreuil (FR)Dist: 2.5, 6

DIAR supporting UK Arabian RacingStakes3+ 7f Polytrack1. YEKSAN DU CAYROU (FR) 4 b cNjewman (FR) - Yesmina Du Cayrou(FR)T: James OwenO: RS EquineB: Caumon & BaldyJ: Simon Walker

2. AURORA FORTA (AE) 5 b m AbuAlemarat (FR) - Bay Brulee (US)3. KORK MHF (US) 5 ch g Kaolino (FR) -Sonoma Dew (US)Dist: 9, 1.53. MUNBAHER (FR 5 ch g Madjani (FR) -Maiziane (FR)Dist: 0.5, hd

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Madjani (0-85) Handicap Stakes3+ 1m2f Polytrack1. AWZAAN (FR) 45b c Al Saoudi (FR) -Ester Du Paon (FR)T: James OwenO: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al MaktoumB: SNC Shadwell FranceJ: Max Kendrick

2. MAGHAZI (GB) 10 gr g Chndaka (FR)- Nirva de Cardonne (FR)3. ZAYIN ZODIAC (GB) 5 b h Dahess(GB) - CS Comete (GB)Dist: 1,1.5

No Risk Al Maury (0-70) HandicapStakes4+ 1m Polytrack1. NOBLE ATHLETE (GB) 14 b gDorwan Du Cayrou (FR) - Noble Dame(FR)T: Delyth ThomasO: Delyth ThomasB: Dormanie De PompadourJ: Charlie Price

2. SYNERGY (GB) 5 b m Jiyush (FR) -Sing Me A Song (FR)3. GELLIWEN (GB) 9 b m Phariz (GB) -Gelma Du Volnay (GB)Dist: 3,5

TOULOUSE,France22-04-2016

HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak(IFAHR) Lady Jockey WorldChampionship (RACE 6)4+ PA 7f Turf1. LAFT NETHAR (QA) 4 gr g Majd AlArab (GB) - Nevada De Cardonne (FR)T: Thomas FourcyO: Al ShaqabJ: Yasmin Nilsson (SWE)

2. VALENTIN3. SHEN

HEREFORD07-05-2016 Good to Firm

Wathba Stud Farm Cup MaidenStakes3+ 6f1. ZAAHY(GB) 4 b c Madjani (FR) -Ranya Du Croate (FR)T: James OwenO: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al MaktoumB: ShadwellJ: Max Kendrick

2. MUNBAHER (FR) 5 ch g Madjani (FR)- Maiziane (FR)3. HESAMIAH ATHBAH (FR) 3 b f Munjiz(FR) - Karouj (FR)Dist: 0.5, 7


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Wathba Stallions (0-75) HandicapStakes4+ 7f1. KIRAA (FR) 12 ch m Akbar(FR) -Kheira(FR)T: Delyth ThomasO: Delyth ThomasB: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al MaktoumJ: Charlie Price

2. SPIRITED GAME (GB) 7 gr m VertOlive (FR) - Keen Game (GB)3. SYRAH GRIS (GB) 10 gr gKhoutoubia(FR) - Akara De Syrah (FR)Dist: shd, hd

Wathba Stallions Restricted MaidenStakes3+ 1m1f1. HAU KOLA (GB) 4 b c Madjani (FR) -Merwah (GB)T: Philip CollingtonO: John Elliot & Paul BeardB: John ElliotJ: Stephen Harrison

2. NICSAR DIAMOND JUBILEE(GB) 4ch g Madjani (FR) - Jumah (GB)3. LA SAMMADAR (GB) 9 b m Sambist(RU) - Phyllidia (GB)

Dist: 7,11

Wathba Stallions (0-95) HandicapStakes3+ 7f1. ALCEA ROSEA (FR) 7 gr mKhoutoubia(FR) - CV Tulee (US)T: John WilsonO: John WIlson

B: Jenny OwenJ: Joanna Mason

2. MAGHAZI (GB) 10 gr g Chndaka (FR)- Nirva de Cardonne (FR)3. EMIRAATY (FR) 5 gr g Al Saoudi (FR)- Horkidee (FR)Dist: 1,2Wathba Stallions (0-65) HandicapStakes4+ 1m1f1. NOBLE ATHLETE (GB) 14 b gDorwan Du Cayrou (FR) - Noble Dame(FR)T: Delyth ThomasO: Delyth ThomasB: Dormanie De PompadourJ: Charlie Price

2. PARMA T (NL) 8 ch m Nougatin(FR) -Porta T (NL)3. SHAAMA (OM) 5 gr m Nizam (GB) -Laila (AE)Dist: 1.25,4

Wathba Stallions (0-45) HandicapStakes4+ 7f1. KAYCLAIRE (GB) 5 b m Dahess (GB)- Kiraa (FR)T: Delyth ThomasO: Delyth ThomasB: Paul BeardJ: Simon Walker

2. JUST THE TICKET(GB) 5 b m Jiyush(FR) - On The Wing (GB)2. SAMAURING ZAYIN (GB) 11 b m TheWiking (US) - Jumah (GB)Dist: 2, dh

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CASABLANCAMOROCCO06-05-2016

HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak(IFAHR) Lady Jockey WorldChampionship (RACE 7)4+ PA 1900m Dirt1. CHARMSPERJ: Ingrid Grard (FR)

2. MAYSAN MAAMORA3. DJOURMAN BS

Dist: - 3,

NEWBURY,UK14-05-2016

ARO CupGroup 3 PA 15,0004+ 1m Good, Good to Soft1. AGHSAAN (GB) 5 ch m Al Jakbar(FR) - Ester Du Paon (FR)T: Philip ColingtonO: HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al MaktoumB: SNC Shadwell FranceJ: Tadgh O'Shea

2. KAO KAT MHF (US) 7 ch g Kaolino

(FR) - Nirva de Cardonne (FR)3. RADAMES (FR) 8 b g Kerbella (FR) -Mlaika (FR)Dist: 1.25, 2.5

DEAUVILLE,FRANCE15-05-2016

Qatar Coupe D'Europe des ChevauxArabesGroup 1 PA4yo+ 2000m Good

1. AL MOURTAJEZ (FR) 6 gr hDahess (GB) - Arwa (FR)T: Thomas FourcyO: Al ShaqabB: H. Mousli, Mlle N. Mousli, F. Al ElweetJ: Julien Auge

2. SIR BANI YAS (FR) 6 gr h Amer (AE) -Nassem El Baher (AE)3. PRADA T (NL) 5 b m Djendel (FR) -Pascha Z (NL)Dist: 5,12



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Zayin Zodiac (GB) and Stefania Gandola

The Arabian Racehorse sponsored the BestTurned Out Award at the ARO Cup atNewbury on Al Shaqab Lockinge Day thismonth.The winner was Paul Simmons' Zayin Stud'sZayin Zodiac, a five year old son of Dahessout of CS Comete. He is a half brother tostablemate Zayin Zachillles (by Kaolino).Last season he won on his debut over 7f onthe Polytrack at Wolverhampton, and thenwon a 0-75 handicap over a mile at Windsoron easy ground in August.

Trained by Peter Hammersley, he is lookedafter and led up by Stefania Gandola,Champion ARO lady rider in 2014 and thewinner of the HH Sheikha Fatima bintMubarak Darley Award for Lady Jockeys inthe same season.In the ARO Cup he put up an improvedperformance to finish fourth, much to thedelight of his connections.

T H E A R A B I A N R A C E H O R S EBEST TURNED OUT AWARDS

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Debbie Burt - Equine Creative MediaPhotographs from ARO 2015 Season, plus Doha, Poland, Deauville,

Saint-Cloud, Longchamp and Abu Dhabi can be viewed and purchased at:www.equinecreativemedia.smugmug.com

WORLD ARABIAN HORSE RACINGCONFERENCE 2016Full report and pictures from the 7thAnnual Conference in Rome, Italy

EMIRATES RACE DAYFull report and pictures from thethree races at Capanelle in Italy held

as part of the World Conference.TAUNTON, DONCASTER &HEREFORDReport and pictures from the thirdand fourth ARO meetings, plus thefirst premier handicap fromDoncasterLYNN ASHBYInterview with multiple Awardwinning US trainer (held over fromlast month).

T H E A R A B I A N R A C E H O R S EIssue 15 - online - June 2016

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