ARABIAN
RACE HORSES TO FOLLOW 2005
BY PAUL SIMMONS
As the 2005
racing season is about to begin I thought I would preview some
of the
potential stars and possible winners of
the season to come. As the race plan has been revised with
the new “banded races” to enable all levels to
have a fairer chance of gaining a winner and also the new “try
before you by scheme” means that people can sample racing
at a lower costs before committing themselves and their horses
for the whole season. After conducting some research I can
reveal the following possible leading but unexposed equine
athletes of 2005:
CS KHAN:
Gr gelding b. 2001 by Khairouan x Cikada (Klarnet)
By Khairouan – High class race horse winner of many Grade
1 races and also the Desert Storm twice. Sire of winners – Deolali,
Makhai and Sarrafina.
Cikada – unraced but Champion Race Broodmare from 2002-2004 – Dam
of Group 2 winner CS Al Wahed (by Bengali D’Albret), Listed
Newmarket winner CS Comete (by Bengali D’Albret), Deira
Stakes winner CS Clarion (by Chndaka) and International Sprint
winner Carrack (by Galeon).
Beautifully bred from a top racing family and yard and one to
watch in the maidens.
Trainer = Tony Brunton
Owner = Michael Brunton – Clarendon Stud
Breeder = Michael Brunton – Clarendon Stud
HEAVENS OPEN:
Bay filly b. 2001 by Saker x Phartiz Maneon (Galeon)
By Saker – predominantly Crabbet / Old English bloodlines,
useful race horse who won and was placed at Grade 1 level – sire
of Perle D’Azur (dual winner), Spyros (twice placed).
Pharitz Maneon – won several good races at up to a mile
and was considered by trainer Georgie Moore to be the best she
has trained – Dam of: Kaspa (by Kasadi) won Premier Handicap
at Bath and placed 2nd in Group 3 at Brighton.
Beautiful looking, substantial filly from an outstanding family
and sure to make an impact.
Trainer = Tony Brunton
Owner = Mrs. M Calvert – Harwood Arabian Stud
Breeder = Mrs. M Calvert – Harwood Arabian Stud
MOOGALI:
Bay filly b. 2001 by Bengali D’Albret x GAS Pepelka
(Pepel)
By Bengali D’Albret won the European Triple Crown twice
and possibly the best racehorse of the modern era. Champion sire
and Group sire in 2004.
Dam – GAS Pepelka – unraced dam of Mack The Knife
(by Makzan) won maiden at Stratford and then won competitive
Premier Handicap at Chepstow.
Impeccable pedigree and highly regarded – could be a very
useful horse this season and one to watch.
Trainer = Jackie Hutchings
Owner = Jackie Hutchings – Mellway Arabians
Breeder = Miss. S Wilsher
DANJANI:
Bay colt b. 2001 by Tidjani x Russian Dancer (Dantist)
By Tidjani – High class race horse and leading sire of
racehorses and sire of 2004 Derby winner Makfoul Du Brueil.
Dam – unraced by leading Russian Stayer Dantist.
Struggled in juvenile company last year but still managed to
be placed 3rd in a Group 2 on Dubai Day but he impressed immensely
when up in trip to 1 M 2 F when storming clear in the International
Maiden Stakes at Newmarket. A possible for leading honours and
has matured over the winter.
Trainer = Tony Brunton
Owner = James Kippen
Breeder = James Kippen
ARSENE RUPIN:
Bay colt b. 2001 by Dormane x Djelsomina
By Dormane – Champion juvenile racehorse and leading Group
sire in UK in 2002-2003 – sire of sires.
Djelsomina – high class French broodmare.
Won his maiden in a dead heat at Southwell before finding the
mile at Newmarket in the Group 1 a little short. Sure to feature
in the top class races this season and with top trainer.
Trainer = Georgina Ward
Owner = The Day In Toulouse Partnership
KIZHI:
Gr filly b. 2001 by Khairouan x Sucha (Charmer)
By Desert Storm winner and sire of winners Khairouan.
Dam – Sucha won three and placed four times – from
the same dam line as Dubai Stakes winner Carabineer.
Well bred and had two educational runs last year and is sure
to have learnt from the experience.
Trainer = Miss L Allan
Owner = Miss L Cross
Breeder = Mrs. E Harrington
SHUDEER:
Gr mare b. 2000 by Vadeer x Hussi
By Vadeer – High class multiple winner in UAE & UK
and sire of Breeders Cup winner Simooma and multiple winner Ecliptic
Dam – won AHS Marathon – Dam of Sanji (by Shomran) – multiple
Sprint winner rated over 100.
Only ran once last year but showed a lot of promise and sure
to be sharper this season and can follow in her brothers footsteps.
Trainer = Mr. S Shefras
Owner = Mr. S Shefras
Breeder = Mr. S Shefras
MUSHAMMER:
Gr stallion b. 1999 by Passem Lotois x Kawzah Tiki (Flaming Streak)
By French Derby winner Passem Lotois – sire of classy sprinter
Balquees.
Dam – won three inc. a Stakes race in USA and placed three
times including Stakes races.
Well bred stallion and bought out of Ascot Arabian Racehorse
Sale in 2003, not seen last year but highly regarded by canny
trainer who thinks he could be something special.
Trainer = Miss C J Legg
Owner = Mr. E J Legg
Breeder = H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin R Al Maktoum
SING ME A SONG:
Ch mare b. 1999 by Tidjani x Sinka (Nimroz)
By leading racehorse and sire of racehorses Tidjani.
Dam – Sinka – unraced daughter of the legendary Stihia – Dam
of: Russian Classic winner and Champion Stayer Sambist and Classic
winner Artist.
Blue blooded mare bought in the Ascot Arabian Racehorse Sale
in 2004 and sure to have been well prepared by talented trainer
who enjoyed a great season last year.
Trainer = Miss. S Davison
Owner = Mr. Davison
CS MALIK:
Ch colt b. 2002 by Makzan x Ciarosa (Ciato)
By High class multiple winner in USA, UK and UAE inc. Group 1
Zaabeel Stakes Makzan – sire of 2004 leading purebred CS
Patriarch.
Dam – Ciarosa – placed several times – Dam
of: Group 1 Hatta Stakes winner CS Camellia (by Bengali D’Albret)
and Group placed and UAE winner CS Kadoza.
A huge well built colt from a Group 1 winning dam line, should
be able to hold his own in juvenile events this season.
Trainer = Tony Brunton
Owner = Michael Brunton – Clarendon Stud
Breeder = Michael Brunton – Clarendon Stud