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Qatar Tribune
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Al Wasmiyah Racing's Laffan stays unbeaten with Gr.2 (PA) win at La Teste
Tribune News Network La Teste (France) Al Wasmiyah Racing's homebred Laffan (Af Al Buraq) confirmed his exciting potential with a composed and professional performance to win the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC)-sponsored Gr.2 (PA) Qatar Coupe de France des Chevaux Arabes at La Teste, France, on Monday. Ahmed AmanAlla Al Sheebani, Director of QREC Support Services Department, presented the trophies to the winners of the Gr.2 (PA) contest for three-year-olds over 1600 metres. The Purebred Arabian colt is trained by François Rohaut and was ridden on the occasion by Jean-Bernard Eyquem. The race brought together a field of seven runners and marked just the second career start for Laffan, who, under Eyquem as well, had made a successful debut last month over the same trip at Bordeaux. Stepping straight into Group company, the son of Af Al Buraq remained unbeaten with another polished display. The early pace was not particularly strong, with Mansour de Faust (Mister Ginoux) taking up the lead and Ghazan Du Soleil (Gazwan) tracking in second. Favourite Laffan was caught three wide without cover, but travelled well despite his position. Eyquem kept him relaxed throughout and began to move closer as they approached the final turn. Once balanced at the top of the straight, Laffan moved up smoothly to take the lead. He responded gamely when asked and maintained a narrow advantage to the line, holding off fast-finishing rivals. Amjaad (Azadi), owned by Al Shaqab Racing, trained by Thomas Fourcy and ridden by Mme Margot Romary, came flying late to take second, beaten only a head. Motus De l'Aigle (Mister Ginoux), representing Khalifa bin Sheail Al Kuwari, trained by Mme Jf. Bernard and partnered by Valentin Seguy, also finished strongly to claim a very close third in a thrilling finish, just a short head further behind. Once again, the top three placings went to Qatari-owned runners—mirroring the result less than 24 hours earlier in the QREC-sponsored Gr1 P/A Qatar Purebred Arabian 4YO Derby at Chantilly. Bred by Al Wasmiyah Racing, Laffan is out of Ajaayib (Mahabb), a winner over 1650 metres at three and 1500 metres at four. Ajaayib is a half-sister to Moshrif (Dahess), a dual Gr.1 (PA) winner over 2000 metres at three and 2200 metres at four, and to Muraaqib (Munjiz), a five-time Gr.1 (PA) winner over 2000 metres at three, four and five, and over 1600 metres at six.
Qatar Tribune
21-05-2025
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- Qatar Tribune
Intisar De Monlau strikes in QREC-sponsored Qatar Prix de L'Elevage for new connections
Tribune News Network Doha Intisar De Monlau (Al Mamun Monlau) made a winning debut in the colours of Wathnan Racing with a determined performance in the Gr.2 (PA) Qatar Prix de l'Élevage at Toulouse on Wednesday. The four-year-old Purebred Arabian filly is trained by Mme Jean-François Bernard and was ridden by Jean-Bernard Eyquem. This was her first start for new connections, having been purchased following her last outing. Already a proven performer at this level, Intisar De Monlau added a third Gr.2 (PA) win to her record, confirming her position among the top older fillies (PA) in training. After a good start, Intisar De Monlau travelled in second behind the early leader Etehad Al Shahania (Af Al Buraq). The pace was not particularly strong, but the field seemed content with their positions down the back straight. Entering the final bend, Eyquem asked his filly to move up, and she quickly joined and passed the leader before entering the home straight. Intisar De Monlau showed toughness in the closing stages, staying on strongly and holding off late challengers to win by one length. Hajmah (Al Mourtajez) finished well to take second while Normal Al Maury (Azadi) stayed on for third. Bred by Robert Bourdette and Succ. Marie-Ange Bourdette, Intisar De Monlau is out of Leila De Monlau (Nizam), a daughter of Amina De Monlau (Monsieur Al Maury). Leila is a half-sister to Africa De Monlau (Af Al Buraq), winner of the Gr.2 (PA) French Arabian Breeders' Challenge – Pouliches over 2000 metres at three.
