21-05-2025
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.
