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Zoffany’s Sakheer Impresses With TDN Rising Star Display

KHK Racing's once-raced 2-year-old colt Sakheer (Ire) (Zoffany {Ire}–Shortmile Lady {Ire}, by Arcano {Ire}), who shaped with a deal of promise when posting a debut second going six furlongs at Windsor last month, was a class above his rivals in Thursday's Auction Finance EBF Novice S. over the same trip at Haydock and attained 'TDN Rising Star' status with a mightily impressive display of raw power. Swiftly into stride for an early advantage, the 1-2 favourite was untroubled from halfway and extended clear in hand to easily rout Acai (Ire) (Kodi Bear {Ire}) by six lengths. The Roger Varian trainee is engaged in Newbury's Sept. 17 G2 Mill Reef S. and the G1 Middle Park S. at Newmarket one week later.

“He ran a great race first time out, he picked up and finished well clear of the third,” commented winning rider David Egan. “We wanted him to have a nice debut, he learnt a lot and came from behind. I expected him to take a step forward and, from halfway, I knew he was a class above the rest. It's been a great job by everyone at home to get him here and to get his win. To do it like that was impressive and the feel he gave me was even more impressive. I don't think I've had an easier race, in any sort of race, since I've been riding. He has a big price tag, he's got some big entries coming up and there is a lot more in the tank. Horses like this make our jobs easier, he's a classy individual and very exciting.”

Sakheer, who was the highest-priced lot when knocked down for €550,000 at this year's Arqana Breeze-Up sale, is the fifth of seven foals and third scorer out of a half-sister to G3 Prix de Meautry winner Indian Maiden (Ire) (Indian Ridge {Ire}), herself the dam of G3 World Trophy victrix Maid In India (Ire) (Bated Breath {GB}) and the dual stakes-winning G3 Prix de Ris-Orangis runner-up Love Spirit (GB) (Elusive City). The February-foaled bay is a half-brother to multiple Group-winning GI Beverly D. S. third Lemista (Ire) (Raven's Pass), a yearling colt by Exceed And Excel (Aus) and a weanling filly by Sea The Stars (Ire).

 

3rd-Haydock, £10,000, Nov, 9-1, 2yo, c/g, 6fT, 1:11.20, g/f.
SAKHEER (IRE), c, 2, by Zoffany (Ire)
1st Dam: Shortmile Lady (Ire), by Arcano (Ire)
2nd Dam: Jinsiyah, by Housebuster
3rd Dam: Minifah, by Nureyev
(80,000gns Wlg '20 TATFOA; $65,000 RNA Ylg '21 KEESEP; €550,000 2yo '22 ARQMAY). O-KHK Racing Ltd; B-Drumlin Bloodstock (IRE); T-Roger Varian. Lifetime Record: 2-1-1-0, $9,337. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree.

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Prize-Money Boost For Haras de Bouquetot Criterium Arqana

The Haras de Bouquetot-Criterium Arqana has had its purse increased to €300,000 from €280,000 thanks to the 303 colts and fillies entered at the latest entry stage. The 1600-metre race is part of the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe weekend, and will be held on Oct. 1, the day before the Arc. Prize-money will be distributed down to eighth place as follows:

  • 1st place: €150,000
  • 2nd place: €78,000
  • 3rd place: €42,000
  • 4th place: €18,000
  • From 5th to 8th place: €3,000

Declarations will take place on Sept. 29 at a cost of €500 per horse, and there will be a free forfeit stage with France Galop on Tuesday, Sept. 27.

Arqana President Eric Hoyeau said, “The Criterium has been a very popular format since its inception and this year's strong entries are testament to that. We are delighted to be able to increase the overall prize-money to €300,000. We look forward to meeting again at ParisLongchamp next October and to expanding this feature from 2023 with the launch of the Arqana Series.”

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Holy Roman Emperor’s Jadoomi Notches Goodwood Triumph

Coming back off an extended sabbatical, 2020's G1 Criterium International third Jadoomi (Fr) (Holy Roman Emperor {Ire}–South Sister {GB}, by Sakhee) registered a stakes breakthrough in last month's Listed Prix du Pays d'Auge at Clairefontaine when turning up for just his second outing in almost two years and continued on a rapid upward trajectory with victory in Saturday's G2 William Hill Celebration Mile at Goodwood. The 10-3 chance recovered from an early stumble and shadowed the pace in second for the most part. Scrubbed along to reduce arrears approaching the quarter-mile marker, he was unable to subdue stablemate Finest Sound (Ire) (Exceed And Excel {Aus}) until late in the day and kept on relentlessly under continued rousting to deny that tenacious rival by a neck in the dying strides.

“Both of them ran a huge race, I'm absolutely delighted and couldn't be happier,” said trainer Ed Crisford. “Jadoomi loved that ground and just outstayed them at the very end. We've got races like the [G2] Prix Dollar on Arc weekend and he is also in the [G2] Boomerang S. at Leopardstown, so I think we'll just see how he is and go from there. He likes this softer ground, so I think we'll follow the rain.”

Jadoomi becomes the 53rd pattern-race winner for his sire (by Danehill) and the first for South Sister (GB) (Sakhee), herself a winning full-sister to G1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains hero Tin Horse (Ire). He is kin to a 2-year-old colt by Gleneagles (Ire), a yearling filly by Shalaa (Ire) and a weanling colt by Invincible Spirit (Ire). His second dam, G3 Prix d'Aumale victrix Joyeuse Entree (GB) (Kendor {Fr}), also produced Listed Criterium de l'Ouest winner Becomes You (GB) (Lomitas {GB}) and the dam of four-time Group winner Rubaiyat (Ger) (Areion {Ger}) and Listed Prix Amandine victrix Rose Flower (Ger) (Dabirsim {Fr}). South Sister's half-sister Fancy Intense (GB) (Peintre Celebre) is the dam of Listed Rochestown S. victor True Blue Moon (Ire) (Holy Roman Emperor {Ire}). Joyeuse Entree is the leading performer for Cape Of Good Hope (Fr) (Crystal Glitters), herself kin to Listed Grand Prix de Nantes third Miss Bresil (Fr) (Bellypha {Ire}). Descendants of the latter include G3 Prix de Flore winner Miss Salvador (Fr) (Smadoun {Fr}).

Saturday, Goodwood, Britain
WILLIAM HILL CELEBRATION MILE S.-G2, £125,000, Goodwood, 8-27, 3yo/up, 8fT, 1:40.86, g/s.
1–JADOOMI (FR), 132, g, 4, by Holy Roman Emperor (Ire)
1st Dam: South Sister (GB), by Sakhee
2nd Dam: Joyeuse Entree (GB), by Kendor (Fr)
3rd Dam: Cape Of Good Hope (Fr), by Crystal Glitters
1ST GROUP WIN. (€75,000 Ylg '19 AROYRG). O-Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum; B-Elevage de Moratalla, Alban Chevalier du Fau & Pierre-Hugues Henry (FR); T-Simon & Ed Crisford; J-William Buick. £70,888. Lifetime Record: SW & G1SP-Fr, 8-4-0-4, $311,780. Werk Nick Rating: A++. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree.
2–Finest Sound (Ire), 132, g, 5, Exceed And Excel (Aus)–Amplifier (GB), by Dubawi (Ire). O/B-Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum (IRE); T-Simon & Ed Crisford. £26,875.
3–Escobar (Ire), 132, g, 8, Famous Name (GB)–Saying Grace (Ire), by Brief Truce. (€105,000 Wlg '14 GOFNOV; €280,000 Ylg '15 GOFORB; 100,000gns 3yo '17 TATAHI). O-Withernsea Thoroughbred Ltd; B-Peter Evans (IRE); T-David O'Meara. £13,450.
Margins: NK, 2HF, HF. Odds: 3.33, 7.00, 5.50.
Also Ran: Mutasaabeq (GB), Stormy Antarctic (GB). Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree.

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Catalogue Unveiled For Arqana August Online Sale

The inaugural Arqana Online August Sale catalogue is now online. Consisting of Flat and National Hunt horses-in-training and a mare and filly out of training, the sale is set to begin at 3 p.m. and conclude at 5 p.m. French time on Aug. 26. Heading the catalogue is lot 1, the 95-rated 4-year-old Tornadic (GB) (Toronado {Ire}), who has won three times this season. He is joined by German Group 3 winner Sahib's Joy (Ger) (Soldier Hollow {GB}) (lot 2). Jean-Claude Rouget will offer the dual winner Viatore (Ire) (Siyouni {Fr}) and seven-furlong victress Sudaf (War Front) as lots 3 and 4, respectively. Broodmare prospect Bellport (Ire) (Bated Breath {GB}), from the family of German Group 1 winners Borgia (Ger) (Acatenango {Ger}) andBoreal (Ger) (Java Gold), is lot 6.

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