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Muhaarar’s Marhaba Ya Sanafi Makes Winning Return at Saint-Cloud

Jaber Abdullah's Marhaba Ya Sanafi (Ire) (Muhaarar {GB}–Danega {GB}, by Galileo {Ire}) was scoreless in four starts since annexing May's G1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains and regained the winning thread in this seasonal return. Last term's G1 Prix du Jockey Club placegetter settled third along the fence through halfway, but slipped one spot rounding the home turn. Coming under pressure approaching the quarter-mile marker, he went second entering the final furlong and was ridden out to deny long-time leader Topgear (Fr) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) by 1 1/4 lengths nearing the line.

“I am happy, very happy,” said winning trainer Andreas Schutz. “I am happy for the horse, happy for the owner and happy for the jockey. It looks like a mile is his best trip and it was the owner who suggested bringing him back to a mile, so it was a good decision. I was very happy with his run in the Jockey Club, but it looked like the distance was too much for him. He's entered in the [Apr. 1 G3] Prix Edmond Blanc [over this course and distance] and then we'll have to see. I would like to see him back in Group 1 company at some stage this season, but there's no fixed plan yet.”

Marhaba Ya Sanafi, half to a yearling colt by Hello Youmzain (Fr), is the fourth of six foals and one of two scorers produced by an unraced half-sister to G2 Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial and G3 Ballysax S. placegetter Fergus McIver (Ire) (Sadler's Wells). The March-foaled bay's G3 Noblesse S.-winning second dam Danelissima (Ire) (Danehill) is out of the dual stakes-winning Zavaleta (Ire) (Kahyasi {Ire}), herself a daughter of stakes-winning matriarch La Meilleure (Ire) (Lord Gayle). Descendants of Zavaleta include G1 Dewhurst S.-winning sire Intense Focus (Giant's Causeway) and G1 Moyglare Stud S. heroine Skitter Scatter (Scat Daddy).

Thursday, Saint-Cloud, France
PRIX ALTIPAN-Listed, €52,000, Saint-Cloud, 3-7, 4yo/up, 8fT, 1:49.68, vhy.
1–MARHABA YA SANAFI (IRE), 126, c, 4, Muhaarar (GB)–Danega (GB), by Galileo (Ire). O-Jaber Abdullah; B-Rabbah Bloodstock Ltd (IRE); T-Andreas Schutz; J-Mickael Barzalona. €26,000. Lifetime Record: G1SW-Fr, 10-4-1-1, €624,160.
2–Topgear (Fr), 126, h, 5, Wootton Bassett (GB)–Miss Lech, by Giant's Causeway. (€200,000 Ylg '20 ARQSEP). O-Hisaaki Saito; B-Snig Elevage (FR); T-Christopher Head. €10,400.
3–American Flag (Fr), 126, c, 4, Wootton Bassett (GB)–Tres Americanqueen (Fr), by American Post (GB). (€102,000 Ylg '21 ARQAUG). O-Malcolm Parrish; B-Chevotel de la Hauquerie (FR); T-Yann Barberot. €7,800.
Margins: 1 1/4, 2, SHD. Odds: 2.80, 1.70, 2.40.
Also Ran: Half Half (Fr), Russipant Fal (Mor), Arcandi (Ger), Breizh Eagle (Fr). Scratched: Anthorus (Fr). Video, sponsored by FanDuel TV.

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Unbeaten Presenting Mare Credrojava Tops Tattersalls Online Sale

Unbeaten jumper Credrojava (Ire) (Presenting {GB}) (lot 33) topped Thursday's Tattersalls Online Sale when selling to Tobar Farm for 48,000gns.

Sold out of training by Harry Fry, Credrojava hails from a strong National Hunt family that includes Our Vic (Ire), Seigemaster (Ire) and more. After winning a Ballinaboola point-to-point for Sean Doyle, Credrojava was knocked down to bloodstock agent Kevin Ross for £80,000 at the Tattersalls Cheltenham February Sale in 2022. She proved an able performer for Fry, winning a bumper and twice over hurdles, with the latest of those successes coming in a Listed novice at Taunton.

One of the more interesting lots offered on Thursday was the former Gordon Elliott-trained Escaria Ten (Fr) (Maresca Sorrento {Fr}) (lot 14), who was sold with an entry to the cross-country chase at Cheltenham. Escaria Ten had been based with French-based handler Patrice Quiton this season and was knocked down to agent Gerry Hogan and trainer Martin Keighley on behalf of an owner of Keighley's for 30,000gns.

Meanwhile, the Ralph Beckett-trained Not Afraid (GB) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}) (lot 24) sold to Federico Barberini for the same amount. All told, there were 29 lots sold for a combined 240,700gns at an average of 8,300gns and a median of 4,000gns.

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First Mares Scanned In Foal To The National Stud’s Mutasaabeq

The first mares covered by the National Stud's Mutasaabeq (GB) have been scanned in foal. The triple Group 2-winning son of Invincible Spirit (Ire) boasts a stellar pedigree and the first mare scanned in foal to him is two-time winner Krona (GB) Sea The Moon (Ger).

“We are delighted with the quality of mares that Mutasaabeq is covering, his physique, sireline and depth of pedigree really underline the value he provides for breeders,” said The National Stud's head of bloodstock, Joe Bradley.

“His book includes stakes winners such as Chain of Daisies (GB) (Rail Link {GB}) and sisters to stakes winners as well as proven mares, so he will have every chance to make an impact with his first crop of foals.”

Mutasaabeq's performances on the track peaked at a Timeform rating of 122. His tenacity and front-running style was at its most eye-catching at Newmarket, where he won three Group 2s over a mile.

Another sire with his first mares in foal is multiple group winner Lusail (Ire), who has his first three mares covered pronounced pregnant, Al Shaqab announced on Thursday. Stakes winner and dual Group 3-placed Baileys Showgirl (Fr) (Sepoy {Aus}), War Story (Fr) (Sunday Break {Jpn}), and Evertogether (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}) are all carrying to the G2 Gimcrack S. hero.

Other mares already covered in his book include Asanda (Ire) (Lilbourne Lad {Ire}), out of a half-sister to Group 1 Classic winner Cockney Rebel (Ire) (Val Royal {Fr}); Texanne (Fr) (Sunday Break {Jpn}), a full-sister to top-level winner Never On Sunday (Fr) (Sunday Break {Jpn}); Shalfah (Fr) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}), a daughter of a Classic and Group 1 performer; Shaloisi (Fr) (Air Chief Marshall {Ire}) a sister to Group 1 winner Aristia (Ire) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}); and Sans Appel (Fr) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}) and Kenzahope (Fr) (Kendargent {Fr}), who are both sisters to Group 1 horses.

Lusail, who was twice Group 1-placed and also a winner of the G2 July S., stands at Haras de Bouquetot for €6,000 in France this year.

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James Ross To Join HKJC

Australian Turf Club (ATC) Head Of Racing and Wagering James Ross will shortly take up a leading role with the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) after eight years at the ATC. He announced his resignation on Thursday and will finish his tenure with the ATC after this year's Autumn carnival.

“James has been instrumental in ATC remaining at the forefront of racing in Australia,” CEO Matt Galanos told Racing NSW. “He has ensured ATC has continued to forge a reputation as an industry leader through the delivery of a world-class racing product and development of both racing and training surfaces. James has led a team which has also greatly improved the ownership experience, industry and wagering initiatives along with significant growth in international participation across Autumn and Spring carnivals. We thank James for his outstanding service and it is measure of not only his talent but also the standing of Sydney racing that the Hong Kong Jockey Club has offered him such a role.”

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