Qatar Arabian World Cup: Youngster Hoggar de l’Ardus dominates
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The four-year-old colt Hoggar de l’Ardus got the better of his elders when storming to success in the Qatar Arabian World Cup, the best race in the world for pure-bred Arabians. Owned by Sheikha Reem Al Thani got the better of his stablemate Lady Princess. Last year winner, Tayf, finished third and will now head off to stud. The first three home are all trained in Royan-La Palmyre by Thomas Fourcy, one of the world top trainers of Arabians and this was his fifth win in the race! The favourite Ebraz, finished fourth and suffered a lot of interference in the home straight.
REACTION FROM CONNECTIONS
Mickaël Barzalona (jockey of Hoggar de l’Ardus, 1st)
“He was very easy to ride and tried his best. I followed Olivier Peslier around, as he knows these races so well. He accelerated very well when I asked him.”
Thomas Fourcy (the trainer of 1st, 2nd and 3rd)
“It is very hard work for the Arabs in that ground. Lady Princess found the final 50 metres very hard work but I am extremely happy with her second place. Hoggar de l’Ardus had the perfect run around the inside. I received him quite late on and he just keeps progressing. He was very good at Chantilly, and I knew that the ground wouldn’t be a problem. He has got better with every race. There is a chance that he could go to Doha this winter and go for the Emir’s Sword, and then Dubaï maybe. We will have a chat with his owners first. Even at 9, Tayf gave his all and ran well.”