Just a few days before the major showdown between his illustrious sons, Al Mourtajez is once again in the spotlight thanks to JOE STAR. A dual Group 1-PA placed performer, he has just won the Group 1-PA Alanudd Classic over 2,200 metres at Abu Dhabi with real class. This elegant Haras de Castelnerac-bred had in fact made his first steps under the care of his co-breeder Thomas Fourcy and had defeated Al Ghadeer in July 2022 at La Teste-de-Buch on debut, handing the star his

SAGANO (3yo c.) recorded a second consecutive victory when successful at Chantilly. The son of WOODED was trained by Francis-Henri Graffard and continued his upward progression. SAGANO was bred by T. de La Héronnière.

L'ALTA ROCCA provided ARMOR with his first three-year-old winner when successful in the Prix de la Vallée de l’Ubaye at Cagnes-sur-Mer on January 27. The colt scored for owner Mr A. de Lanfranchi and trainer C. Escuder. From the sire’s first crop of three-year-olds, L’ALTA ROCCA was bred by Haras de Saint Vincent. ARMOR is represented this season by his first three-year-olds in 2026.

Our stallion AL MOURTAJEZ continues to rack up victories, courtesy this time to his four-year-old daughter PICADILLY LADY. Facing a strong field of 13 runners, the James Owen-trained filly prevailed over the 2,000 meters on the dirt track at Janadriah, Saudi Arabia, to claim the JCSA-sponsored race. Congratulations to all connections! Al Mourtajez pictured at Haras de Thouars by Zuzanna Lupa Photography

Our Haras de Thouars-based stallion MISTER GINOUX has recorded his third winner since the start of the season. His four-year-old daughter, SATWAT ALHEZAM, defeated a field of 20 to land the 1 400-meter Arabian Fillies maiden race at Al Janadriah, Saudi Arabia on January, 15. Mister Ginoux photographié au Haras de Thouars par Pauline Boulc'h Mascaret

All eyes were on him, and AL GHADEER maintained his status as a true champion under our colours in his final appearance in France, winning the Prix Haras de Gelos on January 13 in Pau. Settled at the rear of the field at the start, AL GHADEER swept past his rivals in just a few strides and never had to extend himself under Christophe Soumillon to record an easy victory on his seasonal reappearance, with his ears pricked forward. Warmly applauded on his return to the parade ri

Our stallion MISTER GINOUX recorded a double of winners within two days at Al Janadriah, Saudi Arabia. It all started on January 8 with his three-year-old daughter AFDAL MASAH, who defeated a field of 18 runners to win the Arabian Fillies Maiden over 1,200 meters. The following day, his four-year-old daughter RU'A ATHBAH followed suit, leading all the way to victory in the Arabian Horses Maiden, also over 1,200 meters. Congratulations to all connections! Mister Ginoux pict

Our three-year-old homebred Dhariya secured her third consecutive victory yesterday when claiming the 1 600-meter Purebred Arabian Oaks (Class 1) at Al Rayyan. Entrusted to Jean de Mieulle, she crossed the final post under the ride of Faleh Bughenaim. She is a daughter of Al Mouwaffak out of Ajdabya, hersel dam of our Group 3 winner homebred Almajdah. Dhariya when crossing the finish line first

AMJAAD landed the Group 3-PA Qatar Purebred Arabian Derby for 3-year-olds this evening, run over 1,600-meter at Al Rayyan. Placed at Group 1 level in her most recent French appearance and consistently successful at Group level, our filly secured the second victory of her career and her first at the highest level. Trained by her long-time handler Thomas Fourcy, she was partnered by Faleh Bughenaim to cross the final post. Aged three-year-old, she is a daughter of Azadi and th

Wooded, Haras de Boquetot Two two-year-old colts by WOODED filled the first two places in Thursday’s Prix du Boulevard des Pyrénées, run over 2,000m on the Pau all-weather. Victory went to TEXAS WOOD , a son of WOODED and TEXALILA (SUNDAY BREAK), who recorded the second win of his career. He carried the colours of Sophie Midy, ridden by Jean-Bernard Eyquem, for trainer Jean-Claude Rouget and breeder SCEA des Prairies. Runner-up honours went to LE LEGIONNAIRE , also by WOODE

Zelzal, Haras de Bouquetot Two runners by ZELZAL were on the mark on Friday on the all-weather track at Lyon-La Soie. In the fifth race on the card, AGNESI , a two-year-old filly by ZELZAL out of AMELIA MAY ( DANSILI) , opened her account at her third career start. Ridden by Coralie Pacaut, she landed the Prix de la Minardière in the colours of Aurelius Racing, in partnership with her trainer Tim Donworth, and was bred by Stuart McPhee. Later on, ZENBATI , a three-year-old