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Badel rides Amico Mio to smashing victory
Badel rides Amico Mio to smashing victory
| QREC general manager Sami Jassim al-Boenaion (third from right) is seen with the winners of the Khor Al Adaid Cup at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club yesterday |
Yousef Bentaher trained Amico Mio finally came good with a smashing victory in the Khor Al Adaid Cup, the main event of the 36th day’s races at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club yesterday. Amico Mio had finished second to Joshua Tree in the International Cup and later was a close second to Lancelot in the Emir’s Trophy in March.Joshua Tree hit the front as the 13-horse field was dispatched from the gates. French jockey David Badel preferred to wait with Amico Mio but was on the haunches of the front runner. Joshua Tree came into the straight with a slender lead but was soon overhauled by Amico Mio who came with a ground devouring run on the outside. Once assuming command, the Yousef trainee stretched away in fine style to win by three lengths. Al Naif Stud general manager Rashid al-Malki was elated with the performance of Amico Mio. “This was a brilliant performance by Amico Mio. We always knew that he had the potential to be the best Thoroughbred in Qatar and he has proved that beyond doubt today. He ran spome great races earlier but was unlucky to finish second in the earlier two classics,” Rashid told the Gulf Times.
| Trainer Yousef Bentaher and Al Naif Stud general manager Rashid al-Malki lead in Amico Mio (David Badel astride) after a victorious outing in the Khor Al Adaid Cup at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club yesterday |
Amico Mio will now be campaigned in the European circuit. “We will take him to race in France and we are confident that he will win some races there.” Rashid added.Jockey Badel was of the opinion that Amico Mio is the best Thoroughbred in Qatar. “He ran a brilliant race today. I feel he is the best Thoroughbred to have races here in Qatar.”The trainer and jockey combination of Jassim al-Ghazali and Yanis Auoabed hogged the day’s limelight with a treble. Maseratti, Samhan and Al Muthanna provided the duo with the treble. Trainer Ghazali had one more winner for the day when Gerald Avranche rode Sharid to an exciting victory in the local Thoroughbred Handicap. Jockey Gerald Avranche continued his fine run on the saddle with yet another double. Avranche rode Granary and Sharid to hard fought victories. Results: 1st race: Danger (Yousef al-Hajri) 1, Thumal Al Naif 2, Jabar 3, Hader 4. Won by: 1 ¾, Nk, 2 ½. Time: 1:18.77. Trained by: George Mikhalides. Owned by: Sheikha Rowdha bint Mishal bin Hamad al-Thani 2nd race: Maseratti (Yanis Auoabed) 1, Mutamarris 2, Kinetic 3, Tanall Al Naif 4. Won by: 2, 2 ½, 9. Time: 1:47.33. Trained by: Mohammed Yaqoot. Owned by: Al Saad Stud3rd race: Samhan (Yanis Auoabed) 1, Asad Al Shajaa 2, Al Muzdahir 3, Gannas Al Jazeera 4. Won by: ½, 1, ½. Time: 1:06.38. Trained by: Jassim al-Ghazali. Owned by: Essa Mohammed al-Sulaiti4th race: Granary (Gerard Avranche) 1, Alhaweja 2, Talkhees 3, Perfect Friend 4. Won by: ¾, 2, Nk. Time: 58.39. Trained by: Jassim al-Ghazali. Owned by: Ahmed Fawaz Ahmed al-Attiyah.5th race: Sharid (Gerard Avranche) 1, Battal 2, Monita Al Nefos 3, Nawaf Al Naif 4. Won by: ¾, 2 ½, ¾. Time: 1:00.96. Trained by: Jassim al-Ghazali. Owned by: Mishal bin Ali al-Attiya.6th race: Barq Al Naif (Marvin Suerland) 1, Gayth 2, Kassab El Sahraa 3, Jusoor 4. Won by: Nk, Shd, ½. Time: 1:04.19. Trained by: Ibrahim al-Malki. Owned by: Hassan Ali Abdulmalik7th race: Al Muthanna (Yanis Auoabed) 1, Gojeri 2, Dixie Music 3, Logos Astra 4. Won by: 1 ¼, ½, Nk. Time: 1:23.26. Trained by: Jassim al-Ghazali. Owned by: Shaheen Ghanin Shaheen al-Ghanim8th race: Amico Mio (David Badel) 1, Dubawi King 2, Logic Way 3, Joshua Tree 4. Won by: 3, Nk, Hd. Time: 2:29.27. Trained by: Yousef Bentaher. Owned by: Sheikh Nasser bin Abdullah bin Nasser al-Thani