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Sheikh Mohamed’s Rajeh races to his first Group 1 win

Sheikh Mohamed’s Rajeh races to his first Group 1 win

September 30, 2017 | 12:27 AM
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalifa al-Thani leads in Rajeh after Francois-Xavier Bertras rode the colt to victory in Qatar Arabian Trophy des Poulains (Gr1 PA) at Saint-Cloud yesterday. (Below) Sheikh Mohamed (left) receives the trophy after Rajehu2019s victory. PICTURES: Juhaim
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalifa al-Thani’s Rajeh continued hisunbeaten run when the colt raced to his first Group 1 PA success,winning the Qatar Arabian Trophy des Poulains (Gr1 PA) at Saint-Cloudyesterday.After waiting amongst his rivals, he came out of the field in the middleof the home straight under jockey Francois-Xavier Bertras and gave nochance to Rodess du Loup and Goumoh, respectively second and third,winning by three lengths.“We know he is a good horse and he is even more impressive whenmaturing. He is getting better race after race. He does not have anyissues; he is easy and nice to train. We are even happier to win itsince his breeder and owner His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalifaal-Thani is here,” trainer Francois Rohaut said.The colt stays unbeaten after this race since he had had already won his two first races including a Gr3 PA.
September 30, 2017 | 12:27 AM