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APRIL 2, 2008:
ROYAL JABAR remained undefeated in 2008 with his dazzling victory in the 1st race at Hipodromo de San Isidro going 1,200 meters over the dirt track.

The 3-year-old son of ALJABR showed good speed and he established a clear lead after the first 400 meters. He galloped along strongly and was never challenged nor asked to run. His rider sat chilly all the way to the wire as the gray colt proved to be the easiest of eight length winner.

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ROYAL JABAR races for Haras Loma Linda and he is trained by Daniel R. Cima. He is out of the Fred Astaire mare, Royal. His connections are hoping to point him towards the G1 Carlos Pelligrini in December.

February 1, 2008:
ROYAL JABAR, the son of ALJABR, impressively broke his maiden by eleven lengths in the 6th race at San Isidro going 1,600 meters over the turf course!

The gray colt galloped along in hand just behind the two leaders for the first 1,000 meters. A hole opened for him along the rail at the top of the stretch and when he was asked to go, he unleashed a burst of speed and had the lead within a few strides. His rider asked him to open up with no more urging than sitting lower in the saddle and ROYAL JABAR found yet another gear. He opened up by an even larger margin was looking for competition as he cruised home unchalleged.

ROYAL JABAR is the third foal from the stakes-placed Fred Astaire mare, Royal Bloomer. Bred by Evergreen Farm, he races for Haras Loma Linda and he is trained by D. R. Cima.

January 10, 2007:
WILDWOOD PEEKABOO, the daughter of ALJABR, broke her maiden going six furlongs in the nightcap at Hawthorne Race Course.

WILDWOOD PEEKABOO kept the pacesetter honest till the top of the stretch, when the gray filly came calling for the lead. Taking over, she dug in over the good going and held off the closers to win by a length and one-half.

Racing J. R. G. Racing LLC, she is trained by Thomas Tomillo. Bred in Illinois by William Stiritz, she is out of the winning Warning (GB) mare, Curiously (GB).

December 1, 2007:
SIERRA CAT, the 3-year-old son of ALJABR, won the top allowance on the card at Woodbine Race Course in frontrunning style!

Thirteen runners lined up for the mile and one-sixteenth over the polytrack carded as 8th race, all chasing the $69,100 purse. SIERRA CAT, under jockey Emile Ramsammey broke sharply from post eight and he assumed a relax, one length lead through the first half-mile. Asked for more around the turn, he scooted away and opened a two and one-half length. Challenged midstretch, he kept on finding and was still nearly two lengths best at the finish.

SIERRA CAT has earned $116,656 for owner/trainer Audre Cappuccitti. Bred in Kentucky by Frank Dunham, he is out of the Diesis (GB) mare, Kedves Julia.

October 20, 2007:
AL BASHA RALLIES FROM LAST TO FIRST IN MOHAWK H.! 
Courtesy of NYRA
by Jenny Kellner

As more than two inches of rain was dousing Belmont Park Friday afternoon and evening, Angel Penna, Jr. was certain the New York Showcase turf races would be moved to the main track. But when he walked the course Saturday morning, the trainer was pleasantly surprised.

“It was not bad,” said Penna. “Not bad at all.”

And although the Penna-trained AL BASHA had only competed on firm ground, the “not bad” (officially: soft) going proved to be no obstacle for the 3-year-old son of ALJABR, who rallied from last to win the 29th running of the $150,000 Mohawk Handicap for New York-breds by a half-length over Spurred.

“I was betting my life that the race would have come off the turf yesterday,” said Penna, who trains AL BASHA for Bembridge Farms. “This is a very good horse.”

Outrun early as Red Zipper towed the field of nine through moderate fractions of 25.95, 51.81 and 1:17:43, AL BASHA made a four wide move on the turn and then took off through the stretch, hitting the wire in 1:53.73 for the mile and an eighth.

“I was trying to follow the 10-horse [Spurred] because it looked like he had a lot of horse,” said winning jockey Rafael Bejarano. “The pace was slow, but my horse was pretty comfortable. He really kicked on strongly and I think he will be even better next year. This might make up for his tough loss last time out.”

The victory was the fourth in nine races for AL BASHA, who in his previous start was a very close second to Dave in his first stakes, the Ashley T. Cole Handicap for state-breds. A nose and a neck away from five straight wins, he returned $15.60 for a $2 win bet and earned $90,000.

“He doesn’t get the respect he deserves,” said Penna, who said he was surprised at the 6-1 odds. “The longer he goes, the better he is. I think he will be much better at a mile and a quarter. I’ll probably give him a little break and bring him back in Florida.”

Gimme Credit was another length and three-quarters back in third and was followed under the wire by Red Zipper, Dave, Banrock, Bestowed, Pa Pa Da, and favored Juror. Pays to Dream was scratched.

October 7, 2007:
UNDEFEATED ALJABR COLT DOMINATES OLDER HORSES IN GROUP THREE!
AL KADIR, the 3-year-old son of ALJABR, remained unbeaten with his dominant victory over older horses in the Group 3, Clásico Asociación de Propietarios de Caballos de Carrera del Perú going 2,200 meters (approximately a mile and three-eighths) over the main dirt track at Hipódromo de Monterrico in Peru.

AL KADIR was favored to take his record to six-for-six and he did not disappoint. Proving to be at or near the top of the handicap division, he was nearly seven lengths clear of the second place finisher, the top mare in the country Sza Sza Gabor (PER) and more than eighteen lengths back to the third place finisher.

AL KADIR races for Stud Soribel and he is trained by Alfonso Arias. Bred in Kentucky by Stonerside Stables, he is out of the Strodes Creek mare, Goodas I Look.

October 5, 2007:
TAJDEEF, the 2-year-old homebred son of ALJABR, had a troubled trip and yet he was less than a length away from victory in the Group 1, Shadwell Middle Park Stakes going six furlongs over the course rated good at Newmarket.

TAJDEEF was held up early and found trouble as he was closing in the final furlong. He stayed on well to miss the win by a half-length and a neck.

September 24, 2007:
DRAWN, the 4-year-old son of ALJABR, came home to an easy win in the 5th race at Kentucky Downs going one mile over the firm turf.

A winner at Turfway Park on September 8 over the Polytrack, DRAWN was away keenly, but he responded when asked to rate and settle midpack for the first half. He closed through the stretch, split horses going up the hill and went on under a hands and heels ride to win by three and one-quarter lengths.

DRAWN races for Paul Edwards and he is trained by William Hamilton. Bred in Kentucky by Louis Wright, he is the first foal from the winning Holy Bull mare, Minbar.

September 20, 2007:
Courtesy of Sporting Life

Richard Hills registered a 54-1 double with two fine front-running performances at Yarmouth, highlighted by AAJEL's victory in the £20,000 Halls Group 'Victory Vase' Handicap.

Both of his wins came in the colours of retained owner Hamdan Al Maktoum for trainer Marcus Tregoning, with AAJEL taking the feature race on the final day of the Eastern festival.

The jockey sent the grey son of ALJABR to the front soon after the off in the mile-and-six-furlong event and the 15-2 chance kept up the gallop for a brave half-length success from 2-1 favourite Irish Quest.

Hills said: "He is a big horse and he needs to be bowling along.

"I had to be positive on him as he does nothing quickly and just keeps galloping - he will stay forever."

The double was initiated as Tayarat (11-2), who failed to enjoy the rub of the green at Lingfield last month, avoided traffic problems out in front to cosily land the attheraces.com Free Video Nursery.

September 16, 2007:
AL BASHA, the 3-year-old son of ALJABR, got nosed out at the wire and had to settle for second in the $112,800 Ashley T. Cole Handicap going a mile and one-eighth over the firm inner turf course at Belmont Park.

AL BASHA was rated well off the pace early and he began to close around the final turn. He made a four wide move coming into the stretch and closed strongly to just get nipped for the win. He has won or placed in six of his eight career starts and he has earned $130,660.

September 12, 2007;
ELAALA, the daughter of ALJABR overcame some tight quarters at the top of the straight to win the 3:25 at Uttoxeter, a two mile hurdle over the good to firm going.

ELAALA, was kept in touch with the pacesetter over a course of seven hurdles, She was in tight around the bend after the fifth hurdle, but she found room, took the last two cleanly and drove away to win by a length and one-half.

ELAALA is campaigned by Moorland Racing and she is trained by J.T. Stimpson. Bred by Shadwell Farm LLC, she is out of the Nureyev mare, Nufuth.

ALJABR YEARLINGS AT KEENELAND SEPTEMBER

ALJABR has three yearlings consigned to the 2007 Keeneland September Yearling Sale taking place September 10 through September 25 in Lexington.

COLTS: HIP 4887, HIP 5403            FILLY:  HIP 5017

September 9, 2007:
WOLLEMI PINE, the 3-year-old son of ALJABR, came with a solid stretch run win the 10th race at Woodbine Race Course, a $64,400 allowance going seven furlongs over the firm turf course.

WOLLEMI PINE rated kindly at the back of the pack through the opening quarter and made a little ground to the half. He launched his bid with a four-wide move coming off the turn, taking over at the eighth pole and drawing away to win by two lengths.

The gray gelding races for the partnership of Kinghaven Farm, Harvey Clarke and Greg Thompson and he is trained by Ian Black. Bred in Kentucky by Greg Thompson, he is the first foal from the Pine Bluff mare, Toogie Pine.

September 8, 2007:
DRAWN was wide the entire trip, but he still proved best in the 5th race at Turfway Park going a mile and one-sixteenth over the Polytrack.

DRAWN broke from the outside post in the field of seven and he was forced three wide into the first turn and down the backstretch. Circling the field around the final turn, five horses lined up and he was pushed out into the middle of the track for the stretch run. Even though he lost so much ground, he was right there. He gained the lead passing the eighth pole and went on to a three-quarters of a length victory.

DRAWN was bred in Kentucky by Louise Wright and he was produced by the Holy Bull mare, Minbar. He races for Paul Edwards and he is trained by William Hamilton.

August 31, 2007:
Two Winners Today for ALJABR!

ARENA'S DREAM, the 3-year-old son of ALJABR, gamely broke his maiden in the 3:35 at Hamilton going nine furlongs, thirty-six yards over the course rated good to firm.

The gray gelding races close to the pace for the first seven furlongs. He took the lead, was challenged and headed, but he dug back in, regained the lead and won by a neck.

ARENA'S DREAM races for George Fahey and he is trained by R. A. Fahey. Bred in Kentucky by Lavin Bloodstock and Indian Creek, she is out of the Night Shift  mare, Witching Well.

ECHOING RIDGE was the second winner on the day for ALJABR. The 4-year-old gelding scored a frontrunning victory in the 6th race at Mountaineer Park going five furlongs over the fast main track.

ECHOING RIDGE broke sharply from the inside post and went straight to the front. Challenged until deep stretch, he disposed of his rival and went on to win by one and one-half lengths.

ECHOING RIDGE races for R. Legacy Racing Inc. and he is trained by Lonnie Stokes. Bred in Kentucky by the partnership of Dalex Investments LLC and Shadwell Farm, he is the third foal from the winning Pentelicus mare, Echotelicus.

August 27, 2007:
MUSAALEM, the son of ALJABR out of a full sister to Shadwell stallion KAYRAWAN, broke his maiden first time out in the 16:55 at Warwick going seven furlongs.

MUSAALEM was on the bridle from the break and despite racing greenly on the turn, he settled down and went on to win by a length and three-quarters.

MUSAALEM is a Shadewell homebred and he is trained by William Haggis. His dam is the Mr. Prospector mare, Atyab.

August 24, 2007:
YOU GOT ME ROCKING scored a frontrunning victory in the 9th race at Ellis Park, a maiden special weight going a mile and one-sixteenth over the firm turf course.

The 3-year-old son of ALJABR was second out of the gate, but quickly went to the lead while out in the four path. Pressured until the top of the stretch, he put away his pace rival, opened up and held back the closers to win by a half-length.

YOU GOT ME ROCKING races for Travis, Burr, et al and he is trained by Garry Simms. Bred in Kentucky by Rosemont Farm LLC, he is the third foal from the winning Deputy Minister mare, Rightfromthestart.

August 17, 2007:
AL BASHA, the 3-year-old son of ALJABR, overcame an eventful trip to win the 1st race at Saratoga Race Course, a nine furlong allowance over the firm turf course.

AL BASHA did not contest the early pace and he found himself between horses going into the first turn. Midway through, things got tight and jockey Cornelio Velasquez had to check the gray colt hard on two occasions. Despite losing ground and position, he settled into stride down the backstretch and was ready to challenge the leaders around the final turn. Four-wide at the top of the stretch, he collared the leaders inside the sixteenth pole and drew away to win by a length and one-half.

AL BASHA races for Bembride Farm and he is trained by Angel Penna, Jr. Bred in New York by Patricia Staskowski Purdy, he is out of the winning Spectacular Bid mare, Spectacular Crystal. He has won or placed in five of his seven starts and he has earned $108,100.

August 11, 2007:
JIBAJABA, the 3-year-old son of ALJABR, found the firm going at Redcar to his liking and he responded with his maiden victory going nine furlongs.

JIBJABA tucked in behind the leaders and tracked them for the first seven furlongs. He was produced for his run two furlongs from home and took the lead a furlong out. He was challenged late but he dug in a would not let them past, winning by a neck.

JIBJABA races for J. H. Tattersall and he is trained by R. A. Fahey. Bred in Kentucky by Karen West, he is the second foal from the winning Woodman mare, Mary's Joy.

August 5, 2007:
TAJDEEF, the 2-year-old son of ALJABR, opened his career with dazzling victory in the 1:10 at Newbury, a six furlong maiden over the good to firm going that is a benchmark race for juveniles every season.

TAJDEEF raced close up for the first four furlongs. The strongly made colt moved to the lead a furlong and a half from home and exploded with a closing kick that carried him to an impressive five length score.

"He's been doing everything right at home and has a nice temperament," said winning trainer Barry Hills told the Racing Post. "He's certainly above average and it was a good time. We'll see how he is when we get him home but I would look to go seven furlongs next time. He could go down the Acomb/Champagne Stakes route or alternatively head for either the Mill Reef or the Middle Park."

TAJDEEF is a Shadwell homebred. He is out of the graded stakes-placed Mujtahid mare, Tabheej (IRE).

July 24, 2007:
ARTFUL JABBER, the son of ALJABR, took the field wire-to wire to break his maiden going a mile and seventy yards over the fast track at Fairmount Park.

ARTFUL JABBER was quickly out of the gate and he settled into an uncontested two and one-half lead. He galloped along and when they tried to get close going into the final turn, he lengthened his stride and his lead. He coasted home through the stretch to win by nearly seven lengths.

ARTFUL JABBER races for William Stiritz and he is trained by Terry Gestes. Produced by the Tasso mare, Marilyn's Melody, he was bred in Kentucky by Robert L. Losey and Shadwell Farm.

June 23, 2007:
ALGEBRA DOS, the 3-year-old daughter of ALJABR, broke her maiden going six and one-half furlongs at Hipódromo Camarero in Puerto Rico.

ALGEBRA DOS races for Ordep Racing and she is trained by Ramon Morales. Bred in Kentucky in Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Hudon, shie is out of the stakes winning Noble Peer (NZ) mare, Twilight Zone (NZ).

June 1, 2007

ALJABR has been on fire this past week with AL BASHA (04 c, o/o Spectacularcrystal, by Spectacular Bid) becoming his sire's fifth winner in seven days when he notched a very nice allowance on the inner turf at Belmont Park. Going 1 1/8 miles, the sophomore broke slowly and was immediately bumped by a rival. He recovered at the back of the field before rallying four wide on the turn. He swept past the field and won going away, crossing the wire 3 3/4 lengths the best as the favorite. A graduate of the 2004 Keeneland November sale, AL BASHA had broken his maiden in similar fashion as a 2-year-old last year at Saratoga. Bred in New York by Patricia Staskowski Purdy, he races for Bembridge Farm and is trained by Angel J. Penna Jr.

May 31, 2007

MUTUAL FRIEND (04 c, o/o Dubai Visit, by Quiet American) impressed in breaking his maiden in a handicap over the all-weather track at Lingfield in Great Britain. Going 1 1/4 miles, the son of ALJABR was held up in midfield for much of the contest before getting through for a 1 1/2 length triumph. The Racing Post said, "MUTUAL FRIEND looked well worth a try over this trip on his handicap debut, and that thought was fully justified when the lightly-raced colt found a nice turn of foot to nip up the rail inside the distance, and get off the mark. He was going away at the line and obviously stays this trip well. He is open to further improvement." The U.S.-bred campaigns as a homebred for Gainsborough Farm LLC and is trained by E. A. L. Dunlop.

May 30, 2007

OKSI (04 f, o/o Miss Sara Toga, by Strodes Creek) became the milestone 40th winner for her young sire ALJABR with a maiden victory at Philadelphia Park. OKSI won with flair, taking on older fillies and mares in a one mile and 70 yard turf maiden. She closed from the very back of the field and according to Equibase, "made an eye-catching run around foes on the final turn, took the lead, and won with speed to spare." Her win margin was 5 3/4 lengths. Bred in Kentucky, OKSI races as a homebred for Henrietta K. Alexander. She is trained by Guadalupe Preciado.

May 28, 2007

Making quick work of his conditions while coming off a maiden special weight victory last month, TOM ARCHDEACON (04 c, o/o The Song Is You, by Seattle Song) stepped right into -- and won -- at the stakes level. The $48,450 Awad S. was contested at one mile on the turf at Arlington Park and drew 11 entrants. None of it daunted the son of ALJABR. He raced closer to the back of the field than the front before getting through on the inside. TOM ARCHDEACON found his way all the way to the front at the top of the streth and quickly opened up a daylight lead. He held off a closer, holding sway to cross the wire three-quarters of a length the best. Bred in Ohio by George A. Smith, Dr. W. E. Johnston, and J. W. Berry, TOM ARCHDEACON races for George A. Smith and John Royer. The second of two stakes winners in just over two weeks for ALJABR, the Awad winner is trained by Austin Smith.

May 26, 2007

ECHOING RIDGE (03 c, o/o Echotelicus, by Pentelicus) went to the post as the favorite in a six furlong event at Mountaineer Park and didn't disappoint. He took his time getting settled over the sloppy track and traveled patiently, still waiting for room to get through at the quarter pole. The son of ALJABR surged through on the rail when a spot opened and he got up late to tally a neck victory. Bred in Kentucky by Dalex Investments LLC and Shadwell Farm, ECHOING RIDGE is owned by Robert D. Bone and Joey and Wendy Platts. A graduate of the 2004 Keeneland September yearling sale, he is trained by Wayne McDonnell.

May 12, 2007

Just two months ago, MUNADDAM (02 c, o/o Etizaaz, by Diesis (GB)) was in Dubai taking down handicap races and placing in the listed $175,000 Land Rover Al Quoz Sprint. Today he made a splash in the stakes ranks in England as well, winning the listed Betfredpoker Spring Trophy S. at Haydock. The Racing Post said, "MUNADDAM, who did so well in Dubai earlier in the year, was always going well close to the pace and, quickening up a furlong out, never looked in any danger. He had the run of the race, but he is an improved performer who is effective at six and seven furlongs and is going the right way. He could well win again." MUNADDAM won the seven furlong stakes by 1 1/4 lengths. Shadwell Farm LLC bred the son of ALJABR in Kentucky. The 5-year-old campaigns for Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum and is trained by Ed Dunlop.

April 22, 2007

TOM ARCHDEACON (04 c, o/o The Song Is You, by Seattle Song) defeated a field of 12 by 2 1/2 lengths for the win in a maiden special weight at Hawthorne. Going 1 1/16 miles on the turf, the gray or roan 3-year-old settled early just off the pace. He commenced his rally in the stretch, mowing down his rivals for the 2 1/2 length triumph. Bred in Ohio by George A. Smith, Dr. W. E. Johnston, and J. W. Berry, TOM ARCHDEACON races for George A. Smith and John Royer. The son of ALJABR is trained by Austin Smith.

April 9, 2007

SLAN (03 f, o/o Wezzo, by Bering (GB)) won for the second time already this year, capturing a conditions race at Compiegne in France. Over a good course and a field of 10, the 4-year-old filly came home on top by a long neck. The race was contested at 1600 meters, or about a mile. Her last victory was at a 1 3/16 miles. Bred in the U.S. by C.J. Cummings and J.P. Ryan, SLAN races for Y. Fayt and is trained by J.P. Pelat. The win was her fifth lifetime victory.

April 1, 2007

IDARAH (03 c, o/o Fatina (GB), by Nashwan), a two-time winner on the flat, made his second start over hurdles and came home a winner. Going 2 1/16 miles at Hexham in Great Britain, the 4-year-old performed like a seasoned hurdler and came home a five length victor. The Racing Post said, "It was no surprise that flat winner IDARAH had the best finishing kick and he quickened away after the last to score in good style. According to his trainer, the gelding failed to act in the gluey ground at Ayr on his debut, and as he jumps well, he should be able to follow up this success." Bred in Kentucky by Shadwell Farm LLC, IDARAH races for Liam Mulryan. The gray or roan is trained by L. Lungo.

March 23, 2007

STORM MATE (02 c, o/o Kostroma (IRE), by Caerleon) captured another allowance at Santa Anita, this one at one mile on the turf. The 5-year-old son of Shadwell sire ALJABR broke from the far outside. He weaved in and out, around and through traffic, to rally in the stretch and get up just in time for a nose triumph in the rich $60,200 allowance. He got the distance in a very good 1:34 4/5. STORM MATE, a two-time Keeneland sales graduate, was bred in Kentucky by Calumet Farm. He races for Prestonwood Farm LLC and is trained by Julio C. Canani.

March 18, 2007

ORIENTAL MOON (04 f, o/o Propeller, by Lear Fan) was entered at Tampa Bay Downs as one of 12 maidens, but came out an impressive five length winner. She broke from the 11-hole in the six furlong maiden and raced behind the pace in the seventh position. She split horses professionally on the turn to put herself into contention, then made a big move while four wide. She drew off in the stretch to win by five widening lengths. Bred in Florida by Joel M. Carino and Shadwell Farm, ORIENTAL MOON is a two-time graduate of the OBS sales ring. She races for Roberto Arango, who also trains the 3-year-old ALJABR filly.

March 8, 2007

Two weeks ago, Munaddam (02 c, o/o Etizaaz, by Diesis (GB)) was winning his second handicap in a month at Nad al Sheba in Dubai. Today, he earned his first blacktype, finishing a strong second in the listed $175,000 Land Rover Al Quoz Sprint at the same track. Going about six furlongs, or 1200 meters, over a good turf course, MUNADDAM secured second in the field of 10 competitors and became ALJABR's third stakes horse in the process. Shadwell Farm LLC bred MUNADDAM in Kentucky. The 5-year-old campaigns in the colors of Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum and is trained by Ed Dunlop.

March 2, 2007

PHANTOM GRAY (03 c, o/o Makadir, by Woodman), who broke his maiden just three weeks ago, quickly visited the winner's circle again. Going six furlongs over a fast track at Bay Meadows, he broke on top and never looked back. He held fast to his pacesetting position to cross the wire 3 1/2 lengths the best. The gray or roan by ALJABR was the second winner of the day for his sire. Bred in Florida by American Equistock Inc., PHANTOM GRAY is an Oak West Farm colorbearer. He is trained by Daniel Franko.

March 2, 2007

SPRING JABAR (03 f, o/o Spring Valley, by Affirmed) won for the third time already this year, this time capturing a starter allowance at Sam Houston Race Park. The 4-year-old filly stalked the early pace in the 1 1/16 mile turf event as co-highweight. She angled out while three wide at the top of the stretch and drove furiously for home. She collared the leaders just in time for a three-quarter length victory. Bred by Echo Valley Farm, John Clay, and Fair Way Equine LLC in Kentucky, SPRING JABAR campaigns in the colors of Stephen R. Baker and is trained by Milo Brent Davidson.

February 22, 2007

Just a month after his last victory in Dubai, MUNADDAM (02 c, o/o Etizaaz, by Diesis (GB)) put on another show in a handicap at Nad al Sheba. He challenged a handicap field of 10 going 1300 meters, or about 6 1/2 furlongs, on the turf. The 5-year-old son of ALJABR unleashed an explosive kick to come home four lengths on top. Bred in Kentucky by Shadwell Farm LLC, MUNADDAM races for Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum and is trained by Ed Dunlop.

February 19, 2007

FANTOMA (03 f, o/o Badaawah (GB), by Lion Cavern), a winner just three weeks ago at Camarero (formerly El Comandante) in Puerto Rico, got her photo taken again in the winner's circle. This time she blew away a field of five going 1100 meters, or about 5 1/2 furlongs, by six resounding lengths. The 4-year-old daughter of ALJABR had gone to the post as the heavy favorite. FANTOMA was bred in Puerto Rico by Haras Don Jorge and races in the colors of P.M. Racing. The six-time winner is trained by Allison Escobar.

February 17, 2007

SPRING JABAR (03 f, o/o Spring Valley, by Affirmed) notched her second win of the new year, capturing a 1 1/16 mile turf contest at Sam Houston Race Park. It was actually her fourth win since October. The 4-year-old settled midpack while in the two path. She began making a move on the far turn, angled inside and slipped through a hole. The daughter of ALJABR got up just in time to win by a half-length as the favorite. Echo Valley Farm, John Clay, and Fair Way Equine LLC bred SPRING JABAR in Kentucky. The 2004 Keeneland September yearling sales graduate races for Stephen R. Baker and is trained by Milo Brent Davidson.

February 9, 2007

PHANTOM GRAY (03 c, o/o Makadir, by Woodman) overcame a bit of trouble to break his maiden at Golden Gate Fields. Going six furlongs on a sloppy track, the gray or roan son of ALJABR broke sharply and dueled for the lead throughout. He brushed with his fierce challenger in the lane and came in a bit, but finally prevailed. He outfinished the runner-up by 1 1/4 lengths at the wire. Bred in Florida by American Equistock Inc., PHANTOM GRAY races in the colors of Oak West Farm. He is trained by Ted H. West.

February 7, 2007

AAJEL (04 c, o/o Awtaan, by Arazi) broke his maiden at first asking and did it impressively, going 1 1/4 miles over the all weather at Lingfield in Great Britain. He tracked the leaders, closed about two furlongs from home, and willingly found a hole on the inside to prevail by three-quarters of a length. The Racing Post had the following to say, "AAJEL, a tall grey by ALJABR, has a Derby entry and made the perfect start to his career by winning convincingly, challenging on (a rival's) inside in the straight and leading inside the final furlong. He went right near the finish and took the second with him, but it made no difference. He looks sure to go on from here but might not be easy to place in the short term, for he is not the sort the handicapper is likely to take any chances with. He is likely to wait now for turf racing." Bred in Kentucky by Shadwell Farm LLC, AAJEL is a Hamdan Al Maktoum colorbearer who is trained by Marcus Tregoning.

January 27, 2007

The consistent FANTOMA (03 f, o/o Badaawah (GB), by Lion Cavern) won another race at Puerto Rico's El Comandante, recently renamed Camarero. In the 5 1/2 furlong event on the dirt, she broke close to the pace, took command about two furlongs in, and led the rest of the way. She drew clear for a 4 3/4 length win as the favorite. It was her fifth victory. Bred in Puerto Rico by Haras Don Jorge, FANTOMA campaigns for P.M. Racing. The daughter of ALJABR is trained by Allison Escobar.

January 25, 2007

MUNADDAM (02 c, o/o Etizaaz, by Diesis (GB)), a three-time winner in England, took his show on the road, notching a handicap victory at Nad al Sheba in Dubai. Over a good turf course, he took on a field of 14 going approximately 6 1/2 furlongs. At the wire, he was three-quarters of a length in front. The two-country winner was bred in Kentucky by Shadwell Farm LLC and performs in the colors of Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Ed Dunlop is his trainer.

January 20, 2007

DRAWN (03 c, o/o Minbar, by Holy Bull), the favorite in a six furlong event at Turfway Park, survived a bumping incident for the win. The Equibase chart describes the trip and subsequent victory best, "DRAWN behind the leaders, advanced three wide on the turn, bumped with (a rival) entering the stretch then proved best while fully extended." The son of ALJABR prevailed by three-quarters of a length. Bred in Kentucky, DRAWN races as a homebred for Louis Wright Jr. The gray or roan is trained by William Denzik Jr.

January 13, 2007

SLAN (03 f, o/o Wezzo, by Bering (GB)) handily took a conditions race at Deauville in France. It was her second win at the French track and fourth career victory. The U.S.-bred encountered a field of 11 going 1900 meters and came home 1 1/2 lengths the best. SLAN, a daughter of ALJABR, was bred in the U.S. by C.J. Cummings and J.P. Ryan. The newly-turned 4-year-old campaigns in the colors of Y. Fayt and is trained by J.P. Pelat.

January 6, 2007

SPRING JABAR (03 f, o/o Spring Valley, by Affirmed) became the first winner of the new year for her young sire when she captured a starter allowance at Sam Houston Race Park. Going one mile on the dirt, the freshly-minted 4-year-old settled near the back of the pack and had to be steadied twice while seeking room to run. It was upper stretch where her rally found enough room and she closed furiously to notch a three-quarter length victory over the muddy track. Bred in Kentucky by Echo Valley Farm, John Clay, and Fair Way Equine LLC, SPRING JABAR races for Stephen R. Baker. She is trained by Milo Davidson.

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