Not only from Nantes to Mantaigu

On the brand new Pharaonic Meydan racecourse at Dubai, War Artist, the faithfull warrior by Orpen, has snatched another Gr.3 victory. Orpen is a stallion already represented on a global scale. On the other hand, Martaline found himself an international dimension with a 2nd in a Listed for Ayun Tara.

War Artist, victor of a Gr.3 Sprint at Meydan with Olivier Peslier on board

Still in flat races, but on the Cote d'Azur, the sunny Sunday at Cagnes/Mer has been profitable for the French stallion pool, pocketing 2 Listed races. Liliside landed the La Californie for American Post, Pallodio the Grand Prix de la Riviera for Medecis. To be noted that they are both representatives of their sire's first crop..

Medecis

The 4th Black-type victory of the week is due to the old Dom Alco, still in high demand and whose book has been limited to 50 mares in 2010. He pulled a 5 year old out of his hat, bred by Jacky Rquchat Vesoul, named Al Ferof, who made his late debuts in October and landed a Gr.2 at Newbury's meeting on Saturday, on only his third start.

Dom Alco

Besides, one needs to outline the 3 successful kicks of Dr Fong and Lando, the blooming of Querry Boy for his sire Equerry, the first success of a son of Crillon overseas, the victory of the rare Fado with Rackham Lerouge and finally another victory over hurdles for Della Francesca, who very unexpectedly keeps confirming his ability to sire jumps horses.