Mubarak Al-Nuaimi’s Intisar De Monlau claims 2nd Gr2 win in Prix Nefta

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Intisar De Monlau (Al Mamun Monlau), a four-year-old filly, secured her second Gr.2 (PA) victory in dominant fashion, winning the Prix Nefta – Wathba Stud Farm over 2000m at La Teste on Thursday, April 24th, 2025. The race featured a field of six runners.

Trained by Mme Jean-François Bernard and owned by Mubarak Ali M. A. Al-Nuaimi, Intisar De Monlau showed great promise last season and it was clear from the outset that she had the potential to secure a win in this race.

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The race was led by Shumma (Munjiz), with Intisar De Monlau travelling in fourth. Once in the final straight, she quickly asserted his dominance, proving far too strong for the rest of the field. Ridden by Jean-Bernard Eyquem, Intisar De Monlau surged to the front and won comfortably by two and a half lengths. Shumma held on for second, while Alhaan (AF Albahar) finished third.

Bred by Robert Bourdette and Suc. Marie Ange Bourdette, Intisar De Monlau is out of Leila De Monlau (Nizam), a daughter of Amina De Monlau (Monsieur Al Maury). Leila is a half-sister to Africa De Monlau (Af Al Buraq), winner of a Gr.2 (PA) of the French Arabian Breeders’ Challenge – Pouliches over 2000m at three.

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