Wathnan Racing Moneer claims first group win in Prix Dormane
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Moneer (Al Mourtajez), a four-year-old colt, landed his first Group win in the Gr.3 (PA) Prix Dormane – Wathba Stud Farm at La Teste on Thursday, April 24th, 2025, over 1900m. This victory marks his second win from three starts, with the colt showing great promise in his brief, but impressive career.
Trained by Damien De Watrigant and owned by Wathnan Racing, Moneer was up against a competitive field of six runners, with the favourite Maqbool (AF Albahar) seen as a tough contender beforehand.
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The race was led by Mohtaram (Azadi), with Moneer traveling in second while Maqbool, the favourite, was at the back of the pack. As the field approached the home straight, Moneer was traveling strongly, looking poised to strike. Once he was asked for his effort, he responded instantly, accelerating with impressive power to take the lead. The favourite, Maqbool, who was closing in with a late challenge, looked like a potential threat, but Moneer showed his class, digging deep and finding extra to extend his lead. With a smooth, commanding ride from the in-form Jean-Bernard Eyquem, Moneer surged ahead and crossed the line a comfortable three lengths winner, holding off the strongly fancied Maqbool. Mukatel Al Shahania (Gazwan) finished third.
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Bred by Mohammad Al-Najafi, Moneer is out of Muneera (Dormane), a winner of the Gr.1 (PA) Qatar Total Arabian Trophy des Juments (Pouliches 4 Ans) over 2000m at four. Muneera is out of Hamiya (Al Hasim), and is a half-sister to Al Shamoos (No Risk Al Maury), winner of the Gr.1 (PA) Qatar Arabian Trophy des Juments (Pouliches 4 Ans) over 2000m at four, the Gr.1 (PA) Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown over 1600m at four, and the Gr.1 (PA) Qatar Cup – Prix Dragon over 2000m at five.
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