Monsenhor Rach Triumphs at Cidade Jardim
Monsenhor Rach ridden by Jeane Alves. Photo Paulo Evangelista
After securing a second-place finish in his previous race, Monsenhor Rach, expertly ridden by Jeane Alves, clinched victory in the Handicap Award – UAE President Cup Arabian New Year. This inaugural race of the year took place on February 8 at São Paulo's Hipódromo de Cidade Jardim.
The 1,400-meter dirt race for 3-YO and over, featured six competitors, four of which had previously won significant races, while the remaining two had secured runner-up positions. Organized by the Arabian Horse Breeders Brazilian Association in collaboration with the Jockey Club of São Paulo, the event highlighted the prominence of Arabian horse racing in Brazil.
Sired by Seraphin Du Paon, the 4-year-old chestnut Monsenhor Rach (out of Musa Rach by *Polonez) demonstrated his signature racing style. He began the race conservatively, allowing rivals Cromo D’Jok Trio (*D´Jok PY x RT Crysti by Nawwak NA) and Ozymandias Rach (Sir Bani Yas x Orchestra Rach by Vaillant Rach) to vie for the lead. With remarkable stamina and determination, Monsenhor Rach surged from the inside in the final stretch, overtaking his competitors and finishing 9¼ lengths ahead of Cromo D’Jok Trio, ridden by Gabriel Santana.
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Stablemate Passamarie Rach (Mared Al Sahra x Passion Rach by Vaillant Rach), under Luís Henriques, secured third place.
Breeder and owner Ricardo Jamil Saliba of Rach Stud expressed his enthusiasm: "We are very happy with his victory. The race was excellent; he had been training very well, and we are confident that many achievements will follow."
Trained by Lucas Quintana, Monsenhor Rach is the first offspring of the French stallion Seraphin Du Paon to race in Brazil. He is also the third descendant of Musa Rach to win on Brazilian tracks, reinforcing the lineage's legacy of success.
Saliba reflected on the breeding choices: "Seraphin was the horse that impressed me the most, both for his beauty and conformation, when we imported his semen. We had high expectations for his offspring. Additionally, Monsenhor's mother, Musa Rach, is also the dam of Mentor Rach, who won seven races, and Marlise Rach, with three victories. She is a renowned matron, with three victorious sons at the Jockey Club, which is a record."
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Rach Stud Agropecuária once again dominated the race by entering three competitors: Monsenhor Rach, Passamarie Rach, and Ozymandias Rach, all trained by Lucas Quintana.
The Handicap Award – UAE President Cup Arabian New Year was organized by the Arabian Horse Breeders Brazilian Association in partnership with the Jockey Club of São Paulo, underscoring the growing importance of Arabian horse racing in the national sporting landscape.
By Cidinha Franzão. Photos: Paulo Evangelista
RESULTS
1 MONSENHOR RACH (Seraphin Du Paon-x Musa Rach by *Polonez)
J: Jeane Alves
T: Lucas Quintana
O/B: Rodrigo Storani Saliba - Rach Stud Agropecuária Ltda.
2 CROMO D´JOK (*D´Jok PY x RT Crysti by Nawwak NA)
J: Gabriel Santana Ap1
T: Thiago Haidar
O/B: Trio Agropecuária Ltda.
3 PASSAMARIE RACH (Mared Al Sahra X Passion Rach by Vaillant Rach)
J: Luís Henriques
T: Lucas Quintana
O/B: Ricardo Jamil Saliba - Rach Stud Agropecuária Ltda.
4 RG EL BAK (RG Karat x *Endora by Wojslaw)
J: Danilo Novais Ap2
T: Estanislau Petrochinski
O/B: Claudio Roberto Guimarães Ribas
5 STUD BRASIL GÁVEA (Stud Brasil Mondesir x *Manari by Dormane)
J: Jeffecleone Bispo
T: A. G. S. Correa
O: Stud Truc
B: Gilberto Sayão da Silva.
6 OZYMANDIAS RACH (Sir Bani Yas x Orchestra Rach by Vaillant Rach)
J: Ruberlei Viana
T: Lucas Quintana
O/B: Rodrigo Storani Saliba - Rach Stud Agropecuária Ltda.
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