Majestic Mambo, by Mambo In Seattle, will have his first start in Dubai this Saturday on 9 March in the Jebel Hatta sponsored by Emirates Airline, time 19h30/13h30. He races in Race 7 over 1800m, drawn 1 and saddle cloth 1.
Alareef last raced in February 2017 and will open his account at Meydan on Thursday night for the stable of Mike De Kock. The Stronghold gelding out of Spring Valley resident broodmare Modraj (by Machiavellian) had three wins in Dubai last season, along with six places from 13 starts in the United Arab Emirates.
International news related to KZN is that Arrogate, who share sire Unbridled’s Song with Noble Tune, amazed the racing world with an astounding last to first Gr1 Dubai World Cup victory whilst Crusade’s half sister, Seventh Heaven, gave a courageous account of herself to finish second in the Gr1 Dubai Sheema Classic behind Jack Hobbs.
Bruce and Ann Nicholas of Hallmark Thoroughbreds have enjoyed much success with their mare First Arrival who has now produced two South African exports, and a daughter of Summerhill champion sire and broodmare sire Northern Guest.
KZN-bred Alareef, impeccably bred by Shadwell Stud, opened his winning account at Meydan for trainer Mike De Kock and his owner Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid al Maktoum. Alareef’s dam Modraj(GB) by Machiavellian stands at Spring Valley Stud on behalf of her owner Shadwell Stud, and saw her Just As Well colt sold to Team G Racing from the 2015 National Yearling Sale.