1st-SCD, €25,000, Debutantes, 3-12, 3yo, c/g, 10fT, 2:18.54, hy.
+MEKHTAAL (GB) (c, 3, Sea the Stars {Ire}–Aiglonne {GSW-Fr & GSP-US, $139,160}, by Silver Hawk), sent off at 4-1, was restrained early to race with one behind before finding himself in a pocket early in the straight. Only getting free with a furlong remaining, the €300,000 ARAUG yearling made up over three lengths on Oryx (Fr) (Dansili {GB}) with a potent surge and after rolling by that rival metres from the post secured an ultimately cosy length success. The winner, whose dam is closely related to the G1SW Germance, is a half-brother to Apophis (Ire) (Rainbow Quest), SP-Fr, $176,569; to Democrate (GB) (Dalakhani {Ire}), GSW-Fr, $139,381; and to Aigue Marine (GB) (Galileo {Ire}), MGSW-US & SW-Fr, $423,555. He has two half-siblings by New Approach (Ire) yet to race, a 2-year-old colt named Aiguillon (Ire) and a yearling filly. Lifetime Record: 1 start, 1 win, €12,500. Video, sponsored by Fasig-Tipton.
O-Al Shaqab Racing; B-Haras du Mezeray and Skymarc Farm (GB); T-Jean-Claude Rouget.
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