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August 26, 2007 - BADEN-BADEN, Race 2, , EUR €34,190, 1m, TF

Kohiba (Ire), F, 2007, by Rock of Gibraltar (Ire)

1st Dam: Kimbajar (Ger) (MSW-Ger, $136,630), by Royal Abjar
2nd Dam: Khoruna (Ger), by
3rd Dam: Khora (Ger), by

Owner: Gestut Ittlingen
Breeder: Roswitha Grunewald
Trainer: Andreas Wohler

Produced by a half-sister of the dual Classic and Grade I-winning champion Kazzia (Ger), Kohiba arrived at the track with such a reputation that she started this as the 9-10 favorite. The Eu70,000 GOFNOV foal and 65,000gns TATOCT yearling did not disappoint, delivering a stirring opening performance. Breaking in good style to claim a prominent role, she seized control with 350 meters remaining and confirmed her superiority late by romping home to a seven-length success from Bedford Hope (Ger) (Chato). Lifetime Record: 1 start, 1 win, Eu5,000.