Aljabr
Aljabr | |
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Sire | Godolphin |
Trainer | Saeed bin Suroor |
Record | 9: 5-1-0 |
Earnings | £374,201 |
Major wins | |
Vintage Stakes (1998) Prix de la Salamandre (1998) Sussex Stakes (1999) Lockinge Stakes (2000) | |
Awards | |
Cartier Champion Two-year-old Colt (1998) |
Aljabr (3 February 1996 – 6 February 2018) was an American-bred
Background
Aljabr, a "tall, lengthy"
Aljabr was trained throughout his career by
Al-Jabr (الجبر) is an
Racing career
1998: two-year-old season
Won all three starts. Aljabr first appeared in a
On his next start, Aljabr was moved up to the highest level as he was sent to France for the Group One
1999: three-year-old season
By January 1999 Aljabr had shortened to 4/1 favourite for the Guineas, but after performing particularly well on the sand track in Dubai[8] the decision was taken to send him to the United States for the Kentucky Derby. He arrived safely at Churchill Downs but was withdrawn two days before the race after bruising a hoof and sustaining a muscle injury in training.[9] Aljabr did not reappear until June, when he was sent to
The rematch with Sendawar came in the Prix du Moulin at Longchamp in September. Aljabr challenged for the lead in the straight, but weakened in the closing stages to finish a well-beaten fourth.[12] It was subsequently revealed that Aljabr had fractured a bone in his knee, and the colt was off the course for the next eight months.[13]
2000: four-year-old season
Aljabr made a successful start to his four-year-old season by winning the Group One Lockinge Stakes at Newbury. Predictably, he led from the start and was driven out to win by two lengths from Trans Island.[14] This was to be his last association with Dettori who was forced out of action for several weeks after being injured in a plane crash;[15] in his two remaining races Aljabr was ridden by Richard Hills.
At Royal Ascot Aljabr started favourite for the Queen Anne Stakes, but could finish only fourth behind Kalanisi. On his final start he failed to repeat his 1999 performance in the Sussex Stakes, finishing fifth of the nine runners behind Giant's Causeway.[16] His retirement was announced in August.[17]
Assessment
Aljabr was named
Aljabr was given a peak Timeform rating of 125.[1]
Stud career
Aljabr returned to his birthplace at the Shadwell Stud in Kentucky, to stand as a stallion from 2001 to 2008. Since 2009 he has been based at the Ascot Stud near Port Colborne, Ontario.[20] where he stands at a fee of $3,500.[21]
Aljabr has made little impact as a sire. His progeny have won more than seventy races, but none at Group level, with the best of his offspring being the successful handicapper Munaddam.[22]
Aljabr died on February 6, 2018, of a heart attack at Shadwell.[23]
Pedigree
Sire Storm Cat (USA) 1983 |
Storm Bird 1978 |
Northern Dancer | Nearctic |
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Natalma | |||
South Ocean | New Providence | ||
Shining Sun | |||
Terlingua 1976 |
Secretariat | Bold Ruler | |
Somethingroyal | |||
Crimson Saint | Crimson Satan | ||
Bolero Rose | |||
Dam Sierra Madre (FR) 1991 |
Baillamont 1982 |
Blushing Groom | Red God |
Runaway Bride | |||
Lodeve | Shoemaker | ||
Locust Time | |||
Marie d'Irlande 1979 |
Kalamoun | Zeddaan | |
Khairunessa | |||
La Ferte Milon | Timmy Lad | ||
Salamine (Family: 3-d) |
References
- ^ a b "Horse – Godolphin". Timeform.com. Retrieved 2011-10-21.
- ^ "Storm Cat | Stud Record | Bloodstock Stallion Book". Racing Post. Retrieved 2011-10-21.
- ^ "Aljabr". Racing Post. 2011-06-02. Retrieved 2011-10-21.
- ^ "Results from the 2.15 race at SANDOWN – 4 July 1998". Racing Post. Retrieved 2011-10-21.
- ^ "Results from the 2.45 race at GOODWOOD – 29 July 1998". Racing Post. Retrieved 2011-10-21.
- ^ a b Montgomery, Sue (1998-09-20). "Aljabr calls the tune over Stravinsky – Sport". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 2012-11-12. Retrieved 2011-10-21.
- ^ "Results from the 2.50 race at LONGCHAMP (FR) – 19 September 1998". Racing Post. Retrieved 2011-10-21.
- ^ Edmondson, Richard (1999-01-30). "Racing: Favourite Aljabr is doubtful for 2,000 – Sport". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2011-10-21.
- ^ Edmondson, Richard (1999-07-28). "Racing: Aljabr ready to complete renaissance – Sport". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2011-10-21.
- ^ a b Wood, Greg (1999-07-29). "Racing: Aljabr and Dettori add to bookies' anguish – Sport". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 2009-01-25. Retrieved 2011-10-21.
- ^ "Results from the 3.20 race at GOODWOOD – 28 July 1999". Racing Post. Retrieved 2011-10-21.
- ^ "Sendawar puts on super show; Aljabr fails to read the script for aMoulin thriller". Retrieved 2011-10-21 – via The Free Library.
- ^ "Aljabr delivers the goods for Dubai". The Independent. London. 2000-05-21. Retrieved 2011-10-21.[dead link]
- ^ "Results from the 2.35 race at NEWBURY – 20 May 2000". Racing Post. Retrieved 2011-10-21.
- ^ "Dettori set to be released today; RACING: TODAY'S NEWS AND VIEWS". Retrieved 2011-10-21 – via The Free Library.
- ^ "Results from the 3.20 race at GOODWOOD – 2 August 2000". Racing Post. Retrieved 2011-10-21.
- ^ "Godolphin's Aljabr is retired to stud". Retrieved 2011-10-21 – via The Free Library.
- ^ "Swain leads Godolphin sweep of Cartier Awards". Retrieved 2011-10-21 – via The Free Library.
- ^ Yeates, David (1999-01-13). "Intikhab in a different class – Sport". Irish Independent. Retrieved 2011-10-21.
- ^ "Aljabr to Ascot Stud in Canada". BloodHorse. Retrieved 2011-10-21.
- ^ "Ascot Stud – Aljabr". Ascotstudfarm.com. Retrieved 2011-10-21.
- ^ "Aljabr | Stud Record | Bloodstock Stallion Book". Racing Post. Retrieved 2011-10-21.
- ^ European Champion Aljabr Dies
- ^ "Aljabr pedigree". Equineline. 2012-05-08. Retrieved 2012-06-30.