Thomas Fourcy left his mark on the Mons meeting, winning the Prix Burkeguy – Wathba Stallions Cup (listed) with Shabbabbefore continuing with Nabucco Al Maury (IFAHR Prize), then the unpublished Al Mubhir at the end of the meeting, signing the winning pair thanks to Mohtaram. “Al Mubhir always pleased me in the morning, says Thomas Fourcy. He is a bit late and he still needs time. We respected him and he will give it back to us, kindly. I value him, but more for the 4-year-old year. He is a nice colt, that I really like, but he has not yet come. Mohtaram (2nd) was not equipped with Australian blinkers compared to his debut. He was a little “green” in the race, but when Alexandre (Gavilan) “stung” him, he accelerated well, tracing a nice straight line. He does not yet have a back and still has a little belly. He too has not yet come, but he has the means and will improve on this outing. Nabucco Al Maury finally opens his prize list, helped by the fine ride of Fabrice (Truth). He is not a very courageous horse and is just below the “good ones”. His jockey did everything to preserve the effort for him, only coming at the last moment. As for Shabbabhe had started very well, winning in front of Muradwho then won the Qatar Derby des Pur-Sang Arabes de 4 Ans, at Chantilly. He is a bit complicated to manage in the morning and I ran him too close the next time, hence his poor performance, at Tarbes. Margot Romary (editor’s note: who makes it two and brings his number of victories to 25 in 2024) She rides him in training and does a great job. She is rewarded. I have always respected him and today he is showing his true colors.”
Shabab, who beat a certain Muraad on his debut on March 11 in Toulouse, set the record straight this Thursday, August 1 in the Prix Burkeguy – Wathba Stallions Cup (Listed-Race) and allowed Margot Romary to achieve the 8th best of two of her career.
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