Hajmah continues fine season with Gr.3 Prix Nevadour crown

DOHA: Hajmah confirmed her status as one of the top fillies of her generation with a determined win in the Gr.3 (PA) Prix Nevadour Sheikh Abdulaziz...

DOHA: Hajmah confirmed her status as one of the top fillies of her generation with a determined win in the Gr.3 (PA) Prix Nevadour – Sheikh Abdulaziz Al Nujaifi at La Teste.

The race, run over 1900m for 4-year-old mares only, featured a field of eight.

Trained by Thomas Fourcy, ridden by Fabrice Veron, and carrying the colours of Al Shaqab Racing, The Purebred Arabian four-year-old mare came into the race fresh from her finest career success, victory against the colts in the Gr.1 (PA) Qatar Derby des Pur-Sang Arabes de 4 ans at Chantilly. This latest triumph marks her third Group (PA) win.

Slowly away, Hajmah was settled at the rear in a race led by Ghaidaa (Muraaqib), with Alhaan (Af Albahar) and the strongly fancied Lacaro du Croate (No Risk Al Maury) tracking.