Allure BV, from Haras Bom Viver, proved to be unstoppable by winning the Arabian Ladies Grand Prix 2024 – Wathba Stallions Cup, on Saturday 14 December.
Trained by Thiago Haidar and masterfully ridden by apprentice jockey Danilo Novais, Allure BV (*D’Jok Py x *Arzade Cabirat by Rhalan Cabirat) once again won from start to finish her third race in a row, solidifying her status as one of the best Arabian mares of the season.
In the race held over 1,600 meters on turf, at the Cidade Jardim Racecourse, Jockey Club of São Paulo, and organized by the Brazilian Association of Arabian Horse Breeders (ABCCA), the 7-year-old gray mare dominated the race with ease and won with a 7 ¾ length advantage.
In a fitting end to a thrilling race, Stud Brasil Itacaré (Stud Brasil Mondesir x *Manari by Dormane), ridden by Jeane Alves and trained by Thiago Haidar took second place and Passamarie Rach (Mared Al Sahra x Passion Rach by Vaillant Rach), ridden by Ruberlei Viana and trained by Lucas Quintana completed the top three positions.
Apprentice jockey Danilo Novais, who rode Allure BV in all three races this year, said: “This victory, especially from the point of view of it being a Grand Prix, will be remembered as the highlight of my career so far. And even more significant was the opportunity to share this success with Allurae BV, a mare with whom I have won two previous races. I would like to thank trainer Haidar and Haras Bom Viver for their confidence in me and I hope to win more races.”
“Allure BV is an exceptional mare, as she has won all four races in which she has participated. She showed this in her debut and after being out of action for a while, she returned with more desire to race and demonstrated more quality and courage. As the distances increase, she runs with more determination; as she has an excellent heart and runs faster than normal. She was born to race, as she was not adapted to endurance and proves this in every race. My thanks to the owners Pedro, Zezo and Susana Marino, and to our staff led by Dr. Henrique Garcia, from Haras Bom Viver”, declared trainer Haidar.
Owner Pedro Marino, from Haras Bom Viver, commented: “We imagined that Allure BV would win, as she was the favorite in the race, as in previous races she competed with males and with extra pounds. It was another fantastic victory and our intention now is to take her to the green fields of the stud farm to breed offspring that can be champions.”
Almir José Ribeiro, ABCCA racing director, said: “First of all, our sincere and deepest thanks to HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court of the United Arab Emirates, and Lara Sawaya for this 10-year partnership and for believing in Arabian horse racing in Brazil. Regarding Allure BV’s victory, it was undisputed as she was the big favorite in the race.”
“I couldn’t fail to mention the excellent performance of Stud Brasil Itacaré, which fought bravely with Passamarie Rach to take second place. And, once again, I would like to thank the Saliba Family for their fight and support in holding Arabian races in Brazil; and the new traditional breeders of Halter and Endurance horses for believing in Arabian races and with winning animals. We ended this season with exciting races and with animals with pedigrees that can compete in any other country.”
The Grande Prêmio Arabian Ladies 2024 – Wathba Stallions Cup was organised by the Brazilian Association of Arabian Horse Breeders with the support of Jockey Club de São Paulo.
