CLASSIC WINNER RETIRED

23 Jul 2024 15:16


 

This year’s Poule d’Essai des Pouliches winner Rouhiya has been retired to the broodmare band of the Aga Khan Studs at Haras de Bonneval after meeting with a setback. She is the second European Classic heroine of 2024 from the owner-breeder’s dynasty to be heading to the paddocks with Dermot Weld’s Ezeliya also retired after her success in the Oaks at Epsom.

A homebred daughter of Lope De Vega trained by Francis Graffard, Rouhiya raced only five times in her career and was causing a bit of a surprise when pinching the Classic at Longchamp in mid-May. A winner of a minor event at Deauville in November, she appeared in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot but weakened badly to finish last.

Georges Rimaud, manager of the Aga Khan Studs in France, said: “While it is naturally disappointing not to see her again in competition, she represents a very exciting addition to our broodmare band. Prior to Rouhiya the last winners of the Poule d’Essai des Pouliches for His Highness were Ervedya, who went on to produce Erevann at stud, and Zarkava, the dam of Zarak.

“Rouhiya represents a different lineage and exemplifies the depth and diversity of our breeding families. We look forward to seeing what her future progeny can do.”



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