DOHA (Qatar): Munir du Soleil (Munjiz) won the Prix Ourour (Listed PA) at Toulouse, France, on Thursday for owner Abdullah Bin Fahad Ah Al Attiyah with his first career win.
A first of many, as this exciting colt has already performed at Group 1 PA level, despite his lack of experience.
Soko (Nieshan) took the lead in the race, alongside Muntasir (Josco du Cayrou) with Munir du Soleil in third in the rail. Coming into the straight, Munir du Soleil took the lead and cruised to an impressive victory with Julien Augé in the saddle. Soko held on for second, with Al Shaqab Racing’s Hazzam (Al Mamun Monlau) in third.
Trainer Thomas Fourcy was winning the Prix Ourour for the third consecutive year.
He remarked on this year’s winner, “He’s done it well, without being impressive, but that’s how he his – he always does the minimum. He will improve with time and should be an interesting horse for next year.” A staying colt, Munir du Soleil could
head to Qatar for the winter, but nothing has been decided yet.
Munir du Soleil is one of the top class purchases made by his young owner, Abdullah Bin Fahad Ah Al Attiyah. Raised at Haras du Saubouas, he was bred by Du Soleil Stud, which is run by Lisa and Pierre Deymonaz.
He is by the late, great sire Munjiz (Kesberoy) and out of Rahab (Amer), a sister to champion General, dual Qatar
Arabian World Cup (Gr1 PA) winner who stands at Haras du Grand Courgeon and the champion mare Al Dahma, winner of 25 races, including four wins in the Qatar International Trophy.
