Press Release
Classic winning filly Just The Judge makes 4.5 million gns
China Horse Club buy quarter share
After reaching a price of 4.5 million gns in the ring on day two of the Tattersalls December Mare Sale, the Classic winning filly JUST THE JUDGE will race for a new partnership in 2015. The China Horse Club has acquired the 25% share in the filly previously owned by the Sangster Family with the remaining 75% staying with Qatar Racing.
In 2015, running in the joint ownership of Qatar Racing and the China Horse Club, JUST THE JUDGE will remain in training with Charlie Hills. She will be campaigned in Europe and abroad as she seeks to add to her 2014 exploits, which included a Grade 1 success in the E.P. Taylor Stakes at Woodbine and three placings in top flight company, in the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf at Santa Anita, the Beverly D Stakes at Arlington Park and the Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh.
David Redvers, Racing and Bloodstock Advisor to Qatar Racing, said:
“We are delighted, as well as relieved, to have retained our share in JUST THE JUDGE and we are looking forward to owning her in conjunction with the China Horse Club. She clearly handles travelling well and a filly of her class and versatility will no doubt give Sheikh Fahad and his brothers and the members of the China Horse Club some thrilling days at the major meetings around the world.
“Following the conclusion of her racing career, Just The Judge will be retired to Tweenhills as a most valued addition to Qatar Bloodstock’s band of broodmares, with the China Horse Club retaining their 25% stake. As the filly responsible for providing Qatar Racing with its first European Classic winner she will always hold a special place in Sheikh Fahad’s heart, she is an outstanding broodmare prospect and will be visiting the world’s best stallions.”
Teo Ah Khing, Chairman of the China Horse Club said;
“Qatar Racing have shown themselves to be international leaders by winning races all over the globe, sponsoring great events and elevating the sport. To partner with an organisation as successful as Qatar Racing is very exciting for the China Horse Club and opens up wonderful possibilities.”
For further information, please contact: David Redvers, or
Email – bryony@tweenhills.com
Notes for Editors
About Qatar Racing
- Qatar Racing Ltd is a subsidiary of QIPCO Holding, the private investment company owned and operated by Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani and his brothers, Sheikh Suhaim and Sheikh Fahad.
- Horses running in the Claret with Gold braid colours of Qatar Racing Ltd are jointly owned by Sheikh Hamad and his brothers. Horses running in the yellow silks with blue stars of Pearl Bloodstock are owned solely by Sheikh Fahad.
- The racing and bloodstock interests of Qatar Racing, Qatar Bloodstock and Pearl Bloodstock are managed by David Redvers. The stallions and broodmares of Qatar Bloodstock are based at Tweenhills Farm and Stud in Gloucestershire, of which David Redvers is Managing Director. The Qatar Bloodstock owned stallions Charm Spirit, Harbour Watch and Havana Gold stand at Tweenhills.
- QIPCO Holding is one of the leading private investment companies in Qatar. Established in 1999, QIPCO Holding has a diverse range of interests, including real estate, construction, oil and gas, finance and health services. Its portfolio of interests includes Qatar Bloodstock and Qatar Racing.
- QIPCO Holding is also the title sponsor of the British Champions Series, which culminates in QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot, the most valuable day’s racing in Britain.
2nd December 2014