TDN RISING STARS

May 22, 2006 - CHANTILLY, Race , Mdn, EUR €19,000, 1 1/4m, 4.2000, vsf

Daramsar (Fr), c, 3, 2003 by Rainbow Quest

1st Dam: Daryaba (Ire) (MG1SW-Fr, $371,601), by Night Shift
2nd Dam: Darata (Ire), by Vayrann
3rd Dam: Darazina (Fr), by Labus (Fr)

Owner: H H The Aga Khan
Breeder: H H The Aga Khan's Studs SC
Trainer: Alain de Royer-Dupre

Daramsar was not without support at the tills for this first go and never gave his followers a moment's worry in taking out this newcomers' event with aplomb. Racing to the fore after a smart break, the bay eased up to the leader at the top of the stretch run. Closing all accounts when quickening clear approaching the final quarter mile, the 13-5 chance was in splendid isolation thereafter and cruised to the wire an impressive four lengths in advance of Gestionnaire (GB) (Trempolino). "He is a colt who took a little while to come to himself," explained winning trainer Alain de Royer-Dupre. "He has not yet reached his full potential and there is certainly room for improvement. We will take the conservative route and go for a [class] B race now." Lifetime Record: 1 start, 1 win, Eu9,500.