Parmenion wins on debut in France

Parmenion (GB) (Soldier Hollow x Pearls Or Passion), who is bred and owned by H H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani, opened his scorecard on his debut in the Prix Radio Kazak (Prix Charles Giraudon) in Craon, France yesterday.

Trained by Edouard Monfort, the bay gelding was ridden to victory by Sébastien Martino in the 2,200-metre maiden race for 3-year-olds. Taking up position on the outside, Parmenion quickly settled into the leading group. Progressing to fifth coming off the final turn, he easily took the advantage 200 metres from the post and reached the post three lengths ahead of the FH. Graffardtrained and Theo Bachelot-ridden Laishann (Footstepsinthesand) (FR), who, in turn, was a short head in front of Ker Welen (FR) (Dariyan), who is trained by N. Leenders and was ridden by Maximilien Justum.