African Rose
African Rose (foaled 8 May 2005) is a British-bred, French-trained Thoroughbred racehorse and broodmare. She was bred and owned by Khalid Abdullah and trained by Criquette Head-Maarek.
| African Rose | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Observatory |
| Grandsire | Distant View |
| Dam | New Orchid |
| Damsire | Quest for Fame |
| Sex | Mare |
| Foaled | 8 May 2005 |
| Country | Ireland |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Juddmonte Farms |
| Owner | Khalid Abdullah |
| Trainer | Criquette Head-Maarek |
| Record | 13: 3-2-3 |
| Earnings | £210,118 |
| Major wins | |
| Prix du Pont-Neuf (2008) Ladbroke Sprint Cup (2008) | |
As a juvenile in 2007 she showed very promising form, winning one minor race and being placed in the Prix Yacowlef, Prix d'Aumale and Prix des Réservoirs. In 2008 she won the Listed Prix du Pont-Neuf and then showed improved form when dropped to sprint distances, finishing second in the Prix Maurice de Gheest before recording her biggest win in the Group One Ladbroke Sprint Cup. She remained in training in 2009 but failed to reproduce her best form and was well beaten in three races.
After her retirement from racing she became a broodmare and has had some success as a dam of winners.