Jockey won his first Group 1 that year for the Aga Khan on Sarafina in the Prix de Diane.
Christophe Lemaire on Shareta
The Aga Khan Studs have renewed their contract until the end of 2013 with Christophe-Patrice Lemaire, their retained jockey in France.
Lemaire started riding in the Aga Khan colours in 2010 and he won his first Group 1 that year for the Aga Khan on Sarafina in the Prix de Diane. Last week Lemaire rode two Group 1 winners for the Aga Khan and trainer, Alain de Royer Dupré, when Bayrir took the Secretariat Stakes at Arlington Park, followed by Sinndar’s daughter, Shareta winning the Yorkshire Oaks.
Daryz made history on Sunday at ParisLongchamp, winning a second consecutive Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe 17 years after the triumph of his sire, Sea The Stars, in the same race.
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Erdenali broke the track and race record in the Gr.1 Prix du Moulin de Longchamp, Varandir was an impressive winner of the Gr.2 Prix Niel, while Daryz won the Gr.2 Prix Foy under hands and heels ahead of his attempt to complete an Arc double.
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The second edition of the Aga Khan Studs-sponsored race-day at Deauville was capped by the success of Rayif in the Gr.1 Prix Jacques Le Marois.
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The Aga Khan Studs enjoyed a successful two days of racing at Deauville over the weekend, with the victory of Samangan in the Prix Maurice de Gheest the crowning glory.
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