A superb racehorse in his own right and the only horse to have won the European Triple Crown twice (the Group 1 Dubai Stakes, the Al Ain International Derby and the Coupe d’Europe de Cheval Arabe). Has sired numerous Group winners to date including : Group 3 winner Shahngali, Group 1 Hatta Stakes heroine CS Camellia, Group 2 Champion stayer & UK Champion racehorse CS Al Wahed, Premier and Listed winner CS Comete, CS Jumali  a 5 time winner in the UK & Kuwait, WFA Leopard a Premier Handicap winner, Lamasat a Premier handicap winner,  Almost All won listed handicap on Dubai Day, Sabden, Rampart, Take A Chance, Cabenay, Mutarased, Bengaliya, CS Shamal, Billoube, Debrett, multiple winner Ajyaal, Madid, Moogali, Floren, Tash Reefat, Palapal and Dubai Day & Royal Cavalry of Oman Listed winner Shuhood.

Bengali was once again Champion Racehorse sire in the UK in 209and his key winners include multiple winner Adraaj a winner of 3 races including a Premier Handicap and 2nd in Breeders Cup as well as Champion Arab, Estiqraar, multiple winner Floren, WFA Leopard, multiple winner Even Keener, Benny The Dip and Breeders Cup Tidarbret. His winners in the USA inc. 2006 Darley Champion Tour De France, while UAE winners include Markoom and Al Tareek.

His winners in 2010 include multiple winners Mahra, Sabden, Floren, Terminator’s Dream, Senor Dublcheck, Laqataat and Tarteel.

Bengali D’Albret is now also proving to be a useful broodmare with his daughters CS Shamal and CS Comete producing winners, and his daughters in the USA inc. Allez France producing winners.

Paul Simmons

Rest in Peace Bengali D’Albret 1989 – 2011