Lockinge potential aim for Charyn as Silvestre de Sousa revels in Group 2 win
Charyn (Dark Angel) maintained his unbeaten start to the year with a hard-fought but ultimately decisive victory in the Gr.2 Sandown Mile...
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Hesmonds Stud
Nurlan Bizakov’s venture into thoroughbred breeding kicked off in the early 2010’s when he acquired the once famous Hesmonds Stud in East Sussex. The revival of this historical farm soon came to fruition in the likes of Altyn Orda (Oh So Sharp S. Gr.3, 2nd Falmouth S. Gr.1, 3d Sun Chariot Stakes Gr.1), Nausha (Musidora S. Gr.3), Rasima (2nd Hoppings Fillies' S. Gr.3) and Tomyris (Chartwell Fillies' S. Gr.3), echoing a whole host of smart performers bred on the farm in a long bygone era. Hesmonds Stud has benefited from massive investments to the point that it has become one of the most attractive and modern farms in England.
M&P
With the global nature of the industry in mind, Nurlan Bizakov set sights on the continent for the next developpement of his operation and seized the opportunity to add Haras de Montfort & Préaux to his portfolio in 2019. A turn-key operation and a reputable name in the stallion business, Montfort & Préaux has a mind boggling record of Gr.1 performers bred on its grounds over less than a decade. In 2022, Belbek added his name to the farm’s roll of honour by landing the Gr.1 Prix Jean Luc Lagardère on Arc Weekend. Once home of Le Havre, who had been instrumental in building up the farm's worldwide reputation, the interbellum stallion yard now showcases five top-tier sires bound to become leaders of their divisions at stud as much as they were on the racetrack. Besides, the recent installation of a water treadmill demonstrates our forward thinking. Research has proven the mental and physical benefits of regular exercise for stallions, as health and fitness directly affect their ability to withstand the demands of the covering season and work for the benefit of breeders in the future.
Mezeray
As our broodmare band expanded, the need for more land began to tell, with operational efficiency acting as an added constraint. Once again, opportunity knocked at the door, which led to the acquisition of another jewel, the neighbouring Haras du Mézeray. The farm hardly needs an introduction, for it has been a landmark of French breeding for a couple of decades, here and abroad. Since 1970, no less than 150 group winners, amongst which 27 group 1 graduates, were bred on this one of a kind farm ! Having bred two individual Arc winners, namely Trempolino and Subotica, Haras du Mézeray is also part of a very select club. An extensive refurbishment program is currently underways in order to bring this last addition to our breeding portfolio back to its former glory.
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Why France ?
France has maintained a well deserved reputation of beeing a very favorable environnement. Beyond hosting some of the most prestigious and breed shaping races on the planet, its flaghsip beeing definetely the much coveted Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe, the French industry enjoys the benefits of a well regulated policy. High prizemoney, topped up by a generous incentive program, a broad range of top shelf facilities and tracks make France an investor friendly place, with the best cost recovery rate found in Europe.
To learn more about the benefits of French racing, please visit www.frbc.fr
Boarding facilities
We firmly believe that foals need vast space and fertile soil to develop into healthy racehorses, and that human expertise is just as instrumental in achieving this goal. With over 150 hectares of pristine grassland in Pays d’Auge, Normandy, Sumbe – Montfort & Préaux meets all these requirements. Here, your foals will thrive on long stretches of preserved grounds right at the heart of a legendary breeding region, looked after by the best in the business. Besides, Paris and Deauville are a mere hop away!
Health protocols are a constant concern, which is why our 150 boxes are divided into five separate yards. Three are reserved to broodmares, including a brand-new foaling unit consisting of 25 boxes fitted with CCTV cameras and Equilume lights, while stallions and yearlings are kept in two other separate yards. To guarantee the safety and well-being of your horses, a dedicated and experienced team will ensure that every step of the breeding process runs smoothly and strictly to the standards set by Sumbe.
Tailormade services
At Sumbe, we pledge to offer our customers a standard-setting experience. The racing industry is a circular operation by nature and we will be by your side throughout your journey to optimise your future success and cash flow, be it upstream in bloodstock advisory capacity or downstream showcasing your most valuable assets at major venues.
Boarding with us means being offered a tailor-made service based on your specific needs. It also means your stock will receive the very same care that we provide to our own. We have carefully designed our work process to constantly monitor horses at every step of their lives. At Sumbe, you will enjoy the right combination of a traditional approach and the latest contributions of modern science. Of course, your mares will benefit a direct and premium access to our elite stallion roster. And since we believe transparency is the foundation brick of a trustful relationship, you will be kept constantly and precisely updated.
Thanks to our cross-channel integration, we also find ourselves in a position to provide you with an extended ability to reach the most fitting sires abroad. Boarding at Sumbe opens up a new world of opportunities since your mares can circulate inside a closed sanitary loop between our french and english farms, a system meant to bring you peace of mind beyond the assurance of uninterrupted monitoring and protocols.
Don’t hesitate to contact us for further information (office@sumbe.fr).
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