12 Sep 2024High-class colt Misunderstood has credited our multiple Group 1-winning shuttle stallion Hello Youmzain with his first stakes success.
The undefeated youngster produced a commanding performance to romp to victory in the G3 Prix des Chenes over 1600 metres at Longchamp.
Misunderstood had been a winner on debut at Deauville in July and handled a rise in class with aplomb, making all the running for rider Alexis Pouchin to saunter home by four and a-half lengths.
“He has a tendency to be keen and we don't have much choice but to let him bowl along in front at a good pace,” trainer Mario Baratti said.
“This is also why he carries a hood. He kept finding and drew away nicely, proving that he is probably a very good horse.
“Alexis has suggested running him over seven furlongs. The Lagardere (G1 Prix Jean-Luc) is a possibility, but I first want to discuss it with the owners.
“Personally, I would like to wait for next year as he gives a lot in his races and I don't want to give him one race too many this year.”
Misunderstood failed to meet his reserve at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale and then sold for 95,000 guineas at the Tattersalls Craven Breeze Up Sale with our friends at Haras D’Etreham, who stand Hello Youmzain in France, in the ownership group.
He is a half-brother to the stakes winners Waldbeine and Urwald with their dam the Observatory mare Waldjagd, whose half-brother Waldpark won the G1 German Derby with four-time elite level winner Waldgeist another decorated member of the family.