Relative newcomers to flat racing have taken the traditional super powers by surprise . France royal family third `` dipped their toe in the water '' in April of that year with near immediate results . Prix de l'Arc Triomphe winner Joann Al Thani is among the horses owned by the Qataris . `` So there has been greater investment from Sheikh Fahad 's brothers and obviously Sheikh Joann . Sheikh Joann Al Thani recently broke the Qataris record for a yearling at $ 8.25 million .
Relative newcomers to flat racing have taken the traditional super powers by surprise . France royal family third `` dipped their toe in the water '' in April of that year with near immediate results . Prix de l'Arc Triomphe winner Joann Al Thani is among the horses owned by the Qataris . Sheikh Joann Al Thani recently broke the Qataris record for a yearling at $ 8.25 million .