Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted October 10 Journalists Posted October 10 The team at Kamel and Pauline Chehboub's Haras de Beaumont has been extended by the appointment of Sylvain Vidal in the role of nominations and client relations. Vidal's return to the stallion business revives an old partnership with long-time friend and ally Mathieu Alex, the manager of Beaumont. “Mathieu called me a few weeks ago and I spoke with Pauline and Kamel,” said Vidal. “I really like the team. I've known them for many years and I love the energy they have and what they have developed in a short time. They've built a new farm, a wonderful farm. They have good stallions. I'm very pleased to be part of the team now.” Vidal, along with his former wife Elisabeth, was instrumental in developing Haras de la Cauviniere into an internationally recognised stallion farm after recruiting Gerard Augustin-Normand's Prix du Jockey Club winner Le Havre. The stallion's owner later invested in a nearby farm, with the Cauviniere operation eventually becoming known as Haras de Montfort et Preaux. Mathieu Alex was recruited to assist Vidal as the operation expanded. That farm is now owned by Nurlan Bizakov of Sumbe. Three years ago the Chehboub family purchased part of the historic Haras du Quesnay from the Head family and set about establishing their own stallion roster at the newly christened Haras de Beaumont. The Normandy farm, close to Deauville, is now home to Arc winner Ace Impact, Sealiway, Puchkine, Stunning Spirit and Intello. Alex, who previously worked with Vidal at Coolmore in Ireland, said, “Sylvain will help to sell nominations and will assist our clients. A lot of people admire what he has done and so when they come to Beaumont they will be dealing with familiar people, nice horses. And his help will be much appreciated. We have a long-standing working relationship and friendship.” He continued, “We currently have five stallions, and we might have more soon. So we'd rather get organised, get someone that we like, and someone that French breeders, international breeders would like and know. And next year is going to be very busy. So we'd rather get organised. The team is ready.” The post Sylvain Vidal Joins Haras de Beaumont Team appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote
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