Lyman pointed to me the similarity between my young stallion Shaman Al Arab and his multiple ancestor Julep (Gulastra x Aziza) Shaman has seven close crosses to Julep. Putting side by side the photo of Julep that was recently shared online, and the last good photo I have of Shaman at three years old in August last year, the resemblance is striking. Lyman tells me that the likeness is more striking now that Shaman looks more mature, fuller, with bigger withers and a stronger butt. I was unable to see beyond the coat color difference but Lyman has a good eye.