Prix Greffulhe
In the spring of 1955, Hafiz established himself as one of the leading French colts with wins in two important trial races at Longchamp: the Prix Greffulhe over 2000 metres and the Prix de Guiche over 1950 metres. In June he was sent to Britain to contest the Derby over one and a half miles at Epsom but despite being considered a serious contender he finished unplaced behind another French challenger Phil Drake.