[2] Djebel was a bay stallion owned and bred by renowned horseman Marcel Boussac.

[2] Loika was originally not a success as a broodmare, producing just one foal, a minor winner, in her first five years.

She did not meet her reserve so she returned home to Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard, where she delivered Djebel in January 1937.

Djebel was shipped to England in November for the Middle Park Stakes, held later than usual that year on Newmarket's July Course.

Djebel won easily by two lengths over the eventual English champion two-year-old Tant Mieux.

He would have been the favorite for the Derby in June but was unable to travel due to the escalating war in France.

He did not race again until late October when he won the Prix d'Essai, a substitute event that year for both the French 1000 and 2000 Guineas.

Djebel was given a short rest before returning in September to win the Prix de Chantilly.

At first, his international appeal was also limited by the fact that he and his progeny could not be included in the General Stud Book (GSB) under the terms of the Jersey Act.

Through Clairon, his line includes notable winners such as Sagace, Dr Devious, Don't Forget Me, Indian Ridge, Domedriver, Notnowcato and Dunaden.

Also, the grand prix jumper Napur is related to him through his sire Damascus dam Kerala.