French-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
Zamazaan (1965 – 8 April 1990)[1] was a French Thoroughbred racehorse and Champion sire in New Zealand and Australia.
Zamazaan was bred by the HH Aga Khan IV.
Racing career
Zamazaan was a winner of 5 stakes races from 2,400 metres to 3,100 metres.
He retired from the track in 1969.
Stud career
He was syndicated for a then record NZ$200,000 and sent to stand at stud beginning in the 1970 season at Keith Burley's Carlyle Stud in East Tāmaki near Auckland, New Zealand.[2]
He won the:
- Dewar Stallion Trophy award in 1977–8 with progeny earnings of $490,595 (excluding trophies).[2]
- Champion New Zealand Sire in 1985-86 [citation needed]
Zamazaan sired 58 stakes winners for 123 stakes wins including:
Zamazaan was the dam-sire of:
Zamazaan's legacy has also continued with the following:
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