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Zarkava

7 year old Mare | Retired
Owner(s):
H. H. Aga Khan  - 
Trainer:
Alain de Royer-Dupre
Bred:
(IRL) by H H the Aga Khan's Studs S.C.
Pedigree:
Zamindar  -  Zarkasha  by  Kahyasi
Rating:
 
 
Zarkava
zarkava 1003935c
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What the Horse Racing Nation is saying about Zarkava...

They say perfection is unattainable, and as a practicing golf instructor, I’m inclined to agree, but maybe even if this is the sad reality for the human race, we can still strive to find perfection within our world. Perhaps a glimpse of our unattainable will be in store for us tonight when Black Cav...Read More
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  • New York Vinnie · If you think that ten races is ignorant then just look at the list by Bloodhorse. As far as I can gather there is just one horse, #94 Artful (1902) that raced less than ten races. All other horses raced at least ten races. · 93 days ago ·
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  • RuffianQueenOfRacing · Hey, im just trying to get my head around you saying Landaluce was great, and then you said no horse that races in under 10 races is great. Yeah she died young, but doesnt mean she could not have raced more, if she was so great, i mean im just going off what are saying sooo · 93 days ago ·
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I spent the last two hours watching her videos. I don't follow European racing but I know a great one when I see it and I saw it for two hours this morning. She is breathtaking!
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  • footlick · I agree icyhotboo, she was breathtaking · 254 days ago ·
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  • medlocke · @icyhotboo, Zarkava was incredible!! She only raced 7 times in her career, but won all 7 races!! When you've got a filly with the kind of speed to leave Goldikova looking flat footed the way Zarkava did in the 08' French 1000 Guineas and Prix De Diane(French Oaks), then you know she's special!! After beating Goldikova twice, she next beat multiple G1 winning mare, and 2010 Sheema Classic winner, Dar Re Mi, the 08' Prix Vermeille. Then her finest hour was beating a very good Arc field that consisted of all boys in the 08' Arc. I always wished that Zarkava would've been brought back to race again as a 4yr.old. I felt much the same about Sea The Stars when he was retired at the end of his 3yr.old season, too. · 254 days ago ·
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That picture in the top right corner truly shows what kind of racing monster Zarkava is.
Havre de Grace showed the world once again that in thoroughbred horse racing these days, it’s a girl's world...Read More
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  • CraigBradshaw · tim....wasn't trying to disrespect you. just having a little fun. i don't disagree with you on your assessment. in the 9f ladies classic, hdg gets the nod. in the 10f big race bl gets the nod. · 262 days ago ·
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  • Zenyatta-Perfection Personified · I think that owners of the fillies/mares are the ones who are making the difference, with a willingness to test their females against the best of the males. And there have been some all-time great females in just the last 4 years. · 262 days ago ·
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Should have started a jumps career would have been great at it.
I honestly think the pictures on the top right is one of the most amazing images I have ever seen of a thoroughbred in full flight!
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  • icyhotboo · brings back memories of Ruffian jumping over a pidgeon... · 337 days ago ·
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  • Thoroughbred44 · She is one of my favorites! I love those pictures of her. · 337 days ago ·
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Zarkava Should be at the TOP of this list. Not one filly on this list from the last 30 years or more would have even come close to this Freak. Yes I have been watching, and in the business for over 30 yrs.
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  • TimSmith · That win Defined R.As career. If she lost that race she A) wouldnt have been H.O.Y B) wouldnt have gone down as one of the greatest seasons ever. Calvin didnt kill her he just rode the crap out of her and made a LEGEND. · 337 days ago ·
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  • icyhotboo · he set her up so that every horse had the opportunity to take their best shot at their best time like he's done before with her.BTW Calvin hasn't gotten a qualitty horse since.They gave him SS who they never dreamed had a chance and it was a muddy track..... · 337 days ago ·
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i LOVE how she leaped after crossing the line in the prix marcel! it looked so cute!
I must say that finding this site is one of the greatest finds of my life. I know, dramatic, but you’ll learn it is just the way I am. This site has given me the opportunity to talk racing with people that actually want to hear it. I have a chance to ‘meet up’ with people that feel the same way I do...Read More
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  • ruffian75 · Thanks, RaTalk Girl. Since you enjoyed that one, this was of the greatest come-from-behind races I had ever seen. Check out how far back Concern is in this race. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CfSJn3tI8M. Once again, I hope you enjoy it. · 346 days ago ·
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  • RaTalk_Girl · Great race ruffian, couldn't even follow him because he was so far back. Love those kind of races :) · 346 days ago ·
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Zarkava at #92...wow, Guess I am not surprised that all the American Fillies are up top the list, forget the fact that I cannot even find Makybe Diva in the top 200????.
  • arazi · This is really a North American list. · 356 days ago ·
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  • dubby30 · Its a thoughtless American list with no respect to the rest of the world or runnres like Personal Ensign, winning colors and others that were asked to run hard against the best available. · 354 days ago ·
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Zarkava is hands down the greatest Filly or Mare to grace the track in the last 30 years, Zarkava won from 5f-12f with the greatest of ease, taking down the boys at the European classic distance. If you've not seen video of her Arc win please take a gander and explain which of any horses that have ever run other than Ruffian in the World could have defeated this filly. She may have had trouble catching the 2009 form of Rachel Alexandra and the Zenyatta that we knew in 2008 would have given her a nice breeze, but In my opinion, no horse male or female could have defeated this horse, as seen by he beating Goldikova a couple of times and look wat a machine Goldikova is now.
Rags to Riches beats Curlin in the Test of Champions. Zarkava wins the Arc. Rachel Alexandra wins the Preakness, Haskell, and Woodward. Vodka wins the Japan Cup. Zenyatta comes within inches of two consecutive Breeders' Cup Classics. Goldikova takes home three straight BC Miles. The list of fantasti...Read More
  • Waya · I love seeing the girl beat the boys. Waya did it a few times back in her day. Go Keertana! · 367 days ago ·
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  • KyOaksRunner · She defeated Sheepshead Bay entrant La Lune de Miel in the Bewitch. I hope she wins, I love seeing the girls beat the boys in the bigger races! · 366 days ago ·
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Best horse ever.
  • humphrey · Dont tell that to Ribot, Brigadier Gerrard or Mill Reef fans · 488 days ago ·
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  • humphrey · throw in the last English Triple Crown winner Nijinsky to that mix as well. · 488 days ago ·
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Zarkava - Pedigree

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ZamindarGone WestMr. Prospector
Secrettame
ZaizafonThe Minstrel
Mofida
ZarkashaKahyasiIle De Bourbon
Kadissya
ZarkanaDoyoun
Zarna

Zarkava - Race Results & Past Performances

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View DetailsView Video10/05/081stC SoumillonLon61 1/2mTPrix de l'Arc de Triomphe-G103+ MZarkavaYoumzainIt's Gino2:28.80
View DetailsView Video09/14/081stC SoumillonLon41 1/2mTPrix Vermeille-G103+ FZarkavaDar Re MiTreat Gently2:26.00
View Details06/08/081stC SoumillonCha41 5/16 mTPrix de Diane-G103 FZarkavaGagnoaGoldikova2:07.10
View Details05/11/081stC SoumillonLon51 mileTPoule d'Essai des Pouliches-G103 FZarkavaGoldikovaHalfway to Heaven1:35.20
View Details04/13/081stC SoumillonLon41 mileTPrix de La Grotte-G303 FZarkavaConference CallLessing 1:44.70
View DetailsView Video10/07/071stC SoumillonLon31 mileTPrix Marcel Boussac -G102 FZarkavaConference CallMad About You1:37.00
View DetailsView Video09/09/071stC SoumillonLon21 mileTUnraced Maiden Fillies'02 FZarkavaTrully BelleBlue Ciel1:42.60

 

 

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