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Zarkava named Horse of the Year

Page last updated: 18th Nov 2008 - 04:10 PM
Written by Charlotte Cook

The unbeaten filly, Zarkava, has been handed the accolade of Horse of the Year at the Cartier Racing Awards. In winning the award, she managed to beat Raven’s Pass (who won the Breeders’ Cup), New Approach, Duke of Marmalade (who managed to win the older horse award), and Henrythenavigator.

Zarkava, who is three years of age, won all the races she started this year and also two races as a juvenile. The recipients of the awards were chosen by readers of the Daily Telegraph and the Racing Post, as well as by racing journalists. The points won in certain important races were also taken into account when the individuals made the decisions.

Zarkava, who was victorious in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, has been described by her owner, the Aga Khan, as a “supreme athlete”. Her owner made the decision to retire her to stud during October and the young filly was also victorious in the three-year-old filly award. Her victory in this category left Goldikova, Halfway To Heaven, Natagora, and Lush Lashes disappointed.

New Approach, who was beaten by Zarkava in the Horse of the Year award, was provided with some consolation in the form of the three-year-old colt award. Last year, New Approach, who has been trained by Jim Bolger, was awarded the two-year-old colt award.

Some of the other winners at the awards included Mastercraftsman, who won the award given to New Approach last year, and Rainbow View who won the equivalent prize for the fillies. Marchand d’Or was named the top sprinter, whilst Yeats was awarded the stayer award for the third year running.

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1. Link Building

2nd Dec 2008 - 05:17 PM

Well done to Zarkava, especially to beat out Raven’s Pass, New Approach, Duke of Marmalade and Henrythenavigator! Not sure if I agree the best horse won though. How is it decided by vote?

http://www.fourthewin.com

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2. Mellie

18th Aug 2010 - 06:10 AM

Aww - well done Zarkava.

(my vote would have gone to Harbinger though!)

~ Mellie
http://www.horseracing.co.uk

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