Zarkandar
Foaled 2007 · by Azamour out of Zarkasha (Kahyasi)
Form 43/U57/170P/4 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 8 Jul 10 – 17 Feb 18, last for Paul Nicholls · current OR 147
Grade 1 won the Matalan Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) (2011)
Grade 1 won the Grand Prix d'Automne (Hurdle) (5yo+) (Turf) (2014)
Grade 2 won the thebettingsite.com Adonis Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) (2011)
Grade 2 won the totepool.com Elite Hurdle (Grade 2 Limited Handicap) (2012)
Grade 2 won the Betfred Rendlesham Hurdle (Grade 2) (2017)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 18 | Haydock Grade 2Betfred Rendlesham Hurdle (Grade 2) · Class 1 · 2m6f177y · Heavy | 2m6f177y | Heavy | 4/5 | 147 | Sam Twiston-Davies |
| 25 Nov 17 | Haydock Grade 3Betfair Stayers' Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) · Class 1 · 2m6f177y · Heavy | 2m6f177y | Heavy | PU/16 | 150 | Harry Cobden |
| 8 Apr 17 | Aintree Grade 3Gaskells Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) · Class 1 · 3m149y · Good | 3m149y | Good | 20/22 | 151 | Stan Sheppard |
| 16 Mar 17 | Cheltenham Grade 1Sun Bets Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 2m7f213y · Good | 2m7f213y | Good | 7/12 | 151 | Harry Cobden |
| 18 Feb 17 | Haydock Grade 2Betfred Rendlesham Hurdle (Grade 2) · Class 1 · 2m6f177y · Good To Soft | 2m6f177y | Good To Soft | 1/5 | 147 | Harry Cobden |
| 17 Dec 16 | Ascot Grade 1JLT Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 3m · Good To Soft | 3m | Good To Soft | 7/11 | 151 | Sean Bowen |
| 19 Nov 16 | Ascot Grade 2Coral Hurdle (Registered As The Ascot Hurdle) (Grade 2) · Class 1 · 2m3f58y · Good To Soft | 2m3f58y | Good To Soft | 5/5 | 153 | Sean Bowen |
| 5 Nov 16 | AintreeBetfred Supports The Btrc Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m4f · Good To Soft | 2m4f | Good To Soft | UR/4 | 153 | Sean Bowen |
| 7 Jun 15 | Auteuil (FR) Grade 1Grande Course de Haies d'Auteuil (Hurdle) (5yo+) (Turf) · 3m1½f · Very Soft | 3m1½f | Very Soft | 3/15 | – | Sam Twiston-Davies |
| 11 Apr 15 | Aintree Grade 1Silver Cross Stayers' Hurdle (Registered As The Liverpool Hurdle) (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 3m110y · Good | 3m110y | Good | 4/9 | 160 | Sam Twiston-Davies |
| 12 Mar 15 | Cheltenham Grade 1Ladbrokes World Hurdle (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 3m · Good | 3m | Good | 3/16 | 160 | Noel Fehily |
| 20 Dec 14 | Ascot Grade 1JLT Long Walk Hurdle (25k Field Size Bonus Race) (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 3m1f · Good To Soft | 3m1f | Good To Soft | 2/5 | 160 | Sam Twiston-Davies |
Azamour as a stallion
In our records: 366 runners, 211 winners (58%), 46 black-type winners including 8 at the top level, 34 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2007–2015.
On the track himself: 5 runs, 2 wins — Group 1 winner (Prince Of Wales's Stakes (Group 1)).
His best
Zarkandar Grade 1 OR 168 · Dawalan Grade 1 OR 150 · Rawnaq Grade 1 OR 143 · Dolniya Group 1 OR 121 · Covert Love Group 1 OR 116 · Best Of Days Group 1 OR 110
The dam: Zarkasha by Kahyasi
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 4 winners from 7 other runners.
Zarkava Group 1 half-sibling, by Zamindar
Zarshana Group 3 half-sibling, by Sea The Stars
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zarkan (FR) 2018 gelding · by Harzand | 3 | 0 | – |
| Zarza (FR) 2017 filly · by Charm Spirit | 2 | 0 | – |
| Zourkhan (IRE) 2012 gelding · by Shamardal | 4 | 1 | – |
| Zarshana (IRE) Group 3 2011 filly · by Sea The Stars | 7 | 2 | – |
| Zarkalan (IRE) 2009 colt · by Dalakhani | 1 | 0 | – |
| Zerkeriya (IRE) 2006 filly · by Soviet Star | 6 | 1 | – |
| Zarkava (IRE) Group 1 2005 filly · by Zamindar | 7 | 7 | – |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Zarshana2011 mare by Sea The Stars | 2025 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1157 · broodmare | €270,000Broadhurst Ag |
| Zarkan2018 colt by Harzand | 2021 Arqana Autumn SaleLot 374 · in training | €50,000NBB RACING |
| Zarza2017 filly by Charm Spirit | 2020 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 156 · broodmare | €150,000 |
| 2004 filly by Kendor | 2019 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 55 · broodmare | €60,000STALLIONS GROUP |
| Zerkeriya2006 filly by Soviet Star | 2018 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 67 · broodmare | €80,000 |
| 2014 filly by New Approach | 2017 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 197 · broodmare | €450,000KATSUMI YOSHIDA / NARVICK INTERNATIONAL |
| Zourkhan2012 colt by Shamardal | 2015 Arqana Autumn SaleLot 192 · in training | €90,000WALLER Chris |
| 2004 filly by Kendor | 2007 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1740 · broodmare | Not sold |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.