Kahyasi
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Irish Derby (1988)Timeform rating: 130 | |
Last updated on 21 October 2023 |
Kahyasi (2 April 1985 – 12 June 2008) was an Irish-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse. He won the first five races of his seven-race career, including the Epsom Derby and the Irish Derby as a three-year-old in 1988.
Background
Kahyasi was a small dark-coated bay horse bred by his owner HH Aga Khan IV at his stud in Ireland. His sire, Ile de Bourbon, was best known for his win in the 1978 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Kahyasi was trained by Luca Cumani at his Bedford House stable Newmarket, Suffolk during his racing career and was ridden in all his races by Ray Cochrane.
Racing career
Kahyasi made his three-year-old debut in the Harvester Stakes at
At
Kahyasi prepared for a run in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe by contesting the Prix Niel at Longchamp in September. He suffered the first defeat of his career as he was beaten a neck by the Grand Prix de Paris winner Fijar Tango.[8] In the Arc three weeks later, Kahyasi finished sixth of the twenty-four runners, beaten just over two lengths by Tony Bin.[9]
Stud record
Kahyasi undertook stud duties at the Aga's Ballymany Stud in Ireland.[10] He was later moved to stand at the Haras de Bonneval in Normandy when he was put down on 12 June 2008 at the age of 23 after being diagnosed as suffering from a tumour. On hearing of Kahyasi's death, Cumani paid tribute to his Derby winner, calling him "a great horse and a great friend."[7]
At stud, he sired over 55 graded stakes winners including.[11]
- Darasin, Goodwood Cup G2
- Enzeli, Ascot Gold Cup G1, Doncaster Cup G2
- Hasili, outstanding broodmare
- Karasi, Geelong Cup, Nakayama Grand Jump x 3
- Khalkevi, Grand Prix de Paris G1
- Vereva, Prix de Diane G1
- Zainta, Prix de Diane G1[12]
- Nazirali, San Luis Obispo Handicap (2002) G2[13]
Through his unraced daughter Zarkasha, Kahyasi is the damsire of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Zarkava[14] and the Triumph Hurdle winner Zarkandar. Kahyasi won the 2008 French broodmare sire title ahead of Sadler's Wells, Linamix and Kaldoun.[10]
References
- ^ "Kahyasi race record". Racing Post. 2 June 2011. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
- ^ "Harvester Stakes". Racing Post. 22 April 1988. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
- ^ "Derby Trial". Racing Post. 7 May 1988. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
- ^ "Kahyasi obituary". Thoroughbred internet. 16 June 2008. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
- ^ "Epsom Derby". Racing Post. 1 June 1988. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
- ^ "Irish Derby". Racing Post. 26 June 1988. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
- ^ a b "Cumani pays tribute to 'a great horse' after Kahyasi dies aged 23". Racing Post. 15 June 2008. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
- ^ "Prix Niel". Racing Post. 11 September 1988. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
- ^ "Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe". Racing Post. 2 October 1988. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
- ^ a b Whitelaw, Sarah (13 January 2009). "Gone, but not forgotten". Thoroughbred Internet. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ^ "Kahyasi". Aga Khan Studs. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
- ^ "ASB: Kahyasi". Studbook. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
- ^ "Winners Sold". Aga Khan Studs. Archived from the original on 20 February 2012. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
- ^ "History". Aga Khan Studs. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
External links
- [1] – Kahyasi's pedigree