Zar stars at Cartier awards

UNBEATEN filly Zarkava was crowned the Cartier Horse Of The Year in a glittering ceremony in London last night.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2008 - 00:00

The Alain de Royer-Dupre trained runner enjoyed a fantastic season in 2008, winner the French 1000 Guineas and Oaks before going on to win the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on the only occasion she clashed with both older horses and colts.

Zarkava, who was bred by her owner the Aga Khan, was retired following her Longchamp victory with seven wins to her credit in as many career starts.

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