Unbeaten Filly Zarkava Gets European Horse of the Year Honors
Unbeaten filly Zarkava who defeated the boys in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, was chosen as Europe’s Horse of the Year at the Cartier Racing Awards on Monday night.
The 3-year-old Zarkava owned by the Aga Khan won all 5 of her starts this year, capped by a two-length victory in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe against Europe’s best middle-distance horses.
Zarkava won the award over Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Raven’s Pass, English Derby winner New Approach, 5-time Group 1 winner Duke of Marmalade and 4-time Group 1 winner and Breeders’ Cup Classic runner-up Henrythenavigator.
Recently retired from racing, the versatile Zarkava was a perfect 7-for-7 during her career, which included wins ranging in distance from a mile to 1 1/2 miles.
Zarkava also was chosen top 3-year-old filly, ahead of Breeders’ Cup Mile winner Goldikova, Lush Lashes, Halfway To Heaven and Natagora. New Approach was the Cartier winner in the 3-year-old colt category.
Other Cartier Racing Award winners were Duke of Marmalade (Older Horse); Yeats (Champion Stayer), Marchand D’or (Sprinter), Mastercraftsman (2-year-old Colt) and Rainbow View (2-year-old Filly).
The Cartier Racing Awards were determined by a points system, and media and fan voting. It is the equivalent of the Eclipse Awards in the United States.
Tags: Duke of Marmalade, Marchand D'or, Mastercraftsman, Rainbow View, Yeats, Zarkava
"Unbeaten Filly Zarkava Gets European Horse of the Year Honors" was posted on 17 November 2008 9:35 PM under Horse Racing News, Horses, International Horse Racing, Special Features
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