Galway glory for Kahyasi
The Aga Khan bred Ansar once again brought home Ireland's summer steeplechase showpiece,
The Aga Khan bred Ansar once again brought home Ireland's summer steeplechase showpiece, the Galway Plate, in a decisive 7 length defeat of his rivals at the Festival meeting yesterday. The nine year old son of Kahyasi, from the family of Azamour, produced a strong finishing uphill gallop to win for a seventh time at the Galway Festival. Ansar's dam, Anaza (Darshaan), has also produced Prix Ganay winner Astarabad and the Listed winner Asmara. Dermot Weld rated him " a super little horse and a very sound one. He loves fast ground - and Galway! - and is a joy to train." Updated 28/07/2005.
Related news
First yearlings by Vadeni and Erevann on show at Arqana
The Arqana August Sale this week presents the first opportunity for buyers to see the first yearlings by Champion Three-Year-Old Vadeni and Group winning miler Erevann.
Read more
10th Classic winner for Siyouni
Soreanga was an impressive winner of the Gr.1 Preis der Diana at Düsseldorf on Sunday, scoring by more than three lengths for her owner-breeder, Gestüt Fährhof.
Read more
Two-year-old Stakes double for the Aga Khan sires
Siyouni and Sea The Stars enjoyed new two-year-old Stakes winners on consecutive days this week.
Read more
A magnificent seventh Classic winner for Sea The Stars
Johanna Walsh stormed to a four-length victory in the Irish Oaks on Saturday, becoming the third winner of that race for Sea The Stars and his seventh individual Classic winner overall.
Read more