The son of Zarkava due to cover Shareta. Zarak’s new career as a stallion is off to a flying start, with ten of the first mares he covered tested in foal. A son of leading sire Dubawi out of the Champion Zarkava, Zarak lived up to his pedigree when winning at the highest level during his race career. A classy racehorse, he showed consistency and versatility throughout his career, winning at two, three and four over distances ranging from 1600 m to 2400 m.

Zarak is fully booked for his first season at stud and the Aga Khan Studs will support him with some of their finest broodmares, which include Gr.1 winner Shareta, Gr.1 placed and Gr.2 winner Shankardeh, the dams of Gr.1 winners Rosanara and Vazirabad, as well as a half-sister to Gr.1 winner Bayrir and a daughter of Prix de Diane winner Shemaka.

Zarak stands for €12,000 at Haras de Bonneval alongside leading French sire Siyouni, triple Gr.1 winning miler Charm Spirit and Gr.1 winning son of Shamardal Dariyan who has his first foals this year. For full details on Zarak, please visit www.agakhanstuds.com/Zarak.