Phenotype is governed by the complexity of genotype, specifically in the case of hybrids. Which lines of the pedigree reflect morphological characteristics that contribute to a superior individual? The diversity of stamina and its availability form the basis of enduring genetics, prompting the inquiry into which traits may convey sustained potency.
Establishing geno influences been indicative of genuine high-pace speed has also the ‘characterizing’ type. Australian bred sire Starspannerbangled (sprinter) & 3rd dam sire Zamazaan (FR), stayer blood has that determinable factor.
Bred by the Aga Khan, Zamazaan was foaled in 1965 in France. He came to New Zealand for the 1970 breeding season and syndicated for a then record price.
Zamazaan did not race as a two-year-old, being a late maturing type, but at three and four he won five races, two of them stakes event. He was an out and out stayer, the shortest distance over which he won being 2400m and the longest 3400m. Zamazann was rated the best stayer in France in 1969 when he achieved a Timeform rating of 126. He was able to race on any type of going.
His sire, Exbury, was the unbeaten champion of Europe at four years, Exbury was a son of Le Haar (by Vieux Manoir) and the sire line is one of the best French line of this century. Exbury won eight race including the Prix de l’Arc de triomphe and the Coronation Cup at Epson. Exbury sired the winners of over 400 races. His major winners included the St Leger winner Crow, whom stood in Australia. Several of Exbury’s sons came to New Zealand. A sire line that originates with Blandford, regarded as a major influence for stamina. (Zamazaan 5×5 🏇🏇Blandford, linkSimple, Complex & Remarkable- continues to the Blandford line)
Zamazaan was the best foal of the *Tulyar mare Toyama II, who placed four times at three, her only racing season. She produced four other winners of minor races. Grandam Rose o’Lynn by Pherozshah, was a stakes winner up in the 1,000 Guineas. She was a class broodmare producing Buisson Ardent unbeaten champion two-year-old and winner of the French 2,000 Guineas, the French St Leger winner Buisson d’Or, Middle Park Stakes winner Venture VII and Al Mabsoot, winner of the Prix Lupin and runner-up in the King George Vi and Queen Elizabeth Stakes. This is a very strong family which for generations has been producing high class gallopers, a tradition that Zamazaan carried on.
Zamazaan‘s list of major stakes winners were lengthy. His best progeny multiple G1 winners in Australia and New Zealand to the likes of Phizam – Lord Reims – Veloso. The progeny noted best over staying distances and most took time to reach their peak though he left a number of two-year-old winners.
BEAU ZAM (Zamazaan). 1988 Ansett Australian Horse of the Year. 11 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 2800m ✅✅, A$2,388,675, AJC Derby, Gr.1, STC HE Tancred S., Gr.1, AJC Spring Champion S., Gr.1. Sire. https://www.youtube.com/embed/SZRD3R6vc7g
Zamazaan a chestnut, stood 16 hands unshod and was still alert at 21 years old. He was a lengthy horse and stood over plenty of ground, being well-balanced and his offspring took after him in characteristics and ability.
Through daughters, his influence for stamina benefited the New Zealand breeding scene.
Progeny
Precise Horse Pedigree – Starspannerbangled (AUS) from Way To My Heart (IRE) by Galileo > 5×5 Sharpen Up. The dam, Way To My Heart, >> 15x Blandford ✅✅Blenheim, Dalmary, La Furka, Bahram, Brantome, Wild Violet, Umidwar, His Grace.
Precise, a native-bred distaff (B3) her ancestress dam Parting Shot (NTB, non thoroughbred status) – by Petronel by Musket, further the earliest running horse pedigrees USA are Umpire (1857) to inheritances – Sir Archy/Diomed & Gimcrack. USA breeding heritage reflects Dancers Image as 3rd dam sire to Danehill Dancer (@ Starspangledbanner), forms affinity relationship
Despite being very green on the run for home, the penny eventually drops for Flagpole – who breaks her maiden on her second start… pic.twitter.com/vhkKtiPh05
Progeny affinities by sire Starspangledbanner his @ Shecky Greene dam Spur Flower (USA) by Blue Larkspur (Domino male line) + 4d x5d Hamburg (f.f. 23.b) > Lady Reel > 3x4x4 Lexington
Remarkable crosses in sprinter speed and stamina speed arises from the yesteryear’s international diversity. Moreover, executed crosses of distinctive prime types as progeny bred, has the breeder’s metaphor cream rises to the top.
credit reference @ Zamazaan
The Thoroughbred Stallion and Stud of New Zealand – Bill Cox
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