Ryafan was an American-bred, British-trained thoroughbred racehorse.
Background
She was sired by Lear Fan, an American stallion who raced in Europe, winning the Prix Jacques le Marois in 1984.[1] His other progeny included Good Ba Ba and Sikeston.[2]
Racing career
She won a number of prestigious races, including the Falmouth Stakes and the Nassau Stakes in England, the Prix Marcel Boussac in France, and the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes and the Yellow Ribbon Stakes in the United States of America.
Breeding record
Ryafan produced at least three foals
- Volcanic, a bay colt, foaled in 1999, sired by Zafonic
- Pressure Group, bay colt, 2000, by Sadler's Wells
- Phantom Wind, bay filly, 2001, by Storm Cat
References
- ^ Timeform staff (1985). Racehorses of 1984. Timeform. ISBN 0-900599-40-5.
- ^ "Lear Fan - Progeny". Racing Post.
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