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AKA Mirza II Won: Bedford 2-y-o Stakes, Newmarket; Coventry Stakes, Ascot; July Stakes, Newmarket; Chesterfield Stakes, Newmarket; Levant Stakes, Goodwood; Greenham Stakes, Newbury His “impelling action and brilliance of his victories at Newmarket roused the enthusiasm of racegoers as few horses have done in modern times.” Was limited to six furlongs, but his trainer, Frank Butters, declared him the fastest horse he had ever handled. In 1939 retired to stud in France. In 1940, during WWII, was seized and held by German Army stud, Heeresgestüt, Altefeld, Hesse. In 1946 was sent to England. Imported to California, USA in 1946 by Rex Ellsworth. Sired stakes winners and broodmares.
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