Ekraar

American thoroughbred racehorse

Ekraar

Sire| Red Ransom
Grandsire| Roberto
Dam| Sacahuista
Damsire| Raja Baba
Sex| Stallion
Foaled| 1997
Breeder| Peter Brant
Owner| Godolphin
Trainer| Marcus Tregoning
Record| 25: 8-3-14
Earnings| 167,718GBP
331,275EUR
17,500AED
3,80,000HKD
260,000USD
Major wins
Gran Premio del Jockey Club (2003)
Last updated on 2022-12-20

Ekraar (foaled February 13, 1997) is a retired American Thoroughbred racehorse.[1][2]

## Racing career

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Ekraar was sired by Red Ransom, who was standing stud in the United States at the time. His dam was Sacahuista, who won the 1987 Breeders' Cup Distaff race.

Ekraar made his debut at a maiden race held at the Newmarket Racecourse in England on July 6, 1999, of which he finished at second place behind Race Leader. From there, he won the 1999 Vintage Stakes.[3] His next victory wouldn't come until the following year when he won 3 consecutive races, two of which were group races (Rose of Lancaster and Select).[3]

For the 2001 season; Ekraar raced in Dubai, France, England, and Hong Kong. His only win was at a listed race at Doncaster Racecourse called the Troy Stakes.[4][3] Ekraar came in second place at the Hong Kong Vase, after being beaten by Stay Gold who caught up to him despite a 10 horse length lead at one point.[5][6][7]

Ekraar came within the top 5 of all races he ran in in 2002 but never could win. Ekraar only won his next victory at a handicap race on June 7, 2003, at Doncaster. Ekraar would win one more race at Newmarket before winning his final race, which was the 2003 Gran Premio del Jockey Club in Italy.[3] After this race, Ekraar would retire from racing.

## Stud career

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Ekraar is currently standing stud at Linwood Park in Australia.[8] Ekraar sired Habibi, the winner of the 2013 New Zealand Derby.

## References

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1. ^ "Ekraar | Progeny | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
2. ^ "Ekraar(USA) | JBIS-Search". www.jbis.jp. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
3. ^ a b c d "Ekraar". ahonoora.com (in Japanese). Retrieved December 20, 2022.
4. ^ "irishracing.com | Race Result Doncaster, Fri, Sep 14, 2001, AMCO CORPORATION TROY STAKES (LISTED RACE) of £25,000.00 3-y-o plus". www.irishracing.com. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
5. ^ "Full Result 7.10 Sha Tin (HK) | December 16, 2001 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
6. ^ "日本馬の歴史 | 香港ヴァーズ". JRA-VAN Ver.World (in Japanese). Japan Racing Association. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
7. ^ Shin, Kudo (February 23, 2015). "世界Ｎｏ.１ジョッキーも認めたステイゴールドの秘話。武豊「あの時は"背中に羽が生えている"ようだった」 – スポーツ – ニュース". 週プレNEWS (in Japanese). Shueisha. Archived from the original on November 28, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
8. ^ "Ekraar – Stallion | Breednet". www.breednet.com.au. Retrieved December 20, 2022.

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