Lashkari (horse)

Lashkari (April 3, 1981 – December 25, 1996) is a British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse, best known for winning the inaugural running of the Breeders' Cup Turf in 1984. Named for Lashkari in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, he was bred and raced by Aga Khan IV. Lashkari was out of the French mare Larannda – a daughter of Right Royal, who was a multiple Group One winner in England and France. Lashkari was sired by Mill Reef, whose Group One wins included the Epsom Derby and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and who was voted 1971's European Horse of the Year.

Lashkari (horse)

Lashkari (April 3, 1981 – December 25, 1996) is a British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse, best known for winning the inaugural running of the Breeders' Cup Turf in 1984. Named for Lashkari in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, he was bred and raced by Aga Khan IV. Lashkari was out of the French mare Larannda – a daughter of Right Royal, who was a multiple Group One winner in England and France. Lashkari was sired by Mill Reef, whose Group One wins included the Epsom Derby and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and who was voted 1971's European Horse of the Year.