Nurlan Bizakov merges Hesmonds Stud and Montfort & Preaux under Sumbe banner
Khazakhstani breeder recently purchased Commonwealth Cup hero Golden Horde
Leading breeder Nurlan Bizakov, owner of Hesmonds Stud in East Sussex and Montfort & Preaux in Normandy, is to merge his two farms under the Sumbe banner.
Explaining the decision to unite the two studs under the one name, Bizakov said: “To understand this decision, you have to go back in time. I was born in Kazakhstan in the city of Sumbe. Nestling at the foot of the country's highest mountain, it’s a region famed for its agricultural produce and the quality of its horse breeding. I think that these ‘country’ roots – embedded in an environment where the horse was very present – naturally influenced my decision to breed racehorses.
“It’s also, of course, a reference to my birthplace. There’s also no escaping that it’s a catchy name which is easy to remember. Finally, it has always brought me luck. Regarding the breeding of English thoroughbreds, you have to be patient and move forward. There are good days. Others aren’t so good. However, when you obtain success, all the difficulties are forgotten. We are in it for the long haul; I think that sums up Sumbe's underlying philosophy.”
“Following my arrival in France, I was very warmly welcomed by the racing authorities and breeders alike,” said Bizakov. “Being a breeder myself, and an owner, I can relate to their expectation levels which are the same as my own. The purchase of Monfort & Preaux enabled me to turn my hand to the stallion division.
“The team is a very experienced one, and the success of the heavyweight stallion such as Le Havre has been well documented, whereas the promising Recorder has made a good start to his stud career.
“We’re very sold on the idea of making the Commonwealth Cup winner available to breeders, in addition to supporting him with some very good mares. I would encourage everyone to either replay the videos of his races, or to see him in the flesh at stud as he’s a very impressive individual.
“His victories, of course, comprise the Richmond Stakes, a race which has previously yielded a very good young sire, Mehmas. As historical references go, the name Golden Horde refers to the great epic we associate with the Genghis Khan dynasty. It’s a reference that resonates with me!”
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Published on 26 November 2020inNews
Last updated 16:56, 26 November 2020
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