How the late Dalakhani enjoyed his retirement with the Normandy equine veterans
Scott Burton visits the Aga Khan Studs' retirement paradise
Following his sad death aged 21, we remember when Scott Burton visited Dalakhani at home at Haras d'Ouilly in 2019
It was 16 summers ago that a steel grey colt lit up the French and European racing season with a scintillating performance in the Prix du Jockey Club, emulating his sire Darshaan in securing Chantilly's version of the Derby for his owner-breeder, the Aga Khan.
By that stage Dalakhani already had a Group 1 success at two in the Criterium International to his name, as well as another top level triumph in the now-defunct Prix Lupin.
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Published on 15 January 2021inFeatures
Last updated 17:16, 15 January 2021
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