Ryafan

Ryafan
Sire	Lear Fan
Grandsire	Roberto
Dam	Carya
Damsire	Northern Dancer
Sex	Mare
Foaled	8 March 1994
Country	United States
Colour	Bay
Breeder	Juddmonte Farms
Owner	Khalid Abdulla
Trainer	John Gosden Robert Frankel
Record	10: 7-0-1
Earnings	£818,973
Major wins
Prix Marcel Boussac (1996) Falmouth Stakes (1997) Nassau Stakes (1997) Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes (1997) Yellow Ribbon Stakes (1997) Matriarch Stakes (1997)
Awards
European Champion Three-year-old filly (1997) American Champion Female Turf Horse (1997)
Last updated on 19 November 2021

Ryafan was an American-bred, British-trained thoroughbred racehorse.

Background

She was sired by Lear Fan, an American stallion who raced in Europe, winning the Prix Jacques le Marois in 1984.^[1] His other progeny included Good Ba Ba and Sikeston.^[2]

Racing career

She won a number of prestigious races, including the Falmouth Stakes and the Nassau Stakes in England, the Prix Marcel Boussac in France, and the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes and the Yellow Ribbon Stakes in the United States of America.

Breeding record

Ryafan produced at least three foals

• Volcanic, a bay colt, foaled in 1999, sired by Zafonic
• Pressure Group, bay colt, 2000, by Sadler's Wells
• Phantom Wind, bay filly, 2001, by Storm Cat

References

1. Timeform staff (1985). Racehorses of 1984. Timeform. ISBN 0-900599-40-5.
2. "Lear Fan - Progeny". Racing Post.