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Ryafan

American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse

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

01Background

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

02Racing 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.

03Breeding record

Ryafan produced at least three foals

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