Kooringal Stud Mourn Loss of Zariz

Kooringal Stud have announce the sad passing of their prolific winner-getter Zariz, who died on Sunday of a suspected heart attack at age 21.

"Zariz covered two mares the previous day and was in wonderful condition, so his death has come as a great shock us all," said Stud Principal Stuart Lamont.

Zariz was still producing city class horses and his progeny earnings top $18million in prizemoney with highlight horses being Lazer Sharp, Shiraz and Zaratone.