shahryar (racehorse)

Persian: "Great King". This is the name of the main antagonist in the frame story of Arabian Nights.

Japanese racehorse. Sired by Deep Impact and foaled by Dubai Majesty.

One of the dominant colts of the 2021 Generation, he is the winner of the 2021 Japanese Derby (Tokyo Yushun). He also gained fame by winning the 2022 Dubai Sheema Classic but ended up slumping afterwards. A frequent traveller, he raced in Dubai (3 times), in the United States (twice) and in Great Britain (once).