Maldivian (foaled 20 October 2002) was a New Zealand bred Thoroughbred racemare, trained by Mark Kavanagh, who is notable for winning the 2008 Cox Plate and two other Group 1 races.
Sir Patrick & Lady Justine Hogan bred Maldivian from the American mare Shynzi, by the leading sire Zabeel. He was exported to Australia in April 2004.
Racing record
Notable performances by Maldivian include:
1st in the 2007 Easter Cup (Group 3, Caulfield), beating Duoro Valley and Spinney 1st in the 2007 JRA Cup (listed race), beating Pacino and Master O'Reilly 1st in the 2007 Yalumba Stakes (Group 1), beating Miss Finland and Anamoto 1st in the 2008 Cox Plate (Group 1), beating Zipping and Samantha Miss 1st in the 2009 C F Orr Stakes (Group 1), beating Alamosa and Theseo.
Maldivian was the short priced favourite in the 2007 Caulfield Cup but was a late-scratching due to badly gashing his head in the barrier stalls.
Maldivian was retired from racing after a tendon injury he picked up during trackwork. He spent his remaining years at Cityview Farm in Victoria.
Maldivian died in July 2021.
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