Zazou: Ramzan Kadyrov’s Racehorse worth £8.5million kidnapped by thieves

Zazou, the racehorse of Chenchen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has been stolen from its stable outside Prague by unknown thieves.

The horse, Zazou, is said to be worth £8.5million and is a “Group 1-winning stallion” who has won over £1m for its owner.

The 16-year old horse was purchased from Dubai in 2012 and has ranked amongst the best in the world.

Zazou was born by the legendary Shamardal, and has recorded eight wins in a 33-race career.

The horse has become one of the most sought-after in the Czech Republic.

Its owner, Ramzan Kadyrov, who owns about 120 horses, and is an ally of Vladimir Putin, had posted on social media to announce the disappearance of his horse.

“This is a great shame. I am worried Zazou might end up in the wrong hands. How did this happen? Where was the security?”, he said.

Kadyrov had been sanctioned by the European government sometime in 2014, following Russia’s annexation of Crimea, and as a result, his horse was barred from racing.