Bakhor-Mele’s grandsire, the otherworldly elited-grade ex-racer, 2004 Reserve World Champion, 2005 World Champion, and 2005 Champion of Europe: Tokhtamysh (Halif x Tjazegul). She carries his regality, along with partial blue eye and his facial shield marking, only hers is in the shape of a heart.

Photos in order from Artur Baboev and Anna Fadeeva.