Nurlan Bizakov
Nurlan Bizakov (Kazakh: Бизақов Нұрлан Сейдінұлы; born on February 23rd, 1964[1]) is a Kazakhstani businessman. He made his fortune in a diverse range of business activities[2]. He is the sole owner of Sumbe SAS[2], which owns and operates several renowned horse studs in England and France[3].
Sumbe's French operation bought Haras de Montfort et Préaux in 2019 and later Haras du Mézeray. The stable's homebred Belbek won the Group 1 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardère, and in 2025 its horses Lazzat, winner of the Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest, and Charyn, winner of the Group 1 Prix Jacques Le Marois, were among Bizakov's successes at Deauville.[4][5]
Early Life
Nurlan Bizakov was born in to Seydin Bizakov and Kuldariha Mustagulova[1]. His father holds a DSc in Philology[6] and has authored over 20 scientific works[7].
Nurlan Bizakov is a graduate of the Kazakh Polytechnical University[2].
Career
Throughout his life, Bizakov has held many important positions, including[8]:
• Member of the board of Directors of Kazkommertsbank[9];
• Chairman of the Management Board of the Skymkent Oil Refinery[10];
• Chairman of the Management Board of Kazphosphate, LLP[11];
• Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sumbe, Joint Stock Company[12].
• Director at Hesmonds Stud Limited, UK[2].
• Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sumbe SAS, France[2].
At the moment, Bizakov predominantly deals in horse racing[2].
Racing
Nurlan Bizakov has been a longtime lover of horseracing. In late 2010, he purchased Hesmonds Stud Limited in the county of Sussex, United Kingdom, beginning his involvement as a major player in the industry[13].
In 2019, Nurlan Bizakov purchased Haras de Montfort & Préaux in Normandy, France, home to the stallion Le Havre, a great champion and sire to 50 stakes winners[14].
In 2019, Nurlan Bizakov followed this purchase with the acquisition of Haras du Mézeray in the Orne department of Normandy, which foaled and raised two Arc de Triomphe winners – Trempolino and Subotica, as well as many other Group 1 winners[15]. Together, they are united under the name of Sumbe[16].
A product of Sumbe, the racehorse Belbek has gone on to win the stallion-making Group 1 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere in 2022[17].
In 2023, Sumbe signed a 5-year contract to sponsor the famous Prix Morny in Deauville[18].
In 2024, Sumbe now boasts a total of 5 stallions – Mishriff, Belbek, Angel Bleu, Golden Horde and De Treville[19]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "ПРОСПЕКТ ВЫПУСКА АКЦИЙ Акционерного общества «Сумбе» (АО «Сумбе»)" (PDF). Kazakhstan Stock Exchange.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Nurlan Bizakov". Forbes. Forbes Kazakhstan.
- ↑ Berry, Emma (26 February 2021). "Bizakov Adds Mézeray To Expanding French Operation". Thoroughbred Daily News.
- ↑ "'It's a Nice Way for Us to Say Thank You': Bizakov Enjoying the Summer of Sumbe". Thoroughbred Daily News.
- ↑ Berry, Emma. "Group 1 Winners Angel Bleu and Belbek to Join Sumbe Roster". Thoroughbred Daily News.
- ↑ "ДЕНЬ, КОГДА ОТВЕТСТВЕННОСТЬ ЛОЖИТСЯ НА МОЛОДЕЖЬ". Kazakh National University. November 29, 2022.
- ↑ "Казахский речевой этикет" (10). Kaz Gazeta. Мысль. October 10, 2014.
- ↑ Metrik, Yan (November 22, 2019). "Kazakhstani Multimillionaire Buys Horse Stud in France". Total.
- ↑ Metrik, Yan (November 22, 2019). "Kazakhstani Multimillionaire Buys Horse Stud in France". Total.
- ↑ Metrik, Yan (November 22, 2019). "Kazakhstani Multimillionaire Buys Horse Stud in France". Total.
- ↑ Metrik, Yan (November 22, 2019). "Kazakhstani Multimillionaire Buys Horse Stud in France". Total.
- ↑ Metrik, Yan (November 22, 2019). "Kazakhstani Multimillionaire Buys Horse Stud in France". Total.
- ↑ Thomas, James (November 26, 2020). "Nurlan Bizakov merges Hesmonds Stud and Montfort & Preaux under Sumbe banner". Racing Post.
- ↑ Stevens, Martin (November 21, 2019). "Nurlan Bizakov buys prominent French stud Montfort et Preaux". Racing Post.
- ↑ "Bizakov buys Haras du Mezeray". Racing and Sports. 2021.
- ↑ "Sumbe". Sumbe.
- ↑ "QATAR PRIX JEAN-LUC LAGARDÈRE (GRAND CRITÉRIUM) SPONSORISÉ PAR MANATEQ (GR1) : BELBEK, LE PREMIER SACRE AU PLUS HAUT NIVEAU POUR NURLAN BIZAKOV". Jour de Galop. November 2, 2022.
- ↑ "Sumbe signs 5-year contract to sponsor the Prix Morny". France Galop.
- ↑ "Stallions". Sumbe.
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