Marju

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Marju (IRE) is a racehorse bred by Kilcarn Stud and owned by Hamdan Al Maktoum. He was foaled on March 12, 1988, sired by Last Tycoon out of Flame of Tara (Artaius).

He raced 7 times during his career, ridden by Willie Carson each time. He won 3 races including the Craven Stakes and the St. James's Palace Stakes, as well as finishing second to Generous in the 1991 Epsom Derby. Total prize money won was £282,640.

He is a half-brother to Group One winner Salsabil.

Marju is also a name that belong to the Fulah ethnic group in West Africa.