How many horses called SHAMAL

Interesting that I got an acknowledgement from the NHA this morning ................I will be surprised if it is allowed to run under that name!

I have now had another reply which explains what is already on the thread ............but explained as a "coincidence"!

35. NAMES OF HORSES
35.1
All names shall be subject to the approval of the CHIEF EXECUTIVE who shall not approve the REGISTRATION of the following names:
35.1.1 those consisting of more than 18 characters, including punctuation marks and/or spaces, save that 18 characters may be exceeded when a country code suffix is required;
35.1.2 those of well-known people, save where written permission is obtained from the individual or the descendants of the individual concerned, by the PERSON seeking to REGISTER the name;
35.1.3 those on the International or National List of Protected Names;
35.1.4 those containing numbers or initials or a combination of numbers and initials;
35.1.5 those of a similar spelling or pronunciation to those already REGISTERED;
35.1.6 those in bad taste or which have an unacceptable connotation in another language;
35.1.7 prominent company, product or trade names, except with the written approval of the company or body associated with the name.
35.2
35.3
A REGISTERED name shall not be changed except with permission of the CHIEF EXECUTIVE and then only on payment of the prescribed fee. The CHIEF EXECUTIVE shall not approve any change in the name of an IMPORTED HORSE unless such change of name has been approved by the racing authority of the country of foaling.
The CHIEF EXECUTIVE may order a REGISTERED name to be changed.

So..........of a horse in training dies in July,it's OK to give a new foal in Aug the name????

I thought there was at least a 10 year period where ANY names cannot be re-used