Coaraze (1942-1970) was a French thoroughbred racehorse who was imported into Brazil to stand at stud and there became a noted sire.

[2] Corrida, Coaraze's dam, was very successful on the racetrack, having won the Prix Morny, Hardwicke Stakes, Grosser Preis von Reichshauptstadt, Grand International d'Ostende twice, and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe twice, among other victories.

[2] The year after he entered stud, Coaraze was advertised as being for sale in the Société d'Encouragement[7] because he had sired too many twins in his first crop.

[4] The idea of purchasing Coaraze for Brazilian breeding interests first came about in May 1954, on the suggestion of a representative of Boussac who was visiting the Jockey Club of São Paulo.

Comparisons were made to a list of stallions available for sale in France at the time, and it was determined that Coaraze was the best on offer.

[4] José Homem de Mello, President of the Commission of the Jockey Club of São Paulo, made contact with the Société with regards to purchasing Coaraze.