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Owned by RE Sangster and trained by V. O'Brien. Won 4 races, all at 2yo,
from 6f to 8f. Had six races at 2yo, in order he first won a 6f maiden and 6f Group 3 in Ireland in June, second in 6.3f Group 3 (to
St Jovite) before winning 7f Group National Stakes in Sept, unplaced fifth
run over 7f in Tattersalls elite sales race and finally won 8f Group 2
back at The Curragh. Unplaced at 3yo in 3 runs when well beaten runs in
Group 1 & 3 races over 8-10f.
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To stud in 1993 and stands in Kentucky and has a very good record in the
US as indicated by the fact his fee has risen from $30,000 in 2002 to $125,000
(live foal) in 2006. Has produced Grade 1 winners Medaglio D'Oro &
Kitten's Joy in the US and his best winner in Britain has been Spanish
Sun in the Group 2 Ribblesdale. Has a small number of British raced
2yos each year and a variable record. 4 winners from 13 representatives
2002-5 but only one winner in the last three seasons. Wins have tended
to be over 7f or further from July onwards with the exception of Surbiton
in 2002.
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