- 1979 foal. Won three races from 6f to 8f between 2yo to 3yo. As a juvenile won two races in a 6f maiden and the 7f Group 3 Solario Stakes. At 3yo won the Group 3 Craven and placed in the Derby & Irish Derby.
- To stud in the US in 1983 and has had a very good career producing many Group winners and best known in Europe for his middle distances and stayes such as Benny The Dip (The Derby), Mutafaweq (St Leger), Lady In Silver (French Oaks) & Magnificent Star (14f Group 1). Retired from stud in 2003 and the 2yos in 2006 will be his last crop.
- A consistent record with small groups of British raced 2yos with the winners to runners percentage at average level or better and usually a solid strike rate. Gets winners at 7f to 8f from late July onwards. Gets regular better quality 2yos with recent example being 7f Group 2 Almushahar & Group/Listed placed Dhabyan, Garmoucheh & Silver Gilt in in 2002; White Hawk in 2003; and conditions winner Eilean Ban in 2005. [Sample 2yo Pictures]
- Three yearlings, all colts, sold at British & Irish sales in 2005 for and average above 60,000gns (median 36,000gns).
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