Classic winner Chaldean (GB) (Frankel {GB}), who is standing his first season at Banstead Manor Stud in the United Kingdom, will shuttle to Cambridge Stud in New Zealand for the Southern Hemisphere breeding season, Juddmonte announced on Thursday. His fee will be NZ$35,000 + GST and his book will be limited to 120 mares.
One of only nine horses to complete the G1 Dewhurst and G1 2,000 Guineas double, Chaldean standing next to his sire, the champion sire Frankel, who completed the double in 2010/2011. They are the only father-son pair to accomplish that feat. Chaldean also won the G2 Champagne S. and G3 Acomb S. during his racing days.
Simon Mockridge, general manager of Juddmonte in the UK, said: “Exceptionally talented, handsome man Chaldean was extremely popular in his first season at Banstead Manor Stud. With continuous support for Frankel and his unmatched statistics today, Cambridge Stud gave us the perfect opportunity to send Chaldean to the Southern Hemisphere, where we felt his early development and physicality would be appealing. We look forward to working with the team at internationally renowned Cambridge Stud ahead of the Southern Hemisphere season.”
The son of Suelita (GB) (Dutch Art {GB}) was bred by Whitsbury Manor Stud and was bought by Juddmonte for 550,000gns as a colt in the Tattersalls December Foal Sale. He is a half-brother to four black-type horses, three of which were stakes winners led by G2 winner Mill Reef S. Alkumait (GB) (Introduction {GB}) and That stallion's half-brother, stakes winner Get Ahead (GB) ), who placed second in the G1 Flying Five S.
Henry Plumptre, Managing Director of Cambridge Stud added, “Cambridge Stud is delighted to have secured the services of Chaldean for the New Zealand livestock industry. His pedigree, with its emphasis on two- and three-year-old speed, is perfect for our market and racing program. He is a wonderful type, and his conformation will be enthusiastically received by Australian breeders.
“Having the signature Group 1 runner, Dewhurst S., and a three-year-old Classic, 2,000 Guineas, to his name makes him an extremely attractive prospect. Dear Sir, Frankelis currently breaking all records as a stallion and the opportunity to have his best two-year-old is a big draw for us.”
Brendan Lindsay, who owns Cambridge Stud with his wife Jo, said: “Jo and I are very proud of the Cambridge Stud brand and welcome the opportunity to work with a global brand such as Juddmonte. We thank Juddmonte and their team for giving us this opportunity. We are delighted to offer such an exceptional horse Chaldean to our customer base.”
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