Dubai World Cup Winner Victoire Pisa Sold To Stand In Turkey Sponsored by:
Victoire Pisa (#6, outside) wins Dubai World Cup 2011
Victoire Pisa, a two-time Japanese champion and winner of the 2011 Dubai World Cup, will continue his stallion career in Turkey, the Turkish racing publication Yaris Dergisi reports.
The 13-year-old son of Neo Universe is one of two Japanese stallions purchased recently by the Turkish Jockey Club, joining the recently-retired Japanese Group 2 winner Kluger.
Victoire Pisa began his stallion career in his native Japan, where his six crops of racing age have produced seven group stakes winners.
Leading the way among Victoire Pisa s runners are Japanese One Thousand Guineas winner Jeweler, and Group 2 winners Scarlet Color and Victoria. Outside of Japan, his top foals include German Group 3 winner Warring States.
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