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10:16AM, FEB 28 2021
Studs and stallion masters have already thrown their hat into the ring in a bid to secure the breeding rights to Mishriff, winner of last week s $20 million Saudi Cup, but racing manager Ted Voute has said that the colt s owner Prince Faisal is content to bide his time before reaching an agreement.
A blue-blooded homebred son of the Prince s dual Group 1 winner Make Believe, Mishriff already rated a highly desirable stallion prospect before his victory in the world s richest race having landed the Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club.
The Saudi Cup does not have Group or Graded status, though Mishriff undoubtedly enhanced his profile no end after switching from turf to dirt to see off a strong US contingent, including Grade 1 winners Charlatan and Knicks Go, as well as the high-class Juddemonte homebred Tacitus.
Sheema Classic could be next for Berkshire Rocco
Sun 28 Feb 2021
Berkshire Rocco may be bound for the Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan following a fine effort on his first start for four months in Qatar.
Andrew Balding was delighted with the four-year-old’s run in the H H The Amir Trophy at Doha when beaten two and three-quarter lengths by Noor Al Hawa.
The Kingsclere trainer expects an even better performance next time from last year’s St Leger runner-up.
“He ran a smashing race. It was his first run for a while, and he’s entitled to come on for that,” said Balding.
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Prince Faisal had ten million reasons to celebrate following the Saudi Cup in Riyadh after his homebred star Mishriff added the world s richest race to a record that already included the Prix du Jockey Club and the Prix Guillaume d Ornano.
The story contained within Mishriff s pedigree encapsulates an approach to racing and breeding that has brought the Prince untold success over the past four decades. The four-year-old hails from his signature family, tracing back to Eljazzi, who was purchased for 92,000gns at the Tattersalls Houghton Sale and has since founded a dynasty.
The daughter of Artaius bred the influential Rafha, winner of the Prix de Diane and dam of Invincible Spirit and Kodiac - both of whom carried the Prince s colours before embarking on highly successful stallion careers. Also among Rafha s 11 winning offspring was Princess Royal Stakes scorer Acts Of Grace, who in turn produced Mishriff s dam Contradict.