Overview
Blazing speed
Untouchable in the Sprint Cup
Such was the speed shown when blazing to a 3¾ length victory at Haydock the official clock malfunctioned - unofficial times indicate the 6f track record was well and truly broken.
Official Rating: 121
Europe's highest-rated sprinter in 2022 and the best of his sire Mehmas.
He won or placed at the top level at two, three and four, as well as an astounding Group 2 Gimcrack victory at 2.
First Foals fast out the gates!
Prices included 165,000gns, €190,000, 100,000gns, 95,000gns, 75,000gns, €88,000, €85,000, €85,000, €85,000, €80,000, €80,000 etc...
Conformation
Mehmas (IRE) |
Acclamation (GB) |
Royal Applause (GB) |
Princess Athena |
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Lucina (GB) |
Machiavellian (USA) |
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Lunda (IRE) |
Pardoven (IRE) |
Clodovil (IRE) |
Danehill (USA) |
Clodora (FR) |
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Dancing Prize (IRE) |
Sadler's Wells (USA) |
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Aim For the Top (USA) |
1st | Gr.1 Betfair Sprint Cup, (6f) Haydock |
by 3¾ lengths, beating Emaraaty Ana, Art Power & Naval Crown | |
1st | Gr.3 bet365 Hackwood Stakes, (6f), Newbury |
by 1¼ lengths, beating Go Bears Go, Dubawi Legend & Rohaan | |
2nd | Gr.1 Prix Maurice de Gheest, (6¹⁄2f), Deauville |
3rd | Gr.2 1895 Duke of York Clipper Logistics Stakes, (6f), York |
3rd | Gr.1 QIPCO British Champions Sprint Stakes, (6f), Ascot |
2nd | L Oakman Group Rous Stakes, (5f), Ascot |
1st | Gr.2 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack Stakes, (6f), York |
by 2 lengths, beating Devilwala & Mystery Smiles | |
3rd | Gr.1 Juddmonte Middle Park Stakes, (6f), Newmarket |
1st | British EBF Novice Stakes, (6f), Salisbury |
by 3¾ lengths, beating Marlay Park & Yuan Prince |
Featured news
RAVE REVIEWS FOR MINZAAL’S FIRST FOALS
05.02.2024
"Minzaal, the top-rated produce of Mehmas, won the Gr.2 Gimcrack Stakes at two before developing into the best sprinter of his generation..."
Minzaal, Europe’s highest-rated sprinter in 2022 standing at Derrinstown Stud, has seen his first foals receive high praise from their breeders.