Juddmonte have introduced the retirement of Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner
Bluestocking.
The Camelot filly gained 5 of her 13 begins for the main owner-breeder and coach Ralph Beckett, additionally having fun with Group One success within the Fairly Polly Stakes in Eire and the Prix Vermeille in France en path to touchdown Europe’s premier middle-distance prize on her return to Paris earlier this month.
Barry Mahon, Juddmonte’s European racing supervisor, mentioned: “Bluestocking has given so much enjoyment over the last three seasons and we thank Ralph Beckett and his team at Kimpton Down Stables who have done such an excellent job with her.”
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Ralph Beckett mentioned turning into an Arc-winning coach was past his wildest goals after Bluestocking’s good victory in Paris
Whereas Bluestocking and the top-class American mare Idiomatic will start broodmare duties in 2025, Juddmonte’s Champions Day winner Kalpana will stay in coaching subsequent season.
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A jubilant Rossa Ryan spoke to Sky Sports activities Racing after successful the most important race of his profession aboard Bluestocking within the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
The three-year-old was a superb winner of the Qipco British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes for coach Andrew Balding and connections will goal for extra top-level success in 2025.
Douglas Erskine Crum, Juddmonte’s chief govt, mentioned: “It’s not typically that Juddmonte has had three excellent fillies and mares on the similar time and, because the season attracts to an in depth, now we have had some necessary selections to make.
“Idiomatic retired final week after a minor damage stored her from trying a repeat of her win within the Breeders’ Cup Distaff this Saturday. She gained 5 Grade One races and was the main filly and mare within the USA for the previous two years.
“Bluestocking has been the leading four-year-old filly in Europe this year and the two together bring further outstanding quality to our broodmare band both in the UK and the US.
“Kalpana will proceed to race for us subsequent 12 months and is clearly an thrilling prospect.”
On a day of bulletins for the crew, Juddmonte additionally revealed their 2025 European stallion charges, with the celebrity racehorse and sire Frankel to face for £350,000.
Bated Breath’s stud charge is £8,000, Chaldean’s is £25,000, Kingman will stand for £125,000 and Oasis Dream for £15,000.
Mating plans for Bluestocking and Idiomatic might be determined at a later date.
