 |
|
| Sumita Pawar |
 |
Vadeni, the impressive racehorse who claimed victory in both the Prix du Jockey Club and Coral-Eclipse races last year, has officially retired from competitive racing. The talented colt, trained by the renowned Jean-Claude Rouget and owned by the esteemed Aga Khan, will now embark on a new chapter as a stud.
Vadeni's Journey From Potential To Retirement
Despite falling short to Alpinista in the highly anticipated Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe event last year, Vadeni showcased his undeniable potential and talent. He also secured a commendable third place in the Irish Champion Stakes, albeit finishing far behind the formidable Luxembourg. However, his most recent performance in the Tattersalls Gold Cup left much to be desired, prompting his connections to make the decision to retire him and shift his focus towards his new role as a stallion.
The Aga Khan's Haras de Bonneval stud, renowned for its excellence in breeding, will now become Vadeni's new home. As he begins this exciting new phase of his career, this remarkable son of Churchill will undoubtedly pass on his exceptional bloodline and racing pedigree to future generations of racehorses.
“We are delighted to have Vadeni join the team at Haras de Bonneval, and he will come to stud with a very exciting profile,” said Georges Rimaud, the owner’s racing manager told www.agakhanstuds.com.
“A Stakes winner at two, he showed a fantastic turn of foot to win the Prix du Jockey Club by a record five-length margin at three, proved the best of a stellar field in the Eclipse Stakes, and placed in both the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and the Irish Champion Stakes.
“He showed a great constitution and temperament that enabled him to perform with distinction at the highest level, not just in France but also in Ireland and the UK.
“He is everything you would want in a racehorse — precocious, fast, sound and consistent, and a dual Group One winner. After two busy seasons, he ran a great race to come second in the Arc in testing conditions on his first try at 12 furlongs, and it possibly took more out of him than we thought. We have therefore taken the decision to retire him now and focus on the next chapter ahead of him.
“Like Siyouni, he hails from a prolific Lagardère family that consistently produces good horses, and he is bred on the successful cross of Galileo and Monsun — so he boasts an excellent pedigree to go with his race record.”