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Sir Percy
Sir Percy’s racing career will always be remembered for the 2006 Epsom Derby where he came from an impossible position to win on the line.
However, it is Sir Percy’s achievements as a two year old that make him such an exciting stallion prospect. His first win was over 6f in May and he remained unbeaten in four races culminating in the Group 1 Dewhurst Stakes in October. Not only was he champion juvenile of England but he also registered the highest “Top Speed” rating of his generation.
It is this precocity which made Sir Percy one of the most exciting recent additions to the UK stallion ranks, and both breeders and purchasers alike have been quick to support him.
His stock has been well received at the sales and his first-crop runners proved that this market confidence was justified. More than half of that crop raced as juveniles, resulting in individual 11 winners of 18 races from 30 starters.
Those runners include the impressive Listed winner Coquet, who is being aimed at this season’s Oaks, and Cavaleiro, who will aim to emulate his own sire by lining up in the Derby. The winning duo of Alla Speranza and Percy Jackson also gained black type in their two-year-old seasons.
Unlike many young stallions at stud, the number of mares visiting Sir Percy has grown year-on-year and his book for 2012 filled very quickly. He remains tremendous value for money after such a promising start to his stud career.
However, it is Sir Percy’s achievements as a two year old that make him such an exciting stallion prospect. His first win was over 6f in May and he remained unbeaten in four races culminating in the Group 1 Dewhurst Stakes in October. Not only was he champion juvenile of England but he also registered the highest “Top Speed” rating of his generation.
It is this precocity which made Sir Percy one of the most exciting recent additions to the UK stallion ranks, and both breeders and purchasers alike have been quick to support him.
Those runners include the impressive Listed winner Coquet, who is being aimed at this season’s Oaks, and Cavaleiro, who will aim to emulate his own sire by lining up in the Derby. The winning duo of Alla Speranza and Percy Jackson also gained black type in their two-year-old seasons.
Unlike many young stallions at stud, the number of mares visiting Sir Percy has grown year-on-year and his book for 2012 filled very quickly. He remains tremendous value for money after such a promising start to his stud career.
