Multiple group winner Bangkok (Ire) (Australia {GB}–Tanaghum {GB}, by Darshaan {GB}) has been retired to Chapel Stud in the UK for 2022. A fee will be announced at a later date for the dual-purpose stallion. The bay, who was bred by Barronstown Stud, will stand at Chapel on behalf of owner/breeder Simon Davies. The deal was brokered by Billy Jackson-Stops of JS Bloodstock Consultancy.
A 500,000gns Tattersalls October Book 1 yearling, Bangkok raced in the colours of King Power Racing. Trained by Andrew Balding, his best win was in the 2021 G2 Sky Bet York S., while he also scored in the G3 Bet365 Classic Trial in 2019 and two editions of the Listed Betway Winter Derby Trial (2020/21). The son of the stakes-placed Tanaghum also placed three more times at group level and retires with a mark of 24-6-6-1 and earnings of $926,107.
Chapel Stud Director Roisin Close said, “I am delighted to be standing Bangkok on behalf of Simon Davies, Welsh Marches Stud. He is an exciting addition to both Chapel Stud and the British stallion ranks. Bangkok was a high-class, tough, and consistent multiple stakes winner, and had an excellent career over four seasons. He is undeniably attractive with great presence and conformation, all backed up by an outstanding pedigree.”
Simon Davies added, “We are extremely excited to add Bangkok to stand alongside Planteur (Ire) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}) at Chapel Stud. He was an immensely tough and sound racehorse and as the only son of Australia to stand in Britain will complement Planteur perfectly and give breeders another quality option next year.”
The April foal is a half-brother to Group 1 winner Matterhorn (Ire) (Raven's Pass), Group 3 winner Tactic (GB), stakes winner Yaazy (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}), who also placed twice at the Group 3 level, and the stakes-placed Zahoo (Ire) (Nayef). Another half-sister produced top European miler and four-time Group 1 winner Ribchester (Ire) (Iffraaj {GB}). His second dam Mehthaaf (Nureyev) landed the G1 Irish 1000 Guineas.
Andrew Balding said, “Bangkok has been a pleasure to train for the last four seasons. His class has enabled him to achieve results at a variety of distances and his courage and constitution are second to none. He has the ability, looks and temperament to be a top-class performer at stud, and we will certainly be supporting him with mares.”
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