Godolphin's dual Group 1-winning juvenile Earthlight (Ire) (Shamardal-Winters Moon {Ire}, by New Approach {Ire}) has been retired from racing and will stand at Kildangan Stud in 2021.
Bred by Godolphin out of its G1 Fillies' Mile third Winters Moon-a half-sister to two Group 1 winners–Earthlight went unbeaten in five starts last year at two for trainer Andre Fabre. He took the G3 Prix de Cabourg at third asking before reeling off victories in the G1 Prix Morny and G1 Middle Park S., the latter over subsequent G1 Commonwealth Cup victor Golden Horde (Ire) (Lethal Force {Ire}) and was named France's champion 2-year-old.
Earthlight won two of his four starts this year at three-the G3 Prix du Pin and Listed Prix Kistena over seven and six furlongs-and bows out after finishing second to One Master (GB) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}) in the G1 Prix de la Foret on Oct. 4.
Sam Bullard, Darley's director of stallions, said, “We are delighted to be able to offer Earthlight to breeders in Ireland next year. During his unbeaten juvenile campaign, Earthlight's victories in the G1 Darley Prix Morny and G1 Middle Park were truly outstanding and his champion status at the end of that year was very well deserved.
“The loss of Shamardal in April left a big hole in the roster, but we are confident that his sons, Earthlight and Blue Point, will continue his legacy admirably in Ireland.”
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