Dual champion sire Frankel (GB) sired his 100th group/graded winner with Lake Victoria (Ire) in the G3 Sweet Solera Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday. He accomplished that feat in only 3,144 days, a new record, and faster than fellow Juddmonte-bred Danehill, Deep Impact (Jpn), Galileo (Ire), and Dubawi (ire).
Juddmonte's general manager UK, Simon Mockridge said, “Frankel and his record-making achievements seem to know no bounds. Frankel excels physically and mentally in all that he does–from racehorse to stallion, and simply in his day-to-day routine. What a privilege it is to witness this extraordinary horse in our lifetime.
“It goes without saying this significant milestone and Frankel's status as one of the sport's elite sires could not have been reached without the support of our breeders worldwide to whom we are extremely grateful.”
Named the champion sire in 2021 and 2023, he has been tops of the chart by prize-money in Europe the past three years. In addition, he sired more Group 1 winners (11), group winners (27) and stakes winners (42) than any other stallion in the world. Frankel already has accrued 34 top-level winners, anchored by European Classic scorers Chaldean (GB), Soul Sister (Ire), Westover (GB), Homeless Songs (Ire), Adayar (Ire), Anapurna (GB), Nashwa (GB), Hurricane Lane (Ire), and Logician (GB). Other notables by the son of Galileo include G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe heroine Alpinista (GB), European champion Cracksman (GB), G1 Australian Oaks winner Hungry Heart (Aus), G1 Japanese Oaks victress Soul Stirring (Jpn), and GI Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf winner Inspiral (GB). His percentage of group winners to runners stands at 12%, while he has 17% black-type winners to runners.
Added Mockridge, “Frankel's importance to the sport of horseracing cannot be underestimated both as a household name that extends far beyond our industry, and to the thoroughbred breed. Frankel and his progeny are the jewels in the crown that is Prince Khalid's legacy of dedication and passion for the thoroughbred which has been rewarded beyond comprehension; the same commitment is felt by his family for Juddmonte and its horses.”
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