Mutasaabeq (GB) will be leaving the National Stud in Newmarket after one covering season, having been sold to stand at stud in India.
The Shadwell-bred son of Invincible Spirit (Ire) and Classic winner Ghanaati (Giant's Causeway) won back-to-back runnings of the G2 Joel Stakes at Newmarket, where he also won the G2 Bet 365 Mile in the year it was transferred from Sandown. He retired at the end of his five-year-old season and covered 52 mares this spring.
Explaining the difficult decision to sell one of the National Stud's five resident stallions, CEO Anna Kerr said, “The market in the UK unfortunately just did not support the stallion in year one to a sufficient level, so he is moving to a jurisdiction where he will get the support that he deserves.
“It is really disappointing but we have some very nice mares in foal to him and we are looking forward to seeing what they produce. We are working closely with breeders who did use the horse to achieve the best outcome for them.”
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