Al Shaab Stud

Some 38 of the 59 horses stolen from Al Shaab Stud in Libya in January have been recovered, Racing Post reported. Among the recovered horses is G3 Solario S. hero Raise a Grand (Ire) (Grand Lodge). He has been returned to the Tripoli stud, as has Metternich (Seeking the Gold) and Brut Force (Aus) (Giant's Causeway). Fellow stallions Backdraft (Aus) (Testa Rossa {Aus}), GSW Churchill Downs (Aus) (Danehill) and A.P. Indy (Seattle Slew)'s half-brother Eavesdropper (Kingmambo) have not been recovered at this time. "By the grace of God and the...

Following a raid that resulted in six stallions and six in-foal mares stolen by armed militia on Saturday, the remaining 30 horses were stolen from Libya's Al Shaab Stud early this week, Racing Post reported. Among the first batch of horses was the stallion Eavesdropper (Kingmambo), a half-brother to Horse of the Year, Classic winner and outstanding sire A.P. Indy (Seattle Slew). "Now armed militias from Tarhuna have returned to steal the remaining 30 horses," Al Shaab's General Manager and resident veterinarian Dr. Amad Eshaab tweeted. "I expect the worst....

A dozen horses, both stallions and in-foal mares, were stolen from Libya's Al Shaab Stud on Saturday, the stud's General Manager Dr. Amad Eshab announced via Twitter on Sunday. The raid was conducted by militia loyal to the Libyan National Army which opposes the current interim government. The largest Thoroughbred breeding operation in the country, Al Shaab Stud was home to the stallions SW Eavesdropper (Kingmambo)-a half-brother to Horse of the Year and top sire A.P. Indy (Seattle Slew), Australian Group 2 winner Churchill Downs (Aus) (Danehill), G3 Solario S....