Shirocco (Ger)

After winning his first domestic group contest with Eve Lodge (GB) (Ardad {Ire}) in the G3 Sirenia S., trainer Charlie Fellowes has called time on his likable globetrotter Prince of Arran (GB) (Shirocco {Ger}), who finished last of five in the G3 September S. at Kempton on Saturday. The Saeed bel Obaida silksbearer is best known for placing in three editions of the G1 Melbourne Cup--second in 2019 and third in both 2018 and 2020. "It is with a heavy heart that we have decided to retire Prince of Arran,"...

Prince Of Arran (GB) (Shirocco {Ger}) could get another chance to bid for G1 Gold Cup glory at Royal Ascot in June. Charlie Fellowes's 7-year-old finished eighth in the 2 1/2-mile feature in 2017, but has since developed into a globetrotter of the highest order. Prince Of Arran has been placed in the last two renewals of the G1 Melbourne Cup and finished third over a 1 7/8 miles at the Saudi Cup meeting in February last out. He was then due to run in the Dubai Gold Cup, but...