Talismanic To Stand In Japan

Talismanic (GB) (Medaglia d'Oro-Magic Mission {GB}, by Machiavellian), Godolphin's 2017 GI Breeders' Cup Turf winner, will enter stud at Darley Japan next year, the global breeding operation announced on Thursday. The 5-year-old Talismanic, who also won at Group 2 and 3 level in France for trainer Andre Fabre and was second to Highland Reel (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) in last year's G1 Hong Kong Vase, was retired from racing last week.

Darley Japan President Harry Sweeney noted that Talismanic has Japanese connections in his pedigree; Wind In Her Hair (Ire) (Alzao), the dam of superstar Japanese racehorse and sire Deep Impact (Jpn), appears under the third dam. That branch of the family also includes another leading sire in Black Tide (Jpn).

“We are really excited to have Medaglia d'Oro's best turf son, Talismanic, in Japan,” said Sweeney. “He has a wonderful pedigree, his exceptional sire has sent out numerous winners in a variety of races and his family has produced many big-name horses. He is extremely attractive with a gorgeous body, and we are looking forward to introducing him to our clients in Japan.”