Two New Additions To De Bonneval

The Aga Khan Studs have announced some significant changes to their stallion roster. Long term Gilltown Stud resident Dalakhani (Ire) (Darshaan {GB}) will transfer from Ireland to Haras de Bonneval in France for the 2016 season along with Charm Spirit (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) who makes the switch from Tweenhills Farm & Stud. 15-year-old Dalakhani has been in Ireland since he retired a five-time Group 1 winner including the G1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. Since then he has sired numerous Classic and Group 1 winners including Moonstone (Ire), Integral (GB), Conduit (Ire) and most recently Second Step (Ire). Charm Spirit has completed his first season at stud in England where he covered a full book and this three time Group 1 winner should be very familiar to French breeders having been trained in France by Freddy Head. His relocation to Haras de Bonneval mirrors a similar arrangement already in place between The Aga Khan Studs and Qatar Bloodstock which sees Makfi {GB} (Dubawi {Ire}) also stand at the French Stud.