Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani's multiple Group 1 winner Toronado (Ire) (High Chaparral {Ire}–Wana Doo, by Grand Slam) will begin his stud career next season at the English National Stud. The 4-year-old captured last season's G1 Sussex S. and added this term's G1 Queen Anne S. He was second in last year's G1 St James's Palace S. and this year's Sussex and G1 Prix du Moulin.
“Myself and the senior steward, Roger Weatherby are thrilled that such a high-class horse will be retiring for the 2015 season to the National Stud and are most grateful to His Excellency Sheikh Joaan for his wonderful gesture to support the British breeding industry,” said Ben Sangster, chairman of the National Stud. “This is such a tremendous opportunity for breeders, who I'm sure, will be keen to send high-quality mares to this very special horse.”
John Warren will be managing Toronado on Sheikh Joaan's behalf and his son Jake will be in charge of sales of nominations.
“Looking closely at both Toronado's pedigree and conformation, he is hugely exciting,” Warren said. “Being by the international leading sire High Chaparral out of a mare from the Gone West line, he looks perfect for a wide range of mares, including those that descend from the Danzig line. Having the powerful build of a very fast horse and being a group-winning unbeaten 2-year-old, Toronado will really appeal to the commercial market. As a European champion miler, he will also be important to owner/breeders who are aiming to breed a Classic prospect.”
Toronado is expected to start in next month's G1 Queen Elizabeth S. at Ascot. A stud fee will be announced at a later date.
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