The Facts
- EUROPE’S Leading Third Crop Sire (by Group winners).
- Sire of HAATEM, winner of the G2 Vintage Stakes, G3 Jersey – Royal Ascot, G3 Craven Stakes, G1 Irish Guineas (2nd) & G1 2,000 Guineas (3rd).
- Caballo de Mar – Longchamp, G1 Prix du Cadran, G3 Deutsches St Leger
- Lady of Spain – Sandown, G3 Atalanta Stakes
- Atsila – Curragh, G3 Athasi Stakes, G1p Matron Stakes
- Cheshire Dancer, G3 Valiant Stakes.
- 2025 Yearling averaged 3 ½ times his stud fee.
- Repeat purchasers, Richard Hannon, Roger Varian, Oliver Cole, Charlie Hills, George Scott, Hugo Palmer, Karl Burke, Adrian Keatley, Owen Burrows
- From the sireline of Champion first season sires Lope De Vega and Shamardal
Phoenix of Spain Results
At 2 Years
- 1st Group 3 Acomb Stakes (7f)
- 2nd to Magna Grecia by a nose, Gr.1 Vertem Futurity Trophy (1m)
- 2nd to Too Darn Hot in Gr.2 Champagne Stakes (7f)
At 3 Years
- 1st Irish 2,000 Guineas, beating Too Darn Hot, Magna Grecia and Skardu.
Vet Requirements
Basic Vet Requirements before covering may take place at the Irish National Stud for full Vet Requirements please click here.
PLEASE NOTE:
Mares will not be accepted for covering until all the above documentation and a signed contract has been lodged with the office. It is therefore, advised that this should be done as early as possible, to prevent a delay at the time of covering.
CONTRACT:
All mares must have a fully executed nomination contract lodged with the office prior to presentation for covering.
PASSPORT:
Due to changes in EU Transport Regulations, passports must accompany the mare to stud and will be returned with the mare at the time of her departure.
CERTIFICATION:
All mares require a negative test result, dated after January 1st 2023 for the following:
- CEM
- EIA
- EVA
EHV 1.4 & ROTA VIRUS VACCINATIONS:
It is advised that mares coming to foal at the Irish National Stud should be vaccinated against “virus abortion” and Rota Virus.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Irish National Stud reserves the right to instruct their Veterinary Surgeons to carry out any necessary examination or treatment, at the owner’s expense.
The Irish National Stud reserves the right to amend these requirements in alignment with any changes to Department of Agriculture Guidelines.
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Irish National Stud & Gardens,
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