Envoi Allen's sire and Group 1-winning miler Muhtathir dies aged 25
Son of Elmaamul spent much of his stallion career at Haras du Mezeray
Muhtathir, a high-class miler who went on to sire talented jumpers such as Envoi Allen, has died aged 25 due to the infirmities of old age.
Bred by Hamdan Al Maktoum, the son of Elmaamul won a brace of Group 1 contests while under the care of Saeed bin Suroor, namely the Premio Vittorio Di Capua and the Prix Jacques le Marois, in which he saw off Sendawar by three lengths.
He began his racing career with John Gosden and won five races in the Shadwell colours during his two- and three-year-old seasons, including the Group 2 Celebration Mile.
Later in life, Muhtathir gained a reputation for siring top-class National Hunt performers, having produced the unbeaten Champion Bumper and Ballymore Novices' Hurdle hero Envoi Allen and fellow Grade 1 winners Twinlight and Quel Destin.
His good name with jumps breeders ensured he proved popular even during his 19th and final season on covering duty.
Doctor Dino should ensure that Muhtathir's name remains in the pedigrees of future generations as he himself has developed into a leading National Hunt sire, having produced the likes of La Bague Au Roi, Master Dino, Sharjah and Sceau Royal.
"He was still hugely popular this year, covering a limited book of 40 mares at €6,000. I must give a special mention to the team at Haras du Mezeray, who did a superb job managing the horse and giving him the platform to flourish in his second career."
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Published on 8 September 2020inNews
Last updated 18:55, 8 September 2020
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