'He's been a consummate professional' - first mares in foal for Mohaather

Shadwell's exciting first-season sire Mohaather has had his first three mares scanned in foal this week, the leading operation announced in a statement.

The son of Showcasing won the Sussex Stakes last term with a devastating turn of foot and has reportedly taken to his second career with equal aplomb.

Mohaather, who stands at Nunnery Stud alongside Eqtidaar, Muhaarar and Tasleet, commands a £20,000 fee for his services and will cover Shadwell's Falmouth and Sun Chariot Stakes heroine Nazeef in the coming week.

The mares confirmed in foal to the five-year-old include the Promenade Bloodstock-owned Dixie Dreamer, an unraced Exceed And Excel half-sister to Listed-winning sprinter Blanche Dubawi, and Pier House Stud's Seeharn, a Listed-winning daughter of Pivotal.

Nazeef: dual Group 1 winner is set to visit Mohaather this weekCredit: Alan Crowhurst

Shadwell Stud director Richard Lancaster said: “It’s always an exciting time of year and I was delighted to hear his first three mares had been scanned in foal.

“Mohaather has been a consummate professional in his new role - incredibly straightforward and easy to manage. He has a great temperament and is particularly laid back, which is always a huge help.

“He's a fantastic book of mares – a big thank you to all the breeders who have supported him – and is due to cover dual Group 1 winner Nazeef this week.

“At this early stage, it appears he’s a very fertile horse and we look forward to a long and successful breeding season.”

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