Bavarian Classic winner Lambo changes hands ahead of Group 2 test at Longchamp

Australian Bloodstock has purchased a controlling stake in Lambo, the winner of the Group 3 Bavarian Classic at Munich earlier this month.

Lambo is the first stakes winner for his sire Protectionist, who won the Melbourne Cup for the Jamie Lovett and Luke Murrell-owned syndicators in 2014.

The acquisition comes ahead of Lambo competing in the Group 2 Prix Hocquart at Longchamp on Monday.

"He looks a very nice, progressive three-year-old, I'm really pleased to be able to get him," Lovett told Racing.com.

"We didn't look to go and buy a son of Protectionist, the theatre of that is great, admittedly, but for us he just stood out a bit. The fact he is by Protectionist is an absolute bonus, there's no denying that, and I've got a big thrill out of it.”

There are no immediate plans to bring Lambo to Australia, and the ownership group will be guided by trainer Miroslav Rulec as to his immediate targets.

"The horse is a little bit immature, I think he will be better in time," said Lovett. "He's had only four starts, only two runs as a three-year-old. His maiden win at Fontainebleau over nine furlongs, he ran the hands off the clock that day going a quicker time than the older horses. All the things we like to see, he did.”

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