Derby runner-up and Group 2 winner Madhmoon recruited to Haras du Saz roster

Last year's Investec Derby runner-up Madhmoon has retired and will stand alongside Racing Post Trophy winner Elm Park at Haras du Saz, near Nantes in France.

In a deal brokered by agent Richard Venn, the four-year-old, who finished second to Anthony Van Dyck in last year's Epsom Classic, will take up stallion duties for the forthcoming season.

By Qipco 2,000 Guineas hero Dawn Approach and out of the stakes-placed Aaraas - a daughter of Haafhd and a half-sister to Asheerah, the dam of Irish 2,000 Guineas victor and first-season sire Awtaad - Madhmoon was an impressive winner on debut at two and followed up with an easy success over the smart Broome in the Champions Juvenile Stakes at Leopardstown.

Madhmoon (blue and white striped cap): second in the 2019 DerbyCredit: Mark Cranham (racingpost.com/photos)

At three, the Kevin Prendergast-trained colt was fourth behind Magna Grecia in the Guineas before a half-length second at Epsom, beating subsequent top-level winners Japan, Sir Dragonet, Circus Maximus and Line Of Duty.

He could only finish fourth to Sovereign in the Irish equivalent but added a second Group win to his name when landing the Group 3 Desmond Stakes. He finished his career when sixth to Magical in the Irish Champion Stakes and missed this season due to injury.

Madhmoon will join Elm Park, the winner of the Royal Lodge and Racing Post Trophy in 2014. The five-year-old will stand for a fee of €2,500.

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