Awtaad and Markaz join Derrinstown Stud roster for 2017

Both have been retired from racing

Markaz on his way to victory in the Criterion Stakes at NewmarketCredit: Steven Cargill

Derrinstown Stud will welcome two new stallions to its roster for the 2017 breeding season in the shape of Group 1 hero Awtaad and the multiple Group-winning sprinter Markaz.

Owned and bred by Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum out of the Listed-placed and winning Shamardal mare Asheerah, Awtaad was trained by Kevin Prendergast to win five races.

Having finished third on his debut behind Black Sea in a 7f maiden at the Curragh, he went on to claim a 7f maiden at Leopardstown on his final start at two.

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Zoe VicarageRacing Post Reporter

Published on 30 September 2016inInternational

Last updated 16:47, 30 September 2016

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