Scorpion sold by Coolmore to stand at Shade Oak Stud

Sire of Don't Touch It joins British National Hunt sire ranks

Don't Touch It: son of Scorpion en route to Grade 1 honours at PunchestownCredit: Caroline Norris

National Hunt sire Scorpion is leaving Coolmore's National Hunt ranks to join Shade Oak Stud in Shropshire for the 2017 season.

The 14-year-old son of Montjeu finished second in the Irish Derby before winning the Grand Prix de Paris and St Leger at three.

He also scored in the Coronation Cup and finished second in the Irish St Leger at five, before embarking on his stallion career at Castle Hyde Stud.

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Martin StevensBloodstock journalist

Published on 20 September 2016inInternational

Last updated 16:52, 20 September 2016

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