Mishriff's debut covering season at Sumbe delayed due to a minor setback

Sumbe's new stallion and globetrotting multimillionaire Mishriff has suffered a minor setback which will delay his first season at stud until mid-March, the operation announced in a press release.

Prince Faisal's homebred and son of Make Believe retired to Haras de Montfort et Preaux after a career that saw him win the Prix du Jockey Club, Saudi Cup, Sheema Classic and Juddmonte International for earnings of just under £12 million.

The six-year-old had been introduced for an opening fee of €20,000 at a stud whose roster is made up of stakes-winning sire Recorder, the well-related and promising De Treville and Commonwealth Cup scorer Golden Horde.

In a statement, Sumbe said: "Sumbe regrets to announce that our new stallion Mishriff has suffered a minor setback which may delay his stud duties until mid-March 2023.

Mishriff: winner of three top-flight races and new stallion for 2023Credit: Edward Whitaker

"Although his condition is not of a life-threatening nature and does not put his stallion career in jeopardy, Mishriff will be in stall rest for a while.

"Equine welfare ranks at the top of our values and we are taking every precaution to ensure Mishriff's swift and complete recovering in accordance with our standards."

It continued: "This unexpected situation is a big blow for us, all the more considering Mishriff's tremendous early popularity and his soaring first book of quality mares. We will soon confer with the owners of all booked mares and find individual solutions.

"We are thankful for the great anticipation Mishriff has triggered and we are hopeful for your continuous support today and in the future."

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