More to Farhh's breakthrough into top 30 sires' list than meets the eye

Darley stallion has had 12 winners this season from just 28 runners

Farhh, seen here winning the 2013 Lockinge Stakes, is proving a success at stud despite fertility issuesCredit: Alan Crowhurst

A stallion's breakthrough into the top 30 of Britain and Ireland isn’t usually worthy of mention, but when it comes to Farhh it is no ordinary situation.

For while the majority of those around him within that 30 club are aided by sizeable numbers, Farhh does not have that luxury, instead being required to make his own way via limited representation.

Farhh’s fertility problems are well documented, and are again driven home by the fact that the Darley stallion has had just 28 runners across Britain and Ireland this season.

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Nancy SextonRacing Post Reporter

Published on 10 July 2019inNews

Last updated 18:13, 10 July 2019

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