Suedois shows Le Havre is an equal opportunities stallion

Only the fourth male among 18 stakes winners keeps sire ticking over

With his sire marking time with a small crop of three-year-olds, older son Suedois revealed a new dimension in winning the Shadwell Turf Mile

With a crop of just 55 three-year-olds, bred off €5,000, there was never any guarantee that Le Havre would this season reap the Classic rewards of recent years. Indeed, he was outshone in that department for much of the season by fellow Montfort et Preaux stallion Rajsaman, sire of Poule d'Essai des Poulains and Prix du Jockey Club winner Brametot.

Nonetheless Le Havre has been ticking steadily away in France, with Listed winner Normandel among earners of close to €1.2 million; while an increasing number of international supporters has seen his wider reputation grow immeasurably.

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Published on 11 October 2017inComment

Last updated 09:07, 11 October 2017

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