GEORGETOWN, KY – MARCH 23, 2022 – Six pensioned stallions from the Lexington, KY., -based Shadwell Farm have been donated to Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement.
Albertus Maximus, Kayrawan, Intidab, Mustanfar, Dumaani, and Swain were relocated in recent weeks from Shadwell’s Nashwan Stud complex to the non-profit organization’s Georgetown, KY., farm, joining its 143 other residents, including 1997 Kentucky Derby – Preakness winner Silver Charm and Belmont Stakes winners Birdstone, Touch Gold, and Sarava.
Following the death of its founder, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in March of 2021, Shadwell has undergone a reorganization and downsizing of operations in both the U.S. and Europe. This restructuring has included relocating some stallions and selling a substantial number of its racing and breeding stock.
“We are flattered and privileged that Shadwell would trust us with their magnificent stallions,” said Old Friends President and Founder Michael Blowen. “Their support, both financially and in their appreciation of the farm, speaks volumes about their generosity. We accept it as a great tribute to the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum and his irreplaceable legacy to Thoroughbred racing and breeding.”
The new residents are:
ALBERTUS MAXIMUS (18) is the son of Old Friends retiree Albert the Great. Winner of the 2009 GR1 Donn Handicap and the 2008 GR1 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile, Albertus was retired from racing for stallion duty in 2012.
KAYRAWAN (30), a Shadwell homebred by Mr. Prospector, won the 1996 GR2 Tom Fool Handicap. He has sired 52 winners, including stakes winner Dubai Sheikh and four stakes-placed runners.
INTIDAB (29), a Shadwell homebred by Phone Trick, was stakes-placed in England and Dubai before coming to the U.S. where he posted graded stakes wins in the GR2 A Phenomenon Handicap and the GR2 True North Handicap.
MUSTANFAR (29), a Shadwell homebred who earned $625,010, won or placed in nine graded stakes, racing on dirt, turf, and synthetic surfaces. The son of Unbridled, he won the GR3 Sycamore Breeders’ Cup, the GR3 Lexington Stakes, and has now sired winners on both dirt and turf.
DUMAANI (31), also a Shadwell homebred, is a multiple graded stakes winner by legendary sire Danzig. His victories include back-to-back runnings of the GR3 Keeneland Breeders’ Cup Mile, which resulted in the prestigious Shadwell Turf Mile being sponsored, and run at Keeneland for over 25 years.
SWAIN (30), is a son of Nashwan. A champion in both England and Ireland, he also placed in two Breeders’ Cup events: the 1996 Turf and the 1998 Classic.
“We are so honored that Michael Blowen and his dedicated staff have elected to bring our retired stallions to Old Friends where they join an array of former superstars,” said Shadwell’s Gregory Clarke. “In this wonderful facility, they will be available to the public where adoring fans can get up close and personal.”
Photo: Albertus Maximus arrives at Old Friends. Photo by Mary Greene
