Agent Chris Richner has a solid track record of sources horses at ARQANA who go on to winning the best races in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary or Polan before venturing into proper Stakes company in France and Germany at four and above - a pattern illustrated by the likes of SUBWAY DANCER, CACCINI, TRIP TO RHODOS, MY OLD HUSBAND etc.

The ARQANA representative in Eastern Europe will be hoping for a repeat scenario with a son of Nathaniel for which he forked out €80,000. Offered by Charles Brière's Fairway Consignment, the chesnut is a half-brother to six winners including the Listed performer FACE SURFACE, and the second dam LADY VETTORI produced the likes of LOPE DE VEGA and LADY FRANKEL.

I have bought him on behalf of Mr. Odchazel, who has been a client of mine for over ten years, said Richner. He is amongst the biggest owners in the Czech Republic and buys at ARQANA every year. I am a big fan of Nathaniel and this horse is a lovely individual, but we had to stretch our budget to its top end!