New in 2026
Group 1 winner.
highest rated 2yo to retire to stud in the UK for 2026.
Impressive winner of the Group 1 National Stakes at the Curragh, defeating dual Group 1 and Classic winner Henri Matisse.
He first announced himself with a sharp maiden victory over Hotazhell, showing the speed and precocity typical of the Mehmas line. The highest Timeform-rated two-year-old of the UK’s 2026 First Season Sire Crop. From an impeccable black-type family: out of the multiple stakes-producer Fidaaha and a full brother to Malavath and Knight. He carries the proven Acclamation-Machiavellian cross that has shaped leading commercial sires.
Scorthy Champ
Pedigree
He is a very well bred colt that I loved from the early stages and was hugely impressive on his debut at Leopardstown beating subsequent Group 1 winner Hotazhell by four lengths. He went on to become the highest rated two year old in Ireland, defeating a class field, including classic winner Henri Matisse in the Group 1 National Stakes at the Curragh. His exceptional pedigree, precocious ability and willing attitude mean that he is a great commercial option for breeders.
JOSEPH O’BRIEN
