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Almeraq Retires to Stud
Champion sprinter Almeraq retires to stand at Shadwell Stud for 2027.
In brief
Champion sprinter Almeraq retires to stand at Shadwell Stud for 2027. Almeraq, a champion sprinter, retired to stud at Shadwell's Beech House Stud for 2027 after a remarkable comeback from a 2025 fall. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Almeraq Retires to Stud
Champion sprinter-elect Almeraq has been retired to stand at Shadwell's Beech House Stud for 2027.
2026 Season Highlights
Winner of three six-furlong Group Ones this season for William Haggas and Tom Marquand.
York Fall in 2025
Clipped heels and took a very heavy fall at York in September 2025.
2026 Comeback
Bounced back to win the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, Haydock Sprint Cup, and British Champions Sprint.
Haggas' Praise
Haggas called Almeraq a strong, powerful sprinter with an iron constitution and mental strength.
Future as Stallion
Almeraq will be a very attractive proposition to breeders due to his speed, versatility, and temperament.
The main idea
Almeraq, a champion sprinter, retired to stud at Shadwell's Beech House Stud for 2027 after a remarkable comeback from a 2025 fall.
