Chapel Stud has announced that Eldar Eldarov, the Champion Three-Year-Old Stayer in Europe and winner of both the St Leger at Doncaster and the Irish St Leger, will take up stud duties in 2025 in a deal brokered by Richard Venn Bloodstock.
Eldar Eldarov will be taking up stud duties (Pic – Chapel Stud)
This exceptional racehorse brings British breeders an unparalleled opportunity to access a true Classic-winning pedigree and proven racing ability. His stud fee will be £5,000 01 October SLF.
Trained by Roger Varian and campaigned by KHK Racing, Eldar Eldarov’s illustrious career includes standout victories in:
- St Leger (G1): Displaying his grit and stamina to clinch this prestigious Classic at Doncaster.
- Irish St Leger (G1): Dominating the field, including Champion stayer Kyprios, to secure a second Classic victory.
- Queen’s Vase (G2): A thrilling come-from-behind victory at Royal Ascot, announcing himself as a top-class performer.
Bred by the esteemed Lanwades Stud, Eldar Eldarov boasts an enviable pedigree. By Dubawi, one of the world’s leading sires and a proven sire of sires, he is out of All At Sea, a Sea The Stars Stakes-winning daughter of the outstanding mare Albanova. His pedigree is rich with Group 1-winning performers and producers, underscoring his potential as a transformative sire.
With career earnings exceeding £1 million, Eldar Eldarov excelled at the highest level, winning as a two-year-old, three-year-old, and four-year-old, and showcasing his versatility and athleticism over a range of distances.
Roisin Close of Chapel Stud shared her excitement, stating: “Firstly, I would like to thank His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa for entrusting us with Eldar Eldarov. I am delighted to be able to bring a horse of this calibre to British breeders. Bred by Lanwades Stud, one of the best in the business, he boasts a pedigree full of top-class racehorses and producers.
He was an exceptional athlete, and had it not been for a freak accident, he would most likely be out of my league. It is no secret that he suffered a potentially life-threatening injury in Dubai, and it is thanks to his owner’s dedication to his recovery that he is now able to stand at stud. With his welfare a priority, we will be limiting his mare numbers. We will also be offering a limited number of breeding rights.
I keep having to pinch myself—having a Champion three-year-old Stayer and dual Classic winner standing at Chapel Stud is a dream come true!”
On behalf of KHK Racing, Oliver St Lawrence added: “Eldar stood out as a colt for the future at the breeze ups especially with his fabulous Kirsten Rausing pedigree stuffed with Group 1 winners like the tough Alpinista. His will to win, guts and ability are what defined him.”
Eldar Eldarov represents a unique opportunity for British breeders to access Classic-winning performance, proven stamina, and a world-class pedigree. With his welfare prioritised, demand is expected to be high for his limited book of mares.
For enquiries about breeding rights or nomination bookings, please contact Chapel Stud directly.
Media release by Chapel Stud on Friday, 03 January 2025.
