Modern History, a son of Shamardal, recorded his first Stakes victory when winning the Listed Prix Aymeri de Mauleon over a mile at Toulouse on Friday April 29.
This was his third career start, and second victory, after a lone juvenile run when fourth at Saint-Cloud and an impressive all-the-way win from subsequent G3-scorer Glaswegian on his three-year-old debut at Longchamp. He still holds an entry in the French 2,000 Guineas in just over a fortnight's time.
Bred by Darley, he is out of the Stakes-winning dam Fatefully and a half-brother to G1 Nassau Stakes winner Favourable Terms. Fatefully also has a two-year-old colt by Teofilo, named Maimon, a colt foal by Street Cry and has just been covered by Bernardini.
Shamardal, who stands at Kelvinside, NSW for $88,000, has now sired 28 Stakes winners with four at the highest level including Casamento, who lines up in the 2,000 Guineas on Saturday April 30.
29 April 2011
Shamardal sires new Stakes winner
Modern History lands the Listed Prix Aymeri de Mauleon at Toulouse