(Riverman - Wasnah (Nijinsky))
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- Older brother of Group 2 7f 2yo Bahhare. Second on first three runs at 2yo - 7f maiden August 13th, 8f maidens Sept. 9th (to Presenting) & Sept. 28th. Won fourth run October 27th over 6f in weak race. Won 2 from 8 at 3yo, both at 8f at Ascot - Group 1 St James's Palace & Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II (by 6L after jockey had taken the 'under the trees'route early in the race).
- To stud in 1995 and a moderate to average record, top level highlight with 'Arc' winner Sakhee but only one other Group/Graded winner (Alshakr, Gr2 US) before 2005 and Secret History's British Group win. Stands at fee of €8,000 and only two yearling sold in GB/Ire in 2005.
- 2yo wins for his progeny come at 7-8f, from late August and often with runners developing with racing. The only exception in 2002-5 seasons was Iqte Saab who was a surprise debut winner at 6f in August in 2003. Runners have been open maiden winners at best.
- 24 yearlings sold in 2006 for an average close to 33,000 guineas
- 2005 to 2009 Wins List.