by Martin Stevens

The son of Lope De Vega’s headliners this year were Prix du Cadran hero Caballo De Mar and Group 3 scorers Atsila, Cheshire Dancer and Lady Of Spain.

He was also represented in the past 12 months by Royal Ascot winner Haatem and Australian Group 1 runner-up Soul Of Spain.

Phoenix Of Spain stands at the Irish National Stud at a fee of €12,500.