by Martin Stevens

Calandagan also this month became the first overseas runner to win the Japan Cup in 20 years. His sire is no one-horse-wonder, though. He also supplied this year’s Prix Royal-Oak hero Arrow Eagle and Group 3 winners Galen and One Look.

The son of Galileo and blue hen You’resothrilling has now been represented by 43 black-type winners in his career, including further top-level scorers Highland Chief, Loving Dream, Mill Stream and Palladium.

He looks good value standing at Coolmore at a fee of €20,00.