by Martin Stevens

The Amo Racing colourbearer earned his lofty mark for defeating the outstanding Via Sistina in the Champion Stakes at Ascot. He also won the King Edward VII Stakes by a wide margin and finished a close second in the Derby.

King Of Steel covered a book of 153 mares in his first season at Tally-Ho Stud this year, including the dams of stars Divina Grace, Haatem, JM Jungle, Lady Tiana, Sea Of Class, Spycatcher and Swashbuckling.

He will stand at a fee of €15,000 in 2026.