Ace Stud to Sponsor the TBA Flat Breeders' Awards

Ace Stud will sponsor this year's TBA Flat Breeders' Awards, an evening to celebrate British-bred success from the 2025 season. The Newmarket operation, owned by Harris Li and his wife, Rachel, stands dual group 1 winner Shaquille (GB), whose first yearlings will be offered later this year. Shaquille, a 6-year-old son of Charm Spirit, won the 2023 Commonwealth Cup (G1) and Sprint Cup Stakes (G1) at 3 for trainer Julie Camacho. He was crowned Cartier champion sprinter for 2023 following his back-to-back group 1 wins. He stood his first season at Ace Stud for a fee of £10,000. Gina Bryce will host the ceremony July 8 at Chippenham Park, the eve of Newmarket's July Festival and Tattersalls' July Sale. Li said: "We are delighted to support these awards, which reflect our commitment to British breeding. We are excited to see Shaquille's first yearlings head to the sales later this year." The evening will include a champagne reception and dinner, with 13 awards set to be presented, including the Andrew Devonshire and Dominion Bronze awards and the TBA Stud Employee Award. Thoroughbred Breeders' Association chief executive Naomi Mellor said: "These awards are an important opportunity to recognize the achievements of the past flat season and those contributing to British breeding." Sponsors also include Tattersalls, the British EBF, Newmarket Equine Hospital, and Cheveley Park Stud.