Sajir to Stand at Beech House Stud in 2027

Sajir (IRE), winner of last year's Prix Maurice de Gheest (G1) in a record time, will stand at Shadwell's Beech House Stud in 2027 on behalf of his owner/breeder Prince Faisal's Nawara Stud. The Andre Fabre-trained son of Make Believe (GB) routed fellow group 1 winners Lazzat (FR), Woodshauna (FR), Regional (GB), and Inisherin (GB) in last summer's Deauville showpiece. He was also a 5 1/2-length winner of the 2023 Prix Saraca at 2 and went on to strike at group level at 3, 4, and 5. Ted Voute, racing manager for Prince Faisal, said: "Prince Faisal is delighted to be standing his group 1-winning sprinter Sajir at Beech House Stud. It was important to him to make this branch of the Dubawi sire line available to British breeders and, given Sajir's profile, offer them an attractive opportunity, particularly when considering initiatives such as the GBB scheme. "A very good-looking horse, Sajir had the ability to match. He showed he was a sprinter more than worthy of being a group 1 winner in the Prix Maurice de Gheest. We are thrilled to be standing him at Shadwell and to be part of their exceptional young roster. Should Sajir pass on his many qualities, he has every chance of a successful career at stud." Sajir was a versatile performer, his group 1 triumph coming over 6 1/2 furlongs, while he also won group races over 5 furlongs, taking the 2024 Prix Sigy (G3) at 3 and the Prix du Gros-Chene (G3) at 5. His win in the 2025 Abernant Stakes (G3) was over 6 furlongs, while his victory in the Prix Saraca demonstrated his ability over 7. Mark Dean, general manager at Beech House Stud, added: "Welcoming Sajir to Beech House Stud continues the long and valued relationship between Shadwell and Prince Faisal. Prince Faisal is an owner-breeder who has already had an enduring influence on the Thoroughbred breed, so it is a privilege to stand his homebred Sajir on his behalf. "We recognize that breeders need a range of options to suit their broodmare bands, and we are pleased to add Sajir to the Shadwell roster as a group 1-winning sprinter with a commercial profile. We look forward to discussing him with breeders." Sajir is out of Simple Magic, an Invincible Spirit mare who placed in the 2013 Sirenia Stakes over 6 furlongs as a 2-year-old. He is also a close relation to stakes winner and group performer Nahraan, while the further family includes Coup de Genie, Machiavellian, Exit to Nowhere, Bago, and Laurel River. Fabre added: "Sajir was a pleasure to train. He was clearly a very talented sprinter, but he also combined ability with precocity, versatility and durability—a combination that doesn't always come together. His Prix Maurice de Gheest victory was a very impressive performance. He should be an appealing prospect for breeders looking to produce tough, talented and fast horses." Sajir's stud fee will be announced in due course, while breeders will have the opportunity to view him during the Tattersalls December Mares Sale, with further details to be confirmed.