Arc Winner Bluestocking Retired To The Paddocks – Kalpana Stays In Training

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On a day where Juddmonte announced its European fees, plans were also released for some of the outfit's top breeding prospects, including the brilliant Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe scorer Bluestocking (GB) (Camelot {GB}), who has been retired to the paddocks. 

Bluestocking never finished out of the first four in her 13 career starts and won three Group 1 races in 2024, culminating with that memorable triumph in Paris.

Meanwhile, emerging force Kalpana (GB) (Study Of Man {Ire}), winner of the G1 Qipco British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes at Ascot, will remain in training for the 2025 season. 

Juddmonte's Douglas Erskine Crum, said “It is not often that Juddmonte has had three outstanding fillies and mares at the same time and, as the season draws to a close, we have had some important decisions to make. 

“Idiomatic retired last week after a minor injury kept her from attempting a repeat of her win in the Breeders' Cup Distaff this Saturday. She won five Grade 1 races and was the leading filly and mare in the USA for the past two years.

“Bluestocking has been the leading four-year-old filly in Europe this year and the two together bring further outstanding quality to our broodmare band both in the UK and the US. Kalpana will continue to race for us next year and is clearly an exciting prospect.”

Barry Mahon, Racing Manager in Europe, added, “Bluestocking has given so much enjoyment over the last three seasons and we thank Ralph Beckett and his team at Kimpton Down Stables who have done such an excellent job with her.”

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