Classy Stayer Subjectivist On The Move To Chapel Stud

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Group 1 winner Subjectivist will stand at Chapel Stud in 2026, the stud announced on Saturday. The dual Group 1-winning stayer was based at Alne Park Stud for his first two seasons. His first foals were born this year.

Successful in the 2020 G1 Prix Royal Oak, the son of Teofilo also won the Ascot Gold Cup in 2021, as well as the G2 Dubai Gold Cup.

Trainer Mark Johnston said, “I always say that, when placing horses, the opposition trumps all other factors. But, very rarely, you come across a horse where the opposition isn't a factor at all. Subjectivist was such a horse. In 2021, I truly believed that there wasn't a horse in the world that could beat him at two miles or more, in any ground.”

Alne Park is ceasing the stallion side of their operation. The stud's Dan Skelton said, “We will be sorry to see him go, he is a lovely horse with a great temperament. We have had some cracking foals by him and will continue to use him. We would like to wish Chapel Stud all the best for the future.”

Chapel's owner and manager Roisin Close said, “I am delighted to be able to stand Subjectivist on behalf of his owners. To add another Group 1 winner of his calibre to our roster is tremendously exciting for Chapel Stud, and for British breeders. He was a truly exceptional racehorse–tough, talented, and consistent–and he has all the attributes to make a top-class stallion.”

The son of Teofilo will stand alongside Bangkok, Eldar Eldarov, Hellvelyn and Planteur. Fees for the roster will be announced at a later date.

Close added,  “These are difficult times for UK breeders. Like many of you, I face rising costs while the market return stands still. Too many breeders are selling at a loss, cutting back on coverings, or walking away altogether. That threatens not only individual businesses but the future of British breeding.

“The same applies to UK stallion farms. Each time we lose a stallion overseas, or a stallion farm closes, the whole industry loses choice and opportunity. Supporting your local stallions is about more than this season's results–it's about safeguarding diversity and ensuring a strong future for British breeding. We need to support each other; by working together, breeders and stallion farms alike can protect what makes our industry world-class.”

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