Rathasker Stud Snaps Up Classic-Producing Stallion Aclaim

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Rathasker Stud has confirmed the purchase of Classic-producing sire Aclaim. The sire of the 1,000 Guineas winner Cachet, Aclaim is a Group 1 winner himself, with that sole success at the highest level coming in the 2017 running of the Prix de la Foret. His fee for 2026 has been set at €6,500.

Maurice Burns said, “We are delighted to announce that Rathasker Stud has purchased 100% of the stallion. Aclaim is a Group 1 winner and more importantly a Group 1 Classic sire.  He will be the perfect fit for Rathasker and our clients' broodmare bands.”

He added, “Aclaim is by sire of sires Acclamation out of a Listed-placed half-sister to champion filly Again from the family of champion sire Montjeu. Aclaim has all the ingredients to improve his credentials under the stewardship of Rathasker Stud. Aclaim's fee will be €6,500 1st of October terms in 2026.”

Along with Cachet, Aclaim has sired a number of classy horses to earn a rating in excess of 100. Closely related to the Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Again, he spent the first five seasons of his stallion career at the National Stud before spending a couple of breeding seasons at Manton Park. He had relocated to Batsford Stud last year, where he stood for £3,000.

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