ALMANAARA, a Shamardal half-brother to Dark Angel, will take up duties at Mickley Stud in North Shropshire for the upcoming season. A winner over six and seven furlongs for Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum in Ireland and Dubai, the 370,000gns yearling purchase provides access for commercial breeders to an outstanding sire line and pedigree.

Mickley’s Richard Kent said, “Almanaara is a kind, well-balanced horse who we thought would be a suitable stallion when we saw him winning in Dubai in January. He will give breeders a chance to use a very successful bloodline at an affordable price. We welcome anyone wishing to view him.”

Almanaara is owned and was originally bred by one of the industry’s biggest supporters, Malih Al Basti. He said, “I have heard good things about Richard and his team and how they operate. I am thrilled that Almanaara is going to join the stallion ranks at Mickley.”

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