DANSILI, one of the leading British-based sires in the history of the pattern, has been pensioned from stud duties due to declining fertility.

The son of Danehill out of the legendary Hasili made a rapid rise through the stallion ranks, starting at a fee of £8,000 and rising to a peak of £100,000 thanks to some outstanding horses such as Flintshire, Harbinger, Rail Link, Proviso, Queen’s Trust, Dank and The Fugue.