PROVEN stallion Aclaim has been purchased outright by Rathasker Stud in Naas, Co Kildare.

By Acclamation, Aclaim won the Group 1 Prix de la Foret and two Group 2 races when trained by Martyn Meade and his second crop included 1000 Guineas winner Cachet. He is also responsible for listed winners Royal Aclaim and Purosangue.

Aclaim began his career at the National Stud in Newmarket and has spent seasons at Manton Park and Batsford Stud prior to being acquired by Rathasker.

Maurice Burns said: "We are delighted to announce that Rathasker Stud has purchased 100% of the stallion Aclaim. He 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.

"Aclaim is 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."

His fee has been set at €6,500, October 1st terms.

Rathasker is also home to Bungle Inthejungle, Coulsty and Gregorian.