POET’S Voice’s death earlier this year was a serious blow to breeders wishing to use a proven sire line at an affordable price. The son of Dubawi (Dubai Millennium), who recently sired his 100th group winner, was available at £6,000, his sire costing users a cool £250,000.

Poet’s Voice’s best performers this year include his first Group 1 winner Poet’s Word, Group 2 winners Summer Festival (Italian Derby) and Sand Zabeel, and Group 3 winner Poeta Diletto.