SINCE 2006, the likes of Beneficial, Presenting, Oscar and Flemensfirth have proven to be the dominant forces in the stallion ranks between the flags but, as the last-named remains the only one of that quartet still covering mares, we are beginning to see something of a changing of the guard within the stallion ranks.

Getaway has undoubtedly made the most notable impact of the younger stallions emerging, earning the champion sire crown last season.