Multiple Group 1 winner Fascinating Rock has been retired to stand at Ballylinch Stud in Co Kilkenny.

Ballylinch managing director John O’Connor said: “We are delighted that owner/breeder Maurice Regan of Newtown Anner Stud will partner with Ballylinch to develop Fascinating Rock’s stud career, and both will hold a sizeable interest in him with the remaining shares being syndicated among breeders.”