But he is the exception rather than the rule by being a high-class sprinter himself, with winning or group-placed performances in four different countries. Most of the other sons of Danehill were best at middle distances or even stayers.

Kodiac has a magnificent pedigree as, not only is he by Danzig’s son Danehill, but he is a three-parts brother to champion sire Invincible Spirit, who is by Green Desert, another top son of Danzig.