DUAL classic star Shamardal was one of the early standouts by ‘Iron Horse’ Giant’s Causeway (by Storm Cat). Now long established as being among the top sires in Europe, and in the veteran stages of a distinguished second career, he appears to have ensured that his name will remain in the top half of pedigrees for some time to come thanks to the notable and still developing international profile of his excellent son Lope De Vega.