RUSSIAN CAMELOT TO STAND AT WIDDEN STUD

Widden Stud has announced dual Group 1 winner Russian Camelot will stand at their Victorian property.

And in a further boost to Victoria’s breeding ranks, he will be joined by talented three-year-old Doubtland.

Russian Camelot, who was retired after his second placing in the All-Star Mile due to a tendon injury, will stand for $22,000.

The northern hemisphere bred star won the Group 1 SAJC Derby at just his fifth race start last year, and then took out the Underwood Stakes in the spring.

He ran third in last year’s Cox Plate behind Sir Dragonet, before taking on the Melbourne Cup.

His career finished with four wins from 11 stars and just over $2.3m in prizemoney.

“I have no doubt he will have a significant impact on our industry for years to come through his stud career," trainer Danny O’Brien said when announcing the horse’s retirement.

The talented duo will be joined Nicconi and Star Witness at Widden’s Romsey property, along with the likes of Magnus and Bel Esprit.

By Ryan Reynolds, Racing.com

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