Persian King
The Irish-bred champion combined elite miling speed with the ability to stretch his performance. He won the Classic Poule d’Essai des Poulains before adding the Prix d’Ispahan and Prix du Moulin at Group 1 level, then closed his high-class career with third place in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on his first attempt at 2,400 metres before retiring to Haras d’Etreham.
- Group 1 winner of the Poule d’Essai des Poulains, Prix d’Ispahan and Prix du Moulin.
- Runner-up in the Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club and third in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.
- Also won the Group 3 Autumn Stakes and Prix de Fontainebleau, plus the Group 2 Prix du Muguet.
- Godolphin’s published record lists nine starts, five wins, three placings and career earnings of $1,781,159.65.