Bought by Rahinson Stud with proceeds going to support the humanitarian aid effort in Turkey and Syria

Rahinson Stud went to €62,000 to secure the nomination to Coolmore Stud's Camelot (Montjeu) which sold during the first day of the Arqana February Sale on Tuesday. 

The proceeds will be sent in support of humanitarian aid following the earthquake which struck Turkey and Syria last week. 

"I've bought for a client of the farm, an owner-breeder who wants to breed the nomination to race if all goes well," said Harry Fowler of Rahinston Stud. 

"We're delighted to support such a worthy charity, especially one that is at the forefront of all our minds. When the opportunity arose for such a lovely stallion and such a good cause, we felt we should support this very generous offer from Coolmore. It's also great of Arqana to facilitate the sale.

"A stallion like Camelot is not easy to get into; he's a beautiful horse and has a phenomenal record.

"We've an idea which mare we will send to him but we're not 100 per cent sure, let's see how they all foal. But the progeny will be kept to race."

The covering was sold without fees and all proceeds will be going towards the efforts of the International Committee of the Red Cross. 

Camelot's 2023 fee is advertised at €60,000.