Classic-winning Rosallion set for retirement

Rosallion has been retired to stand at stud, Richard Hannon has announced.

Hannon described the Sheikh Mohammed Obaid-owned colt as the “horse of a lifetime”, winning as he did Group Ones at two and three.

The highlight of his Classic season was his victory in the Irish 2,000 Guineas, which he followed up at Royal Ascot in the St James’s Palace Stakes.

He came so close to striking at the top level at four, finishing second in the Queen Anne Stakes, Sussex Stakes and Prix du Moulin, but success proved elusive. His last run was the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on Champions Day, where he was sixth.

Hannon told Sky Sports Racing: “He’s not staying in training, I’m not sure of the (stud) details yet, that will be Sheikh Mohammed Obaid’s decision, but he is officially retired.

“He is the best looking horse I’ve ever worked with, he was the horse of a lifetime. I’d like to find another one. He was an unbelievably talented horse.

“I’m sorry to see him go, but he could be even better at his next job.”