Claiborne Farm Secures Breeding Rights to Rising Star Prince of Monaco

Claiborne Farm, the renowned Kentucky-based stud farm, has announced the acquisition of the breeding rights to Prince of Monaco, a promising young racehorse with a bright future. The 3-year-old colt, a winner of the GIII Best Pal Stakes and GI Del Mar Futurity, is set to join Claiborne's prestigious stallion roster upon the conclusion of his racing career.

Unlocking the Potential of a Thoroughbred Prodigy

A Standout from Birth

Prince of Monaco, a $950,000 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga yearling purchase, has been a standout since the moment he was born. Bred in Kentucky by Barbara Banke's Stonestreet Stables, the colt's natural talent and athleticism were evident from the start. "Prince of Monaco has been a standout since birth, with his natural talent and athleticism evident from the start," Banke remarked. "His speed, heart, and sheer brilliance on the track will make him an extraordinary stallion. He's the complete package, and I can't wait to see him pass on that exceptional talent to future generations."The colt's impressive pedigree, which includes the influential sire Speightstown and the stakes-winning mare Rainier, has only added to the excitement surrounding his potential. "Running a 103 Beyer [in the Best Pal] as a 2-year-old is a significant achievement and a great barometer of talent and ability," said Claiborne's Walker Hancock. "Additionally, he was only beaten a combined three-quarters of a length in two premier Grade I races at Saratoga this summer, while dealing with troubled trips. We have a tremendous amount of respect for Stonestreet's breeding program and we are excited to add another one of their homebreds in Prince of Monaco to our stallion roster."

A Promising Future on the Track

Prince of Monaco's racing career has been marked by a series of impressive performances, including victories in the GIII Best Pal Stakes and GI Del Mar Futurity. The colt's most recent outings have seen him narrowly beaten in the GI Woody Stephens Stakes and the GI H Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes, further solidifying his status as a rising star in the sport."SF Bloodstock has been Speightstown's biggest fan and supporters for going on two decades now," said Tom Ryan, a member of the ownership group. "On the heels of having Charlatan, we are very excited to be associated with Speightstown's fastest 2-year-old ever in Prince of Monaco. You would be hard pressed to find a better-looking animal and we are staunch in our beliefs that he will fall into the successful footsteps of his father."With the Breeders' Cup Sprint on the horizon, Prince of Monaco is poised to showcase his talent on the biggest stage in the sport. Claiborne Farm's acquisition of his breeding rights ensures that the colt's exceptional abilities will be passed on to future generations of racehorses, cementing his legacy as a true thoroughbred prodigy.

A Valuable Addition to Claiborne's Stallion Roster

Claiborne Farm's decision to secure the breeding rights to Prince of Monaco is a testament to the colt's immense potential. As one of the most respected and successful stud farms in the industry, Claiborne has a long history of identifying and nurturing the next generation of elite sires."We have a tremendous amount of respect for Stonestreet's breeding program and we are excited to add another one of their homebreds in Prince of Monaco to our stallion roster," Hancock said. "His speed, heart, and sheer brilliance on the track will make him an extraordinary stallion. He's the complete package, and I can't wait to see him pass on that exceptional talent to future generations."With the addition of Prince of Monaco, Claiborne Farm continues to solidify its position as a leading destination for breeders seeking to access the best bloodlines in the sport. The colt's impressive pedigree, coupled with his on-track performances, make him a highly sought-after prospect, and Claiborne's decision to secure his breeding rights is a clear indication of their confidence in his future success as a sire.