I can't help but feel a bit sorry for the globetrotting Elvstroem. It was announced yesterday that after a whirlwind world tour the son of Danehill is set for yet ANOTHER stamp in his passport - a Paris finale his last ditch attempt to enhance any possible "shuttling" prospects.

Elvstroem may have won the G1 Dubai Duty Free (UAE) in March, run second in the G1 Prix D'Lspahan at Longchamp (France) in May and then run third in the G1 Prince of Wales' Stakes (2100m) at York (UK) last week, but it would appear that that hasn't been enough to secure instant stud approval amongst the fussy European set.

... Well, whatever they say, I'd challenge anyone (European - fussy - or both) to argue that this horse hasn't got an incredible constitution (he's also no doubt made some anonymous travel agent deliriously happy).


Elvstroem in Hong Kong May 2005. Photo (c) Athlone & Associates Ltd.

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UPDATE 26/06/2005: Elvstroem ended his racetrack career running fourth to Alkaased in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud over 2400 metres in France.