Montjeu's on something of a roll having sired the winners of the G1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (Hurricane Run), Gr.1 Derby (Motivator), the Gr.1 St Leger Stakes (Scorpion), the Gr.3 UAE 2,000 Guineas (Stagelight), the Gr.3 Prix du Prince d’Orange (Corre Caminos), the Gr.1 Derby runner-up (Walk In The Park) and second place getter in the Gr.1 Yorkshire Oaks (Dash To The Top).

As a racehorse Montejeu was a sensation in his own right - an unbeaten juvenile then winning six times at Group level over the next two seasons, including victories in the Prix du Jockey-Club, the Irish Derby, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes and the 1999 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

His pedigree is also breathtaking.

I know I keep saying it but it is such a shame he isn't shuttling South this season.