Twilight Son Retired To Cheveley

Twilight Son | Racing Post

Godfrey Wilson and Cheveley Park Stud's Twilight Son (GB) (Kyllachy {GB}–Twilight Mistress {GB}, by Bin Ajwaad {Ire}), winner of this year's G1 Diamond Jubilee S. and last year's G1 Haydock Sprint Cup, has been retired to stand alongside his sire at Cheveley Park Stud.

Trained by Henry Candy, the 4-year-old went unbeaten through his first five starts, culminating in his Sprint Cup win. He suffered his first defeat when second to champion sprinter Muhaarar (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}) in last year's G1 Qipco British Champions Sprint S., and took the Diamond Jubilee second-up at Royal Ascot this year. He was last seen beating one home in the British Champions Sprint Oct. 15.

Cheveley Park Stud Managing Director Chris Richardson said, “Twilight Son is a hugely talented, beautifully bred, imposing individual, very like his sire Kyllachy, who I feel offers both commercial and owner-breeders a very exciting opportunity for their mares. The addition of Twilight Son further enhances the portfolio of stallions currently standing at Cheveley Park Stud and continues to reflect David and Patricia Thompson's huge commitment to the international world of racing and breeding. We are most grateful to have been involved with Twilight Son's breeders, Caroline and Godfrey Wilson, and of course to have been re-associated with trainer Henry Candy, who has done a fantastic job guiding Twilight Son throughout his highly successful career.”

Candy added, “Twilight Son was a pleasure to train. He was a very relaxed horse. He never took a lame step and never left an oat.”

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