Morpheus, a half-brother to the legendary Frankel, is the second stallion imported by Heversham Park Farm this year.
He arrived last week at the South Gauteng-based stud alongside Gustav Klimt (Galileo), and together the duo will spearhead Heversham’s bold stallion incentive program over the next two breeding seasons.
Morpheus – a true blue athlete (Pic – Racing Post/Kevin Simmonet/Heversham Park)
Morpheus was bred by Juddmonte and trained by Lady Cecil to win three of his five starts at three, all over 1600m.
He is an Oasis Dream brother to the Listed winner and Group 3 second Joyeuse and a half-brother to the outstanding world champion, Frankel, also the three-time Group 1 winner and sire Noble Mission and the Lingfield Derby Trial winner Bullet Train.
Their dam, Kind (Danehill), was a dual Listed-winning sprinter by Danehill and a half-sister to Powerscourt, who beat Kitten’s Joy to win the Arlington Million. Her Dansili three-parts sister Riposte was a poignant first Royal Ascot winner for Lady Cecil following the death of Sir Henry Cecil and Riposte went on to win twice at Grade 2 level in North America.
Morpheus has sired a number of black type performers, including Navratilova and Shimmering Dawn.
Heversham’s incentives, announced in April, are incomparable and unparalleled in the South African racing industry. They total a staggering R40-million for each of the two stallions.
The first incentive was launched around the first progeny of Gustav Klimt (Galileo x Massarra by Danehill). The second R40-million incentive, with the same specifications, will apply to Morpheus.
As with Gustav Klimt, the Morpheus incentive applies to the first foal by Morpheus born in 2026 that wins a Grade 1 race in South Africa before 31 July, 2031. He or she will win a bonus of R10 million for the owner, and a further R10-million bonus for its registered breeder.
The same incentive will apply to his first Grade 1 winner until 31 July 2032, that comes from the 2027 foal crop.
There are no entry fees or other qualifying requirements for eligibility, and both Gustav Klimt and Morpheus’ books will be limited to100 mares per season, so it is strongly recommended that breeders book their slots early.
As an added motivation, Heversham has procured subsidised transport for mares from the Cape and Kwazulu-Natal. In addition, an all-inclusive fixed boarding rate of R7 500 (excluding veterinary charges) per mare, will apply.
There are also a limited number of lifetime service rights to Gustav Klimt and Morpheus available for purchase.
For more information, please contact Kat Riley on [email protected] or send a text message to (+27) (0) 71 133 8133.
