On the morning of December 22nd, five shuttle stallions completed their quarantine following their Southern Hemisphere breeding duties in Australia and New Zealand, and returned to their respective stud farms in Japan.

From Australia, Maurice and Admire Mars returned to Shadai Stallion Station. Joining them were Benbatl, who stands at Big Red Farm and whose first foals are set to debut, and Panthalassa, beginning his second season at Arrow Stud. Meanwhile, Satono Aladdin returned from New Zealand, settling back into his stall at Breeders Stallion Station for the first time in about six months. All five stallions are now preparing for the 2025 breeding season.

Shadai Stallion Station shared their optimism, "The two stallions that returned have had their progeny perform well during their time on shuttle duty. We are looking forward to a successful 2025 season."