On the 26th, Maurice, Satono Aladdin and Admire Mars all arrived back in Japan from their shuttling duties, where they had spent the Southern Hemisphere breeding season.

Maurice and Admire Mars are back from Arrowfield Stud in Australia and Satono Aladdin from Rich Hill Stud in New Zealand.

Shadai Stallion Station, who will be looking after Maurice and Admire Mars commented: "They are both used to travelling now and are back in a good condition. The stud season will start in Japan soon so we will do everything to bring them to the best condition possible."