Champion French 2yo Earthlight has been retired and will stand at Kildangan Stud in Ireland.
The son of Shamardal was trained by Andre Fabre and was unbeaten at two in 2019 with wins in the Gr1 Prix Morny and Gr1 Middle Park Stakes.
This year at three he was successful in the Gr3 Prix du Pin and the Listed Prix Kistena before finishing runner-up in the Gr3 Prix du Pin at his final start.
“Earthlight has been the most wonderful horse to be around. He was far superior to his rivals at 2, showing a decisive turn of foot in his two group 1 wins, while his demeanour was always one of calm self-assurance.” Lisa-Jane Graffard, Godolphin’s French representative, said in a statement.
“He has been a wonderful flagbearer for Godolphin, from a family that has been nurtured for generations, by the late Shamardal and out of a New Approach mare. He showed class and courage in his races and will be a great asset to the Darley stallion roster.”