Economics, the 2024 winner of both the Dante and Irish Champion Stakes, will begin his stallion career in India following his sale to Poonawalla Stud Farm. The colt Knight of Thunder, trained by William Haggas for Sheikh Isa Salman Al Khalifa, had a remarkable victory at York Racecourse and secured a narrow win over Auguste Rodin at Leopardstown Racecourse’s Group 1 event, despite not participating in the Derby.
In his final race as a three-year-old, he placed sixth in the Champion Stakes at Ascot Racecourse and was reported to have experienced nasal bleeding. After this setback, his only other race was in this year’s Champion Stakes, where he finished in eighth place.
Zhavarai Poonawalla aims to enhance India’s stallion industry, leveraging their half-century of breeding experience and newly acquired territory. Pedigree expert Ajay Ahn highlighted Economics as one of the most prominent racehorses to enter India recently and expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition.
Fan Take: This move marks a significant boost for Indian horse racing, bringing in top-tier bloodlines that could elevate the quality of future generations. For global racing fans, it’s exciting to see international talent contributing to the growth of the sport in emerging markets.
