Scorthy Champ
MEHMAS x FIDAAH (New Approach)
£8,500
New in 2026
Group 1 winning son of MEHMAS OUT OF MULTIPLE STAKES PRODUCER FIDAAHA.
An impressive winner of the Group 1 Vincent O’Brien National Stakes, Scorthy Champ was a standout juvenile beating future classic winner Henri Matisse with a devastating turn of foot. Also a winner on debut at Leopardstown beating future Group 1 winner Hotazhell. He ended the season officially rated 117, making him the highest rated two year olds of his generation to retire to stud in the UK in 2026 season.
A physically imposing individual, Scorthy Champ boasts an elite pedigree steeped in black type winners. His dam, Fidaaha (New Approach) is four winners from four runners, producing Malavath, multiple Group 2 winner and twice Group 1 runner‑up including in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile and Knight, winner of the Group 3 Horris Hill.
Combining performance, pedigree and an outstanding physical Scorthy Champ offers a truly commercial package for breeders.
Scorthy Champ
Pedigree
He is a very well bred colt that I loved from the early stages and was hugely impressive on his debut at Leopardstown beating subsequent Group 1 winner Hotazhell by four lengths. He went on to become the highest rated two year old in Ireland, defeating a class field, including classic winner Henri Matisse in the Group 1 National Stakes at the Curragh. His exceptional pedigree, precocious ability and willing attitude mean that he is a great commercial option for breeders.
JOSEPH O’BRIEN
Race replays
Group 1 National Stakes
Maiden Race
Standing AT
Elmswell Park Stud
Bury St Edmunds
IP30 9ES
United Kingdom
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To see Scorthy Champ in the flesh, please get in touch to arrange a suitable time:
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