Fifth place for Charyn in Japan on final career start

There was no glorious swansong for Charyn in Japan but connections are still looking forward to seeing him embark on a successful second career at stud.

Roger Varian’s four-year-old enjoyed a superb season in Europe, picking up a trio of Group One victories in the Queen Anne Stakes, the Prix Jacques le Marois and the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes.

A sporting decision was made to have a crack at Kyoto’s Grade One Mile Championship for his final start on the track.

However, Charyn suffered a slow start under Ryan Moore and, despite bravely staying on in the latter stages, he could only manage fifth place behind Soul Rush in a field of 17.

Nevertheless, the son of Dark Angel still retires with a stellar record, securing seven wins and collecting just under £3million in prize-money.

Owner Nurlan Bizakov posted on X: “Beyond proud of Charyn today and always, even though he did not end his brilliant career on a winning note.

“Luck was not on our side today, but he showed once again why he is a true champion. Excited for his next chapter as a stallion, passing on his talent and personality to the next generation.

“Today was not a loss – it was a legacy in the making.”