Behesht, a French stakes winner who began his stud career in the U.S., has been sold to stand at Whytemount Stud in Kells, Ireland, Thoroughbred Stallion Guide reports.
The 11-year-old son of Sea the Stars previously stood at Calumet Farm in Lexington, Ky., where he entered stud in 2018. He sold to sold to Indiana-based William Nicks for $3,500 at this year's Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale, and his first foals are 3-year-olds of 2022.
Behesht had nine foals in his debut crop, and two starters. Yurena has placed in four of seven starts in Peru, while A Touch Of Spadget is still seeking her first in-the-money effort running at Tampa Bay Downs.
Bred in France by The Aga Khan, Behesht spent his early racing years primarily in his home country, winning the Prix Turenne and finishing second in the Prix Frederic de LaGrange.
He sold to Calumet Farm prior to the 2016 racing season, and raced for his new owner for two seasons before retiring to stud. He finished his career with three wins in 16 starts for $143,833.
Behesht is out of the French Group 2-winning Kris mare Behkara, whose other foals of note include French Group 1 winner Behkabad and French stakes winner Carthage. His second dam is the European champion Behera.
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