He stamps his progeny indelibly with his own image. An international champion with extra-large titles, winner of four Group 1 races in Europe and Germany, Ivanhowe needed time to blossom. Understandable considering his impressive 16.3hh frame. The champion reached the height of his powers at four years old, reaching the top of the international table. Behind Ivanhowe's physique lies German genetics chiselled like precious metal. His sire is the top stallion Soldier Hollow; his dam was placed in the German Oaks and also produced a Gr 1 winner over jumps in Britain. His progeny follow in the same footsteps, now that they have reached maturity. His first offspring conceived at Cercy were 3 years old in 2024. This crop is on the up and already includes several winners on the flat, including the black-type Lek Will (Gr 3 AQPS placed), and over jumps with L'Orée des Blaises, a dominant winner on her hurdle debut. Popular with breeders (over 450 mares covered since 2020 at Cercy), Ivanhowe will see his first 4-year-olds ‘Made in Cercy’ ready to raise their game even higher in 2025. With a strong representation of produce in training, for them and their sire, the time to blossom has arrived.