Winner of the Prix Robert Lejeune ( Gr3 ) at Auteuil in September 2023 , Master d ’ Oc ( Doctor Dino ) outpaced Léon du Berlais ( 2), who would later form the winning combination in the Prix Cambacérès - Grande Course de Haies des 3 Ans ( Gr1 ). Having not been seen since his last attempt in March on the Mortemart steeple , the former resident of Amanda Zetterholm and Noël George is now set to begin a new career as a stallion .
Master d ’ Oc is a son of Doctor Dino , an extraordinary performer , who won the Hong Kong Vase ( Gr1 ) twice , the Man O ’ War Stakes ( Gr1 ), and was a winner from 2 to 6 years old over distances of 1,500m to 2,400m . His offspring are just as eclectic , making him the father of remarkable competitors on the flat , such as Golden Legend ( 2x Coupe de Maisons-Laffitte Gr3 and placed in the E . P . Taylor Stakes Gr1 ), as well as the two-time winner of the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris ( Gr1 ), Docteur de Ballon .
Starting in 2025 , Master d ’ Oc will stand at the Haras de Toury with Bertrand de Soultrait . “ This is a significant announcement for the French sire , as he is currently the first and only son of Doctor Dino to enter the stud .
He has a remarkable pedigree as he is also the full brother of Master Dino , winner of the ‘ Renaud du Vivier ’ ( Gr1 ) and 3 in the ‘ Alain du Breil ’ ( Gr1 ). He is also the only horse to have beaten Jigme , who has just been syndicated at a fairly high rate .”
From a physical standpoint , “ he has an impressive physique , standing at 1.72m , which is very good for the discipline . He shows great composure , with a powerful stride and ease over obstacles . We have been looking for a son of Doctor Dino for a long time , already having a stallion by Saint des Saints through Na Has . Our choice is to prioritize quality by offering sons of very established stallions , both out of intent and to meet the ever more premium market demand . The breeding market for jumpers has slowed down somewhat in recent years . The broodmare population , especially in the Central-East , does not have as many ‘ carrossed ’ mares as before , and we hope that with Master d ’ Oc ’ s physique , we can bring some size and bone back . Regarding the conditions , we chose to launch him at a price we consider reasonable , € 3,200 , with the aim that the horse starts working from the first year .”
Amanda Zetterholm : “ Master d ’ Oc is a magnificent gray horse with a very impressive stride and remarkable ease over obstacles . He has a very calm temperament . He won his Group impressively ahead of Jigme .”