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Without Parole Retired to Stand at Newsells Park Stud

The son of Frankel will not compete in this year's Breeders' Cup.

Without Parole schools at Keeneland Oct. 2

Without Parole schools at Keeneland Oct. 2

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St James's Palace Stakes (G1) winner and TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (G1T) third-place finisher Without Parole has been retired from racing and will stand next year at Newsells Park Stud in England, where he was born and raised.

The son of Frankel  who was bought back for 650,000 guineas (US$870,120) at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale in 2016 was bred by John and Tanya Gunther and won his first four starts for John Gosden, culminating in a half-length success over Gustav Klimt in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2018. 

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The colt switched to trainer Chad Brown's stables in the U.S. last year and finished third in the Breeders' Cup Mile at Santa Anita Park. He failed to win in 11 starts after the St. James's Palace, both in Europe and the U.S., but did manage thirds this year in the Shoemaker Mile Stakes (G1T) and Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes (G1T) for Brown. 

He had been considered a Breeders' Cup Mile possibility this year at Keeneland before his announced retirement. He breezed just days ago, covering a half-mile on turf at Keeneland Oct. 18 in :50 1/5.

Newsells Park Stud general manager Julian Dollar said: "We're delighted to be standing Without Parole. It's no secret that we, like virtually every other global stallion operation, chased this horse hard after his impressive win at Royal Ascot, and it's fitting he should now retire to the stud where he was born and raised. 

"Without Parole is a beautiful horse with an athletic physique and superb conformation. As his race record states, he's an out-and-out miler who possesses a great turn of foot.

"Importantly, he has a potent, proven sire's pedigree which should offer breeders plenty of options. He'll be heavily supported by Newsells Park and, of course, his Eclipse-award winning breeders, John and Tanya Gunther."

Without Parole (Frankie Dettori) wins the St James’s Palace stakes<br>
Royal Ascot 19.6.18
Photo: Edward Whitaker/Racing Post
Without Parole wins the 2018 St. James Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot

John Gunther said: "Without Parole gave me the most memorable and exciting day of my life with victory in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot. It was my biggest dream come true, and I continue to be overwhelmed by the heart and perseverance he has shown with his racing pursuits in America.

"He has raced in 12 consecutive grade 1s and faced myriad traffic obstructions, at times unsuitable turf conditions, and he just never gives up, as demonstrated again by his third-place finish in the prestigious Shadwell Turf Mile. I love this horse and can't wait to breed to him."

Without Parole is the fifth foal out of the Lemon Drop Kid mare Without You Babe, making him a half brother to 2016 Las Vegas Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1) winner Tamarkuz . The 5-year-old is also a half brother to the multiple-winning Kingman  filly She's Got You, also owned by the Gunthers.