2014 Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist (Ger) will take up stallion duties at Gestut Rottgen in Germany for the 2017 breeding season at a fee of €6,500

Following his Melbourne Cup win, Protectionist raced on unsuccessfully in Australia with Kris Lees before returning to the care of his original trainer, Andreas Wohlerearlier

Since went on to win three races including the Group I Grosser Preis von Berlin in August


Courtesy breednet

Protectionist winning the 2014 Melbourne Cup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTAyi3W2ty0

Picture not the best quality, but clear enough, showing an outstanding win

First year at stud for Protectionist has been a success from what I've read. High fertility rate. Good book of mares including individual Group winners, dams of Group winners & half sisters to Group winners.

Good news. Protectionist is now officially a dad. Two fillies & one colt so far. More to come.

Protectionist covered 56 broodmares in his first season at stud

Some of Protectionist's first yearlings have recently been purchased at the Baden-Baden auction sales. And yes, some will be heading down-under.

Interesting watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nW...eature=youtu.be

2yo filly Milka became the first Black Type progeny for her sire Protectionist. Runner-up last month in the Listed Junioren-Preis in Germany.

Notice the stud fee for 2023 has not increased. Still €6,500. Winners produced over past 3 seasons:- 39% 42% 41%

Same for 2024