Vandeek to miss the 2026 Southern Hemisphere breeding season

August 20, 2026

Champion 2YO & dual Group 1 winner Vandeek served a full book of 151 mares in his first season at Arrowfield in 2025. (PHOTO: Laura Lebedeff)

Vandeek sustained an injury to a tendon in his hind limb while undergoing quarantine in Victoria.

Following consultation with the veterinary team responsible for his care, it has been determined that the injury and the rehabilitation period required will prevent Vandeek from undertaking stallion duties during the 2026 Southern Hemisphere Breeding Season.

Vandeek continues to make encouraging progress and is expected to make a full recovery.

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