Hakkar, a four-year-old son of Halling, landed his fifth career victory on Sunday September 25, when taking the Jockey Club of Turkey Cup, an International Listed contest (local G1 event) run over a mile-and-a-half. Held up in fifth early behind the pace-setting and eventual second Inspector, he started to close at the head of the straight before reeling him in near the line.
Hakkar was Turkey's Champion juvenile colt in 2009 and the Champion three-year-old stayer of last season, when he won their version of the St Leger.
Hakkar's dam Valleria (Sadler's Wells) was covered by Halling before being sold in foal at Goffs for €38,000. Foaled in Turkey by H Yavas, he is related to the Stakes winners Cymbal, Musha Merr and Kandidate.
Famed for siring tough and classy runners, Halling is responsible for 23 Group winners worldwide including a brace of French G1-winners, Cavalryman and Cutlass Bay. He has sired 13 G1-horses, with these select few averaging 30 starts apiece.
