Classic Cliche to contest the Prix Kergorlay at Deauville, in which he was ridden by John Reid. Starting the 7/10 favourite, he took the lead in the straight and won by two lengths from Orchestra Stall. Classic Cliche's final race was the Irish St Leger at the Curragh in September. He started 2/1 joint favourite but was never a threat and finished tailed-off last of the seven runners behind Oscar Schindler. Classic Cliche stood at the Wood Farm stud in Shropshire before moving to the Kilbarry Lodge Stud in Ireland. His best flat racing performer was the filly Macadamia who won the
Dubai Sheema Classic run at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse. The Dubai Sheema Classic currently offers a purse of US$5 million, making it and the Dubai Turf race the two richest turf races in the world behind The Everest, an Australian race making its debut in October 2017 with a purse of A$10 million (approximately US$7.4 million as of May 2017). Speed record: (at current distance of 2,410 metres and Meydan Racecourse) Most wins by a jockey: Most wins by a trainer: Most wins by an owner: Dubai Sheema Classic The Dubai Sheema Classic is a Group 1 flat horse race in the United