Picture : Master Archie is doing well at Winterbach Stud

Gr 1-winning sprinter Master Archie has proven to be fertile as two of the first mares he covered, a pair from Jikkie de Wet’s Prosper Stud, have both been tested in foal.

The Winterbach Stud-based son of Rafeef is enjoying his new job.

Hendrik Winterbach Jnr said, “He’s doing a proper, proper job. His libido is exceptional, he’s covering very strongly, he is ready for action.”

Master Archie has plenty more mares still to cover.

Meanwhile, his Potala Palace half-brother Majestic Palace makes his debut over 1200m at the Vaal next Thursday.

He is trained by Mike and Adam Azzie and will be ridden by JP van der Merwe.