Alycidon (1945-1963)
Described as "one of the greatest stayers in history", Alycidon (Donatello (FR) II out of Aurora (GB)) won 11 of 17 starts. His wins included the Princess of Wales's Stakes (1948), Jockey Club Stakes (1948), King George VI Stakes, Ormonde Stakes (1949) Ascot Gold Cup (1949), Goodwood Cup (1949) and the Doncaster Cup (1949).
Alycidon suffered from fertility issues during his stud career but still proved to be a great sire. His best foals include:
Alcide, St Leger Stakes, King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes
Alcimedes, Great Jubilee Handicap
Almeria, Yorkshire Oaks
Gaul, King Edward VII Stakes etc.
Gloria Nicky, won Cheveley Park Stakes, dam of Never Too Late
Khalekan
Twilight Alley Ascot Gold Cup
He was retired from stud duties in 1963 after failing to get any mares in foal. Just two years later Alycidon was euthanized at age 20.