Where is Novellist now?
Hokkaido, Versailles / Visits OK / confirmed August 17, 2026
Novellist now lives at Yogibo Versailles Resort Farm in Hokkaido, Japan. Foaled in 2009, this stallion is 17 years old as of 2026. Note that this farm accepts visitors without a reservation.
Versailles keeps at least 40 other retired racehorses that this site has confirmed.
Where this horse lives was confirmed on August 17, 2026 from published sources (2 references). Farms change their visiting arrangements, so check the farm's own site or social media before you travel.
| Where it lives now | Yogibo Versailles Resort Farm |
|---|---|
| Location | Hokkaido |
| Visiting | Open to visitors, no reservation needed |
| Foaled / age | foaled in 2009 (age 17) |
| Sex | stallion |
| Tags | G1 winner |
| Location confirmed | August 17, 2026 |
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Can you visit Novellist?
Open to visitors without any advance contact, roughly 9:00-15:00, closed Thursdays. Unscheduled closures happen, so check the farm's X account or website.
A page about Novellist (www.versailles-resort.com)
Other horses at Versailles: Noah Vainqueur, Hiruno d'Amour, Naran Huleg, Bee Bee Gulldan, Daubeney, Fusaichi Seven and more (all 41 horses)
Novellist's racing career
A German-trained star in Europe with several G1 wins, including the 2013 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes in record time. He later stood at stud in Japan.
Novellist after racing
He reached the top in Europe, stood at stud in Japan, and with that work finished settled at Versailles Resort Farm. A horse who galloped at Ascot, standing in a field in Hokkaido: that alone is worth the journey. One for followers of international racing.
How to support Novellist
- Go and visit (Open to visitors, no reservation needed)
- Merchandise
- Supporting membership scheme
Official accounts that post updates: X, Instagram, YouTube
Simply turning up at the farm helps too: admission and anything you buy there goes towards upkeep. Five ways in are set out in how to support a retired racehorse.
Where this information comes from
The 2 sources consulted as of August 17, 2026. They mix published information from the farms and organisations that confirmed the horse's whereabouts with material used to trace its racing career.
- https://www.versailles-resort.com/%E5%9C%A8%E7%B1%8D%E9%A6%AC
- https://uma-furusato.com/search_farm/103263.html
Retired racehorses near Novellist
See all retired racehorses in Hokkaido120 horses listedRetired racehorses at Versailles41 horses listedHorses tagged "G1 winner": Naran Huleg, Hishi Miracle, Nakayama Festa, Hiruno d'Amour, Transcend
Horses here foaled in 2009: Tosen Homareboshi, Meisho Bushido, Tokei Halo, Red Kingdom, Decipher, Suzuka Lupin and more (14 on this site)