Deutsches Derby
Retired to stud duty, he was the Leading sire in Germany three times and notably sired Deutsches Derby winner, Ariel, the successful mare Antwort and the dams of Herold and Alchemist. On 5 April 1923 it was reported that Ard Patrick had died after failing to recover from the effects of an experimental procedure known as a "Steinach rejuvenation operation".