Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2012 4:52:28 GMT -5
Seattle Sun has never been the biggest name on the sprint fields, but he has been quite the competitor over the last few years. having only raced a total of two times this season, Silver Stride Stables have today announced that the stallion is to be retired. We went to the stable to find out more, where Matthias Lanning gave a statement.
"It is with regret that we have had to make this decision. Following injury at the end of last year, Sam was not started until the end of March but after only two races the heat in his leg has returned and we fear that the injury is more severe than originally believed. Rather than risk a breakdown on the track we have decided to let Sam retire and he will be standing at stud next year."
Jacob Donovan looked distraught, but refused to give comment on the retirement of his first regular ride at Silver Stride Stables. Obviously, the jockey is somewhat upset and we hope to get comment at a later date.
It has also come to light that Wannabe Hero, a three year old who has usually been seen on the dirt track, has been entered into the Boy's Festival is Sam's place.
"It is with regret that we have had to make this decision. Following injury at the end of last year, Sam was not started until the end of March but after only two races the heat in his leg has returned and we fear that the injury is more severe than originally believed. Rather than risk a breakdown on the track we have decided to let Sam retire and he will be standing at stud next year."
Jacob Donovan looked distraught, but refused to give comment on the retirement of his first regular ride at Silver Stride Stables. Obviously, the jockey is somewhat upset and we hope to get comment at a later date.
It has also come to light that Wannabe Hero, a three year old who has usually been seen on the dirt track, has been entered into the Boy's Festival is Sam's place.