Dornoch , a number one 3-year-old colt with spectacular wins within the Belmont Stakes (G1) and Haskell Stakes (G1), has been identified with bone bruising, which can power him to overlook his deliberate remaining begin within the Breeders’ Cup Traditional (G1). Because of this, Dornoch has been retired from racing and can start his stud profession at Spendthrift Farm subsequent 12 months, the farm introduced Sept. 28.
“Dornoch’s efficiency within the Travers actually wasn’t what we anticipated, and we simply haven’t been pleased with the best way he is skilled since,” mentioned coach Danny Gargan. “We determined to have the vets go over him totally earlier than we began to essentially ramp up his works for the Breeders’ Cup. That is when some bone bruising was found. The Breeders’ Cup (Traditional) was going to be his final race anyway, so, given the timing, the suitable factor to do is to retire him.
“Dornoch owes us nothing. He is one of the best horse I’ve ever skilled, and our group goes to overlook having him across the barn. However we’re additionally enthusiastic about his future. He will a fantastic place in Spendthrift, and I feel Dornoch has a giant probability to be a very good sire,” Gargan mentioned.
The son of distinguished third-crop sire Good Magic emerged as a high contender within the 3-year-old division after capturing consecutive victories in two of probably the most prestigious races this summer season: the 1 1/4-mile Belmont Stakes run this 12 months at Saratoga Race Course and the Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park. Earlier within the 12 months, he additionally secured a win within the Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park.
As a 2-year-old, Dornoch scored a maiden win at Keeneland earlier than ending his season with a victory within the Remsen Stakes (G2) at Aqueduct Racetrack.
“We’re very excited to have Dornoch be part of our stallion roster,” mentioned Ned Toffey, Spendthrift’s basic supervisor. “He is only a super particular person, with a pedigree and race report to match. Dornoch received a few main grade 1 races from 1 1/8 miles to 1 1/4 miles this 12 months. We imagine he is one of the best 3-year-old we have seen from the Curlin line, and he actually has all of the makings of a particular stallion prospect. We look ahead to displaying him off to our breeders within the close to future.”
Dornoch retires with profession earnings of $2,427,275 for his homeowners: West Paces Racing, R. A. Hill Steady, Belmar Racing, Two Eight Racing, and Pine Racing Stables. He’s out of the Large Brown mare Puca and is a full brother to 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mage .
Dornoch after profitable the Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park
This press launch has been edited for content material and elegance by BloodHorse Employees.
