Retirements 2023

[mariasmon]

I thought he was supposed to come back. Thought I saw that somewhere a while ago. But congrats to the old man!

He was, but Shadwell's priorities shifted greatly after Sheikh Hamdan died. I would assume that's why plans changed.

[Justahorse]

I thought he was supposed to come back. Thought I saw that somewhere a while ago. But congrats to the old man!

He was, but Shadwell's priorities shifted greatly after Sheikh Hamdan died. I would assume that's why plans changed.

Ahhh okay. Long as he's happy and healthy he'll do fine down there I'm sure his handlers love him

[mariasmon]

I thought he was supposed to come back. Thought I saw that somewhere a while ago. But congrats to the old man!

He was, but Shadwell's priorities shifted greatly after Sheikh Hamdan died. I would assume that's why plans changed.

Ahhh okay. Long as he's happy and healthy he'll do fine down there I'm sure his handlers love him

Yeah, it's disappointing for anyone hoping to visit him in the US again, but he seems happy and well cared-for where he is.

[BaroqueAgain1]

As someone who is generally opposed to moving oldsters thousands of miles from their nice, long-term homes, I am happy that Invasor gets to stay home.

[Justahorse]

As someone who generally opposed to moving oldsters thousands of miles from their nice, long-term homes, I am happy that Invasor gets to stay home.

How long has he been there

[ForTheThrill]

As someone who generally opposed to moving oldsters thousands of miles from their nice, long-term homes, I am happy that Invasor gets to stay home.

How long has he been there

Since 2015.

[brunanas]

here's a veeeery rough translation of the letter:

Invasor:
We're writing you this letter to thank you for representing us so well in other countries and for the prizes you received. We didn't know you, but our parents did, but we've been researching and we know that you're a dark bay thoroughbred, small and noble (something like that) born in Argentina but that very early on you were brought to our country. From 12 races, you won 11 in Uruguay and the USA: a very talented legend. The year I (Valentina) was born, you were elected into the HoF in the USA. If nowadays our hearts are filled with joy because we were World Champions in the sub-20 World Cup (soccer), with you we got the title of HOTY and Triple Crown champion. We're proud and happy that you came back to Uruguay in 2015 (i think that's a 5).
This 3rd of August, you turn 21. You're older now but still a world champion standing stud at Haras Cuatro Piedras. We'd love to meet you one day. Thank you Invasor!

P.S.: we wrote you this poem as a group.

A great horse Invasor
You always shined bright when you ran
Small horse of great value
That we'd love to meet.

btw — i'm PRETTY sure that by "pingo" they mean "small". that's one of the meanings it has in portuguese (idk about spanish though) at least and it made some sense?

[tachyon]

here's a veeeery rough translation of the letter:

Invasor:
We're writing you this letter to thank you for representing us so well in other countries and for the prizes you received. We didn't know you, but our parents did, but we've been researching and we know that you're a dark bay thoroughbred, small and noble (something like that) born in Argentina but that very early on you were brought to our country. From 12 races, you won 11 in Uruguay and the USA: a very talented legend. The year I (Valentina) was born, you were elected into the HoF in the USA. If nowadays our hearts are filled with joy because we were World Champions in the sub-20 World Cup (soccer), with you we got the title of HOTY and Triple Crown champion. We're proud and happy that you came back to Uruguay in 2015 (i think that's a 5).
This 3rd of August, you turn 21. You're older now but still a world champion standing stud at Haras Cuatro Piedras. We'd love to meet you one day. Thank you Invasor!

P.S.: we wrote you this poem as a group.

A great horse Invasor
You always shined bright when you ran
Small horse of great value
That we'd love to meet.

btw — i'm PRETTY sure that by "pingo" they mean "small". that's one of the meanings it has in portuguese (idk about spanish though) at least and it made some sense?

Thank you for the translation!

[Flanders]

SP Eskenforit (Eskendereya). kudos to Brilliant Racing & to John Ballantyne.
https://twitter.com/BrilliantRacin1/sta ... aQ5sQ&s=19

Article about his retirement here. Its a really nice story.

https://www.thoroughbredracing.com/arti ... x-seasons/

[HB1994]

SP Eskenforit (Eskendereya). kudos to Brilliant Racing & to John Ballantyne.
https://twitter.com/BrilliantRacin1/sta ... aQ5sQ&s=19

Article about his retirement here. Its a really nice story.

https://www.thoroughbredracing.com/arti ... x-seasons/

Reading that was a nice way to start the day. Thanks.

[Flanders]

Rhapsody Queen and Somethinaboutbetty have both been pensioned to Our Mims Retirement Haven. There are pics but they are only on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/OurMimsRetirem ... VHQYyxoMAl

Rhapsody Queen, 2005 grey mare (UBS - To The Queen, by Deputy Minister)
Somethinaboutbetty, 2003 bay mare (Forestry - Here Comes Betty, by Cox's Ridge)

[Mylute]

Sidekick, a 1/2 sibling to Code of Honor, is at New Vocations.
https://newvocations.org/horse_detail/1082

[Slewfan2]

Sidekick, a 1/2 sibling to Code of Honor, is at New Vocations.
https://newvocations.org/horse_detail/1082

Shame, as it looked like he’d found himself as a sprinter breaking his maiden at CD

[Flanders]

Cordmaker has been retired. He was injured in a July 7th Allowance race at Laurel and was retired a few days later. He will go to surgery on Monday and then be turned out until retirement plans are made.

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing ... aurel-park

[Flanders]

Tax has been retired. The 7yo gelding has been plagued by injuries, some of his own causing, since his 3yo year making just 9 starts in the past 4 racing seasons.

https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/m ... x-retired/

[Justahorse]

Tax has been retired. The 7yo gelding has been plagued by injuries, some of his own causing, since his 3yo year making just 9 starts in the past 4 racing seasons.

https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/m ... x-retired/

He's a good boy

[Izvestia]

Tax has been retired. The 7yo gelding has been plagued by injuries, some of his own causing, since his 3yo year making just 9 starts in the past 4 racing seasons.

https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/m ... x-retired/

He's a good boy

He was a favourite! Too bad about the injuries.

[Justahorse]

Tax has been retired. The 7yo gelding has been plagued by injuries, some of his own causing, since his 3yo year making just 9 starts in the past 4 racing seasons.

https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/m ... x-retired/

He's a good boy

He was a favourite! Too bad about the injuries.

Oh yea

[HB1994]

Highway and fire survivor Bold and Bossy has been retired to Old Friends.

[BaroqueAgain1]

Subjectivist, winner of the 2021 Gold Cup at Royal Ascot, has been retired after suffering injury in a work this week. The son of Teofilo is headed to stud.
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing ... st-retired