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2009 Retired from Racing                       (see also ) Archive - 2006, 2007, 2008 Retired from Racing

 

Acai b C 2005 1/2009 retired following injury in 12/08 AQ Allowance stallion plans unannounced
Afleet Eagle G 2006 9/2009 bowed tendon in Del Mar Derby possible career as a riding horse
Air Commander b H 2004 1/2009 G2 willer retires at 5 will stand at Mighty Acres, OK
Alaazo H 2005 11/2009 retirement announced at 4 will stand at Woodstead Farm, WA in 2010
All Smiles b M 2004 6/2009 fractured right front sesamoids in Obeah S 6/20/09, surgery at New Bolton (was to be last race, even before injury) lay-up until full recovery, doing well
Archipenko b H 2004 8/2009 Multiple Group winning horse retires at 5 with over $1M in earnings will stand at Lanwades Stud, ENG in 2010
Art Connoisseur b C 2006 11/2009 retires at 3 will stand at the Irish National Stud in 2010
Artiste Royal (IRE) b H 2001 10/2009 retires at 8 will stand at Haras d'Etreham, FR
Bai and Bai ch M 2003 1/2009 Graded stakes winning mare retires following Sunshine Millions Distaff breeding plans unannounced
Banbury Cross b H 2004 12/2009 retirement announced for 5 yr old horse will stand at Cedar Creek Ranch, NM in 2010
Behindatthebar b C 2005 10/2009 retires to stallion duty will stand at Judice Farm, LA in 2010

Benny The Bull b C 2003

 8/2008

ankle filling/chip - retired from racing

breeding plans undetermined

*returns to racing* update 1/26/09 per M Iavarrone will return to racing in late summer of 2009
12/2009 retirement announced purchased by Greg James (who raced him in first 9 starts/will stand at Vinery, FL in 2010
Better Talk Now b G 1999 9/2009 suspensory injury, left rear leg retirement plans not specified at time of announcement
Billy Allen (IRE) b H 2001 12/2009 retirement announced at 8 will stand at Walkowski's TBs, Manitoba, Canada in 2010
Birdbirdistheword b H 2004 2009 ankle problem  - retired at 5 with $784,044/winner of 2007 Delta Jackpot marketed for sale $75K/stallion duty
Black Mamba (NZ) b M 2003 12/2009 will retire following Hong Kong Vase 12/13/09 to AUS for breeding
Boboman b H 2001 10/2009 retirement announced at 8 will stand at Walmac Farm, KY
Bold Chieftain b H 2003 11/2009 With earnings in excess of $1M, 2 time winner of Cal Cup Classic will retire following 1/10 Sunshine Millions stallion plans to be determined/returned to racing 2010 to win the Sunshine Millions
Bullish Luck b G 1999 1/1/09 62-12-7-8 and earnings of $7,851,461 - Hong Kong Champion Miler, 2004 - 2006, Hong Kong Horse of the Year 2005 - 2006 (officially retired 12/17/08) -  paraded at Sha Tin on 1/1/09 - shipping to Australia for his retirment
Champs Elysees (GB) b H 2003 10/2009 retires following last race in Canadian International 10/17/09 will stand at Banstead Manor Stud, UK, in 2010
Chatain b H 2003 4/2009 stakes winning horse retires at 6 to stand at Lanes End, TX
Chattahoochee War b H 2002 1/2009 Grade 3 winning horse with earnings in excess of $500K will stand at Sue Hubbard and Associates, CA
Chestertown Slew 8/2009 retires at 7 will stand at Fanlew Farms, LA in 2010
Chitoz H 2005 11/2009 retirement announced at 4 will stand at Eureka Thoroughbred Farm, TX in 2010
Cocoa Beach (BRZ) b M 2004 11/2009 retires to breeding shed following BC 2009 plans unannounced
Coach Jimi Lee ch G 2000 3/2009 retired at 9 returned to training 5/09 "didn't like retirement"
Coastal Path (GB) H 2004 7/2009 injury prompts retirement at 5 to stand at Haras de Saint-Voir, Auvergne
Conduit (IRE) ch C 2005 11/09 retires after 2009 racing season will stand at Big Red Farm, Japan in 2010
Commentator ch G 2001 8/2009 retires at 8 with earnings of over $2M/will parade at Saratoga 9/6/09 for retirement send off where he will receive an edible mint key to the city will retire to Old Friends Equine, KY
Cosmonaut gr H 2002 9/2009 retires at 7/minor physical issues will stand at Highcliff Farm, NY in 2010
Costa Rising 2003 10/2009 retires at 6 with earnings of almost $1M will stand at Clear Creek Stud, LA in 2010
Country Star b f 2005 2/2009 retires after continuing to have gate problems retires to breeding shed/plans unannounced
Cowboy Cal b C 2005 12/2009 retired at end of 4 year old year will stand at Pin Oak Stud, KY in 2010
Criticism b M 2004 11/09 exits racing career with victory in Long Island H, G3 to breeding shed
Daiwa Scarlet (JPN)  M 2004 2/2009 leg injury/2007 Japan 3yo filly retires with earnings of over $7M breeding plans unannounced
Dawn Before Dawn 9/2009 hairline pelvisf racture in Adoration Stakes will retire to broodmare duties  
Diabolical b H 2003 11/2009 retirement announced at age 6 (had been purchased by Darley in 2006 and sent to Dubai for racing) will stand at A&A Ranch, NM by private purchase
Distorted Reality  2004 1/2009 retires at 5 with 12 of 18 starts in the money and earnings of $361,362 will stand at Buck Pond Farm, KY
Dixie Chatter b H 2005 6/2009 tendon injury found after running of Shoemaker Mile 5/25 will stand at River Edge Farm, CA in 2010
Doctor Dino ch H 2002 3/2009 tendon injury following Dubai Sheema Classic stallion plans undertermined
Double Trouble  b M 2003 1/2009 Winner of 7 of 20 starts, including G1 2008 Santa Maria H, retires at 6 booked to Unbridled's Song
Dream Rush b M 2004 2/2009 retires following 2/14 Barbara Fritchie booked to A.P. Indy
E Z Warrior b H 2004 11/2009 stallion deal announced will stand at Applebite Farm, CA in 2010
Einstein (BRZ) b H 12/2009 will retire following Clark H or Hong Kong C - update 12/11/09 change of plans, will race at least once in 2010, possibly Gulfstream Turf H 2/6/09 to stand at Adena Springs, KY in 2010
El Campo H 2004 2/2009 retires at 5 to stand at Cedar Creek Farm, TX
Exceeding b G 2009 10/2009 retires from racing at 9 will spend his retirement years at CA farm or a new career as a jumper
Excessive Blend f 2006 9/2009 injury prompts retirement to breeding shed breeding plans not announced
Folly Good Fellow gr/r G 1996 1/2009 a winner of his final race, he amassed earnings in excess of $500K will retire to New Vocations, OH after owner donates for opportunity at second career
Forever Together gr/r M 2004 11/2009 retires following Breeders' Cup 2009 - to breeding shed to breeding shed
2/2010 announcement that she will race in 2010 returning to trainer Jonathan Shepherd
Fort Prado gr/r h 2001 10/2009 retires following run in Buck's Boy H, Hawthorne 10/31/09 will stand at Hill N Dale Farm, IL in 2010
Frost Giant ch H 2003 1/2009 stakes winning horse in both U.S. and Europe retires at 6 will stand at Empire Stud, NY
Game Face ch F 2005 11/2009 retires to breeding shed following 2009 BC plans not announced
Go Smarty Go b C 2006 3/2009 successfully recovered from surgery retired to Pure Thoughts, Inc Rehab & Placement
Gottcha Gold b H 2003 1/2009 Graded stakes winner of earnings exceeding $900K will stand at Ocala Stud
Grazen gr/r colt 2006 10/2009 tendon injury in Cal Cup Classic will stand at Tommy Town TB, CA in 2010
Halo Najib ch C 2005 11/2009 retires at 4 will stand at Indiana Stallion Station in 2010
Hello Broadway ch C 2006 7/2009 foot injury following A Gift Stakes prompt retirement stallion plans to be determined
Honolulu (IRE) b H 2004 2/2009 multiple Group winning son of Montjeu will stand at the French National Stud
I Can See b M 2003 2/2009 last start Buena Vista H, G2 booked to Exchange Rate

Icon Project b F 2006

10/2009

tendon injury

plans unannounced

Icy Atlantic b H 2001

9/2009

sold to Panamanian interests/last race 8/30 in Venezuela

will stand at British Mist Stud Farm, PAN in 2010

Idiot Proof  2004 10/2009 retires at 5 with multiple graded stakes wins ill stand at Ballena Vista Farm, CA in 2010
Indian Blessing b F 2005 11/2009 retirement announced following goodbye work booked to Zensational in 2010
Jay Peg b H 5/2009 retires to stallion duty  
Jibboom gr/r M 2004 3/2009 multiple graded stakes winner retires with suspensory injury booked to Empire Maker
Johnny Eves b G 2004 9/2009 suspensory injury upon recovery, will train as hunter/jumper
Judith's Wild Rush gr H 2001 9/2009 retires at 8, will be given several months off before beginning new career will stand at Greenbriar Stable, Ontario, Canada
Kelly's Landing b G 2001 2/2009 multiple graded stakes winner retires at 8 with almost $2M in earnings to farm, then possibly become a stable pony
King's Apostle 8/2009 injury/retired at 5 stallion plans to be decided
Kip Deville gr/r H 2003 11/2009 retirement announced after 2 colic surgeries and laminitis continues care at Rood and Riddle where he has been since 9/2009  - condition improving 1/2010
Kiss With a Twist b M 2004 7/2009 Stakes winning mare retires at 5 to broodmare band at Hurstland Farm, KY
Kodiak Kowboy b C 2005 11/2009 retires following victory in Cigar Mile will stand at Vinery, KY in 2010
Lava Man b G 2001 7/2008 following run in Eddie Read H 7/20, retirement confirmed on 7/30/08 will retire to Old Friends Equine, KY
9/2009 returned to Doug O'Neill for training following stem cell therapy & chip surgery  on ankles reasons sited as"he is happier in training than at the farm" - subsequently retired 1/2010
Le Havre 8/2009 tendon injury/Group 1 winner  
Leah's Secret b M 2003 2/2009 Graded stakes winning mare retires  following Santa Maria H. after Sunshine Millions Distaff victory breeding plans unannounced
Linngari  ch H 2002 1/2009 retires at - winner of G1 races in 6 different countries will stand at Haras de Bonneval, Normandy
Liquidity b H 2004 12/2009 retirement announced at 5 will stand at Steffee Stallion Station, LA in 2010
3/1/10

returned to work tab following announced retirement to stallion duty 12/09

recorded work, Fair Grounds
Lucky J.H. b H 2002 4/2009 training injury prompts retirement - retires with earnings in excess of $600K too stand at Harris Farm, CA
Lush Lashes b F 2005 9/2009 retires with earnings in excess of $2M

 Tattersalls December breeding stock sale


Booked to Sea the Stars (lost foal, returned to racing)

Maimonides b C 2005 9/2009 retirement announced/ankle chip removal surgery 2/2008, never returned to racing, but had been working at Vinery, FL will stand at Vinery, FL in 2010
Major Cadeaux (GB)  ch C 2004 10/2009 retires at 5 with earnings in excess of $500K will stand at Bearstone Stud, GB, in 2010
Malt Magic H 2004 11/2009 retirement announced at 5 will stand at Woodstead Farm, WA in 2010
Maraahel H 2001 1/2009 Multiple Group winning horse retires at 8 will stand in Trinidad and Tobago after purchase by Stud Farm Association - farm undecided
Massive Drama b C 2005 11/2009 retires at 4 will stand at Indiana Stallion Station in 2010
Mastercraftsman gr/r C 11/2009 retires following BC 2009 will stand at Coolmore, IRE
Mi Sueno b f 2007 10/2009 condylar fracture, right cannon bone while working, forces retirement will be bred in 2010
Mint Lane b C 2005 11/2009 retires at 4 stallion plans undertermined
Monba gr/r colt 2005 7/2009 injury left rear leg will stand at Penn Ridge, PA in 2010
Montmartre (FR) C 2005 2/2009 retires with multiple Group 1 wins stallion plans unannounced
Mr Mistoffelees b C 2006 2009 injury/retired from racing at 3. retired to stallion duty/Haras Oropal, VEN
Mr. Nightlinger b H 2004 11/2009 retired at 5 will stand at JEH Stallion Station, OK  
Mr. Sidney b H 2004 11/2009 retired at 5 will stand at Haras de Quesnay, FR  
Mrs Kipling b F 2006 2/2009 bowed tendon/retired at 3 to breeding shed  
Music Note b F 2005 11/2009 retires to breeding shed following BC 2009 plans unannounced  
My Pal Charlie b C 2005 10/2009 retires at 4 will stand at Elite Thoroughbreds, LA in 2010  
Nationhood 9/2009 retires at 7 will stand at Blue Ribbon Farm, WA in 2010  
Noble Sound C 2005 12/2009 retires at 4 due to ankle fracture after completing undefeated record of 3 for 3 races will stand at Lightning Chase Farm, PA in 2010 following purchase from Darley by J Lopez  
Noonmark b H 2003 11/2009 Graded stakes winner retires at 6 will stand at Sequel Stallions at Keane Stud, NY  
Old Fashioned gr/r C 2006 4/2009 reported as non displaced slab fracture, right knee, following AK Derby, stated that surgery will be done at Rood & Riddle, off Derby Trail, retirement announded 4/14/09 announced 8/2009 that he will stand at Taylor Made in 2010  
On the Acorn b G 2001 1/2009 Graded stakes winning gelding with earnings exceeding $700K incurred ligament tear while in training to return to racing will retire to care of exercise rider & not race again
Parading b H 2003 12/2009 retirement announced will stand at Claiborne Farm, KY in 2010
Peppers Pride b M 2003 1/2009 It's official.  The unbeaten mare, winner of 19, retires at 6 will be bred to Tiznow
Pioneerof the Nile 7/2009 soft tissue injury will stand at Vinery, KY in 2010
Point Determined b H  2003 1/2009 Stakes winning horse retires at 6 will stand at Montesacro Farm, KY
Proud Spell b f 2005 4/2009 retired following return run at Oaklawn, finishing 2nd has been bred to Indian Charlie
Proud Tower Too b H 2002 1/2009 filling in leg - (previously retired in 2007, stood at Tommy Town TBs, CA & returned to racing in fall of 2008) to stand  at Tricar Farms, NM
Pyro B C 2005 12/2009 retirement announced at 4 will stand at Darley Japan in 2010
Rebellion b H 2004 11/2009 retirement announced at age 5 will stand at Norse Ridge Farm, Ontario, Canada in 2010
Red Giant ch H 2004 1/2009 will earnings in excess of $1M, retires at 5 will stand at Three Chimneys, KY in 2010(previously reported as Hill 'n' Dale, KY in 2010)
Red Rocks (IRE) b H 2003 11/2009 retires at end of 2009 racing season will stand at Allevamento II Grifone, Italy in 2010
Revved Up gr/r G 1998 6/2009 retired at 11 with earnings in excess of $1M and multiple stakes victories will retire to Live Oak Plantation
Romance is Diane b M 2004 1/2009  Grade 1 winning mare -heat in leg/retired will join Adena Springs broodmare band
Sandburr G 1999 1/2009 multiple stakes winner retired at 10 with earnings in excess of $400K possibly joining the school horses at North American Racing Academy or retiring to farm
Save Big Money 2003 8/2009 retires at 6 will stand at Mighty Acres, OK in 2010
Sea the Stars (IRE) b C 2006 10/2009 retires following victory in Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, with earning in excess of $6M to stand at Gilltown Stud, IRE in 2010
Sebring (AUS) ch C 2006 1/2009 dual Group 1 winner reitired at 3 will stand at Widden Stud, AUS
Serenading b M 2004 11/2009 retires following victory in G2 Falls City H breeding plans to be determined
Seventh Street b F 2005 11/2009 retires to breeding shed following 2009 BC plans unannounced
Silver Frost (IRE) gr C 2006 8/2009 hairline fracture, left rear/Group 1 European winner stallion plans undetermined
Smart Surprise ch M 2004 11/2009 retires at 5 to breeding shed/plans undetermined
Smokey Stover  b G 203 5/2009 retired in 2008 was made available in 2009 for adoption through CANTER retired to Old Friends, KY
Soldier of Fortune (IRE) b H 2004 12/2009 retires at 5 to stand at Haras du Logis St Germain, FL in 2010

Spenditallbaby b F

1/2009

fractured sesamoids 1/24/09 - surgery 1/30 to fuse right front ankle went well

will retire as broodmare if favorable recovery

RIP 3/30/09 - complications of  sesamoid injury

Spooky Mulder b G 1998

2009

last raced at Monmouth in 2008

last work 7/11/09 Delaware Park breezing, dirt, 4F 49.80 fast

9/25/09 Belmont stakes named in his honor

-reported that he has been retired to trainer Scott Lake's farm

Starry Pursuit ch M 2005 5/2009 retires to breeding shed at 4 booked to Medaglia d'Oro
Storm Mesa F 2005 3/2009 fractured sesamoid, right front during training booked to Unbridled's Song
Storm Wolf  H 2002 1/2009 Grade 2 winner of the 2005 Laz Berrera Mem S to stand at Old English Rancho, CA
Sugar Mint (IRE) 5/2009 fractured ankle/surgery/to breeding shed/ will return to racing if not pronounced in foal after first breeding
Sun Classique (AUS) b M 203 7/2009 retires at 6/tendon injury in 2008 & decision made not to bring her back breeding to Redoute's Choice if arrangements can be in place in time for 2009 season
Surf Cat  b H 2002 1/2009 muliple graded stakes winner retires at 7 with earnings exceeding $1M will stand at Old English Rancho, CA
Swift Temper M 2004 11/2009 scratched, Falls City H - splint bone fracture retired to breeding shed
Takeover Target (AUS) b G 1999 7/2009 cannon bone fracture and possible fractured sesamoid, left rear leg,  in July Cup//surgery to insert screws retires at 10 with over $10M in earnings - after release from 60 day stay in hospital will retire to owner's farm
Tale of Ekati b H 2005 5/2009 retired from racing/no physical problems found/Tagg quoted as saying he believes "the horse has lost his competitive edge" will stand at Darby Dan Farm in 2010
Tasha's Miracle F 2005 2/2009 ankle injury prompts retirement for multiple graded stakes winner breeding plans unannounced
The Great Face b G 2002 4/2009 returned to racing 4/2009 after layoff, retired due to tendon injury, left front retirement plans not specified
The Visualiser  H 2003 10/2009   will stand at Mighty Acres, OK in 2010
Theatrical b H 1982 10/2009 Pre-eminent sire pensioned at 27 due to declining fertility and age related infirmities will stay on at Hill 'n' Dale, KY in retirement
Thewayyouare b C 2005 10/2009 retires at 4 will stand at Ashford Stud, KY
Tiago b H 2004 11/2009 retires at 5 to stand at Adena Springs, KY in 2010
Time to Get Even H 2004 12/2009 retired at 5 will stand at Loveacres Ranch, CA in 2010
Tour of the Cat b G 1998 7/2009 claimed and retired at 11 retirement at Old Friends, KY
Twilight Meteor ch H 2004 5/2009 retired at 5 will stand at Saratoga Glen Farm, NY in 2010
Two Step Salsa b C 2005 10/2009 retires at 4 will stand at Get Away Farm, FL in 2010
U S Ranger b H 2004 8/2009 European Group 1 winner retired at 5 & purchased by Pauls Mill, KY will stand at Pauls Mill in 2010
Unbridled Belle gr/r M 2003 11/2o09 retires following run in Falls City H, Churchill, 11/26/09 booked to Medaglia d'Oro in 2010 & sent through Fasig Tipton Nov 2010
Ventura b M 2004 11/2009 will retire at end of 2009 season breeding plans unannounced
Visionaire b H 2005 4/2009 knee injury not fully recovered, will retire to stallion duty to stand at Crestwood Farm, KY in 2010
Waupaca H 2009 12/2009 retirement announced for stakes winner with earnings in excess of $500K will stand at Caines Stallion Station, OK in 2010
Weigelia b H 2000 1/2009 retires at 8 with earnings in excess of $1 million will stand at WynOaks Farm, PA

Whatsthescript (IRE) b H 2004

12/2009

retired following 2009 racing season

will stand at Tommy Town TBs, CA in 2010

*returned to racing 2010*

Yeats b H 2001 end of 2009 4 time Gold Cup winner will retire at end of 2009 racing season will stand at Coolmore, IRE
Yesbyjiminy 8/2009 retires at 5 with earnings in excess of $500K will stand at Bridlewood Farm, FL in 2010
Xchanger gr/r horse 2004 1/2009 multiple graded stakes winner with earnings in excess of $700K will stand at Rising Hill Farm, FL
Zada Belle 3/2009 fractured sesamoid, right front, in Distaff H on 3/21 - surgery at Rood and Riddle    
Zambezi Sun (GB) b H 2004 7/2009 retired at 5 to  stand at Haras de la Hetraie, FR in 2010
Zensational gr/r C 2006 11/2009 retires following BC 2009 will stand at Hill 'n' Dale, KY in 2010
Zenyatta b M 2004 11/2009 retires following BC Classic victory with perfect 14/14 record $5,474,580 in earnings to breeding shed/plans not finalized
Zong gr/r H 2005 11/2009 retires to stallion duty w/1 race - 1/2 to Half Ours will stand at New England Stallion Station, Fitchburg, MA

 

 
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