The 2014 Derby winner Australia has been retired from racing due to an injury.
Hoof infection
The four-year-old won three Group 1 races and was the favouritefor British Champions Day at Ascot next Saturday. However, hedeveloped an infection in his hoof this week and is unable to compete.
Australia is retiring to stud at Coolmore in County Tipperary, having earned more than £2m in prize-money.
“Unfortunately Australia developed a problem in his right-hind hoof during the week and following consultation between the resident farrier in Ballydoyle, our vet and the respective owners a decision was made to retire him to Coolmore,” said Kevin Buckley the UK representative from the stud.
Greatest mare
Another horse due to retire, but now back in training and aiming for their third Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe title, is Treve. The filly is the first horse since 1978 to win Europe’s richest race two years on the trot – and owners Al Shaqab Racing decided to retire her immediately after the race.
However, in a surprise change of events, racing adviser Harry Herbert announced they will attempt to “bring off the treble”, to prove she is the “greatest mare of all time”.
Very sporting
“She will miss a year of breeding, whatever happens,” said Harry in the Racing Post. “If there is any hint of it not going well or if she is any way not right, she will stop immediately.
“She loves her racing and training, is in very good shape, and carries a massive fan base. I think it is a phenomenal thing, an unusual situation, and very sporting.”