Juddmonte said Arrogate had been having a successful breeding season until last week when it was suspended because of what was initially suspected to be a sore neck. Who was riding Medina Spirit when he died? The 6-year-old Medaglia dOro mare delivered for owner Mandy Pope, who bought Songbird on behalf of her Whisper Hill Farm at the 2017 Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Fall Selected Mixed Sale for $9.5 million, the second-highest price ever commanded at North American auction for a broodmare prospect. Arrogate earned an Eclipse Award as champion 3-year-old male. Perhaps most exciting to the Juddmonte team is that Arrogate seems to be passing along the traits that contributed to his becoming such an extraordinary racehorse. Hes beyond what I was hoping for. Click here to sign up for the daily PDF or alerts. When he ran his A-race he was like a train going downhill with no breaks. It estimates that more than 100 jockeys have died as a result of racing accidents since 1950, and five jockeys were killed between October 1988 and September 1991. The foal does most of its growing during the last trimester, so it is best to reduce activity at this point. Required fields are marked *. Also in Arrogates 2019 book is Juddmontes G2 winner Golden Mischief, by Into Mischief and an earner of just under $700,000. One tooth became infected and was removed, which slowed down his eating but otherwise had no impact. Later in the week, he fell to the ground in his stall and efforts to get him back up proved unsuccessful. Medina Spirit (April 5, 2018 December 6, 2021) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who finished first in the 2021 Kentucky Derby before being disqualified. During the necropsy, the horse was examined for obvious causes of death and visually apparent abnormalities. Ridden by Juan Hernandez, Reincarnate ran 1 mile in 1:35.87 under overcast skies. The race was promoted as a final matchup with California Chrome, who was retiring to stud after the race. "They worked tirelessly with the staff from the Hagyard Clinic, eliminating all the obvious causes and performing all available tests, including spinal tap evaluation, X-ray, ultrasound, CT Scan and many blood tests. [9], On August 27, Arrogate was moved up sharply in class to contest the Grade I Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course in which his rivals included Exaggerator and Creator, winners respectively of the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. The Guinness Book of World Records recognizes a Thoroughbred named Winning Brew as the fastest horse of all time, with a top speed of 43.97mph. However, dogs have a much higher IQ than horses which allows them to learn complex tasks quickly. NBC Sports is home to the 2023 Pegasus World Cup, providing comprehensive race coverage and analysis live on TV, in the NBC Sports app, on NBCSports.com and on Peacock before, during and after the two headlining races. He will be greatly missed. Hes like a pitcher who cant find the plate, Baffert said after the Classic. Nowadays, Akhal-Tekes are used for dressage, showjumping, long-distance racing, and pleasure riding. Named the Longines Worlds Best Racehorse in 2016 and 2017, Arrogate will be represented by his first 2-year-old foals to race in 2021. Another high-profile mare owned by Pope, Kentucky Oaks winner and $4.2 million acquisition Plum Pretty, is in foal to Arrogate. Trainer Bob Baffert told TDN after hearing the news, I was crushed when I heard this. Hancock doesnt often nickname his foals, but it is worth noting that one of the others who garnered a moniker from him was Fusaichi Pegasus, who evolved from being called Superman as a baby into a $4 million yearling and eventual winner of the Kentucky Derby. He has relaxed into the farm routine while keeping himself as svelte as in his best days of racing, although he is happiest when busy. Arrogate was made the 21 second choice on the morning line behind Gun Runner, who had won three straight Grade I races since returning from Dubai. In addition, the blood flow of a horse depends on its hooves. Which horse got disqualified in the Kentucky Derby? I knew he was good, but I didn't know he was really, really that kind of good. Mike Smith celebrates after riding. Arrogate (Unbridled's Song-Bubbler, by Distorted Humor), the richest North American racehorse in history, was humanely euthanized Tuesday morning at Juddmonte Farms in Lexington, Kentucky, after. "We hope that the heartbreak of losing him so young can be soothed by proudly watching the achievement of his runners.. Arrogate the big gray horse bred in Kentucky at Clearsky Farms. male horse is called a stallion, the female a mare. "Those four amazing races established him as one of the great racehorses of our time, breaking 2 track records, taking down champion California Chrome in a battle for the ages and then running by Gun Runner in another worldly performance in Dubai. Unfortunately, Arrogate was still unable to stand after four exhausting days for him. Earlier in the month, Juddmontes multiple G1 winner and $1.5 million earner Paulassilverlining, by Ghostzapper, delivered a long-legged, classically handsome Arrogate colt who also is the mares first produce. He gave me goose bumps. He was 7. He gets out and gets his run-around, but he can get bored out in the paddock after a while. Reincarnate dueled with Newgate while holding a scant lead through the final furlongs before hanging on at the finish. Arrogate drew post position one and risked getting trapped along the rail in traffic. Juddmonte Farms said Arrogate was euthanized Tuesday after becoming ill. The November Sale (2017): SONGBIRD sells for $9.5M YouTube. They worked tirelessly with the staff from the Hagyard Clinic eliminating all the obvious causes and performing all available tests, including spinal tap evaluation, X-ray, ultrasound, CT Scan and many blood tests. Its great to see in a lot of the foals that he is duplicating himself, ORourke said. 3-1) a. Juddmonte said Arrogate had been having a successful breeding season until last week when it was suspended because of what was initially suspected to be a sore neck. "I'm dumbfounded. He then won the Breeders Cup Classic and was named the American Champion Three-Year-Old Male Horse and Worlds Best Racehorse of 2016. [20][21] The timing of the race proved controversial. Baffert recalled that Arrogate wasn't injured during his racing career. Their glow is caused by the smallness, or even absence, of the opaque core that is typically at the center of the hair shaft. "Everybody who was here tonight is going to say, 'I'm glad I was here to see that,'" said Baffert. John Velazquez riding Medina Spirit crosses the finish line to win the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., in this Saturday, May 1, 2021, file photo. "It was a bold decision to ask Bob Baffert to purchase and train top dirt horses for Prince Khalid and, assisted by Donato Lanni, the selection of Arrogate was one of the success stories of the decade on the racetrack. Tissue samples were collected from the heart, lungs, liver, spleen, kidney, stomach, intestines, muscle, brain, spinal cord, testicles, and other glands, and were examined under the microscope for evidence of abnormalities. Delivered by the G3-winning War Front mare Peace Preserver, the filly is described in equally impressive terms as the colt. Once Arrogate recovered his stride, Smith took him to the outside of the field and started to steadily make up ground. Arrogate was a gray horse bred in Kentucky by Clearsky Farms. He enjoys his new life more during the breeding season than he does in the off season. The . You can watch the Pegasus World Cup and the Pegasus World Cup Turf on NBC and Peacock on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 4:30-6 p.m. Arrogate Arrogate (April 11, 2013 - June 2, 2020) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 2016 Travers Stakes in a track record time in his first stakes appearance. How much did songbird sell for? He was never blowing (after a race), he would just take a deep breath. On the same day My Dear Venezuelas colt was born, a filly by Arrogate arrived at John and Leslie Malones Bridlewood Farm in Ocala to attain equal honors as the first born by the champion. Isaacs has even more to anticipate this foaling season. Breeder: Clearsky Farms. Songbird (horse). Your email address will not be published. Arrogate began his breeding career in Kentucky after going 7-1-1 in 11 starts on track, earning $17.4 million. Horse trainer Bob Baffert and Medina Spirit owner Amr Zedan celebrate after winning the Kentucky Derby last year. He was taken to the Hagyard Equine Medical Clinic in Lexington, Ky., under the care of veterinarians Bob Hunt, Nathan Slovis and Steve Reed. He never could get him in a comfortable spot, Baffert said of jockey John Velazquez aboard National Treasure. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE TDN FOR FREE! I think some people thought, Oh, Arrogate is a big horse, but hes not throwing bulk at all, just pure athleticism. Was there ever a tie in the Kentucky Derby? Both horses were compromised by the post position draw. "[24], After returning to the United States, Arrogate was given some time off then was entered in the San Diego Handicap at Del Mar on July 22 where he carried the top weight of 126 pounds. "Arrogate has bred three crops at stud, has his first yearlings to present to sales this year and his physical and personality traits are passing very strongly to his offspring.. She had been carrying a second Candy Ride filly, and we grieve the loss of this precious life. The Lexington, Kentucky, breeding farm said it was unclear what the illness was and a necropsy is planned. [29], Baffert trained Arrogate up to the 2017 Breeders' Cup Classic on November 4, a layoff of over two months. ET on NBC, NBCSports.com, the NBC Sports app and Peacock. Juddmonte. When you come around to the fence, there are four other foals in there with him and with their mothers, but hell nicker at you and come over to see you. [33], Smith blamed the loss on Arrogate's dislike for the Del Mar surface. Arrogate blew away the competition, winning by 13 1/2 lengths and smashing the track record with a time of 1:59.36 for 1 1/4 miles, fastest in the races 147-year history. "[26] Another writer called it the biggest upset in the history of Del Mar. ET as well as on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app. He also can be found at the Olympics, having just finished the Tokyo and Beijing double, marking his 11th Olympics. Two starts later, he shattered the 33-year-old track record for 10 furlongs at Saratoga when romping to a devastating 13 1/2-length score in the GI Travers S. in 1:59.36, earning a 122 Beyer (video). December 6, 2021 (aged 3) Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, California, U.S. [19] Instead, he trained Arrogate up to the $12million Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park on January 28, 2017. Seeing him run out in the field, he uncoils with a nice, long stride, Hancock said. December 6, 2021 (aged 3) Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, California, U.S. Palloubet dHalong 15 million dollars. Her stride was estimated at 26 feet (7.9 m). Bred by Clearsky Farms and out of a MSW/GSP Bubbler (Distorted Humot), he entered stud at Juddmonte in 2018 and his first crop will sell as yearlings this year. When serious secondary health issues set in, the decision was made to put him to sleep.. As a late developing 3-year-old, Arrogate wasn't ready for the Triple Crown races and won his first race at Santa Anita, the second of his career, on June 5, 2016,. Hes got every chance to make a tip-top stallion.. [31] Arrogate drew post position one for the race, and Smith announced his intention to be aggressive out of the starting gate in order to avoid being trapped on the rail. Bafferts fillies, Fast and Shiny, Parody and Huntingcoco, finished third, fourth and fifth, respectively. Reincarnate put his name on the top of the heap for now, winning the $100,000 Sham Stakes by a neck for Baffert, who completed a 1-2-3 sweep at Santa Anita. Definitely hes an influence for correctness and for athleticism, and those are very important features in producing a racehorse, ORourke continued. According to reports, jockey Juan Ochoa was riding Medina Spirit when the horse collapsed. Then, after winning two allowance races, trainer Bob Baffert sent him to New York for the Travers Stakes, his first major competition. The commission gave Baffert, who is already serving a two-year suspension from Churchill Downs, a 90-day suspension. Arrogate (Unbridleds SongBubbler, by Distorted Humor), the richest North American racehorse in history, was humanely euthanized Tuesday morning at Juddmonte Farms in Lexington, Kentucky, after suffering from an undetermined illness, Juddmonte Farms announced via press release. Juddmonte Farms said Arrogate was euthanized Tuesday after becoming ill. Arrogate began his breeding career in Kentucky after going 7-1-1 in 11 starts on track, earning $17.4 million. Racing got what it wished for after a private sale led the great filly to be transferred to new owners Jess Jackson and his friend and partner, Harold McCormick. Thoroughbred pedigree for Arrogate, progeny, and female family reports from the Thoroughbred Horse Pedigree Query. He did things effortlessly, said Baffert. Thankfully, Zenyatta remains in excellent health and is doing very well.. p: (800) 647-6571 After returning to the U.S. from Dubai, however, Arrogate suffered three straight losses and was retired. Garrett O'Rourke, general manager of Juddmonte USA, said Tuesday, We will never forget the ride Arrogate took us on. Juddmonte Farms said Arrogate was euthanized Tuesday after becoming ill. Unbridled's Song (USA) x Bubbler (USA), by Distorted Humor (USA) Family 16-g. After making his first four starts in maiden and optional claiming company, Arrogate burst on the scene in the 2016 Travers Stakes (USA-G1). Now five, Golden Mischief raced through the end of 2018 following her private acquisition by Juddmonte. After racing in third place in the early running, he took the lead in the straight and won by one and three quarter lengths. Juddmonte Farms said Arrogate was euthanized Tuesday after becoming ill. The Pletcher-trained horse tallied a 6th-place finish in the Fort Lauderdale (G2) at the end of December. For me, it was so emotional. Despite having only four stakes victories, the large purses for those wins allowed him to become the all-time leading money winner in North America. Arrogate (April 11, 2013 June 2, 2020) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 2016 Travers Stakes in a track record time in his first stakes, Copyright 2023, 2012 - 2022 All rights reserved |. It was a bold decision to ask Bob Baffert to purchase and train top dirt horses for Prince Khalid and, assisted by Donato Lanni, the selection of Arrogate was one of the success stories of the decade on the racetrack. His first progeny should be on the track sometime next year. If the download does not complete, Click Here. The mare was a $2 million purchase at Fasig-Tipton in 2014 while she was carrying a Tapit filly later named Rella. He's just not the horse he was."[33]. A stallion used for breeding is known as a stud. What is the most common injury in horse racing? [28] Following the race, Baffert said it felt "weird" that Collected had won and not Arrogate. Through March 1, a total of ten colts and 14 fillies by Arrogate had been born, according to Juddmonte. It takes a lot to make me cry, but I cried this morning when I heard the news, Baffert said from his base at Santa Anita in California. Red Bank, NJ 07701, p: (732) 747-8060 . Aaron said Juddmonte will again limit Arrogates book in 2019 and plans to support the horse with 21 mares. California Chrome was eased to prevent the possibility of further injury and finished ninth. Bafferts other entry, Speed Boat Beach, was scratched because the trainer said he wasnt quite ready for the race. Unfortunately, Arrogate was still unable to stand after four exhausting days for him, Juddmonte said in a statement. Dubai would be his last win. Both reside at Lanes End Farm in Versailles, KY. Zenyatta is an omnic monk who wanders the world in search of spiritual enlightenment. Baffert said that Arrogate was "like a pitcher who can't find the plate. Subscriptions: Help: Message Board: Horse: arrogate2 : ARROGATE (USA) gr/r. A thoroughbred named Fusaichi Pegasus was sold for $70 million in an auction, making him the most expensive horse ever to be sold. "Shes happy," Stonestreet owner Barbara Banke said. Of course, the most high-profile of the early foals by Arrogate is the filly delivered by twice champion and $9.5 million mare Songbird, owned by Mandy Pope and boarded at Cathy and Wayne Sweezeys Timber Town Stable in Lexington. Theyre not heavy foals they dont have bulk to them. At maturity, Zenyattas height was reported by various sources at between 17 hands (68 inches, 173 cm) and 17.2 hands (70 inches, 178 cm) at the withers. Hes my Belmont horse, the trainer joked, referring to the Triple Crown races 1 1/2-mile distance. Those deaths, a tiny fraction of the total entries and horses in training, happened on five tracks: 26 at Golden Gate Fields, 21 at Santa Anita, 13 at Los Alamitos, six at Del Mar and five at San Luis Rey Downs. Years ago, following the Omnic Crisis, a group of outcast omnic robots experienced what they described as a spiritual awakening. There have been calls for stricter safety measures in racing after four horses died following the Grand National festival. Emily Shields Arrogate was euthanized on Tuesday at the age of 7. Arrogate, the champion 3-year-old male of 2016 who retired as horse racing's highest earner of all-time, was euthanized Tuesday morning at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Ky. Once back from Dubai, Arrogate went 0-for-3, with each of those starts over the main track at Del Mar, where trainer Bob Baffert speculated his star wasnt getting ahold of the surface. Running under two minutes that day in Saratoga to win the Travers was just incredible. Earlier Sunday, Ice Dancing won the $200,000 Santa Ynez Stakes for 3-year-old fillies by 3 1/4 lengths and earned 20 qualifying points for the Kentucky Oaks on May 5. Block 30: Clinical Pathology Tests and Results. When serious secondary health issues set in, the decision was made to put him to sleep.. Once he got rolling, he was just a machine. Shes in foal to Arrogate also, and she is the dam of [multiple G1 winner] Iotapa. Im not one to pass out compliments, but this one is a crackerjack. Juddmonte Farms said Arrogate was euthanized Tuesday after becoming ill. Arrogate, North America's richest racehorse, dies at 7 June 2, 2020 Arrogate, winner of the 2016 Breeders' Cup Classic and the champion 3-year-old male that year on his way to becoming North. A $560,000 purchase at Keenealnd September, Arrogate was named a 'TDN Rising Star' for a powerful second-out graduation in June of 2016. Spun Intended was pulled up in front of the grandstand by jockey Mike Smith and vanned off. When serious secondary health issues set in, the decision was made to put him to sleep."[45]. After starting his racing career in California under Baffert, Arrogate traveled east to Saratoga in 2016 and took a major step up in class. He won it by a staggering 13 lengths with Mike Smith as his jockey. The two horses dominated the remainder of the field by over 10 lengths. One tooth became infected and removed, which had little impact. [5], Arrogate was sired by the Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Unbridled's Song, whose other major winners have included Will Take Charge, the sprinter Zensational and Breeders' Cup winners Unrivaled Belle and Unbridled Elaine. UKIAH, Calif., May 18 Seabiscuit, one-time leading winner of the American turf, died of a heart attack last midnight, owner Charles S. Howard announced today. NFL tells teams they must hold training camps at home, FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. In the 2015 listing of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), the Kentucky Derby tied with the Whitney Handicap as the top Grade 1 race in the United States outside the Breeders Cup races. "He gallops and works faster than that," said Smith. The $3 million Pegasus World Cup runs 1 1/8 miles on the dirt, and the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf runs 1 1/8 miles on the turf. For his part, Arrogate seems to be thoroughly enjoying his new life, whether standing regally like a marble sculpture or flagging his silvery tail and soaring across his paddock. Juddmonte. Baffert has won the Sham in seven of the last 10 years. Select Page. Based on that, I wouldnt be afraid to breed some of our stronger Juddmonte mares to him, so I think were learning what we can breed. The Lexington, Kentucky, breeding farm said it was unclear what the illness was and a necropsy is planned. On June 5, he was moved up in distance and recorded his first victory in a maiden race over .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}1+116 miles (1.7km) at Santa Anita Park, leading from the start and winning by two and a half lengths from Giant Expectations. [18], Arrogate was originally scheduled to begin his four-year-old campaign in the San Pasqual Stakes but heavy rains at Santa Anita caused Baffert to scratch from the race. I told Leif Aaron that shes a ten shes that nice, said Bridlewood General Manager George Isaacs. There is a real empty feeling. In addition to his 3-year-old championship, Arrogate was named the Longines World's Best Racehorse in 2016 and 2017. Cyberknife is most likely the biggest name that is probably to be in the field of the headline dirt race. Named the Longines World's Best Racehorse in 2016 and 2017, Arrogate will be represented by his first 2-year-old foals to race in 2021. This story was posted in Top News and tagged Arrogate, Arrogate dies, Breeders' Cup, Dubai World Cup, Juddmonte Farms, neurological issue, Pegasus World Cup, richest racehorse in history, Travers. On August 4, the colt appeared in an allowance race at Del Mar and started odd-on favorite against two older opponents. Two-time Eclipse Award winner Songbird has delivered a Tapit filly at Timber Town Stable in Lexington, Ky., the farms social media account announced Sunday. Your TDN download has begun. Arrogate (Unbridled's Song-Bubbler, by Distorted Humor), the richest North American racehorse in history, was humanely euthanized Tuesday morning at Juddmonte Farms in Lexington, Kentucky, after suffering from an undetermined illness, Juddmonte Farms announced via press release. If he had to ride a big horse he would have looked tiny on the silver screen"). Gullinbursti GNC aged 10 Fell Broke Neck Dead. Hes like a pitcher who cant find the plate, Baffert said after the Classic. She earned $3,506,730. Some of the biggest names in the sport are potentially going after the $4.5 million at stake. Minella Reception GNC aged 10 Fell Dead. John Cherwa is a special contributor to the Los Angeles Times. California Chrome eventually settled behind the early leaders alongside Arrogate but could not respond when the latter made his move, possibly having wrenched his leg early in the race. I bred my own mares to him., Douglas Erskine Crum, CEO of Juddmonte Group, said, His physical and personality traits are passing very strongly to his offspring.. To start his four-year-campaign, he won the 2017 Pegasus World Cup in a new track record followed by a win in the Dubai World Cup. National Treasure was making his first start since finishing third in the Breeders Cup Juvenile at Keeneland in November. Shes just a really, really nice foal.. Yet death on the racecourse is not confined to the Aintree showpiece. Medina Spirits was the 71st death in California in 2021, according to the California Horse Racing Board. He had it all.. He then fell in his stall, was unable to get back to his feet, and was sent for treatment at the Hagyard Clinic. He was transported to the Hagyard Clinic under the care of Dr. Bob Hunt and Dr. Nathan Slovis with Dr. Steve Reed representing the insurance company. As a late developing 3-year-old, Arrogate wasn't ready for the Triple Crown races and won his first race at Santa Anita, the second of his career, on June 5, 2016 . Arrogate won seven of 11 races in his abbreviated two-year career and won $17,422,600, which is still the most by any thoroughbred. The Grade 1, $3 million Pegasus World Cup is shapi History (1875-2022 Derby Results & Videos), Breeders' Cup Super Screener - Expert Picks. [32] Unfortunately, Arrogate ducked in at the start and lost ground to the rest of the field. I couldn't get that horse tired. Jackson, who shifted Rachel to trainer Steve Asmussen, was more than willing to pay the $100,000 fee required to supplement her to the Preakness. Sent off at 16-1 odds in the field of five, Reincarnate paid $35 to win, an unusually high price for a Baffert-trained horse. Others just like to be busy and hes that type. On a track labeled as muddy, Arrogate completed the 2,000 metres (6,600ft) (roughly 10 furlongs) in 2:02.23. Keeneland Turf Mile (G1) second-place finisher Ivar (12-1) and Hollywood Derby (G1) champ Speaking Scoutare among the other Pegasus World Cup Turf invitees. Later in the week he fell to the ground in his stall and efforts to get him back up proved unsuccessful, the statement said. Unfortunately, Arrogate was still unable to stand after four exhausting days for him. Racing fans in general and Zenyatta fans in particular were disheartened to learn last week that 17-year-old Champion Street Cry daughter and 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta lost her 2021 foal by Argentinian Champion Candy Ride. He could have gone faster. Juddmonte Farms said Arrogate was euthanized Tuesday after becoming ill. I've tried to talk myself into thinking he would. After four days of tests and unsuccessful treatment, he was euthanized on June 2. ** Get a $150 deposit match from AmWager + Daily Rewards**, Kentucky Derby prep: Lecomte 2023 odds and analysis, Barn Tour: Joseph talks Pegasus contenders, top 3-year-olds, Kentucky Derby 2023 contender profile: Lugan Knight, Kentucky Derby prep trends: Lecomte has been kind to closers, Pegasus 2023 fair odds: Potential plays are identified, 'Heartbreak' as champion racehorse Arrogate dies at age 7. The four-year-old colt and 1-3 favourite, trained in the US by Bob Baffert. Days later, he fell in his stall and efforts to get him back up were unsuccessful. In 1980, her ambition of breeding, selling, training, and racehorses led her to Ocala where she now owns and operates the world-renowned Whisper Hill Farm. ARCADIA, Calif. Its proving time for 3-year-olds in the barn of trainer Bob Baffert. It will be broadcasted live on NBC and can be streamed live on NBCSports.com and Peacock. Her conformation is generally good with a "tremendous" shoulder and hip, but "less than ideal" ankles. Ridden by Martin Garcia, he started the odds-on favorite but finished third behind Westbrook and Accelerate. Arrogate started his 4-year-old season with victories in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational and Dubai World Cup, both races with huge purses. Jesss Dream is the first of the only two foals to be produced by 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra. Songbird, a 7-year-old daughter of Medaglia dOro, is owned by Mandy Pope of Florida-based Whisper Hill Farm, who boards her high-profile broodmare band at Timber Town. Ray Paulick, publisher ofPaulick Report,tweeted that Arrogate developed an apparent neurological issue in his neck. In its official statement, Juddmonte Farms indicated the big gray was euthanized after an illness that began last week. Yet, when he got his test mares bred in January, and mares started to arrive at the breeding shed in February, he was just loving being busy again. For him to go so young is sad. They selectively bred their horses for enhanced speed, stamina, and agility, which were prized qualities for raids. He was 7. [22] Gulfstream did a frame-by-frame video analysis and determined the correct time was 1:46.83, a new track record. This athletic profession is a dangerous profession as jockeys sit on top of the horse and aim to control this large animals movements. Medina Spirits owner, Amr Zedan, will not be allowed to collect the $1.8m prize for winning the Derby. All rights reserved. Bejarano elected to ride another of Baffert's horses, American Freedom, so veteran jockey Mike Smith picked up the ride. And shes intelligent. An (*) asterisk after the odds means Arrogate was the post-time favorite. H, 2013 {16-g} DP = 6-25-7-0-2 (40) DI = 6.27 CD = 0.83 - 11 Starts, 7 Wins, 1 Places, 1 Shows . 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