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SARGA.CO - Promising G3 winner Cornucopian has been euthanised after suffering a catastrophic injury during the G1 Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar on Saturday, 25 July, tragically ending the career of one of the most talented American sprint prospects.
In a potential qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Sprint at Keeneland, the four-year-old son of Into Mischief was sent off as the 6-5 favourite, but was pulled up by jockey Juan Hernandez near the quarter pole after sustaining a severe right-front fetlock injury.
Transported from the track by equine ambulance, after much veterinary examination, his connections concluded that euthanasia was the most humane decision.
In addition, another horse, 3-year-old filly Can You Dream, also had to be euthanised following a left-front fetlock injury on Sunday in the eighth race.
In a heartfelt statement, co-owner Tom Ryan of SF Racing said:
"Heavy hearts today. Yesterday, our brilliant colt Cornucopian sustained a catastrophic injury. We worked very closely with our veterinary team, and after hearing every expert opinion available, the kindest and clearest decision was to let him go with dignity. He was a brilliant colt with a huge heart and a partnership and fan base that loved him dearly."
Trained by Bob Baffert, Cornucopian was purchased for US$1.1 million at the 2023 Keeneland September Yearling Sale and quickly justified that investment, earning "TDN Rising Star" honours after an eye-catching debut victory.
Although he finished fourth in the Arkansas Derby, he developed into one of America's leading sprinters. The colt won two G3s with the San Carlos Stakes and Aristides Stakes before stepping into G1 company, coming in fifth place at the Churchill Down Stakes.
Bred by Three Chimneys Farm LLC and Whisper Hill Farm LLC, Cornucopian retires with four wins from eight starts and US$462,655 in earnings.
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