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Irish Daily Mirror
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Aidan O'Brien horse labelled 'unstoppable' retired after disappointing runs
Star sprinter Storm Boy has been retired to stud following two disappointing runs for Aidan O'Brien since moving to Ballydoyle from Australia. The three-year-old earned €2,227,540 in prize money Down Under after Group 2 and 3 wins for joint-trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott. He moved to O'Brien earlier this year, but finished last of nine on his stable debut in the Group 2 Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh in May when sent off the 6/4 favourite. Speaking about Storm Boy during a stable debut earlier this year, O'Brien said: "Before he came, I wasn't sure whether he'd want six, seven or a mile, but there's no doubt he's a sprinter, he's fast. He's big and powerful. You'd be very happy with everything he's doing." He was previously described in Australia as "relentless, unstoppable and oh-so brilliant", but the son of Justify has been retired after disappointing again for O'Brien at Royal Ascot. Sent off at 10/1 for the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes last Saturday, Storm Boy tenth of 14 runners under Ryan Moore and nine and a half lengths behind winner Lazzat. "We are delighted to welcome Storm Boy back to Coolmore Australia for the 2025 season," said Coolmore Australia's principal Tom Magnier announcing the horse's retirement. "His early performances on the track really had to be seen to be believed. "He was jaw-dropping, much like his sire Justify, he broke his opponents' hearts! "He won five of his first seven starts in a really dominating fashion and was unlucky not to include a Golden Slipper in that tally. "We took Storm Boy to Europe with the plan of winning the QE II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. "But unfortunately we haven't been able to give him the ideal prep. "We felt we were getting back to where we needed to be with him, but he was found to be quite lame since returning to Ballydoyle on Saturday."
Scottish Sun
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘Relentless, unstoppable' Aidan O'Brien horse retired after flopping completely
He's off to stud in Australia Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A 'RELENTLESS, unstoppable' Aidan O'Brien horse has been retired after just TWO runs under the Ballydoyle boss. Storm Boy was dubbed a 'freak' by his handler in the build-up to his Irish debut. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Storm Boy never lived up to his hype in two runs for Aidan O'Brien and has now been retired to stud Credit: PA But the mega-money arrival from Australia flopped completely in the Group 2 Greenland Stakes, finishing dead last. Storm Boy was then backed in for last Saturday's Platinum Jubilee Stakes but finished a dismal tenth of 15 under Ryan Moore - meaning he beat just four horses in two runs. Loads had been expected of the five-time winner who was sent to Ballydoyle on the back of Group 3 and Group 2 wins in Australia. But he has now been retired to stud Down Under. Coolmore Australia's principal Tom Magnier said: "We are delighted to welcome Storm Boy back to Coolmore Australia for the 2025 season. "His early performances on the track really had to be seen to be believed. "He was jaw-dropping, much like his sire Justify, he broke his opponents' hearts! "He won five of his first seven starts in a really dominating fashion and was unlucky not to include a Golden Slipper in that tally." More to follow. FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
The Irish Sun
24-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Relentless, unstoppable' Aidan O'Brien horse retired after flopping completely
A 'RELENTLESS, unstoppable' Aidan O'Brien horse has been retired after just TWO runs under the Ballydoyle boss. Storm Boy was dubbed a 'freak' by his handler in the build-up to his Irish debut. 1 Storm Boy never lived up to his hype in two runs for Aidan O'Brien and has now been retired to stud Credit: PA But the mega-money arrival from Australia flopped completely in the Group 2 Greenland Stakes, finishing dead last. Storm Boy was then backed in for last Saturday's Platinum Jubilee Stakes but finished a dismal tenth of 15 under Ryan Moore - meaning he beat just four horses in two runs. Loads had been expected of the five-time winner who was sent to Ballydoyle on the back of Group 3 and Group 2 wins in Australia. But he has now been retired to stud Down Under. Coolmore Australia's principal Tom Magnier said: "We are delighted to welcome Storm Boy back to Coolmore Australia for the 2025 season. "His early performances on the track really had to be seen to be believed. "He was jaw-dropping, much like his sire Justify, he broke his opponents' hearts! "He won five of his first seven starts in a really dominating fashion and was unlucky not to include a Golden Slipper in that tally." Most read in Horse Racing More to follow. FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
Courier-Mail
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
Zougotcha sold for $5.25m at Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Three-time Group 1-winning mare Zougotcha will begin her new career in the breeding barn for Coolmore Australia after she was knocked down for a whopping $5.25m at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale on the Gold Coast today. Zougotcha, a winner of eight races from just 18 starts and more than $2.6m in prizemoney, was offered for sale by her trainer Chris Waller as agent. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! By super stallion Zoustar out of the Fastnet Rock mare Fast Talker, Zougotcha was a $500,000 Inglis Easter Yearling buy who won on debut as a two-year-old at Canterbury before going on to dominate in her three-year-old campaign with victories in the Group 2 Silver Shadow Stakes (1200m), the Group 2 Tea Rose Stakes (1400m) and Group 1 Flight Stakes (1600m). She tasted more Group 1 glory in the spring of 2024 when she followed up her Group 2 Millie Fox Stakes (1300m) victory with slashing wins in the Coolmore Classic (1500m) and Queen of the Turf Stakes (1600m). Another triple Group 1-winning mare trained by Chris Waller, Atishu, also went through the sales ring, fetching $2.7m from Yulong. Atishu won 11 races, including the Queen Of The Turf, Mackinnon Stakes and Empire Rose Stakes at Group 1 level, and almost $6m in prizemoney A total of 486 lots are being offered at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale. Tom Magnier of Coolmore also shelled out $1.35m to secure the regally-bred former Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman-trained mare Moesha (I Am Invincible-Princess Coup). Moesha was a $650,000 yearling when bought by Rosemont Stud and David Redvers Bloodstock at the 2022 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale. Multiple Group 2 and Group 3-winning mare Revolutionary Miss (Russian Revolution-Purcentage) was another to sell for seven figures, knocked down to Katsumi Yoshida for $1.6m. Originally published as Triple Group 1 winner Zougotcha sold for $5.25m at 2025 Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale
News.com.au
27-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Triple Group 1 winner Zougotcha sold for $5.25m at 2025 Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale
Three-time Group 1-winning mare Zougotcha will begin her new career in the breeding barn for Coolmore Australia after she was knocked down for a whopping $5.25m at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale on the Gold Coast today. Zougotcha, a winner of eight races from just 18 starts and more than $2.6m in prizemoney, was offered for sale by her trainer Chris Waller as agent. • By super stallion Zoustar out of the Fastnet Rock mare Fast Talker, Zougotcha was a $500,000 Inglis Easter Yearling buy who won on debut as a two-year-old at Canterbury before going on to dominate in her three-year-old campaign with victories in the Group 2 Silver Shadow Stakes (1200m), the Group 2 Tea Rose Stakes (1400m) and Group 1 Flight Stakes (1600m). She tasted more Group 1 glory in the spring of 2024 when she followed up her Group 2 Millie Fox Stakes (1300m) victory with slashing wins in the Coolmore Classic (1500m) and Queen of the Turf Stakes (1600m). It’s $5.25 million for Zougotcha. Offered by @cwallerracing she goes to the bid of @TomMagnier. #MMNational2025 — Magic Millions (@mmsnippets) May 27, 2025 Another triple Group 1-winning mare trained by Chris Waller, Atishu, also went through the sales ring, fetching $2.7m from Yulong. Atishu won 11 races, including the Queen Of The Turf, Mackinnon Stakes and Empire Rose Stakes at Group 1 level, and almost $6m in prizemoney A total of 486 lots are being offered at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale. Tom Magnier of Coolmore also shelled out $1.35m to secure the regally-bred former Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman -trained mare Moesha (I Am Invincible-Princess Coup). Moesha was a $650,000 yearling when bought by Rosemont Stud and David Redvers Bloodstock at the 2022 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale. A fantastic result for @TripleCrownSynd and the owners of Revolutionary Miss. The $190,000 Gold Coast Yearling Sale buy earned over $1.8 million on the track and today sold for $1.6 million to Katsumi Yoshida of Japan. — Magic Millions (@mmsnippets) May 27, 2025 Multiple Group 2 and Group 3 -winning mare Revolutionary Miss (Russian Revolution-Purcentage) was another to sell for seven figures, knocked down to Katsumi Yoshida for $1.6m.
