Retirements 2010

[mariasmon]

http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/editorial/journal/full_edition.cgi

Denis of Cork

Denis of Cork retired
Denis of Cork won half of his starts (Joseph DiOrio/Horsephotos.com)

Dual classic-placed DENIS OF CORK (Harlan's Holiday) has been retired, trainer David Carroll said Thursday afternoon.

Sidelined since his runner-up effort in the 2008 Belmont S. (G1), the Mr. and Mrs. William Warren colorbearer had returned to the worktab in November, but sustained another setback earlier this month that prompted his retirement.

"Denis of Cork is currently out of training, and plans are being made for the next stage of his career," Carroll said. "He suffered a soft tissue injury to his right front foreleg, and it has not responded to treatment."

The bay captured his first three career starts, graduating from a Churchill Downs maiden win to a Fair Grounds allowance score and then on to a convincing 2 1/4-length tally in the Southwest S. (G3) at Oaklawn Park.

After an uncharacteristic fifth in the Illinois Derby (G2), Denis of Cork came back with solid performances in the Triple Crown. He rallied from dead last in a 20-horse field to garner third in the 2008 Kentucky Derby (G1), and again closed for runner-up honors in the Belmont in what turned out to be his final start.

Denis of Cork's sophomore campaign was halted by the start of a hairline fracture in his left hind ankle. He was rested at an Ocala, Florida, farm with a view toward a comeback in 2009, but the colt then came down with an injury to his right front suspensory.

Once recovered from that injury, Denis of Cork rejoined Carroll's barn at Churchill last fall. He resumed galloping and was ready for his first breeze on November 9, strolling three furlongs in :38. After three more works beneath the Twin Spires, he shipped to Carroll's winter quarters at Fair Grounds and breezed regularly throughout December. His last recorded work was on January 4, when he traveled five furlongs in 1:01 4/5.

Denis of Cork compiled a mark of 6-3-1-1, $613,252.

[APVal]

Poor Denis of Dork.  Carroll really loved his big horse.  I wanted him to do well for him.

[mariasmon]

I wish he'd won the Belmont instead of Da'Tara.  Da'Tara doesn't deserve the designation "Grade 1 winner," but I kinda think Denis does.

[APVal]

Oh, agreed, totally.  At the very least, he deserves it more than Da'Tara.

[DanceSmartly]

That's disappointing. I was getting steady workout notices for him and was really looking forward to him coming back this year. The older horse division takes another knock.

MM, I hope you don't mind but I modified your post so I could make this thread a sticky.

[mariasmon]

That's disappointing. I was getting steady workout notices for him and was really looking forward to him coming back this year. The older horse division takes another knock.

MM, I hope you don't mind but I modified your post so I could make this thread a sticky.

Don't mind at all.

[mariasmon]

Add Papa Clem to the list

[mariasmon]

Do you have to actually race to be called retired?

Star Cat
http://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/sr_sire_page.asp?refno=8049964&origin=singlesearch

[DanceSmartly]

Square Eddie. Injured a suspensory.

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/55246/square-eddie-retired-for-stud-duty

[bean]

SE was one of the most mismanaged horses ever and he is not a good stallion prospect as he was so fragile.

[DanceSmartly]

I completely agree that SE was mismanaged, although I wouldn't necessarily call him fragile. I think that had he actually been given the necessary time to recuperate from the stress fracture, he probably would have gone on to have a good late 3 year old or 4 year old campaign. Unfortunately they tried to rush him onto the TC trail when he just wasn't ready. 

[bean]

You are right.  I think he also would have been a good prospect for Ontario as a Stallion. Reddam certainly is not much of a supporter of  Canadian breeding, is he?  

[shadowroll]

Desert Code

[bean]

You are right.  I think he also would have been a good prospect for Ontario as a Stallion. Reddam certainly is not much of a supporter of  Canadian breeding, is he?  

No he isnt, and thats why I dont support him or Eugene Melnyk either, now, since he foals most of his mares in the USA

[derby624]

Looks like Vodka won't be making the DWC- she is booked to Sea the Stars though 

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/55753/japanese-horse-of-the-year-vodka-retired