Equine Retirements, Long Term Injuries and Departures

[an capall]

Dreadful ref AB - commiserations to those who loved her.

[Colin Phillips]

Commiserations to all involved.

[Perpetual]

Passed away yesterday

https://twitter.com/SupremeHorseRac/...84896505831424

[NewApproach]

So sad - thoughts with all involved with her.

[trudij]

Oh goodness - I’m so, so sorry guys - she was such a lovely mare and very loved.


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[archie]

This is all we know:
https://www.racingpost.com/news/late...s-apart/386784

Gutted. She was a lovely mare in every way.

[jinnyj]

Desperately sad news. So sorry for all connections.

[granger]

Sad alright.

[Maruco]

Really sorry to hear this. Thoughts with all those who have been connected to Airlie Beach.

[jinnyj]

Blue Point retired.

[trudij]

Not dead ones or retired, but Darren Yates has moved all his horses away from Philip Kirby...


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[Diamond Geezer]

Not dead ones or retired, but Darren Yates has moved all his horses away from Philip Kirby...
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https://philipkirbyracing.co.uk/2019/07/04/sad-news-2/

[Diamond Geezer]

All horses bar one gone to Dan Skelton

[archie]

On why he chose Skelton as the lucky recipient of his select group of horses, Yates added: "I’m a big sports follower and I love the way the father won a gold medal at the Olympics, I think it’s amazing for the family that he got there.
"The set up is great, and his brother being the stable jockey is such a massive plus, he's one of the best jockeys in the country. I like the way he's sort of kept it in the family. You've got Paul Nicholls and Nicky Henderson and now you’re talking about Dan Skelton in the same breath."

[G-G]

Don't understand this at all. They gave Kirby no time with the NH horses. Dan Skelton is very hard on his horses. The horses have partly gone there because an Olympic medal influenced his decision. so why not go there in the first place? Phil Kirby, in my opinion, is a really good,considerate trainer with a lot of patience. Probably better off without.

[jinnyj]

Yes I think the Skeltons are hard on their horses too. So desperate to make a big impact which they have undoubtedly done. But at what cost to the horses? Not a yard you’d probably want to buy out of.

[trudij]

I’m confused why they took everything away while claiming they weren’t happy with their flat results. Doesn’t sound right to me, from the little I know about the Kirbys they are very nice, more than capable trainers and people.

Smells funny..


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[G-G]

Yes I think the Skeltons are hard on their horses too. So desperate to make a big impact which they have undoubtedly done. But at what cost to the horses? Not a yard you’d probably want to buy out of.

A friend had a horse with them, he said there is absolutely no sentimentality there (some may think that is a good thing) and not the most patient of yards, amongst other things.

[Maruco]

I agree. Dan Skelton is the 'Martin Pipe' of the current generation. He is a mix of pushing them on and laying them out, and is all about results and pot hunting. If he's got a really good one he may well miss out on the very top prizes because he's not one for thinking two or three years ahead. I'd imagine the day to day results may well suit Darren Yates for now, but I suspect what he really wants is a big win at Cheltenham or Aintree, and with the Skeltons that's most likely going got be in a handicap.

The Kirby's are horse people who are prepared to be patient and take their time. No instant results, and no evidence that they can deliver the big prizes either. Whilst I sympathise with Phillip Kirby I can see why he's moved them.

I don't know Darren Yates, but he's investing serious money so, as long as he doesn't do a 'Rooney', good luck to him wherever he sends his horses.

[viking]

Sea of Class racing career over sadly. Hoping she recovers from this

https://www.racingpost.com/news/late...f-colic/389227



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