We were saddened to discover the retirement of Strike this morning, having just purchased him in the Mixed Auction a few months ago, but that’s the risk you take with such an older horse (and probably why no one else bid, lol). We did manage to squeeze in 11 mares to him before the season ended, so looking forward to those foals. Unfortunately I will need to rethink breeding plans for a dozen or so mares.
Although we only had him for about 3 months, Strike It Rich was active in FF for 16 years, so it feels only right to give him a proper send-off. Bred by Stillwater Farms, he won $2.7 million on the track and won 16 stakes races. At stud, he is currently silver with bronze as damsire. He has produced 8 MSW’s and 4 millionaires. Some of his best foals include [color=green]NCh. Billionaire, [color=red]GCh. Boundless Train, [color=red]GCh. Rich Belle, and MG1W/this year’s G1 Dubai World Cup winner [color=blue]Ch. Strike It Lucky. He also has a 2yo SW in [color=blue]Ch. Tee En Tee.