Champion Queensland stallion Spirit Of Increase has died unexpectedly on the age of 18, Eureka Stud introduced Could 6.
Having been set to enter his thirteenth season at Eureka, the son of Sequalo was discovered lifeless in his paddock Wednesday morning from a suspected ruptured bowel.
Bred by the McAlpines at Eureka, Spirit Of Increase was a listed winner as a juvenile on the monitor and would go on to land two group 1 wins within the 2014 William Reid Stakes (G1) and Doomben Ten Thousand (G1)Â for coach Tony Gollan, racing till he was a 6-year-old.
He completed his profession because the winner of 9 races, with an extra 20 minor placings from 52 begins and greater than AU$2.4 million in prize cash.
As a stallion, the son of Sequalo was topped the champion Queensland sire 4 occasions and has sired 32 particular person stakes winners so far—together with group 1 winner Jonker.
“For the staff at Eureka Stud, this isn’t solely the lack of an elite stallion, however of a horse who helped form the farm’s identification and rise inside the Australian breeding business,” a press release from Eureka learn.
“On the racetrack, Spirit Of Increase was the last word competitor. Precocious sufficient to win the listed Ken Russell Memorial Traditional as a juvenile, he educated on with exceptional sturdiness and toughness to succeed in the head later in life, capturing two group 1 victories as a 6-year-old. His longevity, soundness, and can to compete created numerous recollections for his connections and for coach Tony Gollan, who guided him all through his excellent profession.
“Past the statistics, Spirit Of Increase was a horse with monumental presence and persona, adored by everybody who labored with him day by day. He gave house owners, breeders, trainers, and racing followers unforgettable moments and helped elevate Queensland breeding onto the nationwide stage.
“Whereas his loss leaves an amazing void, his legacy will stay on by his little children, each on the racetrack and at stud. Fittingly, his group 1-winning son Jonker will return to Eureka this coming season, making certain the Spirit Of Increase story continues for generations to come back.”
In the meantime, Gollan additionally posted a press release by way of X, saying: “Deeply saddened to listen to of the passing of secure legend Spirit Of Increase.
“A very exceptional racehorse, his wins included the Gr 1 William Reid and Doomben 10,000 in a profession that spanned success from a 2YO to 6YO. Phrases can’t describe the influence that he has had on our secure. RIP.”
