Sadly, one of the greatest race mares in history, the New Zealand galloper Sunline, lost her battle with laminitis this morning. At age 13, she was laid to rest at Ellerslie racecourse where people can freely visit and honor her. A winner of 32 of 48 races—and the equivalent of nearly $8.5 million U.S.—Sunline’s victories included 13 G1 races, including dual victories in the prestigious Cox Plate. Here’s a video of both those Cox Plate wins, and listen to those names of the stallions she beat—including Testa Rossa, Intergaze, Commands and Redoute’s Choice. That 2000 Cox Plate brings tears to my eyes. Godspeed, girl...Friday, May 1, 2009
The Sun's Set Down Under
Sadly, one of the greatest race mares in history, the New Zealand galloper Sunline, lost her battle with laminitis this morning. At age 13, she was laid to rest at Ellerslie racecourse where people can freely visit and honor her. A winner of 32 of 48 races—and the equivalent of nearly $8.5 million U.S.—Sunline’s victories included 13 G1 races, including dual victories in the prestigious Cox Plate. Here’s a video of both those Cox Plate wins, and listen to those names of the stallions she beat—including Testa Rossa, Intergaze, Commands and Redoute’s Choice. That 2000 Cox Plate brings tears to my eyes. Godspeed, girl...
Sad news indeed. I loved that mare - she was the greatest.
ReplyDeleteI'm writing a obituary too. It was great reliving her two amazing Cox Plate wins.
I was surprised to see they tried to get her over laminitis for nearly a year - wow. She was a great.
ReplyDelete32 wins from 48 starts. She was indeed an amazing horse with a big heart to win.
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