AUSTRALIA, THE 2014 derby winner has been retired this morning.
The winner of three Grade 1 races has a hoof problem, connections confirmed in a statement, a and he will be retired to stud at Coolmore rather than race again.
“Unfortunately Australia developed a problem in his right-hind hoof during the week and following consultation between the resident farrier in Ballydoyle,” Kevin Buckley of Coolmore said, ”our vet and the respective owners a decision was made to retire him to Coolmore.”
Australia had been expected to run on British Champions Day at Ascot next weekend.
The son of champion sire Galileo, Aidan O’Brien hailed him as the best horse he had ever trained recently.
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