Danehill loss a huge blow to breeding industry

The Irish breeding industry suffered a huge blow yesterday when top sire Danehill was fatally injured in an accident at Coolmore Stud.

The 17-year-old stallion was being hand-grazed in his paddock when the accident happened, according to a Coolmore statement.

Coolmore manager Christy Grassick said: “Danehill was a phenomenal stallion and will be a big loss to the breeding industry worldwide.