So, who’s the next Sea The Stars?

THE retirement of Sea The Stars to stud leaves racing bereft of a genuine superstar, a true legend of the Turf.

It was a privilege to witness a near-perfect racehorse. This was a colt who dismissed his contemporaries repeatedly, triumphed over older horses and transcended the ages with displays of such ability even elder statesmen of racing readily confessed to his deserving place at the top table.

However, the consequence of experiencing such a colossus is dealing with the gulf left behind when they inevitably depart. Flat racing, especially, offers only short periods to enjoy the very best as the breeding shed always looms large over the sport, stealing away top racehorses with the lure of payouts inconceivable on the track.