Geordieland set for NH stud career
Time was called on the 10-year-old’s competitive career after he suffered a recurrence of a leg complaint at Goodwood on Thursday.
Geordieland, trained by Jamie Osborne, sustained the injury during the Artemis Goodwood Cup, in which he finished last of 15 runner field.
He was also pulled up in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot – his first start since September 2009.
Osborne said: “He’s fine, but there’s no reversal of our decision to retire.
“He hasn’t broken down, but there’s enough signs to suggest he might do so if we were to carry on with him.
“There’s been a handful inquiries (from stud farms) over the years and we’ve been putting some feelers out.
“There’s been some interest from France and Ireland, but the main thing is we find him a nice place to cover a few mares.
“We owe him that much.”
Although three times a Group Two winner, including the 2008 Yorkshire Cup, the striking grey’s best performances were arguably in defeat.
