Danehill loss a huge blow

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

Danehill loss a huge blow
Wed, 14 May, 2003 - 12:29

The breeding industry suffered a huge blow 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.

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