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.

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.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Williamson registers maiden professional double in Clonmel Williamson registers maiden professional double in Clonmel
Dante Festival 2026 - Day Two - York Racecourse Item firmly on the agenda for Derby challenge
Scandinavia can underline Ascot credentials at Leopardstown Scandinavia can underline Ascot credentials at Leopardstown
CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: Coolmore StudPlace: EuropePlace: BritainPlace: IrelandPlace: Rock of GibraltarPlace: AustraliaPlace: New South WalesPlace: JapanPlace: Haydock ParkPerson: DanehillPerson: Christy GrassickPerson: Alex FergusonPerson: Khalid AbdullahPerson: ClodovilPerson: Catcher In The RyePerson: Danehill DancerPerson: Philip FreedmanEvent: Sprint CupEvent: 2000 GuineasOrganisation: CoolmoreOrganisation: Manchester UnitedOrganisation: Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association
<p>Scandanavia and Ryan Moore (blue &amp; orange) win the Saval Beg Stakes (Group 3) for trainer Aidan O'Brien at Leopardstown. Pic: Healy Racing</p>

Aidan O’Brien delight as battling Scandinavia gets job done

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Ruby Walsh
Ruby Walsh

The voice of racing

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited