Emperor retired following Washington shock

Holy Roman Emperor has been retired to stud at Coolmore to replace George Washington following the discovery that last year’s 2000 Guineas hero has fertility problems.

Emperor retired following Washington shock
Sat, 10 Mar, 2007 - 17:54

Holy Roman Emperor has been retired to stud at Coolmore to replace George Washington following the discovery that last year’s 2000 Guineas hero has fertility problems.

The Aidan O’Brien-trained Holy Roman Emperor had been second-favourite for this year’s Newmarket Classic behind his old adversary Teofilo.

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