Breeders' Cup Mile winner passes away

Cherished racehorse and stallion Royal Academy died today at the age of 25.

Wed, 22 Feb, 2012 - 11:49

Cherished racehorse and stallion Royal Academy died today at the age of 25.

One of the last links to both English Triple Crown hero Nijinsky and his late trainer Vincent O’Brien, Royal Academy is best remembered for winning the 1990 Breeders’ Cup Mile.

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