Un De Sceaux retires after sustaining ligament injury

Willie Mullins described Un De Sceaux as a “once-in-a-lifetime horse” as he confirmed the multiple Grade One-winner’s retirement following injury.

Un De Sceaux retires after sustaining ligament injury
Fri, 28 Feb, 2020 - 20:29
Nick Robson

Willie Mullins described Un De Sceaux as a “once-in-a-lifetime horse” as he confirmed the multiple Grade One-winner’s retirement following injury.

The career-ending problem was discovered after the 12-year-old worked on Thursday morning.

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