Top-class racehorse and stallion Mastercraftsman dies, aged 15

Mastercraftsman has died after suffering a suspected heart attack at Castlehyde Stud
Top-class racehorse and stallion Mastercraftsman dies, aged 15

Johnny Murtagh celebrates winning at the Curragh on Mastercraftsman in 2008. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Fri, 13 Aug, 2021 - 15:45
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Leading sire Mastercraftsman has died after suffering a suspected heart attack at Castlehyde Stud on Friday morning.

The 15-year-old son of Danehill Dancer was crowned the top juvenile in Europe in 2008 after winning both the National Stakes and Phoenix Stakes, plus the Group Two Railway Stakes.

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