Shock death announced of 2000 Guineas hero Ruling Court
FINEST HOUR: Ruling Court and William Buick win the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket in May. Picture: Healy Racing
Ruling Court, winner of the 2000 Guineas earlier in the season, has been euthanised following complications due to laminitis, Godolphin have announced.
Trained by Charlie Appleby, the Justify colt formed one half of a memorable Guineas weekend for Moulton Paddocks in May, as he saw off top-class rival Field Of Gold to scoop Classic honours 24 hours before stablemate Desert Flower repeated the dose in the 1000 Guineas.
