Pioneerof The Nile: Retired

7/9/2009 6:50 PM  | bloodhorse.com
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Pioneerof the Nile and Garrett Gomez capture the Robert B. Lewis Stakes at Santa Anita

Zayat Stables’ Pioneerof the Nile, winner of four consecutive graded stakes and second in the Kentucky Derby (gr. I), has been retired due to a soft tissue injury to his left front leg.

 

One of the top colts of his generation, the homebred son of Empire Maker, captured in succession the CashCall Futurity (gr. I),  Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II), San Felipe Stakes (gr. II), and Santa Anita Derby (gr. I)

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What the Nation is saying about Pioneerof The Nile: Retired...

My sympathy also goes out to those that care of the horse and Bob Baffert. I'll let Zayat continue to deal with the consequences of his actions. As for Pioneer of the Nile, any time you lose a strong 3 year old from the races, it hurts the sport. However, like all the CA three olds this year, he was definitely a cut or two below the best 3 year-olds and very much over rated. Let's hope his off spring bring some good ones to the races in the years ahead.
To Zayat Stables,Bob Baffert,and owners of Pioneer of the Nile, very sorry to hear of this tragic loss for the sport. Especially right now when we seem, due to injury, to be struggling to find a standout star colt for 3 yr. olds. Pioneer of the Nile really was at the top of that list and his game,throughout the preakness. If he's anything like his daddy,EM, I bet he'll end up being a great sire. Again, heart felt sympathies for those involved with this great horse.
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