Leading international sire Sadler's Wells
died of natural causes at Coolmore Stud in Ireland the afternoon of
April 26 where he has resided since retiring to stud in 1984.
Coolmore manager Christy Grassick said: “He was undoubtedly the best
sire Europe has ever seen and through his sons Galileo, Montjeu, High
Chaparral and Yeats along with grandsons Hurricane Run and Rip Van
Winkle he has left a wonderful legacy at Coolmore and his influence
looks set to continue for many years to come. We all feel privileged to
have been involved with such a special horse.”
Sadler's Wells was retired from stud duty in May 2008 due to declining fertility.
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