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As regards stallion duties,the market will determine his fate.
Some unsound horses have been influential stallions. For example Mr Prospector delivered speed, class and unsoundness; often as a package.
The days where the Derby winner was top stallion material has been in decline for some time
bar Sea the Stars not sure the others are in demand.. Have they dropped Australia’s fees yetGaelic Warrior Gold Cup Winner 2026
Swynford too – several of the German sire lines now considered super tough trace back to him. There was less saturation of unsound genes in the past though, probably. If Desert Crown rocked up as a NH sire it would not surprise me, sad to say. The pictures of his dam at the sales don’t look great, although she was sold for a lot of money. Pictures can be misleading.
He still has a fight on his hands:
All the best to him!!!
“Some unsound horses have been influential stallions”
Mill Reef comes to mind
He was the furthest from being unsound – 6 runs at 2, 6 runs at 3 and 2 runs at 4.
As a 4 yr old after just scrambling home in the Coronation Cup he was suspected to have picked up the virus that hit the yard at the time in the run up to the Eclipse and then a swollen hock prevented the re-match against Brigadier Gerard in the Benson & Hedges (Juddmonte) and we all know that after that he shattered a foreleg when being prepared for the Arc.
Fingers crossed forDesert Crown – at least the latest news is an improvement.
Well, he didn’t make it. It wasn’t as easy as it always seems according to some RP journalists.
May he rest in peace
Such a sad ending…..was keeping my fingers crossed and hoping that no news was good news, just goes to show how fragile these incredibly strong athletes are if they pick up an injury in the wrong place.
Condolences to all connections but especially to his groom.
Very sad news. And not that long after the Derby winner of 2019, Anthony Van Dyck, was lost in the 2020 Melbourne Cup.
To lose two Derby winners due to injury in quick succession is both very sad and rather concerning. RIP Desert Crown
Terribly sad. Reminds me of the time they fought to save st Nicholas Abbey. They are such big,beautiful creatures but very fragile with it. I feel for all the connections of desert Crown.
Sad news for all connections and Racing as a whole.
To win the Derby with so limited experience and from a stable that does not rush them too. All suggested Desert Crown had potential to improve into an even better four year old.
Hope it does not put other owners off keeping Derby winners in training.
Value Is EverythingDesperately sad news he was such charismatic horse and much loved by all who follow the sport.
Was hoping he would pull through and go off to stud but sadly not to be..😪Things turn out best for those who make the best of how things turn out...
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