Memory retired

Former Albany and Cherry Hinton winner Memory has been retired after she yet again failed to exit the stalls in Friday's Oak Tree Stakes.

Highclere ace set for paddocks

Former Albany and Cherry Hinton winner Memory has been retired after she yet again failed to exit the stalls in Friday's Oak Tree Stakes. Trained by Richard Hannon and owned by Highclere Thoroughbred Racing, the Danehill Dancer filly was a top two-year-old last season. One of the winter favourites for the 1000 Guineas, she effectively refused to race at Newmarket and despite breaking with the others in the Coronation Stakes, has since repeated the trick in the Falmouth and again this week. "Memory once again decided that exiting the stalls was not her idea of fun and this time stood there with her ears pricked looking thoroughly pleased with herself!" said Harry Herbert, racing manager to the owners, on their website. "There is nothing more to say that hasn't already been said or written, other than it is such a disappointment for a filly as talented as she to have this highly unusual quirk. "Memory looked amazing in the parade ring and hopefully her good looks and two-year-old race performances will stand her in good stead when she heads into the sales ring at Tattersalls in December. "She will now come back to Highclere Stud where the team will prepare her for the sales."