Sheikh Mohammad's exceptional racehorse and stallion Singspiel has been put down at the age of 18.
Japan Cup and World Cup winner euthanised aged 18
Sheikh Mohammad's exceptional racehorse and stallion Singspiel has been put down at the age of 18.
The son of In The Wings won nine of his 20 starts for Sir Michael Stoute including the Canadian International, Japan Cup and Dubai World Cup in the space of six months.
He went on to prove just as successful in the breeding shed with his son Moon Ballad also enjoying World Cup success in 2003.
Other successful progeny include Eastern Anthem and John Gosden's exceptional mare Dar Re Mi, who runs in the Coral-Eclipse on Saturday.
The difficult decision was to taken to euthanise him on Friday after he contracted laminitis following a long illness.
"Singspiel has been a huge part of Sheikh Mohammed and Darley's breeding and racing operation for many years," said the Sheikh's bloodstock advisor John Ferguson said:
"He was bred by Sheikh Mohammed, and, as a racehorse, he covered every continent.
"The highlight was his win in the Dubai World Cup. He then went on to great things at stud where he sired Moon Ballad from his first crop to also win the Dubai World Cup.
"He was an outstandingly tough racehorse who was able to pass it on to many of his progeny who performed around the world.
"He has been admired and supported industry-wide in Australia, Europe, Japan and the USA where he has produced racehorses of the highest calibre.
"Sheikh Mohammed would like to thank all of those at Dalham Hall and the veterinarians in Newmarket for doing everything they could for him. He will be sadly missed."
