21 Years After Winning Triple Crown Race, Popular Equestrian Race Horse Worth $773,832 Suffers Saddening Fate
The equestrian races have witnessed many remarkable horses over the course of its history. These horses have registered their names in the racing game by their unthinkable performance. Similarly, Sarava had left equestrian racing with such an impact 21 years ago. After leaving the race track, he was the first thoroughbred classic race winner to retire to a farm.
Many of his admirers visited and spent time with him at the farm. But, sadly they will not be able to do so now. The dark bay thoroughbred has left this world, leaving behind saddened owners and admirers. The tragic news of his death was shared by the Old Freinds Farms where he lived after retirement.
Popular equestrian race winner meets a tragic fate
Sarava, the 24-year-old horse used to live at a thoroughbred retirement facility in Georgetown. According to Newsday, the horse suffered a leg fracture, and as per the report of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital complications arose from it due to which he was euthanized. Sarava means good luck in Brazilian was the son of Wild Again and Rythem of Life and was bred by Timber Bay Farms. He started his equestrian racing career in the year 2001 where he ran three races but never managed to win. Sarava was sent back to the States and came under the training of Burk Kessinger.
Under his training, the colt won his maiden race in 2001 and placed second in an allowance race. Next year he was transferred to a new trainer Ken McPeek and under him, he won his first stakes race at Pimlico, the Sir Barton Stakes. But the best was yet to come for which he would be remembered forever in history. The next race was the 134th edition of the Triple Crown Race, Belmont Stakes, and despite being at odds of 70-1, ridden by Hall of Fame Jockey Edgar Prado he created an upset and won the race by half a length.
He last took part in Breeders’ Cup Handicap in 2006 at Saratoga where he claimed the sixth position and retired after that. In his entire career, he had 13 starts of which he won three races and finished second in three others. His total career earning was $773,832. The horse’s death was heart-striking news for his fans, owners, and most importantly the jockey who rode him at Belmont 21 years back.
Belmont equestrian jockey remembers Sarava
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The Hall of Fame equestrian Edgar Prado remembered the 24-year-old saying “Everybody knows, he gave me one of the biggest thrills of my career“. he further mentioned that the horse was the biggest longshot to win the race in the race’s history. The jockey didn’t leave the horse after retirement and used to visit the Old Friends Farm to meet him. Prado observed that at the farm he spent quality time among the people who loved him and took care of him. He was admired and respected by all the staff and drew many fans to the farms who visited him often.
Sarava’s death is a piece of tragic news and that he was euthanized makes it worse. But, the horse over his equestrian career had earned many admirers and well-wishers who will remember him forever for what he gave them.
