Angus Gold has confirmed Sussex Stakes star Mohaather has been forced into retirement due to a “significant” injury.
The four-year-old beat Circus Maximus by three-quarters of a length in the Qatar Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood in July.
However, Mohaather won't be seen in action again after connections made the difficult decision to retire the top-class miler due to “significant bone bruising” in his near hind fetlock.
Racing manager Gold said in a statement to the PA news agency: “Towards the end of last week it was noticed that Mohaather was not moving as well as he had been immediately after the Sussex Stakes.
“Precautionary X-rays were taken over the weekend which have revealed significant bone bruising in his near hind fetlock joint; unfortunately this will put paid to the rest of his campaign, and as a result Sheikh Hamdan has taken the decision to retire the colt to stud.”
Trainer Marcus Tregoning felt Mohaather still had plenty of good years ahead, describing him as a “dream” to work with.
“He was a very exciting horse, but now he has to go on to father lots of fast children, hopefully. It would be nice if we get one or two, but time marches on and now we have to find the next one – hopefully we still will,” Tregoning said.
