Godolphin announce death of Balanchine, aged 30
Brilliant filly was a first Classic winner for Frankie Dettori.
Balanchine, who provided a historic first Classic win for both Godolphin and Frankie Dettori, has died at the age of 30. The 1994 Oaks winner was a pathfinder for the great Italian jockey and Sheikh Mohammed’s then nascent Godolphin operation – becoming the first of many to be trained over the winter in Dubai en route to major success in Britain. Godolphin announced the death of their dual Classic heroine on Friday, following a long retirement at Gainsborough Farm in Kentucky.We are sad to report that Godolphin’s first Classic winner, 1994 G1 Oaks & G1 Irish Derby winner #Balanchine, has passed away at the age of 30.
A couple years ago we caught up with her at Gainsborough Farm in Kentucky 👇 👉Click to read more about her: https://t.co/WR3oq85NXY pic.twitter.com/DZsb6UBXmn — Godolphin (@godolphin) February 18, 2021
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