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Ouija retires early

by 606 Sport Hosts (U3702819) 09 December 2006
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Ouija Board

Popular mare Ouija Board has been retired by owner Lord Derby after an injury forced her out of her farewell race, Sunday's Hong Kong Vase.

The five-year-old was found to have a sore leg during a routine examination and was scratched from the race by trainer Ed Dunlop.

"It is a very sad end to her career and emotional for everyone," said Dunlop.

"Much to our surprise the mare wasn't right. The damage was unremarkable but we decided that enough was enough."

Ouija Board became the most successful horse in the history of the Breeders' Cup when she won the Filly & Mare Turf for the second time in three years.

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posted Dec 9, 2006

It's a sad day for racing, she's give race fans a true superstar not to mention the bashing she's given the bookies!!

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comment by arqasim (U6827650)

posted Dec 9, 2006

Looking at her pedigree, she was not one of the top classic fiilly, but still she ran better than her class. Hope she produces champion.

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posted Dec 9, 2006

A superstar. She was the sort that attracted fans of all sports. My money wasn't always on her. My heart was always with her though. Let's hope she produces a worthy champion just like herself.

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posted Dec 9, 2006

she got me r=right into racing as i though that she was such brilliant that all horsesw could be like her.But she is one of a kind

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comment by Stemple (U6831508)

posted Dec 9, 2006

How nice it is to hear about owners who put the well-being of their horse ahead of the chance to win yet another race. She's done well for them - and we'll all be rooting for her offspring in the future!

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posted Dec 10, 2006

go and cry somewhere else .she showed Sha Tin did'nt suit the last time and Collier Hill did us proud so let's celebrate.

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