Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Safety Information/Your California Privacy Rights are applicable to you. What is surprising to many, is to learn about our young, working farm at The Kentucky Castle and our commitment to running a nature-based business. ^ Back to Top ^ © 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. Nestled within the sprawling horse farms of Central Kentucky lies a 50 year-old castle on a hill with sweeping views of 110. "Fu Peg was a fantastic racehorse and a colorful character," Ashford Stud general manager Dermot Ryan said. A treasure to our state and a facility unlike any other in the world, since 1978 the Kentucky Horse Parks mission has been to celebrate our relationship. He performed stallion duties in the southern hemisphere that produced Bronzo, who won horse of the year. He sired six champions around the world and such Grade 1 stakes winners as Bandini, Champ Pegasus, Haradasun and Roman Ruler. He began his stud career in 2001 at Ashford, with Coolmore paying a reported $60 million for his stallion rights, a record at the time. He retired with six wins in nine career starts and earnings of $1,994,400. He also became the highest-priced horse purchased at public auction to win the Derby. Ridden by Kent Desormeaux, Fusaichi Pegasus won the Derby by 1 1/2 lengths over Aptitude. He was trained by Hall of Famer Neil Drysdale.įusaichi Pegasus won the San Felipe Stakes and Wood Memorial before winning the 2000 Kentucky Derby as the 2-1 favorite, the first time a favorite had won since 1979. Nicknamed "Fu Peg," he was purchased as a yearling for $4 million by Fusao Sekiguchi at the 1998 Keeneland July sale. He was euthanized Tuesday at Ashford Stud in Versailles, Kentucky, due to the infirmities of old age, the farm said Wednesday.
Fusaichi Pegasus, the 2000 Kentucky Derby winner, has died. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browserįusaichi Pegasus, 2000 Kentucky Derby winner, dies at 26
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