Laminitis claims son of Redoute's Choice.
The Cambridge Stud-based Burgundy was put down on Friday, having contracted acute laminitis in his front feet.
His condition had deteriorated over the past 72 hours and the decision was made between the major partners that he should not suffer further.
A NZ$1,300,000 yearling when sold by his breeders Philip and Sir Peter Vela of Pencarrow Stud, Burgundy is of Group 1 winner Grand Echezeaux, making him a three-quarter brother in blood to Darci Brahma, champion sprinter in New Zealand in 2006. His dam was a three-quarter sister to Romanee Conti, the dam of Melbourne Cup (Group 1) and Caulfield Cup (Group 1) winner Ethereal.
He raced in the famous Te Akau colours and was described by managing owner David Ellis as "the fastest horse ever trained at Te Akau."
A multiple Group winner and Group One placed in the Telegraph Handicap, Burgundy retired to stand at Cambridge Stud where he has sired 39 individual winners headed by 3 stakes winners including multiple Group winner Dijon Bleu, dual stakes winner Hard Merchandize, and Welcome Stakes (Listed) winner La Romanee.
