Kentucky Derby winner euthanised at Ashford Stud

Coolmore America has announced that Grade 1 Kentucky Derby (10f) hero Fusaichi Pegasus (Mr Prospector) has been euthanised at Ashford Stud in Kentucky due to old age. He was 26. 

Fusaichi Pegasus was bought for US$4 million as a yearling by Fusao Sekiguchi at the 1998 Keeneland July Sale. Sent into training with Neil Drysdale, Fusaichi Pegasus recorded two Grade 2 victories before taking out the Kentucky Derby in 2000. He retired to Ashford Stud later that year and also shuttled to Australia and South America. He sired six champions including Roman Ruler, Champ Pegasus, Haradasun, Bandini, Bronzo and Telamon. 

Ashford Stud general manager Dermot Ryan said: "Fu Peg was a fantastic racehorse and a colourful character. I would like to thank Richard Barry and all of his team, past and present, for providing the highest level of care for him throughout his time at Ashford."