Kentucky Derby Prospect Kingsbarns Retired After Injury Setback
In a blow to the upcoming Triple Crown season, it was reported today that the talented 4-year-old colt Kingsbarns has been retired from racing after sustaining a strained ligament during a recent workout at Saratoga Race Course.
The news was first broken by David Grening of the prestigious Daily Racing Form, who revealed that the injury occurred following Kingsbarns’ most recent published workout on August 4th, where he breezed four furlongs in a time of 48.85 seconds.
Kingsbarns, an Uncle Mo colt owned by Spendthrift Farm, had been making a name for himself on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, having won the Grade 2 Louisiana Derby earlier this year and the Grade 3 Ben Ali Stakes in 2024. His most recent triumph came in the prestigious Grade 1 Stephen Foster Stakes at Churchill Downs, solidifying his status as a rising star in the sport.
“Sadly, the injury sustained during training has now brought an end to Kingsbarns’ racing career.”
The Kentucky-bred colt, purchased for $800,000 as a 2-year-old, finishes with an impressive record of 6 wins, 2 seconds, and 0 thirds in 9 career starts, amassing total earnings of $1,559,060.
Kingsbarns is now headed to Spendthrift Farm in Kentucky, where he will begin his new career as a stallion. The farm has not yet determined his stud fee, as they work to integrate the talented colt into their breeding program.
This news will undoubtedly be a disappointment for racing enthusiasts who were eager to see Kingsbarns compete in the upcoming Breeders’ Cup and potentially make a push for the Triple Crown in 2024. However, the retirement of this promising young colt serves as a sobering reminder of the inherent risks and challenges that come with the sport of horse racing.
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