Bush Hills Stud’s Toreador euthanised

Bush Hill Stud announced on Sunday that their stallion Toreador was euthanised.

"It is with heavy hearts that we report that Toreador had to be euthanised for humane reasons this morning after a brief but severe ailment.

We thank the Vets and staff of Almiray Vet practice and Baker & McVeigh for their help and efforts in fighting for him. We would take this opportunity to thank the shareholders of the syndicate who owned Toreador for affording us the privilege of having stood this most special 'gentleman' of the industry.

"He has proven himself a great asset to the industry and has made a particular impact in filling a void in the KZN breeding fraternity in recent seasons."

Toreador is the sire of multiple KZN Breeders Award winner Matador Man and last season’s twotime Grade 1 winning Bull Valley. He produced multiple Graded Stakes winners including the fast Lazer Beat, Grade 1 winning Link Man, Jackadore, She’s A Stunner, Prospect Strike, Rikitikitana, Las Ramblas, Deliver The Power, Roc ‘n Rose, Prince Paseo and Straight Forward.

CHAMPION 2YO FILLY – sponsored by Piemonte Stud: Brave Mary

CHAMPION 2YO COLT – sponsored by THE EQUINE GROUP: Zodiac Jack

CHAMPION 3YO FILLY – sponsored by CHOICE CARRIERS: Anna Pavlova

CHAMPION 3YO COLT – sponsored by Equifeeds: Matador Man

CHAMPION SPRINTER FEMALE

CHAMPION OLDER MALE – sponsored by Epol Horse Feeds: Talktothestars

BROODMARE OF THE YEAR –

ANITA AKAL AWARD: Greig Muir

HORSE OF THE YEAR – sponsored by Gold Circle: Brave Mary

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