ROYAL ASCOT has been dealt a hammer blow – after superstar horse Kyprios’ retirement was confirmed.
Aidan O’Brien’s all-conquering monster was to go for a third Gold Cup.
The TimesKyprios has been retired from racing just weeks before his bid for a third Gold Cup[/caption]
But a flare up of an injury has forced connections to announce his retirement aged seven.
Owners Coolmore posted on X: “Kyprios Retires.
“Due to an aggravation of an old ringbone lesion we have decided to take no chances with Kyprios and although he is currently sound and doing well the decision has been made to retire him from racing.”
More to follow.
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