Globetrotting Jakkalberry Retired

JAKKALBERRY RETIRED 
Italian Group 1 winner Jakkalberry (Ire) (Storming Home {GB}–Claba Di San Jore {Ire}, by Barathea {Ire}), who also took the 2012 American St. Leger and last year’s G2 Dubai City of Gold, has been retired after suffering a setback. The 8-year-old, who had not run since his City of Gold victory last March, won a Wolverhampton conditions race last week, and was preparing for a return trip to Dubai. The globetrotting veteran also finished third in the 2012 G1 Melbourne Cup and G1 Dubai Sheema Classic. He won the G1 Gran Premio de Milano in 2010. Owned by Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock, Jakkalberry retires with 12 wins from 29 starts and earnings of $2,213,520. 
“He came home from his win at Wolverhampton in great form and all was looking set for Dubai, where we had planned to take him to win the G2 City of Gold for the second year,” Botti said. “He returned back from exercise this morning a little sore. Exploratory tests have told us that this is the time to call it a day with him.” 
“He is fine in himself and in great spirits, but it would be unfair to keep persevering with him,” Botti continued. “He has been a great horse for all of the team–he ran so well in the Melbourne Cup, this has to be one of the many highlights in his career. He has been a delight to train and we have had some brilliant fun with his supportive owners, Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock. We would hope to now find him a job as a stallion.”