Fast Bullet Euthanized

WinStar Farm stallion Fast Bullet (Speightstown–Renfro Valley Star, by Dayjur) was euthanized yesterday due to complications from colic. 

“It is with great regret that we had to euthanize Fast Bullet early this morning due to complications from colic,” said Elliott Walden, WinStar President & CEO. “After a lot of ups and downs in treating him, it became evident that he was extremely uncomfortable. We conferred with the attending veterinarians, and the decision was made that euthanasia was the only humane option left. We’re devastated for Mr. Zayat and all of the shareholders.” 

Campaigned by Zayat Stables during his brief racing career, the 6-year-old captured four wins from seven starts, including last year’s GII True North H., and amassed earnings of $330,334. Under the tutelage of two Hall of Famers, the chestnut started his career under the care of Bob Baffert, but made his final two starts for D. Wayne Lukas. 

Fast Bullet’s first and only crop of foals are due to hit the ground in 2015.