Shes Perfect, demoted to second in the G1 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches earlier this season, has not completely healed from her July setback and will be rested the remainder of the year, according to Basher Watts who heads her ownership syndicate.
The daughter of Sioux Nation, a debut winner at Haydock in two starts last term, was second in April's G3 Prix de la Grotte to Zarigana (Siyouni), who benefitted from Shes Perfect's disqualification in the Pouliches. The Charlie Fellowes trainee, who is nicknamed Sue, was most recently ninth in the G1 Prix de Diane.
Watts released a statement on X on Friday that said, “Unfortunately we won't see Sue again on a racecourse in 2025, the area of concern did show further signs of worry, so we've taken the decision to have the rest of the year off. She's absolutely fine and this will not affect her career moving forward. As always, the horse comes first, and this was the right move for her.
“Myself and all the other owners really appreciate all of the support, comments and messages and it's special to see how much she is loved by everyone.
“She'll stay at Fellowes Racing for another two weeks before having a further X-ray and will then go on her holidays for the rest of the year.
“My word, it's been some season with her, I can't wait to see her back in 2026.”
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