Bill and Susan Casner's Well Dressed (NotebookâTrithenia, by Gold Meridian), dam of 2009 G1 Dubai World Cup winner Well Armed, was euthanized Monday due to complications from foaling at the age of 19, WinStar Farm announced Tuesday. She produced a Medaglia d'Oro colt at WinStar Mar. 2.
“Like her son Well Armed, she fought to the bitter end, but unfortunately, she had to be euthanized [Monday] for humane reasons at Hagyard-Davidson-McGee,” said Elliott Walden, WinStar President & CEO. “She has been a blessing to the Casners, and she will be sorely missed by all who touched her, including all of us here at WinStar.”
Acquired by the Casners in 2001 while carrying her first foal, Well Dressed foaled Well Armed in 2003 during her 15-year stay at WinStar. Despite breaking his hip in a stall accident as a 3-year-old, Well Armed carried the WinStar colors to victory in the World Cup by a record 14-length margin. He retired in 2011 with earnings totaling $5,179,803.
Well Dressed also produced Grade III winner Witty (Distorted Humor) and Grade I-placed Helsinki (Distorted Humor), contributing to a total of $5,858,889 earned by her progeny combined.
“She was part of the family,” said Bill Casner. “The Dubai World Cup was the best moment for Susan and me in racing because of what Well Armed overcame, and this beautiful mare allowed us that opportunity. Well Armed has a special place in the history of horse racing, and his mother has a special place in our hearts.”
WinStar reported that Well Dressed's colt by Medaglia d'Oro is in good health and has been transferred to a nurse mare.
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