1993
Golden Slipper winner Bint Marscay died in the US earlier this week due to complications
arising from chronic arthritis at age 28.
Bred and sold by the late Jim Fleming, she was the first Golden Slipper winner
trained by Lee Freedman and was retired to stud in 1995 having won four of 10 starts
with four minor placings.
Her stud career began with a flourish, her first four foals including Group I
winner Bollinger, Group II winner Mannington and Group III winner Sheraton.
Sadly they would be her only foals, despite the best efforts of vets around the
world as she was sent to North America in 2002.
Bint Marscay ended her days at Old
Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Farm in Georgetown, Kentucky where she
was well cared for in her twilight years.
"I thank Old Friends for taking such loving care of her in her retirement,
she deserved no less," said Richard Freedman.
"Her final years were happy, and her passing was peaceful. RIP old girl,
you will be remembered."