Raheen Stud has announced the sad passing of promising young stallion Top Ranked (IRE), who was euthanised on Thursday following a short illness.
The Group 1 Epsom Handicap winner had made an immediate impact at stud, covering more than 200 mares across his first two seasons while displaying strong fertility. His first yearlings are set to be offered at sales in 2026.
“About five weeks ago he went lame behind and our vet’s advice was to stop covering mares to allow him the chance to rest and recover, but sadly the condition continued to deteriorate,” said Basil Nolan.
“On Thursday, we took the tough decision to put him down with the autopsy revealing an issue with his kidneys.
“We have 20 mares in foal to him and the last mare he covered has also tested in foal.”
The striking grey was trained in Australia by Annabel Neasham for Australian Bloodstock, winning eight of his 16 starts and leaving a strong impression on those who worked with him.
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