Verry Elleegant’s sire Zed dies

by | Sep 16, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

New Zealand farm Grangewilliam Stud on Monday announced the death of Melbourne Cup-winning sire Zed. The 22-year-old, who is best-known as the sire of 11-time Group 1 winner and 2021 Melbourne Cup heroine Verry Elleegant, was euthanised after battling a severe case of colic. “He suffered a bout of colic… Read More »

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