Pegasus 9 524 Report post Posted April 19, 2022 Champion ‘chaser Zed Em has been officially retired after taking his first race fall at Pakenham on Monday. Trainer Patrick Payne confirmed the news on Tuesday via an Instagram post: ‘’Jumped like an angel until his only mistake. We admire his bravery, determination and durability. Thanks for the ride. You will have a good home and happy retirement.’’ Zed Em was to be lining up for his fifth consecutive Grand Annual Steeplechase at Warrnambool in two weeks, but it was decided that no chances were to be taken with the 11-year-old after a rare mistake at the second last fence in the Spencer Steeplechase on Monday. Zed Em was taken to the Werribee Veterinary hospital after the fall to have any injuries assessed and although he came through the potentially disastrous fall, it was decided that, after more than seven years of racing, his time had come. The Kiwi galloper, who was trained in New Zealand by Kevin Myers in between his trips to Australia, won the Grand Annual in 2019 and has been placed at his other three attempts. He also won three Von Doussa Steeplechases (2017, 2018 and 2019) and was a two-time winner of the Great Eastern Steeplechase (2018, 2019) at Oakbank. He ends his career after 60 starts, where he won 17 races and had 13 placings for earnings of $1.134 million. Andrew Eddy. Racing.com ADM, Memphis3 and L.J.Shannon 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad 1,554 Report post Posted April 19, 2022 What a war horse, glad to see their doing good by him, although he may think otherwise. We're Doomed, ADM, Mill Reef and 1 other 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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