Graded Stakes Producer Michele Royale Dies
Graded stakes-producing mare Michele Royale, owned by Sam and Jo Pollock's Pollock Farms, was euthanized March 3 at Taylor Made Farm in Nicholasville, Ky. because of infirmities of old age.
S. Matthew Kintz
Scott Spieth
Sam B. Pollock
Pollock Farm
Royale Michele |
Elusive Quality | Gone West |
Touch of Greatness | ||
Michele Royale | Groovy | |
Wise and Happy |
Sale / Hip / Type | Buyer / Consignor | Price |
---|---|---|
KEESEP2006Hip 2508 | Yearling |
|
($70,000) |
KEENOV2010Hip 19 | Broodmare |
|
$700,000 |
KEENOV2016Hip 1827 | Broodmare |
|
$70,000 |
KEENOV2017Hip 1517 | Broodmare |
|
$82,000 |
Graded stakes-producing mare Michele Royale, owned by Sam and Jo Pollock's Pollock Farms, was euthanized March 3 at Taylor Made Farm in Nicholasville, Ky. because of infirmities of old age.
Royale Michele, winner of the 2009 Barbara Fritchie Handicap (gr. II) and an earner of more than $230,000, has been retired from racing, it was announced Feb. 16.
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