George Washington infertile

[brockguy]

coolmore have replaced him with 3 yo Holy Roman Emperor.. very odd..

from sportinglife

Holy Roman Emperor has been retired to stud at Coolmore to replace George Washington following the discovery that last year's 2000 Guineas hero has fertility problems.

The Aidan O'Brien-trained Holy Roman Emperor had been second-favourite for this year's Newmarket Classic behind his old adversary Teofilo.

A statement from Coolmore said: "In the very early stages of George Washington's stud career, his fertility has been questioned. Coolmore today brought in veterinary expert Dr Dixon Varner from the USA to consult on the matter and are awaiting prognosis."

The statement continued: "George Washington has been suspended from covering and Holy Roman Emperor, another dual Group One-winning two-year-old by Danehill and Ballydoyle's leading 2000 Guineas prospect, has been retired to take his place."


Coolmore's Christy Grassick said: "We are fortunate to have a horse of Holy Roman Emperor's calibre to take over in order to facilitate our clients with mares booked to George Washington."