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Tropical Star euthanized
Multiple Group 3 winner TROPICAL STAR (Machiavellian) was euthanized on Saturday after suffering paralysis in his rear end following a paddock accident on Friday. According to reports, the bay seven-year-old leaped in the air and fell, hitting his head on the ground. He regained consciousness and was treated at a nearby hospital, but was euthanized on Saturday due to his injuries.
Tropical Star was last seen taking the Al Shindagha Spring (UAE-G3) at Nad al Sheba with jockey Royson Ffrench aboard. The gelding came from well back to overtake the leader and score by about a length in hand.
"He was a real stable star and it's left a massive hole," said Ffrench, who rode Tropical Star in his past eight starts. "He was such a character and an absolute pleasure to ride, and every time I sat on him was a real highlight. I'm really going to miss the old boy."
Tropical Star captured the Mahab Al Shimaal (UAE-G3) last season and placed in such prestigious events as the Dubai Golden Shaheen (UAE-G1) and Godolphin Mile (UAE-G2) during his career.
"Tropical Star was a regular of UAE racing over the seasons, and his scintillating efforts put him on the biggest stage of all -- the Dubai World Cup meeting, at which he covered himself with real credit," Dubai Racing Club CEO Frank Gabriel Jr. said. "We would like to offer our support to (trainer) Ali Rashid Al Raihe and his team at Grandstand Stables, and everyone else connected to the horse, past and present, at what must be a very sad time."