TRAINER Charlie Appleby has been left devastated after 2,000 Guineas hero Ruling Court was put down.
The superstar Godolphin three-year-old won three of his six career races and amassed more than £600,000 in earnings.
Ruling Court gave owners Godolphin a Guineas weekend to remember when he won the Classic for the colts
But vets were forced to euthanise him due to complications suffered from laminitis – which, broadly speaking, is a disease of the hooves.
A statement from Godolphin read: “The impressive winner of this year’s G1 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket, Ruling Court has sadly been euthanised following complications due to laminitis.
“His Classic win was part of a history-making weekend for Godolphin and he was never out of the frame in all six of his starts.”
Trainer Appleby said: “Everyone at Godolphin is deeply saddened by the loss of Ruling Court.
“He gave everyone a fantastic day at Newmarket in May and he will be sorely missed.
“I would like to thank all of the team, who did everything they could to save him.”
More to follow.
