By Andrew Adermann
Glenlogan Park and Lyndhurst Stud have confirmed the passing of star Queensland stallion Rothesay at the age of 17.
One of the state’s best sires in recent years, Rothesay made an instant impact in the breeding barn, with stakes winners Havasay, In His Stride and Too Good To Refuse all coming in his maiden 2012 season.
In 2014/15, Rothesay was crowned Queensland’s Champion First Season Sire, before going on to claim back-to-back Stallion of the Year titles in 2016/17 and 2017/18.
His notable progeny also includes Chapter And Verse, who claimed the 2019 Group 3 George Moore Stakes as well as a sublime victory in the 2019 $1 million Magic Millions QTIS Open.
However, it was Rothfire who put the star stallion’s name up in lights, with Group 1 success in the 2020 JJ Atkins to go alongside multiple Group 2 victories.
“He was a terrific horse to work with and I think a stallion that can continue to have a significant influence on the breeding industry through his daughters for many years to come,” Steve Morley said on behalf of Glenlogan Park.
“He has been a wonderful horse for many breeders, owners and trainers and we are really proud of the contribution he has made.”
On the track, his career was short-lived, retiring early into his 4YO season as a winner of four races from only eight starts – headlined by his dominant performance in the Group 2 Queensland Guineas.
Following his retirement, Rothesay initially stood at Glenlogan Park before spending his latter years with the Kruger family at Lyndhurst Stud.
“He was a stallion with the perfect temperament, equally matched by his manners in the breeding shed and we will certainly miss him on our stallion roster,” Lyndhurst Stud’s Jeff Kruger said.
“He is not only a loss for Lyndhurst but also for the entire breeding and racing industry up here.”