Red Knight | Mary Greene/Old Friends
GISW Red Knight (Pure Prize) arrived safely at his new home on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at Old Friends in Georgetown, Kentucky, the retirement farm said in a release Friday morning.
Bred, raced and donated by owner Tom Egan of Trinity Farm, the 9-year-old Red Knight was a stalwart campaigner over 38 races in which he was 12-9-2 with total earnings tallying at $1,886,338.
The highlight of his lengthy career came this year when he won the GI Man o’ War S. at Belmont Park May 13, becoming just the third 9-year old to win a Grade I race in New York.
“He has a big personality,” Egan said. “He likes people, but he doesn’t suffer fools, whether they’re grooms or exercise riders.”
Egan went on to thank trainer Mike Maker, who he believes made all the difference last year after he took over for Bill Mott, and helped the veteran runner capture the Man o’ War S.
“I stalked Tom Egan ever since the Saratoga meet concerning Red Knight,” said Old Friends President, Michael Blowen. “I adored Red Knight and knew that, at nine, his racing career was nearing the end. Tom was gracious enough to acknowledge my adoration and, now, his wonderful horse is here. What could be better?”
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