2011 Derby Runner-Up Dies Of Colic: Zayat Stables Confirms

NehroSad day for Nehro fans. Zayat Stables announced that Nehro, the runner-up to Animal Kingdom in the 2011 Kentucky Derby, has died of colic Saturday morning.

“I can’t put into words how much respect I have for Nehro. He was loved by everyone around the barn. What a cool horse. Quality animal. Just a horrible, horrible deal,” Asmussen said.

The loss was especially heartbreaking for owner Ahmed Zayat and the Zayat family.

“I am deeply saddened. Nehro was my favorite horse whom I had a deep bond with. Everyone who came in contact with this horse loved him. He cannot be replaced, and I’m devastated,” said Zayat.

Racing manager Justin Zayat said: “I was very sad to get the news from Steve first-thing this morning. We’re extremely heartbroken and stunned. For him to run so great and be second in the Derby, and now for this to happen on Derby Day, it’s just very emotional.”

Zayat purchased Nehro for $170,000 as a yearling at Keeneland September, and the late-running bay colt went on to become one of the top 3-year-olds on the Kentucky Derby trail in 2011. He finished a close runner-up in each the Louisiana Derby (G2), Arkansas Derby (G1) and Kentucky Derby (G1), and he earned $978,381 with a record of 2-4-0 from 12 starts. By Mineshaft out of the Afleet mare The Administrator, Nehro was recently fifth in an allowance race in his seasonal debut at Oaklawn on April 14th.

Loading...

Reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.