KINGSTON, Jamaica – After a career spanning 11 years, Hover Craft at age 13 has been officially retired from the track.
Confirmation of the retirement of the 13-bay gelding came from his trainer Jason DaCosta.
“Hover Craft over many years has brought a lot of joy for the stables. He is as tough as nails, giving us no problems at all, and he has paid his way several times over.
“The time has now come for him (Hover Craft) to enjoy the rest of his life in peace and quiet, so we have decided to retire him at the Caymanas Estates,” DaCosta told this website.
Hover Craft last raced on January 2 at the Overnight Allowance level. In total he faced the starter 153 times, finding the winning the post in front on 22 occasions. In addition, Hover Craft racked up, 17 second place finishes and 30 third place runs.
Hover Craft earned $22, 400, 000 in his long and fruitful career.
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I DO HOPE HIS NAME IS PERPETUATED IN SOME FORM OR THE OTHER THAN JUST THE PRINTED MEDIA.THE EILEEN CLIGOTT TRAINED LEFT RACING WITH OVER 200 STARTS AND NO RACE HAS YET BEEN NAMED IN HIS HONOR ,,COME ON SUPREME VENTURES ITS TIME FOR THE IOU CUP,STAKES PLATE OR WHATEVER.
True Words