Zenyatta loses foal

Breednet - Thursday April 14

Three days after giving birth, champion racemare Zenyatta has lost her 2016 War Front colt.

Photo: Kyle Acebo for Team Zenyatta "It is with heavy hearts that Team Zenyatta and Lane's End Farm must announce the passing of Zenyatta's 2016 foal by War Front," was announced in a blog post on www.zenyatta.com.

"His death occurred at approximately 9:00 am this morning due to complications of meconium aspiration syndrome. We express our deep gratitude to Dr. Peter Morresey and the professionals at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital who worked tirelessly to support the mare and foal. Zenyatta is in good health and back home at Lane's End Farm."

The colt had been born three days earlier at Lanes End Farm as the mare's fourth foal and sadlty the second to die.

Her 2014 foal, a filly by War Front died in a paddock accident.

Zenyatta is reported to be in good health.

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