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Sad Passing of Bernardini

Tara Madgwick - Friday July 30

Darley have announced the sad passing of Group I sire Bernardini (USA), who shuttled successfully to Australia between 2008 and 2015 covering over 900 mares.

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A multiple Group I winning son of AP Indy, Bernardini died at the age of 18 ending a long and fruitful stud career that produced 80 stakes-winners worldwide.

15 of his stakes-winners were Group I winners including his Australian conceived Group I winners Boban, Go Indy Go and Ruud Awakening.

He is also sire of the dam 54 stakes-winners including Group I ATC Australian Derby winner Angel of Truth.

Bernardini with his long time handler Philip Hampton.

Bernardini was cared for during his 15-year tenure at Jonabell by his longtime groom, Philip Hampton.

Michael Banahan, Director of Farm Operations for Godolphin USA, said, “Bernardini was one of a kind. From the day he was born, he exuded class. He was that crop’s best foal, best yearling and best racehorse. His brilliance was only surpassed by his wonderful character. He will be sorely missed by all on the farm but especially by his handler for the past 15 years, Philip Hampton. It was an honor to be a custodian of this classic winning stallion whose legacy will live long as a broodmare sire.”





 

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