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Jazil dies as result of paddock accident The 11-year-old sire Jazil, winner of the 2006 Belmont Stakes, died from injuries sustained in an accident in his paddock Saturday at Shadwell Farm near Lexington, Kentucky. "It is a tragic loss, a sad day for all of us at Shadwell," Shadwell Vice President Rick Nichols said. "Jazil was a wonderful horse to be around. He gave us many great memories from his thrilling stretch runs when he would launch an amazing finish from far back. Jazil will be greatly missed." Jazil's victory in the Belmont Stakes was the first in a Triple Crown race for Sheikh Hamdan al Maktoum. He was the first half of an amazing half-sibling double in the Belmont, as his champion half-sister Rags to Riches won the 1 1/2-mile classic in 2007. By Seeking the Gold, Jazil was bred in Kentucky by Skara Glen Stables out of Broodmare of the Year Better Than Honour, a Deputy Minister mare. He was purchased as a yearling for $725,000 at the 2004 Keeneland September sale from the Lane's End Farm consignment. In addition to his win in the Belmont Stakes, Jazil was runner-up in the Wood Memorial and fourth in the Kentucky Derby. Trained by Kiaran McLaughlin, Jazil compiled a record of 11-2-5-0, $890,532. Jazil retired to stud at Shadwell Farm in 2008. During his career he sired 11 stakes horses, including Comediante, Horse of the Year in Venezuela.
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