Saratoga County euthanized

Evelyn Pollard's SARATOGA COUNTY (Valid Expectations), winner of the Dubai

Golden Shaheen (UAE-G1) in late March, was euthanized on Friday after developing

laminitis. He was being treated for colitis at the Saratoga Equine Veterinary

Hospital in Saratoga Springs, New York, before his condition took a turn for the

worse. The four-year-old was scheduled to begin his stud career at Vinery

Florida in 2006.

Trained by George Weaver, Saratoga County developed into one of the most

accomplished sprinters in the country after winning the Mr. Prospector H. (G3)

at Gulfstream Park and the General George H. (G2) at Laurel Park before

capturing the Dubai Golden Shaheen by one length over an international field

that included Pico Central (Brz) (Spend a Buck). At three, the bay won the

Gotham S. (G3) at Aqueduct. Overall, he earned $1,646,590 from a record of

17-6-4-1.