Teofilo's racing career is over, says Bolger
TEOFILO, last year's champion two-year-old and former ante-post favourite for the 2,000 Guineas and Derby, has been retired from racing.
Jim Bolger's son of Galileo charged through his juvenile career to win all five of his starts, which included the National Stakes and the Dewhurst.
However, he suffered a tendon problem shortly before the Guineas this spring and was ruled out of the Newmarket showpiece just 48 hours before it took place.
Bolger had hoped to bring the colt back for a late-season campaign, but he has finally been retired.
In a statement released on Thursday evening, Bolger said: "Following an unsatisfactory scan, it has been decided to retire Teofilo from racing with immediate effect.
"Jackie and Jim Bolger would like to thank their staff who have worked tirelessly with great dedication, making every effort to return Teofilo to the racecourse.
"They would also like to thank the many well-wishers who have taken such an interest in the past year.
"They are most grateful to the sponsors of every prestigious race Teofilo won in his short but spectacular career, in which he was unbeaten and secured the coveted title of champion European two-year-old."
