Shantou dies aged 28

Leading national hunt sire Shantou has died at the age of 28.

The Burgage Stud resident was pensioned from covering duties at the end of last year and his owners revealed today that they “had to say goodbye due to the infirmities of his old age.”

The son of Alleged sired Grade 1 winners Briar Hill, Death Duty, Morning Assembly and The Storyteller.

Shantou was a three time Group 1 winner himself and gave John Gosden his first English classic success when landing the 1996 St Leger.

Sadly we have had to say goodbye to Shantou at the age of 28, due to the infirmities of his old age

A wonderful sire for Burgage. He gave so many people memorable days on the racetrack and in the sales ring

Lifetime W:R of 55% was a testament to his ability

One in a million ❤️ pic.twitter.com/K1LacJZSlU

— Burgage Stud (@BurgageStud) September 1, 2021