2018 Satsuki Sho Winner Epoca d'Oro Retires from Stud, Moves to Yogibo Versailles Resort Farm
It has been announced that Epoca d'Oro (9-year-old colt), the winner of the 2018 Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas), will be leaving Arrow Stud around January 20th to live out his retirement as a pensioned horse at Yogibo Versailles Resort Farm in Hokkaido. Upon receiving this news, many comments flooded social media platform X (formerly Twitter), expressing sadness. Fans wrote, "Is Epoca d'Oro retiring so soon after we were just discussing if he was okay in a space?" and "It's sad to see him retire from stud." Some also touched upon the limited success of his first-crop progeny, lamenting, "It's a tough world" and "I wanted to see him achieve more as a stallion." On the other hand, there were many relieved comments regarding his new destination, including "Glad his next home is decided," "Wishing him happiness in his third life," and "The happiest thing is if he stays healthy." Notably, Yogibo Ver...