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.