Group 1 winner and sire Spirit Of Boom has died at the age of 19 from complications from a ruptured bowel, the McAlpine family's Eureka Stud announced on X.
A two-time Group 1 scorer in the Doomben 10,000 and the William Reid Stakes, the son of Sequalo left a greater legacy at stud. A four-time Champion Queensland Sire, the bay is currently leading the country's two-year-old sires' table this season.
“Overnight, we sadly lost our much-loved two-time Group 1 winner and four-time Champion Queensland Sire, Spirit Of Boom, following complications from a ruptured bowel,” Eureka said in a statement. “He was 19. For the team at Eureka Stud, this is not only the loss of an elite stallion, but of a horse who helped shape the farm's identity and rise within the Australian breeding industry.
“Across his career to date, he sired 32 individual stakes winners and consistently delivered tough, fast and precocious racehorses, traits that became synonymous with the Spirit Of Boom name.”
Seven of Spirit of Boom's progeny scored at the group level, led by G1 Manikato Stakes hero Jonker and multiple Group 2 hero Prince Of Boom. His daughters have foaled 25 winners from 51 runners (49%), with four stakes horses. Both Rich On Bubbles (Capitalist) and Hi Barbie (I Am Invincible) are listed winners.
The statement continued, “Beyond the statistics, Spirit Of Boom was a horse with enormous presence and personality, adored by everyone who worked with him daily. He gave owners, breeders, trainers and racing fans unforgettable moments and helped elevate Queensland breeding onto the national stage.
“While his loss leaves a tremendous void, his legacy will live on through his sons and daughters, both on the racetrack and at stud. Fittingly, his Group 1-winning son Jonker will return to Eureka this coming season, ensuring the Spirit Of Boom story continues for generations to come.”
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