Brad and Misty Grady's Grade I winner Girvin (Tale of Ekati–Catch the Moon, by Malibu Moon) has been retired due to a soft tissue injury. Most famous for capturing the GI betfair.com Haskell Invitational S. last summer at Monmouth, the dark bay retires with a record of 10-4-3-0 and $1,642,392 in earnings.
“Girvin gave me and my family experiences we will always cherish,” Brad Grady said. “We have been extremely fortunate to be around some superior horses, but Girvin was the best. His racing career has ended, but we are looking forward to another chapter beginning.”
Bred by Bob Austin and John Witte, Girvin was bought by Bobby Dodd for $130,000 as Fasig-Tipton October yearling. A debut winner to begin his career in December of 2016, he annexed the GII Risen Star S. and GII Louisiana Derby last winter and finished second to subsequent GI Metropolitan H. victor Bee Jersey (Jersey Town) in the GIII Steve Sexton Mile S. last out.
“Girvin did everything we asked him to do,” said trainer Joe Sharp. “We always believed in Girvin from day one, and the memories he gave me and my team will last a lifetime.”
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