To all -

We have made the decision to retire First Samurai (press release tomorrow).

After breaking two ribs in the April 15 Bluegrass, we had to give him 6 weeks of stall rest. We began training shortly after the 6 weeks layoff, but he has not responded well.

Not what we hoped for, but certainly a major reality in our sport.

Thanks for all of your support over the last year or so. I'm confident he will make a great stallion. LR