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Posted 2024-03-24 12:49:40  
Multiple Gr1 winning Highfield Princess Dead

Highfield Princess the 14 time winner from 39 starts and Gr1 Victor has died. 

The stable announced, "It is with the greatest sadness that we have to announce the death of our wonderful mare, Highfield Princess. She suffered an inoperable fracture following an accident in her stable and although over the past week she fought with the same extraordinary spirit she showed on the racecourse, last night she lost her battle for life. We would like to thank Jonathan Anderson and the team at Rainbow Equine Hospital, who did everything possible to help the Princess and keep her
comfortable.

Statement from John Quinn:
Highfield Princess took us all on the most remarkable journey.
She possessed Group One ability but also a Group One attitude.
Whether it was a routine canter or a big sprint race around the
world she put 100% effort into what she did. I am grateful for all
that she did for herself and for our team. We will miss her more
than words can say.

Statement from John Fairley family:
It has been the privilege of our lives to have known Highfield
Princess. We are all heartbroken. She was the horse you dream
of breeding and owning. She took our family on an
extraordinary adventure around the world and created so many
precious memories. She loved to race and her intelligence,
toughness and will to win were incredible. She was a truly
special horse, a member of our family.

There were so many people involved in her incredible journey.
From the stud where she was born, to the people who helped her
ake her first steps under saddle and the farm where she spent
her holidays. We know the team at John and Sean Quinn
Racing, who have looked after the Princess with dedication and
love, will also be devastated. We would like to thank them all
for their tender care over the years. She was so happy in that
yard.

Highfield Princess was the pride of Yorkshire, a superstar on the
racecourse and adored by so many, for her irrepressible spirit at
home and on the racecourse. W e're thinking of everyone who
loved and admired her, in the UK and all around the world
She will be forever held in our hearts.

Her 6 Group victories

-Nunthorpe Stakes (Group 1)

-Flying Five Stakes (Group 1)

-Prix de l'Abbaye (Group 1)

-Prix Maurice de Gheest (Group 1)


Career earnings: £1,852,945

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