Godolphin trainer Saeed Bin Suroor has paid tribute to Kayf Tara, the champion Flat stayer and sire of top two mile chaser Edwardstone, who has died at the age of 28.
The winner of two Ascot Gold Cups as well as two editions of the Irish St Leger passed away peacefully in his paddock at Overbury Stud in Gloucestershire where he had spent his 20 year career as a stallion.
Kayf Tara won 10 of his 15 starts and was crowned European Champion Stayer in 1998, 1999 and 2000. He subsequently established himself as a top jump stallion and was crowned British Champion National Hunt Sire 11 times.
