11-Year Old Royal FJ, Retired Sound this Past October Makes Stunning Apperance at Thoroughbred Classic Horse Show

Thoroughbred Royal FJ begins his second career as a show horse
Thoroughbred Royal FJ begins his second career as a show horse (Santa Anita Photo)

Source: Santa Anita Press Release

(Arcadia, CA 3/29/18) RACING ROYALTY—In his first-ever horse show appearance, 11-year-old Royal F J (Gayle Van Leer yearling purchase), who was retired sound this past October with nine wins from 102 starts (read about him making his milestone 100th start) and earnings of $568,150 made a stunning appearance this past Saturday at the Thoroughbred Classic Horse Show at Galway Downs.  Sponsored by CARMA, the TCHS showcased a number of retired racehorses who are now excelling in after-racing careers Read full story….