A sad postscript has emerged to an otherwise brilliant Breeders’ Cup for Irish connections, as trainer Jack Davison has been left “utterly devastated” by the death of his stable star She’s Quality.

The popular campaigner was euthanised overnight in California following an injury suffered in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint.

Officially the highest-rated older sprinting filly in Ireland, She’s Quality had taken her connections on a whirlwind journey across the world this season - flying the flag for her young trainer with distinction.

Easily one of the most consistent sprinters anywhere in Europe, she was placed at Group 1 level in the Prix de l’Abbaye on her final start before pulling up early at the Breeders’ Cup on Saturday.

It was reported by the meeting’s veterinary team that the four-year-old daughter of Acclamation was showing right hind lameness immediately after, but she walked onto the equine ambulance and underwent “a thorough examination at the Southern California Equine Foundation (SCEF) hospital”. She then returned to her barn for close monitoring.

On Sunday morning from Del Mar, Davison said: “I am devastated to report that our stable star She’s Quality has passed away, having suffered a pelvic fracture during the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint.

“After the race, she was transported to San Luis Rey Equine Hospital where she received the best possible care and appeared to be stable in the initial hours after. However, her condition declined overnight, and the difficult decision was made to humanely euthanise her.

“We are utterly devastated at her passing. She was a high-class filly and she took us all on an amazing journey. Although this is a very sad ending, I would like to thank all of my staff for taking such great care of her over the past three years.

“We are a small, tight knit yard and we will miss her terribly.”

She’s Quality was a winner of the Listed Abergwaun Stakes at Tipperary in 2024, and this season finished second in the Group 3 Palace House Stakes at Newmarket, Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock, Group 3 Coral Charge at Sandown and Group 2 King George Stakes at Glorious Goodwood. On her final appearance on home soil, she emerged with credit from finishing fourth in the Group 1 Flying Five Stakes at the Irish Champions Festival.

A beautiful filly with an imposing physical outlook, she was bred by Rathbarry Stud and joined her stable when bought by Davison, Barry Lynch and John Bourke for €195,000 at the 2022 Goffs Orby Sale.

Earlier this season, a deal was completed for her to race in the colours of John Guscic’s Aristia Park Bloodstock, while still being part-owned by the Quality Time Racing Syndicate.