AN exceptional racemare is no more, the death having been announced of the New Zealand-bred Verry Elleegant.

The 2021 Group 1 Melbourne Cup winner Verry Elleegant died from complications after giving birth to her first foal, a colt by Sea The Stars (Cape Cross). The foal did not survive. The 11-time Group 1 winner, died in Ireland. Her trainer Chris Waller said: “She was in fantastic hands on a farm who did all they could for her, and we would like to thank them for their efforts which we will be forever grateful for.