Three-time Group 1 placegetter Libertini has died following a heart attack during trackwork on Tuesday morning.
The five-year-old mare finished 3rd in the G1 William Reid Stakes, G1 VRC Classic and G1 Coolmore Classic during her career.
Libertini won five of her 16 career starts, including notable victories in the Group 2 Premiere Stakes, where she beat home Everest winner Classique Legend by two lengths back in 2020.
She also won the G2 Silver Shadow Stakes and G2 Furious Stakes, both times as short-priced favourite.
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beautiful mare Libertini who suffered a heart attack this morning at trackwork.
— Baramul Stud (@BaramulStud) March 28, 2022
She was loved by all who spent time with her and we will miss her dearly.
Our thoughts are with the team at @ACummingsracing @LoMcdonald93 pic.twitter.com/V5P4dJdFnZ
R.I.P Libertini
— Nick Quinn (@Quinny_1) March 28, 2022
She won five races including the Group 2 Silver Shadow Stakes @royalrandwick on Saturday 24, August 2019 when ridden to victory by @TommyBerry21 as a $1.50 favourite. @libertinihorse pic.twitter.com/pSMZvqWPez
Libertini was set to resume racing in the upcoming G2 Sapphire Stakes on April 9th, and had trialled as recently as March 18th.
