‘We will remember him with great affection and pride’ – Blue Gum announce death of promising stallion Sejardan
Sejardan, the juvenile Group 2-winning son of Sebring, has died following a ‘sudden and catastrophic injury’ after an accident at Blue Gum Farm where he was covering his third book of mares.
“It is with deep sadness that Blue Gum Farm announces the passing of our young stallion,” Blue Gum Farm said in a statement.
“Sejardan, who suffered a sudden and catastrophic injury earlier today. Despite immediate veterinary intervention and round-the-clock care from an exceptional veterinary team led by Dr Angus Adkins of Avenel Equine Hospital, Sejardan was unable to be saved.”
“This loss is felt deeply by everyone at Blue Gum Farm. We particularly acknowledge the staff who worked most closely with him every day, especially his stallion handler Justin Telfer, who formed a strong bond with him from the moment he arrived.
“We also extend our heartfelt sympathies to Sejardan’s ownership and shareholder group, who believed in him and supported his journey from champion colt to promising young sire.”
Trained by Gary Porteilli, Sejardan made a winning debut in the Breeders’ Plate (Gr 3, 1000m) at Randwick before adding a second victory to his CV in the Golden Gift (1100m). After finishing second in the Inglis Millennium (Listed, 1100m), he broke through at Group level for the first time in the Todman Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m).
He added to his record at three when triumphing in the Red Anchor Stakes (Gr 3, 1200m) at The Valley.
Sejardan retired to Blue Gum Farm in 2023, covering 103 mares at a fee $13,750 (inc GST) in his first season and 76 at the same price in his second. He was standing for the same fee this season.
The release continued: “Sejardan was only beginning his journey as a sire. His first crop of weanlings presented this year and were extremely well received, selling up to $130,000 and consistently finding strong homes at leading farms throughout the country. Their strength, quality and athleticism gave every indication that Sejardan was on track to make a meaningful impact as a stallion.
“This loss is felt deeply by everyone at Blue Gum Farm. We particularly acknowledge the staff who worked most closely with him every day, especially his stallion handler Justin Telfer, who formed a strong bond with him from the moment he arrived.
“We also extend our heartfelt sympathies to Sejardan’s ownership and shareholder group, who believed in him and supported his journey from champion colt to promising young sire.
“We would also like to sincerely thank the many breeders who supported Sejardan across his first three seasons at stud. Your belief in the horse, your mares, and his future was genuinely appreciated, and we will continue to honour that faith through the stock he leaves behind. We will remember him with great affection and pride.”