Roger Varian’s Postponed retired after suffering a stress fracture

MULTIPLE Group 1 winner Postponed has been retired after suffering an injury.

Roger Varian's stable star has a terrific season last year with victories in Dubai, the Coronation Cup at Epsom and the Juddmonte International at York. 

The six-year-old had not looked the same horse this year in Dubai but he has since suffered a stress fracture which has forced him into retirement.

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Varian said: "It's a shame for everyone that we won't see him on a racecourse again, and it's especially sad for Sheikh Mohammed Obaid, who showed such sportsmanship in keeping him in training.

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"Postponed had all the attributes of the complete champion racehorse - the speed, the stamina, and a telling kick. He travelled like a machine.

"A stress fracture like this wouldn't usually be a career-ending injury - except that it's May and he's six, and we don't want to take unnecessary risks with him.

"He's done us all proud, and we owe him a great debt of gratitude."