Hoppertunity's Next Opportunity Will Be At Stud
Multiple- Group One winner Hoppertunity, has been retired from racing and will stand at Northview PA.
Trainer Bob Baffert confirmed Thursday afternoon the bay was retired, although the same morning he had been confident that he was being considered for the Gr.2 Marathon Stakes on the Breeders' Cup undercard.
In an interview with BloodHorse, Northview general manager David Wade said the farm has been interested in Hoppertunity for some time, but negotiations began a week ago.
Hoppertunity last raced in the Gr.3 Cougar II Handicap at Del Mar, where he finished second. He began racing in 2014 and has developed into a fan favorite for his consistency and longevity.
He won eight graded stakes, including the 2014 Gr.1 Clark Handicap and 2016 Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes, and placed in 11 others.
Credit: Ritesh Jamkhedkar ritesh.jamkhedkar@secretariatsworld.com