Worth Over $3,529,412 Highest Earning Race Horse in New York History Meets Tragic Fate

Funny Cide, an American thoroughbred was much loved for his unique style and championship victories. Tragic news struck the equestrian community as news of the champion horse passing away came to light. Funny Cide was born in 2000, and at 3, he won his first Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. 

Equestrian is a sport that introduces people to not only various incredible jockeys but also some great horses in the world. Thousands of thoroughbred horses are bred each year and only a small fragment of them are well known for their incredible talent on tracks. Funny Cide was one of the horses that established his name in the history of equestrians, for whom the world is mourning right now. 

The inspiring story of Funny Cide left people in tears 

Funny Cide was a fan-favorite horse who also became the first New York-bred horse to win the Kentucky Derby. Tragically, the equine athlete died at the age of 23 on Sunday, July 16th. According to the Paulick Report, Cide was going through Colic complications during the last phase of his life. 

Funny Cide was the highest-earning horse New York bred horse during his retirement. His fans nicknamed him the ‘Gutsy Gelding’; his amazing career stood with an 11-6-8 set with $3,529,412 earned. Cide used to live in the Kentucky Horse Park’s Hall of Champions in Lexington after his retirement in 2007, which was announced by his trainer Barclay Tagg. 

Tagg would conduct Funny Cide’s training in Sackatoga Stable. And his amazing journey also ended with the Sackatoga Stable when they posted the sad news on Twitter, “We are heartbroken at the news of Funny Cide’s passing.” After this tragedy, everyone shared their personal experience with Funny Cide. The incredible journey of Cide was a blend of love, laughter, and tears. 

The equestrian world celebrates Funny Cide

The supervisor at the Hall of Champions, Rob Willis also shared his story with Funny Cide. Willis said, the horse was a rockstar on tracks and was one of the smartest horses he has ever been around. Jose Santos, the rider who won Kentucky Derby with Funny Cide expressed his feelings by saying, “It made me cry when I found out, it was such an unbelievable ride we had.” He also gave credit to the horse for his fame. 

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Among other equestrians, Funny Cide’s trainer Tagg also expressed his feelings on Cide’s death. The world mourns the tragedy, while also praising him for his thrilling career. 

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