The Peter Moody and Catherine Coleman-trained Chain of Lightning, who stunned the racing world in this year’s Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes, has been officially retired from racing.
The training duo informed Racing Victoria stewards on Tuesday that the striking grey mare would not race again following a poor start to the spring.
The daughter of Fighting Sun has failed to fire in her last two starts, and will now be sent to the breeding barn at Yulong Stud.
The six-year-old sprinter’s career highlight came earlier this year when she defied her $21 odds to secure an unforgettable win in the TJ Smith Stakes at Royal Randwick during The Championships.
Previously raced by Stuart Ramsey, Chain Of Lightning fetched a hefty $2.5 million at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale on the Gold Coast in May.
Her racing journey began in the country with trainer Stirling Osland before she transitioned to Victoria, finishing her career with a commendable record of eight wins and three placings from 25 starts.
Chain of Lightning is from the same family of group 1 winners that includes Racing to Win and 2020 Everest winner Classique Legend, which means she has heavy value in the breeding barn and will fit many of the Yulong sires.