Break Even retired after bleeding in Unbridled Sidney

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Grade 2 winner Break Even, who was eased and vanned off as the favorite in the off-the-turf Unbridled Sidney on Wednesday at Churchill Downs, has been retired to broodmare duty, breeder and owner Richard Klein confirmed.

“My talented filly Break Even bled in her race today,” Klein wrote on Twitter. “What a special filly starting her career with six straight wins. Going home to become a mom. Looking forward to seeing her babies run.”

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Break Even, trained by Brad Cox, indeed started her career with six straight wins, highlighted by the Grade 2 Eight Belles at Churchill Downs. She also won the Purple Martin Stakes at Oaklawn, the Jersey Girl Stakes at Belmont, and the Coronation Cup on the turf at Saratoga. She finished second in the Grade 2 Prioress Stakes at Belmont last year, and was second in the Grade 3 Winning Colors this spring at Churchill.