Leading turf sire Kitten's Joy dead at 21
Eclipse Award champion turf horse Kitten's Joy, who went on to become a leading sire, has died, co-owner Ramsey Farm announced on July 15. The son of El Prado was 21
Nicole RussoJul 15, 2022
Eclipse Award champion turf horse Kitten's Joy, who went on to become a leading sire, has died, co-owner Ramsey Farm announced on July 15. The son of El Prado was 21
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