Devastation as home-bred five-star winner dies; foal adopted by foster mare

Kings Temptress, the mare who won Kentucky 2011 with Mary King, was put down on Saturday (18 April) after suffering from peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers the abdominal organs) after giving birth to a foal. Her colt is now doing well with a foster mare.

“I am absolutely devastated to have lost her. I was so lucky to have bred such a wonderful mare, who gave so much to me and others through her life to the end,” said Mary.

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Article written by: Pippa Roome