Cassini Z (by Cassini II) has not been seen on the international stage since July. Now the owner of the 14-year-old gelding has officially announced that the gelding has said goodbye to the sport. "Cassini Z is retired at home at Corotoman Farm and making new friends! Thanks for everything!", it sounds.
Born to Leslie Carter in the United States, the gelding was originally named Chapel Hill. With the American rider, he began his training before joining Bowers and Mac Cone at the age of 5. With the latter, he took his first steps at the top level in 2015. Not much later Darragh Kenny had his eye on this gelding. A year passed and after talks with his then sponsor Ann Thompson, Cassini Z was purchased and joined the Irish rider's stables.
Darragh Kenny and Cassini Z.
With Darragh, the gelding rode at the finest shows such as Geneva, Spruce Meadows, Mexico City and Miami and won seven times, including the 3* Grand Prix in Wellington and two 1.55m events at the CSI5* in London and Madrid. The successfull combination came to an end when Ann Thompson ended her partnership with Darragh Kenny last September. The American decided to distribute her horses among the younger generation. Cassini Z came into the hands of the British Charles family, as well as Romeo 88 (by Contact vd Heffinck). Since the change of rider, the gelding has competed in 1.35-1.45m events with Harry and his younger sister Sienna before retiring.
Source: SFL