Big City Man, winner of the 2009 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) died this week following a workout at Hollywood Park in California, reported his former assistant trainer Stephane Chevalier, via Facebook. Chevalier is an assistant trainer for Jerry Barton, based in Saudi Arabia, training for the private stables of Prince Sultan Al Kabeer and King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz.
Big City Man was exported to the United States in the care of California-based trainer Jeff Mullins. The son of Northern Afleet was reported to have collapsed following a workout as he started prepping for the Bing Crosby Handicap (G1) at Del Mar on August 8. In the last five weeks, Big City Man recorded five published workouts, including a six furlong effort on Sunday where he was clocked in 1:13.40 over the Cushion Track of Hollywood.
The 4-year-old colt began his career in the United States with several impressive juvenile performances at Calder after which he was privately purchased by Prince Sultan. Following a win during the Winter Racing Challenge at Nad Al Sheba, he followed that with wins in the Al Shindagha Sprint (G3) during the Dubai International Racing Carnival and the prestigious Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) on Dubai World Cup night.
Video of the 2009 Dubai Golden Shaheen:
More news is likely over the coming days, most likely from the Daily Racing Form. DubaiRaceNight.com will post links when available.