Storm Boy, the 2024 Magic Millions 2YO Classic (1200m) winner, has been retired just days after finishing 10th in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (1207m) at Royal Ascot.
The colt was found to be lame following the run and will return to Australia to stand at Coolmore for a $16,500 service fee.
Purchased for $460,000 at the 2023 Magic Millions Yearling Sale by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, Storm Boy won five of his 12 starts and earned over $3.5 million.
He kicked off his career with four straight wins, including the Group 2 Skyline Stakes (1200m).
A close third in the Group 1 Golden Slipper Stakes (1200m) rated him at 115, before peaking at 119 in The Everest (1200m).
“He was jaw-dropping, much like his sire Justify,” said Coolmore’s Tom Magnier.
Storm Boy joins fellow Justify progeny City Of Troy on Coolmore’s stallion roster.