Blue Bresil, Sire of Outstanding Hurdler Constitution Hill, Dies at 20

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Glenview Stud stallion Blue Bresil, described as “one of the leading National Hunt stallions of his time”, has died at the age of 20, the County Cork farm announced on Wednesday.

“Blue Bresil is already the sire of 39 stakes performers and 23 black-type winners including 8 individual Grade 1 winners to date, headed by the exceptional 8-time Gr.1 hurdler Constitution Hill,” read a statement from Glenview posted on social media.

“His top-level performers also include 3-time Gr.1 chaser Blue Lord, dual Gr.1 chaser Royale Pagaille, dual Gr.1 hurdler L'Autonomie, Gr.1 hurdlers Good Lord, Inthepocket and Mick Jazz, and Gr.1 bumper winner Redemption Day.”

Bred by Jean-Louis Pariente, Blue Bresil's best efforts on the Flat included third-place finishes in both the G2 Prix Noailles and G2 Prix Hocquart as a three-year-old. He was later campaigned over hurdles, with a runner-up finish in the G2 Prix Amadou featuring among his notable results in that sphere.

Retired to Haras de la Croix Sonnet in France for the 2010 breeding season, the son of Smadoun also spent four seasons at Yorton Stud in Britain from 2016. His oldest runners bred since his arrival at Glenview in 2020 are now four and include a number of exciting point winners.

The statement continued, “We would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported him throughout his career, with special thanks to the Glenview Stud staff for their exceptional care and dedication. We also extend our gratitude to Yorton Farm for managing his career in the UK with such professionalism.

“Blue Bresil will be greatly missed by everyone at Glenview and Rathbarry Studs, but his legacy will live on through his progeny. He leaves his stamp as one of the leading National Hunt stallions of his time.”

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