Grade I-Producing Sire Value Plus Pensioned

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Canadian-based stallion Value Plus (Unbridled's Song–Roll Over Baby, by Rollin On Over), sire of Grade I winner and sire Long On Value, has been pensioned from stud duty due to failing health. Recruited from the 2017 Fasig-Tipton Winter Mixed Sale by Steen and Cathy Reggelsen to stand at their Stride Away Thoroughbred operation in British Columbia, the 21-year-old stallion has sired the winners of over 200 races to date.

“Value Plus has been a true friend to us and it was only right to be a friend to him and do what's in his best interests,”

Cathy Reggelsen said. “We're sad, of course, but he owes us nothing and he will spend the rest of his days here with us. He's part of the family.”

Winner of the Artax H., the grey was also runner up in the GI Florida Derby and GI Futurity S. before retiring with $410,000 in earnings. Value Plus's 200+ winners include GI Highlander S. winner Long on Value and dual Grade I-placed All Due Respect. He is also responsible for stakes-placed Saturday Value and Spot On Dude.

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