Genuine Reward, Son of Genuine Risk, Euthanized

[Wandering Eyes]

Genuine Reward (Rahy), a son of GI Kentucky Derby-winning filly Genuine Risk (Exclusive Native), was euthanized Aug. 16 at Old Friends Thoroughbred retirement facility in Georgetown, KY. He was 25 years old.

Though Genuine Reward never made it to the races–he underwent colic surgery as a foal, had breathing problems as a yearling, and bucked his shins multiple times–he entered stud at Meadowville Farm in The Plains, Virginia, and later at Eagle Point Farm in Ashland, Virginia, before heading to Wyoming to become a polo stallion with the American Polo Horse Association run by Perk Connell.

Genuine Reward was retired and located for sale by author Laura Hillenbrand, who sponsored his placement at Old Friends. After failing to produce a foal from 1983 through 1992, Genuine Risk dropped Genuine Reward May 15, 1993. The mare’s only other live foal was Count Our Blessing (Chief Honcho), born in 1996.

“He was such a sweet horse, and a tremendous fan favorite, as you might imagine,” said Old Friends president Michael Blowen. “We were so honored to add him to our roster. Our thanks go out to Laura Hillenbrand and Perk Connell for letting Genuine Reward spend his last years with us.”

 

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