Bavaria was adopted March, 2024 and by Elise. Elise took him home to Canada and plans to event with him.

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Bavaria is a 6 year old, 16 hand, bay gelding who came to us directly from his racing connections. After 51 races, his breeder claimed him just to see him retire and find a new home through After the Races. That's the kind of stuff we like to celebrate here!

Bavaria did race 51 times, with his last race in December. He is by Bodemeister and out of a Maria's Mon mare. This means he has a pedigree with a lot of standout names in it: Empire Maker, Toussaud, Storm Cat, AP Indy. Classy boy.

After 51 races, this warhorse retired amazingly sound. His connections believe in fully vetting them upon retirement so he had several radiographs taken to see what sort of career he'd be best suited for. Radiographs were shared with renowned surgeon Patty Hogan who said he had two chips in one knee that are not new and that he should do very well with them.

Our vet agreed he is sound and should do well in most disciplines. He's a very sensible guy with a very amateur friendly temperament. Someone will be lucky to bring him home.