There has been some confusion regarding the future of Didia, a Grade 1-winning turf mare. Initially, news from Gulfstream Park stated that Didia would be retiring to begin her breeding career. However, John Stewart, co-owner of Resolute Racing, has made a statement on social media contradicting this report. He clarified that Didia is not retired yet and will not be competing in the upcoming Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf Invitational. Here’s the latest update on Didia’s future and what it means for her fans.
Co-Owner’s Statement on Social Media
On Thursday evening, John Stewart took to social media to correct the earlier news release. In a post made at 9:15 p.m. EST, Stewart confirmed that Didia has not been retired, despite previous reports. According to him, Didia is not retiring to start her breeding career. Instead, she is resting on the farm in Lexington after undergoing a medical procedure just a few days ago.
Stewart also mentioned that Didia would not be running in the upcoming Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf Invitational. However, he emphasized that she has not been retired, and the team intends to announce any retirement plans directly to the public when the time comes.
Trainer’s Earlier Statement
Trainer Nacho Correas had stated earlier on Thursday that Didia, the 6-year-old Argentina-bred mare, would be retiring to become a broodmare. This announcement led to the confusion about Didia’s future. While Correas expected Didia to transition into motherhood next year, Stewart’s recent post on social media made it clear that this is not happening just yet. Stewart assured the public that if and when Didia does retire, they will be the first to hear about it.
Didia’s Racing Career and Achievements
Didia has had a highly successful racing career, with a record that includes multiple graded stakes wins. She gained significant attention in 2024 when she won the Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf Invitational at Gulfstream Park. This victory was part of her impressive list of accomplishments, which also includes wins in the Rodeo Drive (G2) and the Modesty (G3) in 2023.
Additionally, Didia made history when she secured her first Grade 1 victory in the New York Stakes at Saratoga in June. Her most recent performance was a third-place finish in the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf in November 2023 at Del Mar. Overall, Didia has earned over $1.75 million in purse earnings with a record of 11 wins, 2 second-place finishes, and 2 third-place finishes from 20 career races.
What’s Next for Didia?
While it’s clear that Didia won’t be competing in the upcoming Pegasus race, the exact future of this talented mare remains uncertain. For now, it seems that she is taking a break to recover from a procedure, and her owners are not rushing to make any retirement decisions. Racing fans are eager to see what’s next for this accomplished mare, and they can expect any major updates to be shared directly by Stewart and the Resolute Racing team.
Stewart’s post on social media has given fans hope that Didia might still have more races left in her career. For now, racing fans will have to wait and see whether Didia returns to the track for another season or transitions to a life of breeding.
In conclusion, there was some confusion about Didia’s future, but her co-owner, John Stewart, has cleared up the situation. The talented turf mare is not retired, as previously reported, and will not be competing in the upcoming Pegasus World Cup. After a medical procedure, Didia is resting and recovering on the farm. Fans can expect to hear from Stewart directly if and when Didia’s retirement is officially announced.
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