2016 foal of the great Zenyatta passes away

By Barry Werner
Updated Mar. 4, 2020 7:03 p.m. ET

Sadness in the sport of horse racing as a foal born this week to the great Zenyatta passed away on Wednesday in Kentucky.

A statement from the connectons of the horse: It is with heavy hearts that Team Zenyatta and Lane's End Farm must announce the passing of Zenyatta's 2016 foal by War Front.

His death occurred at approximately 9:00 am Wednesday morning due to complications of meconium aspiration syndrome. We express our deep gratitude to Dr. Peter Morresey and the professionals at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital who worked tirelessly to support the mare and foal.

Zenyatta is in good health and back home at Lane's End Farm.

The Paulick Report told the story of how Zenyatta was past her due date for the colt:

Britney Eurton reported the news on TVG:

The racing world was quick to offer its condolences to the Moss family, owners of the brilliant Zenyatta, who won the first 19 starts in her 20-race career.