Breeders’ Cup Sierra Leone to continue racing next season

Coolmore have announced that Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Sierra Leone will remain in training as a four-year-old.

The Chad Brown-trained son of Gun Runner improved on his second in the Kentucky Derby and third in the Belmont Stakes to win in Del Mar last weekend by a length and a half ahead of old rival Fierceness.

Coolmore posted on X: “The owners of Sierra Leone are thrilled to announce that he will be racing as a four-year-old.

“After a remarkable three-year-old campaign, Sierra Leone arrived in Kentucky on Monday and is now enjoying some time off at Ashford Stud, where he will rest and recharge before returning to the track.

“We would like to thank Chad Brown and his entire team for all of their hard work and unwavering belief in Sierra Leone, particularly his work rider Kriss Bon, his groom Edgar Orantes Payeras, and Chad’s assistant trainer Baldo Hernandez.

“While no definitive race plans have been made yet, we can’t wait to see what the future holds for this talented and promising colt.”