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Trainer Carla Gaines announced via Twitter on Tuesday that the 8-year-old gelding Bolo, winner of the G1 Shoemaker Mile in 2019, will be retired from racing. The son of Temple City finished off the board in his two starts this year, and will retire with an overall record of 6-1-4 from 23 starts for earnings of $978,572.

“It is with pride, joy, and a heavy heart that we have decided its time for G1W Bolo to retire from racing,” Gaines wrote. “He is happy, healthy and sound, he just doesn't seem interested in racing anymore. Now eight, he's been a part of our barn since he was two, his absence is going leave a huge void, both his talent and larger than life personality. He took me to my first Kentucky Derby, then back to back Arcadia wins, G1 Shoemaker Mile at the age of seven… the memories are endless. Thank you to Bolo, to his owners, our staff, jockeys, all who contributed to his prolonged success. Godspeed old friend.”

Gaines' post indicated that options for a second career are under consideration for Bolo, but nothing has been decided at this time.

It is with pride, joy & a heavy heart, that we've decided it's time for G1W Bolo to retire from racing. Thank you to all who have contributed to his prolonged success. Second career plans for him are being considered, but undecided at this point. #Bolo #OneOfAKind pic.twitter.com/kFtM5GbyMe

— Carla Gaines Racing (@cgainesracing) July 21, 2020

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