Lightning strikes kills young Three Chimney Farms stallion

The son of Dynaformer was eight years old

Lightning strikes on studs are mercifully rareCredit: Rp Graphics

Young Three Chimneys Farm stallion Brilliant Speed was found dead in his paddock after being struck by lightning on Wednesday.

The son of Dynaformer was eight years old.

was trained by Tom Albertrani for owner-breeder Live Oak Plantation and enjoyed his finest hour when successful in the Grade 1 Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland in 2011.

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Racing Post Bloodstock Staff

Published on 17 July 2016inInternational

Last updated 23:16, 17 July 2016

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