Date with Destiny for George Washington filly

Question

Ever since this bay filly was foaled in February 2008 it was her destiny to maintain her sire’s name. George Washington, who had originally been retired to stud as champion miler and regarded as one of the Coolmore Stud’s most promising sires, had already been returned to racing with Aidan O’Brien due to fertility problems.

By the time Date With Destiny was foaled he was dead after breaking down in the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Monmouth Park four months previously.

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